items tagged with ESA
Jules Verne makes successful Journey to the Orbit of the Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-08 22:48:28
Everything was nominal at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, as a modified European Ariane 5 rocket lifted the 20-ton-plus Jules Verne automated transfer vehicle (ATV) off the launch pad at 1:03:04 a.m. local time (10:03:04 Central Standard Time) Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Read More About Jules Verne Makes Successful Journey To The Orbit Of The Earth...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-08 22:48:28
Everything was nominal at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, as a modified European Ariane 5 rocket lifted the 20-ton-plus Jules Verne automated transfer vehicle (ATV) off the launch pad at 1:03:04 a.m. local time (10:03:04 Central Standard Time) Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Read More About Jules Verne Makes Successful Journey To The Orbit Of The Earth...
Rings around Rhea: Possible first time discovery
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-07 08:55:59
Scientists working with NASA’s Cassini spacecraft have found what appears to be a ring system around Saturn’s second largest moon, Rhea. If this tenuous ring system is verified, it will be the first time that a ring has been found around a planetary moon.
Read More About Rings Around Rhea: Possible First Time Discovery...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-07 08:55:59
Scientists working with NASA’s Cassini spacecraft have found what appears to be a ring system around Saturn’s second largest moon, Rhea. If this tenuous ring system is verified, it will be the first time that a ring has been found around a planetary moon.
Read More About Rings Around Rhea: Possible First Time Discovery...
Jules Verne ready for launch
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-05 17:45:11
Jules Verne, the ESA's first Automated Transfer Vehicle, has been declared ready for launch.
Read More About Jules Verne Ready For Launch...
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-05 17:45:11
Jules Verne, the ESA's first Automated Transfer Vehicle, has been declared ready for launch.
Read More About Jules Verne Ready For Launch...
March 8, 2008: Maiden Voyage of “Jules Verne” to Space Station
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-04 13:32:30
The first launch of the European Space Agency’s automated transfer vehicle (ATV), The Jules Verne, will be broadcast live by NASA Television.
Read More About March 8, 2008: Maiden Voyage Of “Jules Verne” To Space Station...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-03-04 13:32:30
The first launch of the European Space Agency’s automated transfer vehicle (ATV), The Jules Verne, will be broadcast live by NASA Television.
Read More About March 8, 2008: Maiden Voyage Of “Jules Verne” To Space Station...
Planetary Society announces winners of tag-and-track asteroid contest
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-27 08:33:50
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, The Planetary Society, based in Pasadena, California, U.S.A., announced the winners of its $50,000 Apophis Mission Design Competition.
Read More About Planetary Society Announces Winners Of Tag-And-Track Asteroid Contest...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-27 08:33:50
On Tuesday, February 26, 2008, The Planetary Society, based in Pasadena, California, U.S.A., announced the winners of its $50,000 Apophis Mission Design Competition.
Read More About Planetary Society Announces Winners Of Tag-And-Track Asteroid Contest...
NASA astronauts to move Columbus over to space station
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-11 09:06:23
Leland Melvin will use the robotic arm, and Rex Walheim and Stan Love will perform a spacewalk, all to move the European Columbus scientific laboratory out of the shuttle’s cargo hold and to its new position on the International Space Station (ISS).
Read More About NASA Astronauts To Move Columbus Over To Space Station...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-11 09:06:23
Leland Melvin will use the robotic arm, and Rex Walheim and Stan Love will perform a spacewalk, all to move the European Columbus scientific laboratory out of the shuttle’s cargo hold and to its new position on the International Space Station (ISS).
Read More About NASA Astronauts To Move Columbus Over To Space Station...
Two astronauts switch roles, one is ill, but all is well in space
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-10 09:03:46
Space shuttle Atlantis successfully docked with the space station as they flew high over Australia at about 11:17 a.m. CST on Saturday, February 9, 2008.
Read More About Two Astronauts Switch Roles, One Is Ill, But All Is Well In Space...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-10 09:03:46
Space shuttle Atlantis successfully docked with the space station as they flew high over Australia at about 11:17 a.m. CST on Saturday, February 9, 2008.
