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A Tether in Space

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Space tethers are long strands of material that hold the promise of revolutionizing space travel and satellite operations. This image shows a tether deployed from the Space Shuttle Columbia during a 1996 experiment. Tethers could stabilize satellites, generate electricity, and even enable concepts like a space elevator, though developing materials strong enough remains a challenge.

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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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ARIES

In tropical astrology, 28 MAR 2005 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 28 MAR 2005.

THE ALMANAC FOR 28 MAR 2005
DAY
Monday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 90% lit
POSITION
Day 87 of 365
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