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Planetary Radio

Earth Observation at the World Resources Simulation Center Design Event

Airdate: Monday, June 15, 2009
Running Time: 00:30:26
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

In this special edition of the show we visit scientists, activists and others who gathered to begin creation of the WRSC. Mat talks to several attendees about the importance of viewing our planet from orbit. Bill Nye prepares for the confirmation of a new NASA Administrator, while Bruce Betts sings the praises of the night sky and joins Mat for another space trivia contest.

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• Center for International Earth Science Information Network
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