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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…
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Pad 39B’s transition – Hubble rescue role and Ares future mapped out
Read more →: Pad 39B’s transition – Hubble rescue role and Ares future mapped outNASA managers are continuing to build their roadmap for Pad 39B’s transition to Ares, in tandem with keeping…
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ET repairs begin – inspections show less damage than feared
Read more →: ET repairs begin – inspections show less damage than fearedNASA, United Space Alliance and Lockheed Martin engineers have completed an exhaustive overview of the main areas of…
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Atlas V night launch success with multi-sat STP-1
Read more →: Atlas V night launch success with multi-sat STP-1A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V 401 launch vehicle successfully launched Thursday night with a host of…
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ET repairs may push STS-117 to May 11 – major manifest changes
Read more →: ET repairs may push STS-117 to May 11 – major manifest changesNASA managers have created four alternative manifests, following the delay to STS-117 due to repair requirements on ET-124.…
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Atlantis back in the VAB – six week ET repair plan drawn up
Read more →: Atlantis back in the VAB – six week ET repair plan drawn upShuttle Atlantis has arrived back inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Sunday, ahead of repairs to ET-124, which…
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ISS rotated 180 degrees successfully by non-propulsive maneuver
Read more →: ISS rotated 180 degrees successfully by non-propulsive maneuverThe International Space Station (ISS) was successfully rotated by 180 degress today, without the use of propellant. The…