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Exploring a New Frontier

Wednesday, 25 May 2011, 1:41 pm
Press Release: Mango Communications

Having seen the world from above, the NASA crew of the Spaceshuttle Discovery explored the beauty of the underworld of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves during their current visit to New Zealand. The crew marvelled at the glowworms and the hidden gems of Waitomo before taking some photos with the staff of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves at the award winning Visitor Centre.

From L to R- Maryann Hemara, Judith Greer, Spaceshuttle Discovery pilot Eric Boe, Astronaut Michael Barrett, Steve Lindsay, Doreen Te Kanawa, Astronaut Nicole Stott, Pam Scott, Astronaut Steve Bowen, Angel Taane, Stoney Tata and Astronaut Alvin Drew with Kazue Costar and Carol Drew from Waitomo in front.

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