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Space: Shuttle Columbia / Magellan #577160

NBC Evening News for Wednesday, Sep 12, 1990
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) reported saying space shuttle Columbia will be launched Tuesday; repaired fuel line leak noted. Report introduced.

(Pasadena, California: Robert Bazell) Problems in Space Probe Magellan's mission examined; cost mentioned; scenes shown from mission control in Pasadena, California, and from NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) animation and photos. [Jet Propulsion Laboratory Steve WALL - describes malfunctions.] [Jet Propulsion Laboratory Dr. Stephen SAUNDERS - comments on new data.]

(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Biosphere II space-related experiment examined; scenes shown from Oracle, Arizona, miniature eco-system and scientists who will be sealed inside.

Reporter(s):
Bazell, Robert;
Brokaw, Tom
Duration:
00:02:50

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