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University Daily Kansan
Page 0458 from reel: L 3148 (1988-08-24 to 1988-10-06)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/16219

Title: Prof's Testing Helped Ready Shuttle Runway
Summary: University of Kansas professor David C. Kraft's testing of the Rogers Lake Bed landing site helped prepare for the Space Shuttle Discovery's return, with his penetrometer technology playing a crucial role in ensuring safe landings.
Category: campus news
Subjects: space exploration; NASA; university research; civil engineering
Named Entities: Kraft, David C. [professor]; Kratovil, Gary [NASA project engineer]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Engle Says Space Travel Bears Risks
Summary: Veteran astronaut Joe Engle discusses the risks of space travel, reflecting on the Challenger disaster and emphasizing that space exploration requires accepting significant dangers.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: space exploration; risk assessment; astronaut profiles; space program history
Named Entities: Engle, Joe [astronaut]; Challenger [space shuttle]
Confidence: 0.85

Title: KU Prof Creating 'Sensitive' Robot for NASA
Summary: University of Kansas professor Bill Barr is developing a sensitive robot for NASA that can operate in space and high-radiation environments, with students and faculty collaborating on this innovative project.
Category: campus news
Subjects: robotics; NASA research; university innovation; space technology
Named Entities: Barr, Bill [professor]; Miller, Dana [student]; Greenwood, Bryan [student]; Faddis, Terry [associate professor]
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: Space Shuttle Illustration
Summary: Detailed illustration of the Space Shuttle showing various views and technical specifications.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: space technology; NASA; space shuttle design
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Photo: KU Researchers With NASA Robot
Summary: Photo of University of Kansas researchers including professor Bill Barr and students working on the NASA robot project.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: university research; NASA collaboration; robotics
Confidence: 0.9

Title: The New Shuttle: Vital Statistics
Summary: Informational graphic providing technical specifications and details about the Space Shuttle orbiter.
Category: informational content
Subjects: space shuttle specifications; NASA technology; orbiter details
Confidence: 0.9

Title: Discovery's Landing Pad
Summary: Map showing the location and details of the Rogers Lake Bed landing site for the Space Shuttle Discovery.
Category: informational content
Subjects: space shuttle landing; NASA facilities; Rogers Lake Bed
Confidence: 0.9

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