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William Harris has just started as the new CEO at Space Center Houston. He says Independence Plaza, which appears in the backdrop displaying a replica of NASA's Independence space shuttle mounted on top of the original NASA 905 shuttle carrier aircraft, is one of the biggest draws in the complex.

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William Harris Is The New President And CEO Of Space Center Houston

Posted on April 6, 2016 · One of his projects is developing an exhibit about NASA’s upcoming mission to Mars.

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Space Shuttle Replica Independence Has A New Home

Posted on August 14, 2014 · Space Center Houston is home to the replica shuttle Independence now mounted on a 747.

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How the Roe ruling might affect other reproductive health matters (June 28, 2022)

Posted on June 28, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: We examine how the overturn of Roe v. Wade might affect other reproductive issues -- not just unwanted pregnancies. And a former second-in-command at NASA explains what she thinks is holding the space agency back.

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Texans involved in the capitol insurrection, overhauling NASA’s spacesuits, and Hari Kondabolu (June 10, 2022)

Posted on June 10, 2022 · On Friday's show: The role of Texans in the capitol insurrection, the role of Houston companies in overhauling NASA's spacesuits, and comedian Hari Kondabolu on returning to performing and becoming a father.

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HISD’s budget surplus, and the politics of gasoline (April 13, 2022)

Posted on April 13, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Why HISD is cutting spending despite a budget surplus, we discuss the latest news in politics, and we reflect on the contributions of women to space travel and exploration.

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Richard Linklater’s ‘Apollo 10 1/2’ is a love letter to Houston and the space race

Posted on April 1, 2022 · The director of films like Boyhood, Slacker, and Dazed and Confused talks about his new animated movie that draws heavily on his own childhood growing up in the shadow of Mission Control.

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William Harris Is The New President And CEO Of Space Center Houston

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Space Shuttle Replica Independence Has A New Home

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