By Joe Osborne From games.com

It's funny, isn't it? As the U.S. foolishly sends its final shuttle into space, The Atlantis, Zynga honors the obvious potential of space exploration in Empires & Allies with a set of two Timed Goals. The event, which includes a list of new limited edition decorations in addition to these Timed Goals, is titled Space Exploration Days.

While the Goals are relatively simple, so are the rewards. Anyway, here's everything you need to know to complete these Goals within the 15-day time limit:

First Astronauts:

• Place White Trumpets
• Place 1 Space Dog Statue

Placing the White Trumpets decoration costs a measly 60 Coins, while the Space Dog Statue will cost a considerable 5,000 Coins. Once this is finished, enjoy 500 Coins and some free Ore (15 of an Ore dependent upon what your Empire produces).

Reunion:

• Place 1 Apollo 11 Eagle Statue
• Plant 6 Pineapples
• Harvest 6 Pineapples

The Apollo 11 Eagle Statue costs an insane 25 thousand Coins, so you better start saving. Planting and harvesting 6 Pineapples will cost you 3,456 Coins and take at least one day to complete.

For your troubles, you will be rewarded with 1,000 Coins and an Assault Carrier (pictured), a Level 31 Naval Carrier unit that's effective against Artillery, Battleships and Airships. If you can't finish these Goals within two weeks, well, then we certainly can't help you any further.

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