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Initial American crewed spaceflight program
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| March 7 2023 |
Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 14
Stoke Space was allocated Launch Complex 14 by Space Launch Delta 45 of the U.S. Space Force for their fully reusable Nova launch vehicle, as part of an effort to optimize the use of excess launch property and the Eastern Range along Florida's coastline.
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| 2019 | The Walt Disney Company partnered with the U.S. Department of State for the third annual 'Hidden No More' exchange program, bringing 50 women from around the world who have excelled in STEM careers to the United States. |
| 2017 | The 'Hidden No More' exchange program was initiated, bringing women from around the world who excel in STEM careers to the United States for a three-week program. |
| February 2017 | AMC Theatres and 21st Century Fox announced free screenings of Hidden Figures in up to 14 U.S. cities during Black History Month to raise awareness about Black women mathematicians at NASA. |
| December 25 2016 | Hidden Figures film was released, sparking a series of charity screenings aimed at promoting STEM education and awareness, particularly for young women and underserved communities. |
| 2013 |
The Right Stuff
The film is selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, recognizing its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.
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| November 5 2013 |
The Right Stuff
Warner Bros. Pictures released the 30th Anniversary edition of 'The Right Stuff' in Blu-ray format, including a 40-page book binding case and previously released documentary extras.
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| September 20 2013 |
The Right Stuff
The original soundtrack was finally released by Varèse Sarabande, prepared from the 1983 album mix after the original masters were lost.
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