Read More About Two Astronauts Switch Roles, One Is Ill, But All Is Well In Space...
NASA reporting a bit of damage to Atlantis; docking complete to ISS
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-09 11:26:45
After a five-hour inspection by the STS-122 astronauts of the belly of the space shuttle Atlantis on Friday, it was given an almost clean bill of health. Docking of the orbiter to the International Space Station was completed at about 11:17 a.m. CST.
Read More About NASA Reporting A Bit Of Damage To Atlantis; Docking Complete To ISS...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-09 11:26:45
After a five-hour inspection by the STS-122 astronauts of the belly of the space shuttle Atlantis on Friday, it was given an almost clean bill of health. Docking of the orbiter to the International Space Station was completed at about 11:17 a.m. CST.
Read More About NASA Reporting A Bit Of Damage To Atlantis; Docking Complete To ISS...
Atlantis has good tank fill-up, but weather may delay STS-122 launch
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-07 08:23:22
The space shuttle Atlantis had its external tank filled with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in preparation for launch. The engine-cutoff sensors, which were faulty before, had accurate readings. However, the weather is 70% a no-go for launching Thursday, February 7, 2008.
Read More About Atlantis Has Good Tank Fill-Up, But Weather May Delay STS-122 Launch...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-07 08:23:22
The space shuttle Atlantis had its external tank filled with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen in preparation for launch. The engine-cutoff sensors, which were faulty before, had accurate readings. However, the weather is 70% a no-go for launching Thursday, February 7, 2008.
Read More About Atlantis Has Good Tank Fill-Up, But Weather May Delay STS-122 Launch...
NASA to fix problem: Atlantis GO for Feb 7 launch
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-02 09:45:10
NASA has developed a make-shift plan for a bent flexible radiator hose so that the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis and its STS-122 crew can proceed at 2:45 p.m. EST (1945 GMT) Thursday, February 7, 2008.
Read More About NASA To Fix Problem: Atlantis GO For Feb 7 Launch...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-02 09:45:10
NASA has developed a make-shift plan for a bent flexible radiator hose so that the launch of the space shuttle Atlantis and its STS-122 crew can proceed at 2:45 p.m. EST (1945 GMT) Thursday, February 7, 2008.
Read More About NASA To Fix Problem: Atlantis GO For Feb 7 Launch...
Automated spaceship loaded for ISS resupply
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-29 00:35:14
Jules Verne, the first European automated transfer vehicle (ATV) has been loaded with oxygen ahead of its first trip to the International Space Station.
Read More About Automated Spaceship Loaded For ISS Resupply...
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-29 00:35:14
Jules Verne, the first European automated transfer vehicle (ATV) has been loaded with oxygen ahead of its first trip to the International Space Station.
Read More About Automated Spaceship Loaded For ISS Resupply...
First Mercury flyby by MESSENGER shows past lava flows
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-22 08:17:18
Scientists with the NASA MESSENGER mission announced that the first image back from Mercury indicate the presence of solidified lava flows on the planet’s surface. Such discoveries are very important in unraveling its geological history.
Read More About First Mercury Flyby By MESSENGER Shows Past Lava Flows...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-22 08:17:18
Scientists with the NASA MESSENGER mission announced that the first image back from Mercury indicate the presence of solidified lava flows on the planet’s surface. Such discoveries are very important in unraveling its geological history.
Read More About First Mercury Flyby By MESSENGER Shows Past Lava Flows...
Jules Verne goes to space in February 2008
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-15 12:08:49
The European Space Agency’s first automated transfer vehicle (ATV), called the Jules Verne (ATV-1), is being prepared for its first launch in February 2008--a mission to the International Space Station.
Read More About Jules Verne Goes To Space In February 2008...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-15 12:08:49
The European Space Agency’s first automated transfer vehicle (ATV), called the Jules Verne (ATV-1), is being prepared for its first launch in February 2008--a mission to the International Space Station.
