items tagged with International Space Station
Russians inspect Soyuz for problems with ballistic trajectory
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-02 12:43:29
NASA announced on July 2, 2008, that two International Space Station cosmonauts will conduct a spacewalk to inspect their Soyuz vehicle so as to minimize the chance of having another ballistic trajectory when it flies home later this summer.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-07-02 12:43:29
NASA announced on July 2, 2008, that two International Space Station cosmonauts will conduct a spacewalk to inspect their Soyuz vehicle so as to minimize the chance of having another ballistic trajectory when it flies home later this summer.
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HP claims first commercial Ethernet switch in space
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Vendors
2008-06-13 00:58:10
The ESA's Columbus laboratory module was added to the International Space Station in February, but Hewlett-Packard has only now chosen to reveal that the LAN onboard Columbus uses a ProCurve 2524 switch.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Vendors
2008-06-13 00:58:10
The ESA's Columbus laboratory module was added to the International Space Station in February, but Hewlett-Packard has only now chosen to reveal that the LAN onboard Columbus uses a ProCurve 2524 switch.
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Skywatchers: Check out double-flyby of Discovery, ISS
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-11 11:32:58
Between Wednesday, June 11, and Friday, June 13, 2008, the NASA space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station will be seen flying in tandem over the night skies in various parts of Earth. See if you are included in the sighting!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-11 11:32:58
Between Wednesday, June 11, and Friday, June 13, 2008, the NASA space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station will be seen flying in tandem over the night skies in various parts of Earth. See if you are included in the sighting!
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Third spacewalk contains “windshield wiper maneuver”
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-08 09:51:21
The third spacewalk for NASA astronauts Michael Fossum and Ronald Garan, as part of the STS-124 mission, will consist of a ride on the robotic arm by Garan over the top of the International Space Station as he carries a 550-pound replacement nitrogen tank.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-08 09:51:21
The third spacewalk for NASA astronauts Michael Fossum and Ronald Garan, as part of the STS-124 mission, will consist of a ride on the robotic arm by Garan over the top of the International Space Station as he carries a 550-pound replacement nitrogen tank.
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Flushed with success: Space toilet working again
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-05 08:51:13
The zero-gravity toilet onboard the International Space Station is now functioning normally after a repair job was conducted on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-05 08:51:13
The zero-gravity toilet onboard the International Space Station is now functioning normally after a repair job was conducted on Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
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Kibo added to International Space Station
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-04 08:38:18
The first spacewalk by two members of the NASA STS-124 crew, with the help of astronauts inside of the Space Station, removed the Japanese Kibo pressurized module from the cargo bay of the space shuttle Discovery and secured it to the side of the International Space Station.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-04 08:38:18
The first spacewalk by two members of the NASA STS-124 crew, with the help of astronauts inside of the Space Station, removed the Japanese Kibo pressurized module from the cargo bay of the space shuttle Discovery and secured it to the side of the International Space Station.
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NASA launch pad sustains damage during STS-124 liftoff
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-02 20:54:16
NASA announced Monday June 2, 2008, that the launch pad from which the space shuttle Discovery and its STS-124 crew lifted off on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at about 5 p.m., suffered serious damage.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-06-02 20:54:16
NASA announced Monday June 2, 2008, that the launch pad from which the space shuttle Discovery and its STS-124 crew lifted off on Saturday, May 31, 2008, at about 5 p.m., suffered serious damage.
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STS-124 ready for mission of discovery and hope
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-31 10:48:32
NASA’s space shuttle Discovery began to be fueled up on Saturday morning, May 31, 2008, for its trip to the International Space Station, set to begin later that afternoon. It will deliver Hope ("Kibo") to the ISS.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-31 10:48:32
NASA’s space shuttle Discovery began to be fueled up on Saturday morning, May 31, 2008, for its trip to the International Space Station, set to begin later that afternoon. It will deliver Hope ("Kibo") to the ISS.
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Space station crew forced to use out house
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-28 09:07:02
The toilet on the Zvezda module isn’t working, which forced the three crewmembers of the International Space Station to use the toilet on the Soyuz and, then, a bag collection system. Luckily, help is on the way!
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-28 09:07:02
The toilet on the Zvezda module isn’t working, which forced the three crewmembers of the International Space Station to use the toilet on the Soyuz and, then, a bag collection system. Luckily, help is on the way!
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Faulty bolts could take Soyuz into another ballistic re-entry
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-24 20:47:05
The Soyuz spacecraft—TMA-12—currently docked to the International Space Station contains the same type of bolts that supposedly made the last two Soyuz flights—TMA-10 and TMA-11— re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere in a ballistic trajectory.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-24 20:47:05
The Soyuz spacecraft—TMA-12—currently docked to the International Space Station contains the same type of bolts that supposedly made the last two Soyuz flights—TMA-10 and TMA-11— re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere in a ballistic trajectory.
