Moscow (AFP) June 2, 2010 - A Russian spacecraft carrying a Russian cosmonaut, a US astronaut and a Japanese astronaut has landed in Kazakhstan, a mission control official in Moscow said Wednesday.
Pasadena, Calif. (UPI) Jun 2, 2010 - The U.S. space agency says it's planning its Summer of Innovation initiative to engage U.S. middle school students and teachers in science-based education.
The Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft carrying Expedition 23 Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineers T.J.
Washington DC (SPX) Jun 01, 2010 - The LightSail-1 spacecraft development is proceeding well. Our engineering team-led by Jim Cantrell-has completed the preliminary design and made critical decisions to select the hardware and subsystem for the final design-crucial milestones to building the vehicle that will demonstrate the value and potential of using sunlight alone to propel exploratory craft through space.
Paris, France (SPX) Jun 01, 2010 - ESA and its partners are launching a new kind of fitness initiative using the example of space explorers to promote exercise and healthy nutrition to young people worldwide. 'Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut' is boarding now in eight countries.
Pasadena, Calif. (UPI) Jun 1, 2010 - NASA says its Deep Impact/Epoxi spacecraft successfully performed a trajectory maneuver to refine its orbit prior to an upcoming Earth flyby.
Washington (AFP) June 1, 2010 - Former US vice president and anti-global warming campaigner Al Gore and his wife Tipper have told friends that they will separate after four decades of marriage, an aide said Tuesday.
Star City, Russia (AFP) May 31, 2010 - One Russian and two Americans set to fly to the International Space Station voiced nostalgia Monday for the retiring US space shuttle, which will make its final visit to the ISS this year.
Bangalore, India (SPX) May 31, 2010 - In an attempt to make its rockets lighter and carry heavier satellites, the Indian space agency is planning to flight test by the end of this year its own air-breathing engine that will use atmospheric oxygen as fuel.
Houston TX (SPX) May 31, 2010 - Commander Oleg Kotov and Flight Engineers T.J. Creamer and Soichi Noguchi will end their stay on the International Space Station as Expedition 23 crew members on Tuesday. They will enter the Soyuz TMA-17 spacecraft and undock for the ride back to Earth and land in Kazakhstan.
Washington DC (SPX) May 28, 2010 - The House Committee on Science and Technology has held a hearing to examine the proposed National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Human Spaceflight Plan and to review issues related to the budget, cost, schedule, and potential impacts of the plan. Testimony was given by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong, Apollo 17 Commander Capt. Eugene Cernan, and former executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Thomas Young.
Waterloo, Canada (SPX) May 28, 2010 - One small step for mankind will take on new meaning May 26 when Laurier professor Stephen Perry tickles the feet of astronauts returning from a space shuttle Atlantis mission. The research, designed to measure the influence of space travel on foot sensitivity, will provide important information about the links between hypersensitivity, balance control and the aging process.
Huntsville AL (SPX) May 28, 2010 - Fire and sparks flew as a 24-inch-diameter solid rocket motor was successfully tested May 27 at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala. The 21-second firing tested a NASA sub-scale motor designed as a versatile, quick-turnaround and low-cost way to determine the performance of new materials and designs.
Cape Camaveral FL (SPX) May 27, 2010 - Space shuttle Atlantis and six astronauts ended a journey of more than 4.8 million miles with an 8:48 a.m. EDT landing Wednesday at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The flawless landing wrapped up a highly successful mission to deliver the Russian-built Mini Research Module-1, known as Rassvet (dawn in Russian), to the International Space Station.
Washington DC (SPX) May 27, 2010 - Identifying India as a 'big partner' of the US space programme, NASA has applauded the country's efforts in using its space missions for societal needs.
Washington (UPI) May 27, 2010 - NASA says hurricanes, air quality and arctic ecosystems are among research projects planned during the next five years by its new airborne science mission.
