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(Photo courtesy NASA and DR. TOM JONES) Astronaut Dr. Tom Jones displays a good luck letter faxed to him aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia while in orbit from the fifth-grade classroom in Priest River. With each student signing, their names are recorded as having flown in space, demonstrating the influence and love so many American scientists and space explorers share from the inspiration instilled in them by the students of this small American town.

(Photo courtesy NASA and DR. TOM JONES) Astronaut Dr. Tom Jones displays a good luck letter faxed to him aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia while in orbit from the fifth-grade classroom in Priest River. With each student signing, their names are recorded as having flown in space, demonstrating the influence and love so many American scientists and space explorers share from the inspiration instilled in them by the students of this small American town.

July 21, 2019

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Priest River teacher still dreaming of space
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Priest River teacher still dreaming of space

When NASA launched it’s bold risk in 1969 to put the first man on the moon, the Apollo Mission inspired a generation of young Americans to dream big and wonder more about space, space travel and the stars.