Dec 6, 2021

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What Is NEAR? And Why You Should Care.

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There are certain things in the world that most people have given very little thought to, much less care about existing. One of those things, aptly titled NEAR, happens to be one of those things we should care about. What is N.E.A.R? And, why should we care?

WHAT IS NEAR?

NEAR stands for Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous. It was the first mission of its’ kind and…

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After spending 25 years in Law Enforcement and changing careers I am here to write about the things I see, things I know, and things I find curious. Be ready!

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