GRAIL probes with North Alabama ties draw closer to lunar orbit

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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- The possibility of gathering unprecedented scientific data on the moon draws closer as twin probes with ties to North Alabama approach earth's celestial neighbor.

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- The possibility of gathering unprecedented scientific data on the moon draws closer as twin probes with ties to North Alabama approach earth's celestial neighbor.
The twin GRAIL probes are scheduled to go into lunar orbit on Friday and Saturday, which ultimately will bring the tiny probes to within 34 miles of the surface.