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Preliminary result of Ares 1-X: 'rock-steady'
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-31 09:42:23
The Ares 1-X rocket, launched by NASA on its first test flight Wednesday, October 28, 2009, performed normally except for a parachute problem and performed even better than expected with respect to its thrust oscillations.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-31 09:42:23
The Ares 1-X rocket, launched by NASA on its first test flight Wednesday, October 28, 2009, performed normally except for a parachute problem and performed even better than expected with respect to its thrust oscillations.
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NASA launches Ares 1-X on second try
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-28 10:35:48
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, NASA launched its first test rocket, the Ares 1-X, from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center on the coast of Florida.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-28 10:35:48
On Wednesday, October 28, 2009, NASA launched its first test rocket, the Ares 1-X, from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center on the coast of Florida.
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NASA scrubs Ares 1-X due to weather problems
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-27 10:33:42
At 11:20 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, NASA gave up trying to launch its first test flight of its new Ares 1-X rocket. The entire morning was besieged with adverse weather conditions, a ship in restricted waters, and a stuck probe cover.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-27 10:33:42
At 11:20 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, NASA gave up trying to launch its first test flight of its new Ares 1-X rocket. The entire morning was besieged with adverse weather conditions, a ship in restricted waters, and a stuck probe cover.
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NASA gives GO to first test flight of Ares 1
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-24 10:33:51
NASA officials approved on Friday, October 23, 2009, the first test flight of its developmental Ares 1 rocket that will eventually take astronauts into space. The Ares 1-X test flight is scheduled to liftoff on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-10-24 10:33:51
NASA officials approved on Friday, October 23, 2009, the first test flight of its developmental Ares 1 rocket that will eventually take astronauts into space. The Ares 1-X test flight is scheduled to liftoff on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.
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Ares I-X hoping to fly October 27
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-24 07:04:32
NASA announced on September 22, 2009, that the U.S. space agency will launch a test flight of the Ares I test rocket (Ares I-X) on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, as long as all checks and tests are verified beforehand.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-24 07:04:32
NASA announced on September 22, 2009, that the U.S. space agency will launch a test flight of the Ares I test rocket (Ares I-X) on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, as long as all checks and tests are verified beforehand.
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NASA fires up first-stage motor to new Ares 1 rocket
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-11 10:06:39
The first full-scale, complete two-minute test firing of the first-stage motor for the new Ares 1 rocket was performed on Thursday, September 10, 2009. The successful test firing will provide important data to validate the ability of the Ares 1 to lift the Orion capsule into space as part of the new Constellation Program.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2009-09-11 10:06:39
The first full-scale, complete two-minute test firing of the first-stage motor for the new Ares 1 rocket was performed on Thursday, September 10, 2009. The successful test firing will provide important data to validate the ability of the Ares 1 to lift the Orion capsule into space as part of the new Constellation Program.
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Vote for your Top Ten NASA story of 2008
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-12-15 17:55:59
NASA is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2008 but, more importantly, it conducted many different discovery, exploratory, and scientific projects over these last twelve months. From designing swimsuits to landing on Mars and understanding the Northern Lights, you can vote for your favorite event!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-12-15 17:55:59
NASA is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary in 2008 but, more importantly, it conducted many different discovery, exploratory, and scientific projects over these last twelve months. From designing swimsuits to landing on Mars and understanding the Northern Lights, you can vote for your favorite event!
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NASA developing Ares rocket with iTunes
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-11-28 09:41:41
NASA is using iTunes to post video updates on the progress being made on its new manned space project, specifically the crew’s Ares I launch vehicle and the Ares V heavy launch vehicle for cargo transport to space.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-11-28 09:41:41
NASA is using iTunes to post video updates on the progress being made on its new manned space project, specifically the crew’s Ares I launch vehicle and the Ares V heavy launch vehicle for cargo transport to space.
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NASA Ares I rocket: major design review passes with flying colors
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-11 07:56:05
NASA announced that a major milestone, completion of the preliminary design review (PDR) for the Ares I rocket, was completed successfully at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-09-11 07:56:05
NASA announced that a major milestone, completion of the preliminary design review (PDR) for the Ares I rocket, was completed successfully at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Ares 1 rocket vibrations to be quelled with weights and shock absorbers
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-19 18:11:02
NASA announced on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 that it has worked out a solution to the excessive-vibration problem in its yet-to-be developed Ares 1 launch vehicle.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-19 18:11:02
NASA announced on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 that it has worked out a solution to the excessive-vibration problem in its yet-to-be developed Ares 1 launch vehicle.
