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<div>Good morning all,</div>
<div> I hope you had a wond3rful weekend and will look forward to the week ahead...of course we know, one day at a time....we had such a beautiful weekend here, so hard to imagine what is going on, weather wise in most of the US...friends are telling me of
snow, cold, ice, wind and projecting it to get worse...went to the beach yesterday after swim training....driving in my convertible, top down, in the 80s not a cloud in the sky!! It is supposed to get cold here starting tomorrow morning , at least for here
and it is always fun to see everyone all “winterized” as the morning temperatures get below 60!!! </div>
<div>The visit to Sabal on Friday went very well...the kids were great and I enjoy being with them so much....I have not heard about the <b>Exploration Rover Challenge</b><b> </b>but it sure looks fun....also, Sunday, Nov 23<font size="1"><span style="font-size:7.3pt;"><sup>rd</sup></span></font>
at 4:01 PM is the launch of astronauts to the ISS, NASA TV will cover live pre, launch, docking and all related activities...</div>
<div>Go to: <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition42/index.html"><font color="#0563C1"><u>http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/expeditions/expedition42/index.html</u></font></a> for all the latest and NASA TV schedule....also
see below for the <b>RFTS Rocket Competition</b><b> </b>as I know many schools are involved or would like to start something like this....wishing you a wonderful day...we have to remember to always do our best, enjoy everything we do, live in the present, make
each day special, smile and have fun! Gabe</div>
<div><a href="http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/index.html"></a></div>
<div><font color="#0563C1"><b><u>International Space Station</u></b></font></div>
<div><font color="#0563C1"><u>Off the Earth, For the Earth</u></font></div>
<div><b> </b><b>Soyuz 41<br>
Crew: Anton Shkaplerov, Terry Virts, Samantha Cristoforetti<br>
Launch: Nov. 23, 2014, 4:01 p.m. EST</b></div>
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<div><a href="http://www.nasa.gov/content/cosmonauts-busy-as-us-segment-crew-takes-day-off"><img src="cid:B3BA0FD7E3BB6940900151D86BCA4C2E@mail.nasa.gov"><font face="Arial" size="2" color="#273DA2"><span style="font-size:9pt;"> </span></font></a></div>
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<div><b>Expedition 42 </b></div>
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<div>Image above: Expedition 42 crew members take a break from training at NASA's Johnson Space Center to pose for a crew portrait. Pictured on the front row are NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore (left), commander; and Terry Virts, flight engineer. Pictured from
the left (back row) are Russian cosmonauts Elena Serova, Alexander Samoukutyaev and Anton Shkaplerov and European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, all flight engineers. Photo credit: NASA/Bill Stafford</div>
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Expedition 42 will begin in November 2014. The other half of the team is scheduled to launch in November 2014.<br>
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<div>November 14, 2014</div>
<div><b>NASA Opens Registration for 2015 Exploration Rover Challenge </b></div>
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<div>Pedaling across a simulated alien landscape of rock, craters and shifting sand is one of the nearly 90 teams of high school, college and university students from across the United States and around the world who competed in the first NASA Human Exploration
Rover Challenge April 11-12 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. </div>
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<div>NASA has opened team registration for the 2015 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge. Organized by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the event will be held April 16-18, 2015, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, also in Huntsville.</div>
<div>The challenge engages high school, college and university students in hands-on, experiential learning activities, while also testing potential technologies needed for future deep space exploration. Both U.S. and international teams may register to participate.
For U.S. teams, registration closes Feb. 6, 2015. Registration for international teams closes Jan. 9, 2015.</div>
<div>Student teams participating in the Rover Challenge must design, engineer and test a human-powered rover on a mock course designed to simulate the harsh and demanding terrains future NASA explorers may find on distant planets, moons and asteroids.</div>
<div>"Throughout the months-long process, students gain meaningful experience and valuable feedback, while receiving encouragement to pursue technical careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics," said Diedra Williams, an education specialist
in Marshall’s Academic Affairs Office. "Students must use their educational background to apply practical designs and solve engineering problems similar to those encountered by NASA mission teams."</div>
<div>Registration questions may be directed to Diedra Williams at 256-544-5721 or <a href="mailto:diedra.a.williams@nasa.gov"><font color="#0563C1"><u>diedra.a.williams@nasa.gov</u></font></a> (U.S. teams) and Amy McDowell at 256-544-8411 or <a href="mailto:amy.mcdowell@nasa.gov"><font color="#0563C1"><u>amy.mcdowell@nasa.gov</u></font></a>
