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MSFC engineers conduct hot-fires of Ares V engine hardware
Read more →: MSFC engineers conduct hot-fires of Ares V engine hardwareMarshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) engineers are close to completing a two month-long series of hot-fire tests on…
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Five rookies to embark on Kibo flight with Atlantis on STS-124
Read more →: Five rookies to embark on Kibo flight with Atlantis on STS-124Although the launch date for STS-124 may change pending outcome of the hail damage drama surrounding the current…
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STS-117’s new launch date undecided – ET summit
Read more →: STS-117’s new launch date undecided – ET summitNASA and contractor engineers/managers have met to evaluate the latest data and presentations relating to the repair of…
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A night of high drama for SpaceX success
Read more →: A night of high drama for SpaceX successWhile it wasn’t a perfect launch event, SpaceX are rightly claiming success with the launch of their Falcon…
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Falcon I launches, fails to reach orbit – but SpaceX claim success
Read more →: Falcon I launches, fails to reach orbit – but SpaceX claim successSpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) have launched their Falcon I. However, the second stage shut down early due…
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“Eleventh-Five-Year-plan of the Science Space Program” issued by COSTIND
Read more →: “Eleventh-Five-Year-plan of the Science Space Program” issued by COSTINDOn Feb 12th, the Commission of Science Technology and Industry for National Defense (COSTIND) issued “Eleventh Five Years…
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NASA green light LAR capability for Hubble mission
Read more →: NASA green light LAR capability for Hubble missionThe Large Area Repair (LAR) capability has been approved for development by NASA’s PRCB (Program Control Requirements Board),…
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NASA/Lockheed Martin managers approve ET-124 repair plan
Read more →: NASA/Lockheed Martin managers approve ET-124 repair planRepairs proper will begin on Friday for ET-124, following the NASA/United Space Alliance TIM (Technical Interchange Meeting) on…
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Griffin maps out NASA’s moon and Mars plans up to 2057
Read more →: Griffin maps out NASA’s moon and Mars plans up to 2057NASA Administrator Mike Griffin has given his thoughts on the direction the US space program will be taking…
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Atlantis undergoing troubleshooting during ET repairs
Read more →: Atlantis undergoing troubleshooting during ET repairsWhile complex repair plans are being drawn up for ET-124, Atlantis herself continues to undergo repairs on her…
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Constellation concerned by the gap in public support for NASA
Read more →: Constellation concerned by the gap in public support for NASAAres project manager Steve Cook believes there is a “clear gap in support for NASA” in the 18-24…
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Ariane 5 launches with Skynet 5A and INSAT 4B
Read more →: Ariane 5 launches with Skynet 5A and INSAT 4BAriane 5 ECA has launched, carrying Insat 4B communications satellite for India (ISRO) and Skynet 5A military satellite…