There are five abort modes available during ascent, plus pad aborts. These are classified as intact aborts and contingency aborts [2]. The choice of abort mode depends on estimates of what the orbiter's situation would be at the time of main engine cutoff (TMECO). The abort modes cover a wide range of potential problems, but the most common expected problem is SSME failure, creating inability to either cross the Atlantic or achieve orbit, depending on timing and number of failed engines. Other possible non-engine failures possibly necessitating an abort include multiple Auxiliary power unit (APU) failur ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Normal ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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Space Shuttle program - Shuttles. Individual Orbiters are both named, in a manner similar to ships, and numbered using the NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation system. Whilst all three are externally very similar, they have minor internal differences; new equipment is fitted on a rotating basis as they are maintained, and the newer Orbiters tend to be structurally lighter. Handling test article designed with no spaceflight capability whatsoever: Pathfinder (Orbiter Simulator, no se ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Normal ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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While the Shuttle has been a reasonably successful launch vehicle, it has been unable to meet its goal of radically reducing flight launch costs, as the average launch expenditures during its operations up to 2005 accumulates to $1.3 billion [3], a rather large figure compared to the initial projections of $10 to $20 million. The total cost of the program has been $145 billion as of early 2005 ($112 billion of which was incurred while the program was operational) and is estimated at $174 billion when the Shuttle retires in 2010. NASA's budget for 2005 allocates ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Normal ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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The Shuttle program was launched on January 5, 1972, when President Richard M. Nixon announced that NASA would proceed with the development of a reusable, low-cost Space Shuttle system. The project was already to take longer than originally anticipated due to the year-to-year funding caps. Nevertheless, work started quickly and several test articles were available within a few years. Most notable among these was the first complete Orbiter, originally to be known as Constitution. However, a massive write-in campaign from ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Normal ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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Even before the Apollo moon landing in 1969, in October 1968 NASA began early studies of space shuttle designs. The early studies were denoted "Phase A", and in June 1970, "Phase B", which were more detailed and specific. In 1969 President Richard M. Nixon formed the Space Task Group, chaired by vice president Spiro T. Agnew. They evaluated the shuttle studies to date, and recommended a nation ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Costs, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle operations, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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The shuttle is a partially reusuable launch system composed of three main assemblies: the reusable Orbiter Vehicle (OV), the expendable External Tank (ET), and the two reusable Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs). The tank and boosters are jettisoned during ascent, so only the orbiter goes into orbit. The vehicle is launched vertically like a conventional rocket, and the orbiter glides to a horizontal landing like ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Costs, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle operations, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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Initially the main engines are ignited and computers verify their operation for several seconds; if successful, the SRBs are ignited and the vehicle is then committed to takeoff. The SRBs cannot be turned off once ignited, and afterwards the shuttle must take off, no matter what. There are extensive emergency procedures (abort modes) to handle various failure scenarios during ascent. Many of these concern SSME failures, since that is the most complex and highly stressed component. After the Challenger disaste ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Costs, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle operations, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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The vehicle begins reentry by firing the OMS engines in the opposite direction to the orbital motion for about three minutes. The deceleration of the Shuttle lowers its orbit perigee down into the atmosphere. This OMS firing is done roughly halfway around the globe from the landing site. The entire reentry, except for the lowering of the undercarriage, is under complete computer control. However the reentry can be and has (once) been flown manually. The vehicle will then start significantly entering the atmosphere at about 400,000 ft doing around Mach 25. The vehicle attitude is controlled to take on a no ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Costs, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle operations, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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Space Shuttle program - Shuttles. Individual Orbiters are both named, in a manner similar to ships, and numbered, using the NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation system. Whilst all three Orbiters are externally very similar, they have minor internal differences; new equipment is fitted on a rotating basis as they are maintained, and the newer Orbiters tend to be structurally lighter. Handling test article designed with no spaceflight capability whatsoever: Pathfinder (Orbi ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Costs, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle operations, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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Space Shuttle program - Costs. While the Shuttle has been a reasonably successful launch vehicle, it has been unable to meet its goal of radically reducing flight launch costs, as the average launch expenditures during its operations up to 2005 accumulates to $1.3 billion [1], a rather large figure compared to the initial projections of $10 to $20 million. The total cost of the program has been $145 billion as of early 2005 ($112 billion of which was incurred while the program was operational) and is estimated at $174 billion when the Shuttle retires in 2010. NASA's budget for 2005 allocates ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Costs, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle operations, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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While the Shuttle has been a reasonably successful launch vehicle, it has been unable to meet its goal of radically reducing flight launch costs, as the average launch expenditures during its operations up to 2005 accumulates to $1.3 billion [3], a rather large figure compared to the initial projections of $10 to $20 million. The total cost of the program has been $145 billion as of early 2005 ($112 billion of which was incurred while the program was operational) and is estimated at $174 billion when the Shuttle retires in 2010. NASA's budget for 2005 allocates ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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Ahern has expressed his interest in leading Fianna Fáil into a third general election which he hopes will be in 2007. If reappointed Taoiseach after that election, he would be the second person to hold that office 3 times in succession (the first being Eamon De Valera). Ahern has repeatedly stated that he hopes to remain in politics until he is 60 years old, whether he is Taoiseach, a backbencher or otherwise. Coincidentally the 2011 retirement date Ahern has set himself ties in with the next Presidential election. However, it is doubtful t ...

