News
-
ULA Delta IV launches with WGS-3 at second attempt
Read more →: ULA Delta IV launches with WGS-3 at second attemptA new configuration of the Delta IV rocket has launched on its maiden flight. The new Medium+ (5,4)…
-
Extension decision no closer after “one heck of a year” for shuttle
Read more →: Extension decision no closer after “one heck of a year” for shuttleThe Space Shuttle Program (SSP) will have “no idea” where it stands from a budget standpoint until February,…
-
STS-130: Endeavour set for Christmas stay in VAB for Feb 6 mission
Read more →: STS-130: Endeavour set for Christmas stay in VAB for Feb 6 missionShuttle managers have decided to delay rollout of Endeavour to Pad 39A until January 6 for her STS-130…
-
Ares team pressing forward with plans for Ares I-X Prime flight, for now
Read more →: Ares team pressing forward with plans for Ares I-X Prime flight, for nowDespite apparently failing to be short listed for President Obama’s upcoming decision on the forward path for NASA’s…
-
Flawless Atlantis returns home to the Kennedy Space Center
Read more →: Flawless Atlantis returns home to the Kennedy Space CenterSTS-129 has concluded with a homecoming to Florida, following a flawless mission for Atlantis and her crew. Landing at…
-
EOM-1; Flight Controllers Review Thermal Margin Control for Atlantis
Read more →: EOM-1; Flight Controllers Review Thermal Margin Control for AtlantisAs Atlantis’ seven member crew enjoy a working Thanksgiving on orbit, preparations are in full swing to bring…
-
Atlantis undocks and conducts Late Inspections – DAT status
Read more →: Atlantis undocks and conducts Late Inspections – DAT statusAtlantis has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS), as she prepares to target a landing on Friday.…
-
STS-129: Atlantis ready to bring crew – and hardware – back home
Read more →: STS-129: Atlantis ready to bring crew – and hardware – back homeSTS-129 is spending its last full day on the International Space Station, ahead of Wednesday’s undocking. Flight Day…
-
STS-129 concludes final EVA – STS-130 ET/SRB mate on Monday
Read more →: STS-129 concludes final EVA – STS-130 ET/SRB mate on MondayRandy Bresnik and Robert Satcher have compelted the third and final EVA of STS-129’s mission, as work is…
-
Intelsat 14 launches on Atlas V AV-024 at second attempt
Read more →: Intelsat 14 launches on Atlas V AV-024 at second attemptA United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V has launched at the second attempt with the Intelsat 14 communications satellite.…
-
Superb EVA-2 highlights FD6 – ODS issue cleared for contingency redock
Read more →: Superb EVA-2 highlights FD6 – ODS issue cleared for contingency redockSTS-129 Spacewalkers Michael Foreman and Randolph Bresnik have concluded the second of three EVAs, which has been slightly…
-
STS-129: ELC-2, Internal Transfers and EVA-2 preps mark Flight Day 5
Read more →: STS-129: ELC-2, Internal Transfers and EVA-2 preps mark Flight Day 5As part of NASA’s effort to stockpile the International Space Station with as many spare components as possible…