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ISS reboosts orbit ahead of STS-117 – Russian spacewalk preps
Read more →: ISS reboosts orbit ahead of STS-117 – Russian spacewalk prepsThe International Space Station (ISS) has successfully boosted its orbit to just over 210 statute miles in preparation…
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Atlantis ready for hyper loading – STS-118 build up starts Thursday
Read more →: Atlantis ready for hyper loading – STS-118 build up starts ThursdaySpace Shuttle operations are building up momentum this week, as Atlantis heads into her next stage of launch…
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NASA and ATK ready for Ares/STS booster test
Read more →: NASA and ATK ready for Ares/STS booster testATK and NASA will be conducting a static fire test of one Solid Rocket Booster (SRB), known as…
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With a Russian hitch-hike, China heading to Mars
Read more →: With a Russian hitch-hike, China heading to MarsChina is preparing its own Mars probe – Yinghuo-1 – that will hitch-hike a ride to the Red…
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Smooth flow – Atlantis remains on schedule for June 8 launch
Read more →: Smooth flow – Atlantis remains on schedule for June 8 launchShuttle managers are optimistic that Atlantis’ pad flow is moving forward on schedule towards a June 8 launch…
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A spaces Cooperation Framework Signed by China and Pakistan
Read more →: A spaces Cooperation Framework Signed by China and PakistanOn April 17, 2007，administrator of National Space Administration, Mr. Sun Laiyan, and chairman of Space and Upper Atmosphere…
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Launch delay for Bigelow’s Genesis II – now set for June
Read more →: Launch delay for Bigelow’s Genesis II – now set for JuneBigelow Aerospace have been informed by their launch provider ISC Kosmotras that they’ll have to wait another four…
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MSFC developing a moon garage for lunar rovers
Read more →: MSFC developing a moon garage for lunar roversEngineers at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), along with engineering professors at Auburn University, Alabama, have assembled…
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The space power that rises in the East – China’s five year plan
Read more →: The space power that rises in the East – China’s five year planThe Chinese State Council has announced their 11th five-year plan for space exploration, a plan that aims to…
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First Track Remote-Sensing Images from HY-1B Received Successfully
Read more →: First Track Remote-Sensing Images from HY-1B Received SuccessfullyAt 10:40 am, April 20, HY-1B satellite was orbitting into the coverage of Beijing Satellite Earth Stations, NSOAS,…
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Atlantis arrives at Pad 39A – Endeavour readied for rollover
Read more →: Atlantis arrives at Pad 39A – Endeavour readied for rolloverLeaving the VAB (Vehicle Assembly Facility) Tuesday morning, Shuttle Atlantis and her repaired – and somewhat speckled –…
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Space industry leaders in NASA budget appeal to Congress
Read more →: Space industry leaders in NASA budget appeal to CongressA letter, signed by all of the main space industry leaders, has been sent to Congress, requesting a…