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Bertie Ahern, Bertie Ahern - Early and private life, Bertie Ahern - Early political career, Bertie Ahern - Cabinet career, Bertie Ahern - Minister for Labour, Bertie Ahern - 1990 presidential election, Bertie Ahern - Minister for Finance, Bertie Ahern - Reynolds succeeds, Bertie Ahern - Leader of Fianna Fáil, Bertie Ahern - First Government 1997-2002, Bertie Ahern - Early problems, Bertie Ahern - 1997 presidential election, Bertie Ahern - Peace process, Bertie Ahern - Economy, Bertie Ahern - General Election 2002, Bertie Ahern - Second Government 2002-Present, Bertie Ahern - The future, Bertie Ahern - Trivia, Bertie Ahern - Quotes from Ahern, Bertie Ahern - Ahern's First Cabinet June 1997-June 2002, Bertie Ahern - Changes, Bertie Ahern - Ahern's Second Cabinet June 2002-Present, Bertie Ahern - Changes, Bertie Ahern - Political Career

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The Shuttle program was launched on January 5, 1972, when President Richard M. Nixon announced that NASA would proceed with the development of a reusable, low-cost Space Shuttle system. The project was already to take longer than originally anticipated due to the year-to-year funding caps. Nevertheless, work started quickly and several test articles were available within a few years. Most notable among these was the first complete Orbiter, originally to be known as Constitution. However, a massive write-in campaign from ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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The shuttle system is composed of three main assemblies: the winged orbiter, the large external tank (ET), and the two solid rocket boosters (SRBs). Two key elements of the orbiter are the Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs) and thermal protection system (TPS). The orbiter contains both astronauts and cargo. The SSMEs are attached to the orbiter. The external tank contains the 2 million liters (526,000 gallons) of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellant that feeds the SSMEs. The ET is discarded and burns up on reentry. The ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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Initially the main engines are ignited and computers verify their operation for several seconds; if successful, the SRBs are ignited and the vehicle is then committed to takeoff. The SRBs cannot be turned off once ignited, and afterwards the shuttle must take off, no matter what. At takeoff the vast majority (~71%) of the thrust is provided by the SRBs. Shortly after clearing the tower the Shuttle rotates so that the vehicle is below the main tank and SRBs. The vehicle climbs in a progressively flattening arc, accelerating as the weig ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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The vehicle begins reentry by firing the OMS in the opposite direction to the orbital motion for a short time to bring perigee down to within the atmosphere. This is done almost the opposite side of the orbit away from the landing site. The entire reentry, except for the lowering of the undercarriage, is under complete computer control. However the reentry can be and has (once) been flown manually. The vehicle will then start significantly entering the atmosphere at about 400,000 ft doing around Mach 25. The vehicle attitude is controlled to take on a no ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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Space Shuttle program - Shuttles. Individual Orbiters are both named, in a manner similar to ships, and numbered using the NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation system. Whilst all three are externally very similar, they have minor internal differences; new equipment is fitted on a rotating basis as they are maintained, and the newer Orbiters tend to be structurally lighter. Handling test article designed with no spaceflight capability whatsoever: Pathfinder (Orbiter Simulator, no se ...

