Spacecraft
Space station astronauts hook up life-support to Harmony
By: William Atkins
International Space Station commander Peggy Whitson and ISS flight engineer Daniel Tani are out floating in space (Tuesday, November 20, 2007) next to the space station connecting cooling lines and power cables to the new Harmony module.
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By: William Atkins
International Space Station commander Peggy Whitson and ISS flight engineer Daniel Tani are out floating in space (Tuesday, November 20, 2007) next to the space station connecting cooling lines and power cables to the new Harmony module.
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India and Russia plan for joint trip to Moon
By: William Atkins
The countries of India and Russia have signed an agreement to jointly develop a research-and-exploration mission that will orbit and land on the Moon, probably around 2011 to 2013.
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By: William Atkins
The countries of India and Russia have signed an agreement to jointly develop a research-and-exploration mission that will orbit and land on the Moon, probably around 2011 to 2013.
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NASA Ares I rocket booster successfully parachutes to Earth
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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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Japanese Selene takes first HDTV video of Earth-rise, Earth-set from Moon
By: William Atkins
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully taken the first high-definition video of the Earth, via its Selene spacecraft, as it rises above the Moon (Earth-rise) and the first HD video as Earth goes behind the Moon (Earth-set).
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By: William Atkins
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully taken the first high-definition video of the Earth, via its Selene spacecraft, as it rises above the Moon (Earth-rise) and the first HD video as Earth goes behind the Moon (Earth-set).
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NASA spacewalks keep on coming to harmonize space station
By: William Atkins
International Space Station astronaut Peggy Whitson and cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko are catching up on work Friday, November 9, 2007, in order to work on Harmony after extra extravehicular activities (EVAs) were needed to fix the solar array during the STS-120 visit.
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By: William Atkins
International Space Station astronaut Peggy Whitson and cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko are catching up on work Friday, November 9, 2007, in order to work on Harmony after extra extravehicular activities (EVAs) were needed to fix the solar array during the STS-120 visit.
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The Moon shines bright over the China sky
By: William Atkins
China’s first lunar spacecraft is now orbiting the Moon. Chinese mission controllers successfully performed two braking maneuvers on November 6, 2007 in order to place the Chang’e 1 lunar probe in a 3.5-hour orbit about the Moon.
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By: William Atkins
China’s first lunar spacecraft is now orbiting the Moon. Chinese mission controllers successfully performed two braking maneuvers on November 6, 2007 in order to place the Chang’e 1 lunar probe in a 3.5-hour orbit about the Moon.
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NASA's STS-120 astronauts head home from space station
By: William Atkins
The STS-120 crew undocked early Monday morning, November 5, 2007, from the space station after their adventuresome and successful trip, which for all intents and purposes allowed the Space Station to continue toward its completion in 2010.
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By: William Atkins
The STS-120 crew undocked early Monday morning, November 5, 2007, from the space station after their adventuresome and successful trip, which for all intents and purposes allowed the Space Station to continue toward its completion in 2010.
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Astronaut Parazynski and solar array both shine bright on Space Station
By: William Atkins
Emergency room surgeon turned high-flying, space-walking astronaut surgeon performed delicate surgery on an ailing solar array on Saturday, November 3, 2007. He left a scar but the patient has been healed.
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By: William Atkins
Emergency room surgeon turned high-flying, space-walking astronaut surgeon performed delicate surgery on an ailing solar array on Saturday, November 3, 2007. He left a scar but the patient has been healed.
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NASA announces Moon roles for Ares 5 rocket
By: William Atkins
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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By: William Atkins
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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X PRIZE goes up in flames for Armadillo
By: William Atkins
The last flight of the Armadillo Aerospace MOD (Module 1) vehicle on Sunday, October 28, 2007, ended in failure. The engine caught on fire just after ignition start while on the launch pad with small fragments being ejected from the engine chamber.
