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Hubble control system failure – STS-125 launch date delayed
Read more →: Hubble control system failure – STS-125 launch date delayedA major failure of the “Side A” control system on the Hubble Space Telescope has delayed STS-125’s launch as…
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Space X’s Falcon I launch success on fourth attempt
Read more →: Space X’s Falcon I launch success on fourth attemptSpace X have finally put their teething problems behind them with total success for their fourth launch attempt…
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Senate pass NASA bill for extra funding – shuttle extension goals
Read more →: Senate pass NASA bill for extra funding – shuttle extension goalsThe US Senate has passed the new NASA Authorization Bill by unanimous consent Thursday evening, a move that…
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China’s Shenzhou-7 launched via Chang Zheng-2F
Read more →: China’s Shenzhou-7 launched via Chang Zheng-2FAfter three years of training and planning, China has launched the Shenzhou-7 mission on Thursday, marking an important…
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TCDT concludes, FRR begins – STS-125 slips to NET Oct 14
Read more →: TCDT concludes, FRR begins – STS-125 slips to NET Oct 14STS-125’s Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) – the dress rehearsal for next month’s launch – ended at 11:00am…
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ILS’ Proton-M launches with Canada’s Nimiq 4
Read more →: ILS’ Proton-M launches with Canada’s Nimiq 4International Launch Services (ILS) have launched their Proton M launch vehicle from Pad 39 (Area 200) at Baikonur…
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Endeavour/STS-400 arrives at Pad 39B – both sisters visible
Read more →: Endeavour/STS-400 arrives at Pad 39B – both sisters visibleEndeavour and the STS-400 Launch On Need (LON) shuttle arrived at Pad 39B Friday, joining older sister Atlantis…
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STS-400 rolls out of VAB – STS-125 payload delay to Saturday
Read more →: STS-400 rolls out of VAB – STS-125 payload delay to SaturdayA problem during the preparation of Atlantis’ Hubble Servicing payload has delayed its arrival at Pad 39A until…
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NASA’s dream scenario of a 13 flight extension for shuttle
Read more →: NASA’s dream scenario of a 13 flight extension for shuttleFrom a hardware standpoint, the space shuttle fleet could technically fly until 2015, involving up to 13 extra…
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Orion’s plea to Ares I: Stop adversely hindering our design process
Read more →: Orion’s plea to Ares I: Stop adversely hindering our design processLockheed Martin’s design efforts on the Orion vehicle are being hindered by Ares I driven requirements, documented notes…
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FRR to discuss unique safety requirements for STS-125 and STS-400
Read more →: FRR to discuss unique safety requirements for STS-125 and STS-400As preparations continue on Atlantis and Endeavour for their respective roles on STS-125 and STS-400, Boeing – at…
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Endeavour begins mating ops – MAF praise for ET schedule boost
Read more →: Endeavour begins mating ops – MAF praise for ET schedule boostEndeavour has arrived in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), following her rollover Thursday morning. She is now undergoing…