Cape Canaveral, Florida (AFP) March 9, 2011 - The oldest and most traveled space shuttle, Discovery, landed back on Earth Wednesday after its final space flight and will now end its days as a museum piece to delight the crowds.
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 09, 2011 - Like a human who just went through laser vision correction, the International Space Station (ISS) recently got a clearer view of our world. That improved view is opening up new vistas for students i
Seattle WA (SPX) Mar 08, 2011 - Andrews Space (Andrews) has announced that it has been awarded a contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to study higher risk aspects of the Air Force's proposed Reusable Booster System.
Berlin (UPI) Mar 8, 2011 - Researchgate, a Facebook for scientists with 800,000 members, hopes to revolutionize the science community by connecting the smartest brains in the world through the Internet.
Kourou, French Guiana (SPX) Mar 08, 2011 - The second payload for Arianespace's next Ariane 5 mission arrived this week at the Spaceport in French Guiana as preparations continue for the heavy-lift flight planned on March 29. Built by
Washington (AFP) March 8, 2011 - The US space program's oldest and most traveled shuttle, Discovery, was on track to make its final Earth landing Wednesday after a near-perfect last mission at the International Space Station.
Cape Canaveral AFB (AFNS) Mar 07, 2011 - In the latest step to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, Air Force technicians launched the second X-37B here March 5, officials said. The Orbi
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Mar 7, 2011 - In the latest step to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, Air Force technicians launched the second X-37B here March 5, officials said. The Orbi
Washington (AFP) March 7, 2011 - US astronauts awoke to actor William Shatner's voice and theme music to the movie Star Trek on their final day at the International Space Station before starting their journey back to Earth.
Seattle WA (SPX) Mar 07, 2011 - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden revealed at a House committee hearing this week that a decision regarding placement for the retiring space shuttle orbiters will be announced Tuesday, April 12.
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Mar 07, 2011 - A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launched the second Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-2) for the Air Force's Rapid Capabilities Office (AFRCO) from Space Launch Complex-41. The OTV, also known
Washington (AFP) March 6, 2011 - Six US astronauts are wrapping their mission at the International Space Station on Sunday before strapping themselves back into the shuttle Discovery, one day before setting back toward Earth, NASA said.
Beijing, China (XNA) Mar 04, 2011 - The unmanned space module Tiangong-1 that China plans to launch this year will be sent into space by a modified Long March II-F carrier rocket, an expert told Xinhua Thursday. The 8.5-tonne Ti
Washington (AFP) March 4, 2011 - A NASA satellite that aimed to study the impact of aerosols on climate plunged into the Pacific Ocean on Friday, delivering a $424-million blow to the US space agency.
Washington DC (SPX) Mar 04, 2011 - Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held ahearing to discuss the Administration's FY 2012 budget request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) with Ch
Beijing, China (XNA) Mar 04, 2011 - China is expected to launch its fifth lunar probe, Chang'e-5, in 2017 to send back a moon rock sample to earth, a top Chinese space scientist told Xinhua Wednesday. A lunar landing probe, luna