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By: William Atkins
The last flight of the Armadillo Aerospace MOD (Module 1) vehicle on Sunday, October 28, 2007, ended in failure. The engine caught on fire just after ignition start while on the launch pad with small fragments being ejected from the engine chamber.
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Video of Module 1 first flight at 2007 Wirefly X PRIZE Cup
By: William Atkins
Armadillo Aerospace made a successful flight out from the launch pad, but needed to return to win the $350,000 prize at the X PRIZE Cup in New Mexico. Unfortunately, the craft tipped over upon landing.
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By: William Atkins
Armadillo Aerospace made a successful flight out from the launch pad, but needed to return to win the $350,000 prize at the X PRIZE Cup in New Mexico. Unfortunately, the craft tipped over upon landing.
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Second STS-120 spacewalk underway Sunday 10.28.2007
By: William Atkins
U.S. astronauts Scott Parazynski and Dan Tani are conducting their approximate 6 hour, 40 minute excursion outside the space station to disconnect a truss, move a solar array, and install handrails.
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By: William Atkins
U.S. astronauts Scott Parazynski and Dan Tani are conducting their approximate 6 hour, 40 minute excursion outside the space station to disconnect a truss, move a solar array, and install handrails.
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2007 Wirefly X PRIZE Cup: "Earth's Great Space Exposition"
By: William Atkins
Wirefly.com, along with the X PRIZE Foundation, and the state of New Mexico, is sponsoring the annual event, which is being held on October 26-28, 2007, in order to promote innovation of space technology in the private sector.
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By: William Atkins
Wirefly.com, along with the X PRIZE Foundation, and the state of New Mexico, is sponsoring the annual event, which is being held on October 26-28, 2007, in order to promote innovation of space technology in the private sector.
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NASA EVAers in harmony with first STS-120 space walk
By: William Atkins
On flight day 4, two astronauts from the STS-120 crew are conducting the first of five spacewalks on Friday, October 26, 2007, to install the Harmony module on the International Space Station.
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By: William Atkins
On flight day 4, two astronauts from the STS-120 crew are conducting the first of five spacewalks on Friday, October 26, 2007, to install the Harmony module on the International Space Station.
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Watch STS-120/Discovery and Space Station fly overhead
By: William Atkins
Skywatchers here on Earth will be able to see the STS-120 space shuttle and the space station fly overhead in the night sky. Find out when you will be able to see this pair of space bodies.
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By: William Atkins
Skywatchers here on Earth will be able to see the STS-120 space shuttle and the space station fly overhead in the night sky. Find out when you will be able to see this pair of space bodies.
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China launches first big step to Moon, Chang’e 1
By: William Atkins
At 1005 GMT (6:05 a.m. EDT) Wednesday, October 24, 2007, the Chinese successfully launched its Chang’e 1 spacecraft, an unmanned orbital lunar probe.
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By: William Atkins
At 1005 GMT (6:05 a.m. EDT) Wednesday, October 24, 2007, the Chinese successfully launched its Chang’e 1 spacecraft, an unmanned orbital lunar probe.
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STS-120 mission to launch: 11:38:20 EDT (15:38:20 GMT)
By: William Atkins
The NASA mission STS-120 with its seven-person Discovery crew is proceeding smoothly on October 23, 2007, for its liftoff at launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and its assembly mission at the Space Station. Only weather is a concern.
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By: William Atkins
The NASA mission STS-120 with its seven-person Discovery crew is proceeding smoothly on October 23, 2007, for its liftoff at launch pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and its assembly mission at the Space Station. Only weather is a concern.
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Russian Expedition 15 space stationers land off course
By: William Atkins
The Russian cosmonauts, part of the International Space Station Expedition 15 crew, headed home Sunday, October 21, 2007, but because of a computer problem landed far short of their intended landing spot.
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By: William Atkins
The Russian cosmonauts, part of the International Space Station Expedition 15 crew, headed home Sunday, October 21, 2007, but because of a computer problem landed far short of their intended landing spot.
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