Read More About Jules Verne Goes To Space In February 2008...
Ulysses spacecraft known for its resourcefulness
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-15 08:33:25
With the Sun beginning a new solar cycle (No. 24), the Ulysses spacecraft just happens to be at the right spot, at the right time: the solar North Pole.
Read More About Ulysses Spacecraft Known For Its Resourcefulness...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-01-15 08:33:25
With the Sun beginning a new solar cycle (No. 24), the Ulysses spacecraft just happens to be at the right spot, at the right time: the solar North Pole.
Read More About Ulysses Spacecraft Known For Its Resourcefulness...
Ariane ends year with successful launch
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-27 00:41:44
The sixth and final Ariane launch for the year successfully took a pair of commercial satellites into orbit.
Read More About Ariane Ends Year With Successful Launch...
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-27 00:41:44
The sixth and final Ariane launch for the year successfully took a pair of commercial satellites into orbit.
Read More About Ariane Ends Year With Successful Launch...
Mars rover Spirit makes important “life” find, now scrambling for its own life
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-11 11:57:40
NASA scientists report that Mars Exploration Rover Spirit found ground on Mars earlier in 2007 that shows evidence of possible past microbial life. However, now, Spirit only has until Christmas to find a sunny spot to recharge its batteries in preparation for Martian winter.
Read More About Mars Rover Spirit Makes Important “Life” Find, Now Scrambling For Its Own Life...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-11 11:57:40
NASA scientists report that Mars Exploration Rover Spirit found ground on Mars earlier in 2007 that shows evidence of possible past microbial life. However, now, Spirit only has until Christmas to find a sunny spot to recharge its batteries in preparation for Martian winter.
Read More About Mars Rover Spirit Makes Important “Life” Find, Now Scrambling For Its Own Life...
UFOs flying around Saturn have been identified
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-09 10:47:48
Scientists have finally explained unusual looking unidentified-flying-saucer-shaped objects within the rings of the planet Saturn. Luckily, the objects don't contain little green men.
Read More About UFOs Flying Around Saturn Have Been Identified...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-09 10:47:48
Scientists have finally explained unusual looking unidentified-flying-saucer-shaped objects within the rings of the planet Saturn. Luckily, the objects don't contain little green men.
Read More About UFOs Flying Around Saturn Have Been Identified...
Successful test of ESA rocket
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-05 23:15:39
A successful test firing of ESA's new P80 rocket motor has been conducted at Guiana Space Centre.
Read More About Successful Test Of ESA Rocket...
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-05 23:15:39
A successful test firing of ESA's new P80 rocket motor has been conducted at Guiana Space Centre.
Read More About Successful Test Of ESA Rocket...
STS-122 crew and NASA Atlantis approved for launch
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-01 09:03:59
On November 30, 2007, NASA and contractor mission managers and engineers held a day-long meeting involving all aspects of the STS-122 mission to the International Space Station.
Read More About STS-122 Crew And NASA Atlantis Approved For Launch...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-01 09:03:59
On November 30, 2007, NASA and contractor mission managers and engineers held a day-long meeting involving all aspects of the STS-122 mission to the International Space Station.
Read More About STS-122 Crew And NASA Atlantis Approved For Launch...
Scientific expansion of space station prime goal of STS-122
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-27 11:05:19
The scheduled December 6, 2007 launch of the NASA space shuttle Atlantis and its STS-122 crew is the culmination of many months, if not years, of preparation to add laboratory space for scientific studies inside the International Space Station (ISS).
Read More About Scientific Expansion Of Space Station Prime Goal Of STS-122...
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-27 11:05:19
The scheduled December 6, 2007 launch of the NASA space shuttle Atlantis and its STS-122 crew is the culmination of many months, if not years, of preparation to add laboratory space for scientific studies inside the International Space Station (ISS).
Read More About Scientific Expansion Of Space Station Prime Goal Of STS-122...
There are 116 items tagged with ESA. You can view all our tags in the Tag Cloud
