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Catalyst: Earth's oxidation event

Catalyst: Deep space telescope

Catalyst: DAWN Orbiter Satellite

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Randy Bresnik, NASA astronaut
Jared Daum, NASA Johnson, Orion Parachute Hardware Team
Mark Kirasich, NASA Orion Program Manager
Jim McMichael, NASA Johnson, Space Crew Parachute Testing

Catalyst: DAWN Orbiter Satellite
Catalyst: Deep space telescope

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