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(Encyclopedia) space law, agreements governing the exploration and use of outer space, developed since the first launching (1957) by humans of a satellite into space. Space law, an aspect of…Saarinen, Eero
(Encyclopedia) Saarinen, EeroSaarinen, Eeroāˈrō säˈrĭnĕn [key], 1910–61, Finnish-American architect, grad. Yale (B.A., 1934), became an American citizen in 1940; son of Eliel Saarinen. Saarinen's…Gandhi, Rajiv
(Encyclopedia) Gandhi, RajivGandhi, Rajivräjˈĭv [key]Gandhi, Rajiv gänˈdē, räjēvˈ [key], 1944–91, prime minister of India (1984–89). Oldest son of Indira Gandhi, he flew for Indian Airlines until his…Hersh, Seymour Myron
(Encyclopedia) Hersh, Seymour Myron, 1937–, American investigative journalist, b. Chicago, grad. Univ. of Chicago (1958). He began his career (1959) at a local news bureau, then became a wire service…Aircraft Crashes
Find a list of the worst aircraft crashes in the world, including the Hindenburg disaster and the Sept 11, 2001, attacks. (See also Terrorist Attacks.) 1921 Aug. 24, England: British…Passenger Planes: Boeing 707
The world's first successful commercial jetliner by David Noland Boeing 707-120 Specs Length: 144 ft, 6 in. Wingspan: 130 ft, 10 in. Max weight: 248,000 lbs Cruise speed: 600…Pilot Career Profile
What is this job like? Pilots fly airplanes and helicopters to do many jobs. Most pilots fly people and cargo from place to place. Some pilots test new planes, fight fires, do police work, or…subsidy
(Encyclopedia) subsidy, financial assistance granted by a government or philanthropic foundation to a person or association for the purpose of promoting an enterprise considered beneficial to the…September 11, 2001: Timeline of Terrorism
(all times are eastern daylight time) An American Airlines Boeing 767 and a United Airlines Boeing 767, both en route from Boston to Los Angeles, were hijacked and flown only minutes…December 2009 Current Events: U.S. News
World News | Business/Science News Here are the key events in United States news for the month of December 2009. Obama Sending More Troops to Afghanistan, Provides Timeline (Dec. 1): In a press…Trending
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