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2011 Space & Exploration Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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  • 12 Jan NASA Confirms 2010 as Warmest Year: On January 12, 2011, NASA confirmed that 2010 was the warmest year on record, surpassing the previous record set in 2005. This finding was based on data from NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, indicating a continuing trend of global temperature increases. source: nasa.gov
  • 22 Jul Juno Spacecraft Launch: NASA launched Juno, the first spacecraft powered entirely by solar energy, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, marking a significant milestone in solar-powered space exploration technology.
  • 23 Sep NASA Satellite Deorbiting: NASA's Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite from 1991 was scheduled to be lifted from orbit, marking the end of a significant scientific research instrument's operational life.

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