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NASA postpones first Orion launch due to funding and technical concerns
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-12 09:06:02
On Monday, August 11, 2008, NASA announced it will delay the first manned launch of its Orion spacecraft by one year as part of its next-generation Project Constellation.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-08-12 09:06:02
On Monday, August 11, 2008, NASA announced it will delay the first manned launch of its Orion spacecraft by one year as part of its next-generation Project Constellation.
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U.S. and Europe may explore Moon together
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-09 12:18:52
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) just finished a six-month assessment (in July 2008) of possible projects the two space agencies could team up on for future exploration of the Moon and establishment of lunar outposts.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-09 12:18:52
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) just finished a six-month assessment (in July 2008) of possible projects the two space agencies could team up on for future exploration of the Moon and establishment of lunar outposts.
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NASA announces website for Ares I-X test flight
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-02 17:22:09
NASA is scheduled to conduct the first test flight of its new Ares I rocket in the spring of 2009. Its new website will keep you up-to-date on the progress of this launch vehicle that will send astronauts into space and on to the Moon inside the Orion crew capsule.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-02 17:22:09
NASA is scheduled to conduct the first test flight of its new Ares I rocket in the spring of 2009. Its new website will keep you up-to-date on the progress of this launch vehicle that will send astronauts into space and on to the Moon inside the Orion crew capsule.
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NASA major milestone: All tech concepts Go for Moon
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-24 10:00:24
On June 20, 2008, NASA completed a major milestone review that determined the state of its Constellation program to return humans to the Moon and establish a lunar outpost. It concluded that all conceptual designs meet the requirements for a successful Moon project.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-24 10:00:24
On June 20, 2008, NASA completed a major milestone review that determined the state of its Constellation program to return humans to the Moon and establish a lunar outpost. It concluded that all conceptual designs meet the requirements for a successful Moon project.
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First test of upper-stage Ares engine: Successful
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-09 10:44:45
NASA has completed its first series of tests for what will eventually be the J-2X engine, which will power the upper stage rocket for the Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles for its new Constellation project.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-09 10:44:45
NASA has completed its first series of tests for what will eventually be the J-2X engine, which will power the upper stage rocket for the Ares I and Ares V launch vehicles for its new Constellation project.
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Whether to extend life of space shuttles or not? Oh, well maybe?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-04-30 16:17:49
Some U.S. federal politicians are trying to extend the operational life of NASA’s space shuttle fleet past 2010. Others aren’t so sure it is the wisest thing to do. Oh, what do we do?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: UNI-verse
Category: The Science Blog
2008-04-30 16:17:49
Some U.S. federal politicians are trying to extend the operational life of NASA’s space shuttle fleet past 2010. Others aren’t so sure it is the wisest thing to do. Oh, what do we do?
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NASA under fed scrutiny; Boeing concerned with space leadership
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-09 08:32:53
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been reviewed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Concerns have been raised on its future plans for Project Constellation. Leadership at The Boeing Company is also concerned with the ability of the United States to maintain its space leadership role.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-09 08:32:53
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been reviewed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Concerns have been raised on its future plans for Project Constellation. Leadership at The Boeing Company is also concerned with the ability of the United States to maintain its space leadership role.
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Boys on Orion spaceship might be beached if bad vibrations not fixed on Ares
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-08 18:54:57
Initial design tests showed violent shaking of the Ares I rocket during future launches, however, NASA is now reporting that the rocket will be fitted with shock absorbers, or mass counterweights, or other damping agents to counter any strong vibrations.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-08 18:54:57
Initial design tests showed violent shaking of the Ares I rocket during future launches, however, NASA is now reporting that the rocket will be fitted with shock absorbers, or mass counterweights, or other damping agents to counter any strong vibrations.
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NASA space shuttles contain new upgrades
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-02 19:38:19
MSNBC has a very good illustration of many of the upgrades to the NASA space shuttle fleet. Its webpage “Shipshape Shuttle” shows many new features installed on the shuttles to reduce flight risks.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-02 19:38:19
MSNBC has a very good illustration of many of the upgrades to the NASA space shuttle fleet. Its webpage “Shipshape Shuttle” shows many new features installed on the shuttles to reduce flight risks.
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Kennedy Space Center to lose thousands of space jobs
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-29 09:12:40
NASA administrator Michael Griffin announced at a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, that the Kennedy Space Center will terminate several thousands of contractor employees.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-29 09:12:40
NASA administrator Michael Griffin announced at a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday, February 27, 2008, that the Kennedy Space Center will terminate several thousands of contractor employees.
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