(international teams).</div>
<div>The Human Exploration Rover Challenge encourages research and development in new technologies and engages students in real-world engineering and problem-solving concepts that may be needed on future exploration missions. Through innovative challenges such
as this, NASA continues to demonstrate its commitment to inspiring new generations of scientists, engineers and astronauts.</div>
<div>For more information on the 2015 Human Exploration Rover Challenge and registration, visit:</div>
<div><a href="http://go.nasa.gov/14dikMF"><font color="#0563C1"><b><u>http://go.nasa.gov/14dikMF</u></b></font></a></div>
<div>Follow the Rover Challenge on social media for the latest news and updates:</div>
<div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/roverchallenge?ref=hl"><font color="#0563C1"><b><u>https://www.facebook.com/roverchallenge?ref=hl</u></b></font></a></div>
<div><a href="https://twitter.com/RoverChallenge"><font color="#0563C1"><b><u>https://twitter.com/RoverChallenge</u></b></font></a></div>
<div><a href="http://instagram.com/nasa_marshall"><font color="#0563C1"><b><u>http://instagram.com/nasa_marshall</u></b></font></a></div>
<div>View images from the 2014 Rover Challenge at:</div>
<div><a href="http://go.nasa.gov/1iEjGRp"><font color="#0563C1"><b><u>http://go.nasa.gov/1iEjGRp</u></b></font></a></div>
<div>For more information about NASA education, visit:</div>
<div><a href="http://www.nasa.gov/education"><font color="#0563C1"><b><u>http://www.nasa.gov/education</u></b></font></a></div>
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<div><b>View the Latest Edition of "This Week@NASA" (Published Nov. 14, 2014)</b> </div>
<div>View the latest "This Week@NASA” produced by NASA Television for features on agency news and activities. Stories in this program include: </div>
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<li>Orion Rolled Out and Mated</li><li>ISS Crew Returns Safely</li><li>Earth Science Research to Continue</li><li>Rosetta Update</li><li>Rocks and Robots</li><li>Last Mission to Hubble</li></ul>
<div>To watch this edition of "This Week@NASA" dated Nov. 14, 2014, click on the image below: </div>
<div><a href="http://youtu.be/OJsBU1jYpoo"><img src="cid:AF6A829199B9A64A8AA7F4942BFD50F1@mail.nasa.gov"> </a> </div>
<div><b>Watch the Video </b> </div>
<div>You also may access this edition of “This Week@NASA” at:<b> </b><a href="http://youtu.be/OJsBU1jYpoo"><font color="#0563C1"><u>http://youtu.be/OJsBU1jYpoo</u></font></a> </div>
<div>For more information on these and other stories, visit: <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/twan"><font color="#0563C1"><u>http://www.nasa.gov/twan</u></font></a> </div>
<div>This Week@NASA” and other NASA features are available at <a href="http://www.nasa.gov"><font color="#0563C1"><u>http://www.nasa.gov</u></font></a> under NASA Multimedia, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/nasatelevision"><font color="#0563C1"><u>http://www.youtube.com/nasatelevision</u></font></a>
and iTunes.</div>
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<div><font color="#7030A0"><b><u>RFTS Rocket Competition - return to original format</u></b></font></div>
<div>Greetings, </div>
<div>Get your kids excited about STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Involve them in the - </div>
<div> 9<font size="1"><span style="font-size:7.3pt;"><sup>th</sup></span></font> annual <b>Reach for the Stars ~ National Rocket Competition</b>! </div>
<div><i><u>We are pleased to announce that we have returned to our original format.</u></i></div>
<div>Local Competitions produce three (3) National Winners. National Winners get to celebrate under an ‘October Sky’ at - </div>
<div> <b>Space Camp / US Space & Rocket Center </b>in ‘Rocket City’ Huntsville, Alabama<u> </u></div>
<div>Because there is no travel to compete - total cost per competitor is about $15. Only the 3 National winners need to travel.</div>
<div>When purchased from us that includes: a <b>rocket kit</b> to build and keep, supplies for <b>2 launches</b>, full color <b>Certificate of Achievement</b> with quote from first Teacher-in-space <i>Christa McAuliffe</i> upon the artwork of astronaut & moonwalker,
<i>Alan Bean</i> plus <b>Registratio</b>n in the national competition. </div>
<div>Answer the questions below - we’ll send you a ‘no obligation’ estimate. </div>
<div><b>1. How many competitors? <br>
2. What age / grade? <br>
3. When do you want to launch? <br>
4. Do you have launch equipment? (launch pad and control) <br>
5. Are you experienced? </b> </div>
<div>Run your event(s) any time before June 30<font size="1"><span style="font-size:7.3pt;"><sup>th</sup></span></font> 2015.</div>
<div><b>Group orders placed before December 31</b><font size="1"><span style="font-size:7.3pt;"><b><sup>st</sup></b></span></font><b> qualify for a FREE Launch Set </b></div>
<div>(Value $25 to $30) </div>
<div>We offer <b>Estes</b>, <b>Quest</b> and <b>Custom</b> Rocketry at <u>20% OFF</u> MSRP. </div>
<div><b>Remember</b> – engines must be ground shipped. Order 3 weeks early and save a $27.50 Haz Mat charge. </div>
<div>Don’t hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.</div>
<div>Wishing you light winds on launch day.<br>
Jack & Kathy Colpas, co-directors<br>
<b><i>Helping Kids Reach for the Stars / Reach for the Stars Rocket Competition<br>
</i></b><b>Christa McAuliffe Challenger Center Educational Outreach<br>
</b>phone (941) 955-3958 fax (206) 350-7880</div>
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