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		NSF, NASA Successfully Flight-Test New Balloon Over Antarctica Released January 8, 2009 Press Release
		Scientists Take off on Historic Mission to Measure Greenhouse Gases That Have an Impact on Climate Released January 7, 2009 Press Release

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