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NASA gives 'thumb's up' for STS-124 mission
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-19 20:38:55
On Monday, May 19, 2008, NASA officials formally gave the go-ahead for the space shuttle Discovery, approving the STS-124 mission for lift-off on May 31, 2008.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-19 20:38:55
On Monday, May 19, 2008, NASA officials formally gave the go-ahead for the space shuttle Discovery, approving the STS-124 mission for lift-off on May 31, 2008.
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NASA worries about astronaut safety onboard Soyuz
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-18 12:27:57
After the last two Russian Soyuz capsules made less-than-nominal landings from the International Space Station, NASA is concerned about reliability and safety of the Soyuz as a means of returning its U.S. astronauts to Earth.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-18 12:27:57
After the last two Russian Soyuz capsules made less-than-nominal landings from the International Space Station, NASA is concerned about reliability and safety of the Soyuz as a means of returning its U.S. astronauts to Earth.
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Track satellites anywhere in the world with NASA Flybys
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-16 15:17:20
NASA has announced that it now has available a Global Satellite Tracker system for anyone anywhere in the world to use. It’s as easy to use as going to SpaceWeather.com.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-16 15:17:20
NASA has announced that it now has available a Global Satellite Tracker system for anyone anywhere in the world to use. It’s as easy to use as going to SpaceWeather.com.
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Space, Australia’s final frontier – Andy’s right!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-05-14 23:19:36
Andy Thomas, Australia’s very first man in space, has implored PM Kevin Rudd to thrust Australia into the space race. Andy says it’s vastly more affordable than before and Australia’s children should get serious about science and technology. Is he right?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-05-14 23:19:36
Andy Thomas, Australia’s very first man in space, has implored PM Kevin Rudd to thrust Australia into the space race. Andy says it’s vastly more affordable than before and Australia’s children should get serious about science and technology. Is he right?
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29th Progress spacecraft preparing for ISS mission
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-07 15:07:59
The Russians are preparing for its 29th mission of its series of expendable Progress freighter spacecraft that brings cargo to the International Space Station. Launch is slated for May 14, 2008.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-07 15:07:59
The Russians are preparing for its 29th mission of its series of expendable Progress freighter spacecraft that brings cargo to the International Space Station. Launch is slated for May 14, 2008.
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ISS flies fast & bright over North America and Europe
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-07 08:29:43
During the month of May 2008, the International Space Station will be brightly seen over the evening skies of North America and Europe as it crosses Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-05-07 08:29:43
During the month of May 2008, the International Space Station will be brightly seen over the evening skies of North America and Europe as it crosses Mars, Saturn, Jupiter, and the Moon.
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Space Shuttle Discovery to launch pad for May 31, 2008 liftoff
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-29 17:53:28
NASA will be moving the space shuttle Discovery to Launch Pad 39A on Saturday, May 3, 2008, in preparation for carrying the crewmembers of the STS-124 mission to the International Space Station for another assembly mission.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-29 17:53:28
NASA will be moving the space shuttle Discovery to Launch Pad 39A on Saturday, May 3, 2008, in preparation for carrying the crewmembers of the STS-124 mission to the International Space Station for another assembly mission.
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Jules Verne spacecraft takes ISS up, up, and away
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-25 15:48:28
On April 25, 2008, the European Space Agency announced that earlier in the day its first automated transfer vehicle (ATV), the "Jules Verne," increased the altitude of the International Space Station by about 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers)—the first time an ESA craft had performed such an important task.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-25 15:48:28
On April 25, 2008, the European Space Agency announced that earlier in the day its first automated transfer vehicle (ATV), the "Jules Verne," increased the altitude of the International Space Station by about 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers)—the first time an ESA craft had performed such an important task.
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ISS-16 crew ends 192-day mission: Off-course but safe
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-19 11:32:42
International Space Station Expedition 16 crewmembers landed their RSA Soyuz TMA-11 capsule off of its intended landing site in Kazakhstan due to an “unexplained” problem. However, recovery crews got to the landing site within the hour.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-19 11:32:42
International Space Station Expedition 16 crewmembers landed their RSA Soyuz TMA-11 capsule off of its intended landing site in Kazakhstan due to an “unexplained” problem. However, recovery crews got to the landing site within the hour.
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Longest U.S. astronaut in space heading home
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-18 14:23:28
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, and two space buddies, are leaving the International Space Station on Friday, April 18, 2008, for a quick trip home to Earth. Whitson leads all U.S. astronauts with about 377 days in space, coming from space station missions in 2002 and 2008.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-04-18 14:23:28
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, and two space buddies, are leaving the International Space Station on Friday, April 18, 2008, for a quick trip home to Earth. Whitson leads all U.S. astronauts with about 377 days in space, coming from space station missions in 2002 and 2008.
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