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    Which Way, L.A.?

    As the Space Shuttle Era Ends, What's Next for NASA?

    After 30 years and an investment of some $200 billion, the Space Shuttle Program ended this morning when Atlantis touched down at Cape Canaveral. As one era of space exploration comes to an end, what's in store for the next one?

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    After 30 years and an investment of some $200 billion, the Space Shuttle Program ended this morning when Atlantis touched down at Cape Canaveral. As one era of space exploration comes to an end, what's in store for the next one?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Irene Klotz

      freelance science and aerospace writer

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      Bobby Braun

      NASA

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      SpaceX

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