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NASA transfers Maryland land to US Fish and Wildlife Service

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NASA has officially transferred 103 acres of land, known as Area 400, from its Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This land, previously used for propellant research, will now become part of the Patuxent Research Refuge. The transfer aims to protect the area from potential development and support conservation efforts. AI

RANK_REASON Significant land transfer between government agencies for conservation purposes. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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NASA transfers Maryland land to US Fish and Wildlife Service

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