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Prototype heat shield for NASA Orion capsule arrives at Kennedy
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-29 10:52:06
The heat shield that will protect the new Orion space capsules as it sends astronauts back and forth between Earth and the Space Station, and later between Earth and the Moon, Mars, and other places, has arrived at the NASA Kennedy Space Center for testing.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-29 10:52:06
The heat shield that will protect the new Orion space capsules as it sends astronauts back and forth between Earth and the Space Station, and later between Earth and the Moon, Mars, and other places, has arrived at the NASA Kennedy Space Center for testing.
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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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NASA 2009 budget crafted at $17.6 billion
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-04 15:41:48
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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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2008-02-04 15:41:48
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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Sneak preview of NASA’s new Orion spacecraft
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-14 09:37:58
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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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-14 09:37:58
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!”
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-14 08:48:22
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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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-14 08:48:22
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
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-12 17:42:32
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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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-12-12 17:42:32
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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NASA Ares I rocket booster successfully parachutes to Earth
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-16 10:34:40
On November 15, 2007, NASA successfully tested the parachute system for its first-stage booster of its Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV), the new manned Orion crew capsule for the Constellation Project, set to replace the space shuttle fleet and help the United States return to the Moon and further explore space.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-11-16 10:34:40
On November 15, 2007, NASA successfully tested the parachute system for its first-stage booster of its Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV), the new manned Orion crew capsule for the Constellation Project, set to replace the space shuttle fleet and help the United States return to the Moon and further explore space.
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NASA announces Moon roles for Ares 5 rocket
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-31 08:06:36
The Constellation Project involves the Ares 1 rocket and Orion space capsule for work around the Earth. However, when going to the Moon, the Ares 5 heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle will be used, along with related lunar equipment. Ten NASA centers will be responsible for various operations for the project.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-31 08:06:36
The Constellation Project involves the Ares 1 rocket and Orion space capsule for work around the Earth. However, when going to the Moon, the Ares 5 heavy-lift cargo launch vehicle will be used, along with related lunar equipment. Ten NASA centers will be responsible for various operations for the project.
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NASA cuts ties with Kistler for COTS
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-19 09:28:20
Private company Rocketplane Kistler was unable to meet its fourth COTS milestone—to raise U.S.$500 million in financing—in order to eventually develop commercial supply ships for the International Space Station.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-19 09:28:20
Private company Rocketplane Kistler was unable to meet its fourth COTS milestone—to raise U.S.$500 million in financing—in order to eventually develop commercial supply ships for the International Space Station.
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NASA adds $1BIL with Senate funding
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-07 08:42:32
On October 4, 2007, the U.S. Senate approved additional funding to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the amount of one billion dollars. The extra money makes its 2008 fiscal budget $18.5 billion.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-10-07 08:42:32
On October 4, 2007, the U.S. Senate approved additional funding to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the amount of one billion dollars. The extra money makes its 2008 fiscal budget $18.5 billion.
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NASA returns to Moon based on six reasons
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-23 09:15:31
NASA has recently revised its lunar plans, which are based on its Global Exploration Strategy. Currently, NASA wants its astronauts to have larger lunar habitat modules and pressurized lunar rovers—all delivered by the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, the Ares I booster, and the Ares V heavy-lift rocket.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-23 09:15:31
NASA has recently revised its lunar plans, which are based on its Global Exploration Strategy. Currently, NASA wants its astronauts to have larger lunar habitat modules and pressurized lunar rovers—all delivered by the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle, the Ares I booster, and the Ares V heavy-lift rocket.
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The search begins now for a few good NASA astronauts
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-18 17:59:50
NASA officials announced on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, that it is accepting applications for its 2009 Astronaut Candidate Class until July 1, 2008. The U.S. space agency states, “NASA HAS SPACE FOR YOU!”
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-09-18 17:59:50
NASA officials announced on Tuesday, September 18, 2007, that it is accepting applications for its 2009 Astronaut Candidate Class until July 1, 2008. The U.S. space agency states, “NASA HAS SPACE FOR YOU!”
