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China launches broadcasting satellite
Read more →: China launches broadcasting satelliteA Chinese Long March 3B launch vehicle has successfully entered the Xinnuo 2 (Sinosat-2) broadcasting satellite into a…
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STS-125: Hubble servicing is ON – sources
Read more →: STS-125: Hubble servicing is ON – sourcesIt’s not yet official, but NASA appears to have all the elements in place for the approval of…
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Progress M-58 docking issues resolved
Read more →: Progress M-58 docking issues resolvedThe arrival of the Russian re-supply ship Progress M-58 at the International Space Station (ISS) suffered a problem…
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Delta II launches with STEREO
Read more →: Delta II launches with STEREOA Boeing Delta II (7925-10L) launch vehicle has launched, carrying the STEREO (Solar TErrestrial RElations Observatory) into orbit…
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Processing flow going well for Shuttle fleet
Read more →: Processing flow going well for Shuttle fleetNASA is on schedule for the planned rollover of Shuttle orbiter Discovery to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)…
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Russian Progress on his way to ISS
Read more →: Russian Progress on his way to ISSA Russian re-supply ship, M-58, has successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Monday, the 23rd…
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NASA’s Newest Flight Control Room
Read more →: NASA’s Newest Flight Control RoomA personal impression – by James Oberg. As NASA officials, veteran flight directors, and the news media jostled…
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LON dates slip – hope for Progress
Read more →: LON dates slip – hope for ProgressThe next three Shuttle LON (Launch On Need) rescue flights have slipped in the latest mission manifest, adding…
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NASA sets Hubble Servicing Mission D-Day
Read more →: NASA sets Hubble Servicing Mission D-DayNASA has set the date for their meeting to officially approve STS-125 – better known as the final…
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Soyuz Fregat/MetOP-A finally launches
Read more →: Soyuz Fregat/MetOP-A finally launchesThe European Space Agency (ESA) MetOp-A (Meteorological Operational satellite programme) satellite has finally launched on top of a…
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Troubleshooting required for Discovery
Read more →: Troubleshooting required for DiscoveryNASA is working towards a smooth transition for the launch of their third flight of the year with…
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Riding onboard Atlantis during re-entry
Read more →: Riding onboard Atlantis during re-entryStunning video, taken by STS-115 astronaut Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper during Atlantis’ re-entry and landing last month, has been acquired,…