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Extraordinary Collection of Outer Space Images Appear in 2005 Space Calendar

Posted on: Saturday, 25 December 2004, 21:00 CST

A comprehensive collection of 53 extraordinary outer space images - from the Apollo Moon landing missions to recent views from the surface of Mars -- is now available in the 2005 edition of "The Year In Space" Desk Calendar, an award-winning 144-page full-color weekly calendar brimming with images and information from the past, present and future of space exploration and astronomical discovery. http://www.YearInSpace.com

In full-color full-page images, "The Year In Space" takes its readers on an out-of-this-world journey while giving them a convenient way to organize their busy lives back on Earth.

Discounts ranging from 27% to 47% off of the suggested retail price are available to students, educators, NASA employees, and anyone reading this press release. The discounts also apply to employees, retirees, stockholders and affiliates of The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) - all leading sponsors of the calendar.

The 53 stunning weekly images represent the full spectrum of space exploration, from the Gemini and Apollo programs all the way to the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. Amazing planetary images by the Cassini Orbiter and the Mars Exploration Rovers are presented along with incredible deep space vistas taken by the Hubble and Spitzer Space Telescopes. An informative essay accompanies every image, and each weekly calendar page is filled with historic dates in space history.

There is free standard shipping to all U.S. addresses, and expedited delivery (via Priority Mail) is available for a small additional fee.

Orders for "The Year In Space" can be placed on the web http://www.YearInSpace.com or by calling 800/736-6836.

Source: Business Wire

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