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The following individuals are our Grand Prize Winners. They will each receive a NASA Direct! MESSENGER program package comprising an official launch poster, mission fact sheet, patch and lapel pin:

Robert from Tucson, AZ
Hardik from Ahmedabad

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NASA Direct! Web broadcasts provide a fascinating insight into NASA's history and missions. Each event highlights the science and excitement of NASA's activities, with scientists, engineers, dignitaries, and other guests available to answer your questions.

MESSENGER

Science and Technology

Host:
Cheryle Mako
Integration Manager
Launch Services Program

The MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging mission will reveal the secrets of the planet Mercury. NASA Direct takes you behind the scenes of this exciting mission to one of our terrestrial neighbors.

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MESSENGER Science and Technology Question Board
Mission Profile and MESSENGER Spacecraft Question Board

Dr. Orlando Figueroa, Director of Solar System Exploration Division, NASA Office of Space Science

Special Guest:
Dr. Orlando Figueroa NASA's Office of Earth Science

Program introduction and welcome

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Special Guest:
Dr. Ralph McNutt
Project Scientist

Overview: The MESSENGER spacecraft will study Mercury as no spacecraft has done before. Learn about the science and technology of this exciting mission with the expertise of Dr. McNutt.
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Last Updated: August 6, 2004