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 **?? 1995:** ESA approves development of the the Cosmic Origins Probe (later named "Georges Lemaître").  The Cosmos 2010 scientific program is approved a few months later. **?? 1995:** ESA approves development of the the Cosmic Origins Probe (later named "Georges Lemaître").  The Cosmos 2010 scientific program is approved a few months later.
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 +**??? 1995:** HEEE-1 completes its mission.
  
 **Late 1995:** A white paper, //America’s 21st Century Passenger Rail System//, is published outlining Amtrac's strategic plan for high-speed rail and other upgrades. **Late 1995:** A white paper, //America’s 21st Century Passenger Rail System//, is published outlining Amtrac's strategic plan for high-speed rail and other upgrades.
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 **October 1995:** Fiscal Year 1996 starts in the US.  The FY96 Federal Budget provided funding for rolling stock and locomotion upgrades, as well as significant upgrades to the Northeast Corridor, with freight traffic being completely removed from the Corridor. The upgrades were planned to allow train speeds of up to 110 miles per hour, with future upgrades permitting 125mph speeds.  Upgrades were also authorized for California, the Chicago hub area, and the Empire and Keystone Corridors.   **October 1995:** Fiscal Year 1996 starts in the US.  The FY96 Federal Budget provided funding for rolling stock and locomotion upgrades, as well as significant upgrades to the Northeast Corridor, with freight traffic being completely removed from the Corridor. The upgrades were planned to allow train speeds of up to 110 miles per hour, with future upgrades permitting 125mph speeds.  Upgrades were also authorized for California, the Chicago hub area, and the Empire and Keystone Corridors.  
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 **?? 2004:**  The projected launch date for Luna-Glob slips from 2006 to 2008. An alternative rover mission is proposed, Luna 25/Lunokhod 3.  This proposal is initially rejected.  **?? 2004:**  The projected launch date for Luna-Glob slips from 2006 to 2008. An alternative rover mission is proposed, Luna 25/Lunokhod 3.  This proposal is initially rejected. 
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 +**?? 2004:**  Launch of the second High-Energy Event Explorer satellite (HEEE-2).
  
 **March 2004:** Japan launches Planet-C to Venus on the 3rd mission of the Mu-5 rocket.  The probe is re-named Akatsuki, or “Dawn”.  On arrival at Venus, the probe suffers an electrical problem that limits its communications capability. **March 2004:** Japan launches Planet-C to Venus on the 3rd mission of the Mu-5 rocket.  The probe is re-named Akatsuki, or “Dawn”.  On arrival at Venus, the probe suffers an electrical problem that limits its communications capability.
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 **March 2009:** President Woods directs Administrator Banks to conduct a broad-scope review of NASA’s capabilities and direction, and provide recommendations for a plan for the future. **March 2009:** President Woods directs Administrator Banks to conduct a broad-scope review of NASA’s capabilities and direction, and provide recommendations for a plan for the future.
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 +**March 2009:** The Venus Atmospheric System Explorer, or VASE, mission, is selected as a Pioneer mission.
  
 **Summer 2009:** TransOrbital Services is declared open for business. **Summer 2009:** TransOrbital Services is declared open for business.
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 **Late 2009:** The Banks Report proposes development of Saturn-II, with a VTVL reusable 1st stage. **Late 2009:** The Banks Report proposes development of Saturn-II, with a VTVL reusable 1st stage.
  
-**??? 2009:** The Venus Atmospheric System Explorer, or VASE, mission, is selected as a Pioneer mission. +**October 2009:** Launch of the Mars Polar Lander by a Star Launch Thunderbolt with a solid third stage.
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