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NASA announces Boeing is prime contractor for Ares 1 upper stage
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-08-28 15:29:56
NASA announced on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 that Boeing will be the prime contractor to design and manufacture the Ares 1 upper stage launch vehicle, which will carry the Orion crew exploration vehicle (CEV) to low Earth orbit.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-08-28 15:29:56
NASA announced on Tuesday, August 28, 2007 that Boeing will be the prime contractor to design and manufacture the Ares 1 upper stage launch vehicle, which will carry the Orion crew exploration vehicle (CEV) to low Earth orbit.
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NASA and ATK team up for first stage of Ares I and V rockets
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-08-13 09:44:25
NASA has contracted with Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the first stage of the Ares I crew launch vehicle and the Ares V cargo launch vehicle.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-08-13 09:44:25
NASA has contracted with Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the first stage of the Ares I crew launch vehicle and the Ares V cargo launch vehicle.
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Endeavour fueled up, STS-118 crew ready for Wednesday night launch
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-08-08 11:15:55
With problems fixed by NASA and good weather predicted, all is Go-for-liftoff for the Wednesday, August 8, 2008 launch of space shuttle Endeavour and its STS-118 crew that includes educator-astronaut Barbara Morgan.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-08-08 11:15:55
With problems fixed by NASA and good weather predicted, all is Go-for-liftoff for the Wednesday, August 8, 2008 launch of space shuttle Endeavour and its STS-118 crew that includes educator-astronaut Barbara Morgan.
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P&W Rocketdyne to design, develop, test Ares engines for new NASA spaceships
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-07-18 18:06:36
On Monday, July 16, 2007, NASA awarded Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne a contract to build the J-2X engines for the Ares launch vehicles. Through the Constellation program, Ares will launch the next-generation of astronauts aboard Orion.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-07-18 18:06:36
On Monday, July 16, 2007, NASA awarded Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne a contract to build the J-2X engines for the Ares launch vehicles. Through the Constellation program, Ares will launch the next-generation of astronauts aboard Orion.
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Visits to NASA Webb telescope possible with new docking ring
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-05-24 11:01:24
Imagine docking with Hubble, which is about 590 kilometers (365 miles) miles away. Now, imagine the thrill of docking with the James Webb Space Telescope, which will be positioned about 1.5 million kilometers (900,000 miles) from the Earth.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-05-24 11:01:24
Imagine docking with Hubble, which is about 590 kilometers (365 miles) miles away. Now, imagine the thrill of docking with the James Webb Space Telescope, which will be positioned about 1.5 million kilometers (900,000 miles) from the Earth.
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SpaceX Go-for-Launch at Cape Canaveral
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-04-26 19:08:01
SpaceX has been approved for a five-year contract to launch its rockets from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-04-26 19:08:01
SpaceX has been approved for a five-year contract to launch its rockets from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
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Is Russia’s Soyuz capsule just a space taxi?
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-04-09 09:29:58
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-04-09 09:29:58
Charles Simonyi is the fifth space tourist to hitch a ride on Russia’s space taxi at a cool US $25 million, but despite the US ordering Soyuz capsules, there are fears Russia could lose the space race.
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What happens when NASA has a space station but needs to thumb a ride to get there?
Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-03-30 18:29:53
U.S. politicians have recently shown concern that the NASA Space Shuttle fleet will retire in 2010 and the next-generation Orion spacecraft won’t be ready until 2015. What happens for those four or five years (or longer) when the United States can’t launch a manned mission to the space station or anywhere else for that matter?
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Written By: William Atkins
Section: Science
Category: Space
2007-03-30 18:29:53
U.S. politicians have recently shown concern that the NASA Space Shuttle fleet will retire in 2010 and the next-generation Orion spacecraft won’t be ready until 2015. What happens for those four or five years (or longer) when the United States can’t launch a manned mission to the space station or anywhere else for that matter?
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