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Unmanned rocket launched

A rocket was set off in Florida without any passengers. This rocket is supposed to have the ability to track developing storms set for the U.S. This spacecraft is the first in a set of three that are going to be launched in the next few years. The new satellite, designated GOES-13, will be the first to have enough battery power to continue data collection and transmission all the time. This spacecraft will also be able to use sound waves to analyze the moisture content of storms. This important spacecraft will be used primarily to predict threatening weather moving towards the U.S.

posted by Anonymous @ 5/25/2006 05:24:00 PM