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Spacewalker: An excerpt from Crown Point native astronaut's book

I want to share the amazing experiences I had pursuing my dream and help you understand what it felt like to ride those rockets and walk in space.

January 27, 2013 12:00 am Photos

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OFFBEAT: Time for Round 2 of Brookfield Zoo's 2012 costume winners

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

October 30, 2012 12:00 am Photos

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Jerry Ross talks with schoolchildren

Former astronaut Jerry Ross spoke to schoolchildren about reading and his experiences in space.

June 05, 2012 11:36 pm

Space shuttle's final landing marks end of era

On Jan. 28, 1986 , Suzanne Poston watched the live telecast of the launch and explosion of the space shuttle Challenger on a big-screen TV outside Marshall Field's while attending college in Chicago. She didn't know then that she would be part of that NASA program.

July 22, 2011 12:00 am Photos

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C.P. students witness final shuttle launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. | With a cry from its commander to "light this fire one more time," the last shuttle thundered into orbit Friday on a cargo run that will close out three decades of triumph and tragedy for NASA and usher in a period of uncertainty for America's space program.

July 08, 2011 6:15 pm Photos

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Space shuttle Atlantis lands for final time

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Space shuttle Atlantis returned from orbit for the last time Wednesday, closing out a 25-year flying career and safely bringing back six astronauts who boosted the International Space Station's power and size.

May 26, 2010 8:50 am