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Space Shuttle program, Space Shuttle program - Development, Space Shuttle program - Description, Space Shuttle program - Computerized fly-by-wire digital flight control, Space Shuttle program - Other improvements, Space Shuttle program - Components, Space Shuttle program - Technical data, Space Shuttle program - Ascent, Space Shuttle program - Ascent abort modes, Space Shuttle program - Post-Challenger abort enhancements, Space Shuttle program - Descent, Space Shuttle program - Ejection escape systems, Space Shuttle program - Operations applications and accidents, Space Shuttle program - Shuttles, Space Shuttle program - Applications, Space Shuttle program - Flight statistics as of August 25 2005, Space Shuttle program - Accidents, Space Shuttle program - Retrospect, Space Shuttle program - Shuttle trivia, Space Shuttle program - Terrestrial transportation vehicles

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The following names were used for tropical storms and hurricanes that formed in the North Atlantic in 2005. This was the same list used for the 1999 season, with the exceptions of Franklin and Lee, which replaced Floyd and Lenny. The names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. Storms were named Franklin, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Philippe, Rita, Stan, Tammy, Vince, Wilma, Beta, Gamma, Epsilon, and Zeta for the first time in 2005 (the names Alpha and Delta had been previously used in 1972 for tw ...

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2005 Atlantic hurricane season, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Seasonal forecasts, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Pre-season forecasts, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Mid-season outlook, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Storms, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - June and July, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - August, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - September, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - October, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - November December and January, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Deaths and damage, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Economic impact, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Forecasting uncertainty, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Records and notable events, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Number of storms, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Intense storms, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Early strength, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Late activity, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - 2005 storm names, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Retirement, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Notes

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The following names were used for tropical storms and hurricanes that formed in the North Atlantic in 2005. This was the same list used for the 1999 season, with the exceptions of Franklin and Lee, which replaced Floyd and Lenny. The names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. Storms were named Franklin, Lee, Maria, Nate, Ophelia, Philippe, Rita, Stan, Tammy, Vince, Wilma, Beta, Gamma, Epsilon, and Zeta for the first time in 2005 (the names Alpha and Delta had been previously used in 1972 for tw ...

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2005 Atlantic hurricane season, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Season summary, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Seasonal forecasts, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Pre-season forecasts, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Mid-season outlook, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Storms, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Arlene, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Bret, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Cindy, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Dennis, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Emily, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Franklin, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Gert, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Harvey, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Irene, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Depression Ten, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Jose, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Katrina, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Lee, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Maria, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Nate, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Ophelia, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Philippe, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Rita, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Depression Nineteen, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Stan, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Tammy, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Subtropical Depression Twenty-two, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Vince, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Wilma, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Alpha, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Beta, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Gamma, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Delta, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Hurricane Epsilon, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Tropical Storm Zeta, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Recent timeline of events, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - December, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - January 2006, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Records and notable events, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Rapid formation, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Early strength, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Number of storms, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Strongest storms, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Late activity, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Other records, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - 2005 storm names, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Retirement, 2005 Atlantic hurricane season - Notes

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The Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry and Ranging (MESSENGER) is a NASA mission, launched August 3, 2004, designed to study the characteristics and environment of Mercury from orbit. Specifically, the scientific objectives of the mission are to characterize the chemical composition of Mercury's surface, the geologic history, the nature of the magnetic field, the size and state of the core, the volatile inventory at the poles, and the nature of Mercury's exosphere and magnetosphe ...

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• MESSENGER - Launch and journey to Mercury
• MESSENGER - Mercury observation plan
• MESSENGER - Spacecraft and subsystems

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In the Western Christian calendar, Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. (Eastern Christianity starts Great Lent on Clean Monday, which, due to differences in the calculation of Easter and the length of Great Lent, is often later in the year.) It occurs forty days before Easter not counting Sundays (which are not included in Lent); it occurs forty-four days before Good Friday counting Sundays. Its placement varies each year, according to the date of Easter. The date can vary from ea ...

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Gaia (mythology) In Greco-Roman mythology, Gaia is a Greek and Roman goddess, also known as the Earth Mother. Gaia theory is a group of scientific theories about how life on Earth may regulate the planet's biosphere to make it more hospitable to life, includes the views of Drs. James Lovelock, Lynn Margulis, Richard Dawkins, Carl Sagan. Gaia philosophy is a set of philosophical views based on Gaia theory and the concept of a "living planet." Gaia Movement is an international network of activist

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