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Israel Fast Facts

(CNN)Here is a look at Israel, which declared independence in 1948. It borders the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt, the Red Sea, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon in the Middle East. Since its founding, Israel has experienced

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Mars Exploration Fast Facts

(CNN)Here's some background information about Mars exploration. The United States and the Soviet Union are the only two countries to land a spacecraft on Mars.Facts:There have been seven successful US Mars landings: Viking 1

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Human Spaceflight Fast Facts

(CNN)Here's a look at human spaceflight programs in the United States and around the world.Facts:The United States ended its human spaceflight program with the launch of Atlantis on July 8, 2011, and landing on

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International Space Station Fast Facts

(CNN)Here's a look at the International Space Station (ISS), a spacecraft built by a partnership of 16 nations.The 16 nations are the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, Brazil, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the

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