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Grand Forks, N.D. (AP) University of North Dakota officials say students will be working with professionals from Cirrus Design Corp. on a spacecraft simulator.

UND says it could lead to training in Grand Forks for private spacecraft crew members.

UND will operate the simulator. Cirrus is based in Duluth, Minn., with a plant in Grand Forks.

Tom Haggy is Cirrus' director of operations in Grand Forks. He says the simulator project allows both Cirrus and UND to show off their talents.

Information from: Grand Forks Herald, http://www.grandforksherald.com (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APNP 07-02-08 0818CDT | save this article / add to your favorites list