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Earth observations taken by the STS-9 crew
STS009-35-1622 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- In the Coral Sea to the last of Australia?s Great Barrier Reed, a massive area is covered with floating material. Its origin is presently unknown nor is it known to be of biological origin or man-made. However, it covers thousands of square miles, thus massive, and is unreported.
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TakenJune 25, 2009
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PIA Numbers09-35-1622