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NASA developing Ares rocket with iTunes
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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?
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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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NASA 2009 budget crafted at $17.6 billion
By: William Atkins
On Monday, February 4, 2008, NASA announced that its fiscal year 2009 budget is $17.6 billion for continuing to build the International Space Station, operate the space shuttle fleet, explore the solar system, study the Earth, and conduct aeronautics research.
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By: William Atkins
On Monday, February 4, 2008, NASA announced that its fiscal year 2009 budget is $17.6 billion for continuing to build the International Space Station, operate the space shuttle fleet, explore the solar system, study the Earth, and conduct aeronautics research.
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New Ares Moon rocket likes to shake, rattle, and roll
By: William Atkins
NASA designers are working on a way to calm down an early design flaw in the yet-to-be-built Ares I launch vehicle that will help send U.S. astronauts to the Moon beginning in 2015 and later to Mars and other space destinations.
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By: William Atkins
NASA designers are working on a way to calm down an early design flaw in the yet-to-be-built Ares I launch vehicle that will help send U.S. astronauts to the Moon beginning in 2015 and later to Mars and other space destinations.
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Sneak preview of NASA’s new Orion spacecraft
By: William Atkins
A mockup of the Orion spacecraft is currently under development by NASA. When completed, Orion will carry four to six astronauts to the International Space Station, the Moon, and then onwards to Mars. They may go to other places in the solar system where astronauts have not gone before.
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By: William Atkins
A mockup of the Orion spacecraft is currently under development by NASA. When completed, Orion will carry four to six astronauts to the International Space Station, the Moon, and then onwards to Mars. They may go to other places in the solar system where astronauts have not gone before.
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Future astronauts might say, “Houston, the Altair has landed!”
By: William Atkins
NASA announced December 13, 2007, at the Johnson Space Center, that the new name for its 21st century lunar lander is Altair. Its official designation is Lunar Surface Access Module, or LSAM.
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By: William Atkins
NASA announced December 13, 2007, at the Johnson Space Center, that the new name for its 21st century lunar lander is Altair. Its official designation is Lunar Surface Access Module, or LSAM.
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Boeing awarded NASA contract to build Ares 1 Instrument Unit Avionics ring
By: William Atkins
The Boeing Company announced Wednesday, December 12, 2007, that it was awarded the NASA contract to build the Instrument Unit Avionics (IUA) ring for the Ares 1 rocket, which will launch the Orion capsule into space.
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By: William Atkins
The Boeing Company announced Wednesday, December 12, 2007, that it was awarded the NASA contract to build the Instrument Unit Avionics (IUA) ring for the Ares 1 rocket, which will launch the Orion capsule into space.
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