Discovery Astronauts Depart Space Station, Look to Wednesday Landing
Discovery’s astronauts departed the International Space Station early Monday, setting sail on the homestretch of the storied orbiter’s final mission. The 12 U. S. Russian and Italian astronauts aboard the two spacecraft parted company at 7 a.m., EST, as...CSExtra – Monday, March 7, 2011
To subscribe to CSExtra via RSS feed click here. If you would prefer to receive CSExtra in e-mail format, e-mail us at Info@space.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Monday’s CSExtra offers a roundup of the latest reporting and commentary on...Discovery, Space Station Crews Say Goodbye
The crews of the shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station parted company on Sunday after a heartfelt farewell. Hatches between the two spacecraft were closed just before 4 p.m., EST, separating Discovery’s six NASA astronauts from the...China Readies “Heavenly Palace” Space Station Module for Launch
China is setting its sights on a multi-phased space station construction program. Credit: CNSA Several Chinese news agencies are reporting the liftoff later this year of that country’s unmanned space module, the Tiangong-1. The hardware is dedicated to kick-starting...CSExtra – Friday, March 4, 2011
To subscribe to CSExtra via RSS feed click here. If you would prefer to receive CSExtra in e-mail format, e-mail us at Info@space.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Friday’s space news scan offers the latest in reporting and commentary on space...U.S. Air Force Mini-Space Shuttle: Ready for Second Flight
US Air Force mini-space shuttle – ready for Atlas V liftoff. Credit: US Air Force X-37 B space plane. Credit: US Air Force The U.S. Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office is pressing forward on the launch of the second X-37B on March 4 with a back-up launch...House members question NASA’s budget priorities
Source: The Washington Times NASA chief Charles Bolden Jr. told a skeptical House panel Wednesday that President Obama’s budget provides enough funds to maintain the agency’s mission and stay on the cutting edge of innovation and space exploration. But several members...CSExtra – Thursday, March 3, 2011
To subscribe to CSExtra via RSS feed click here. If you would prefer to receive CSExtra in e-mail format, e-mail us at Info@space.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the subject line. Thursday’s space news scan offers the latest reporting on space related activities...Discovery’s Spacewalkers Tackle Space Station Maintenance Duties
Discovery spacewalkers Steve Bowen and Al Drew marched through a long list of maintenance tasks outside the International Space Station on Wednesday, adding to the unfolding success of the storied shuttle orbiter’s final flight. They vented a failed thermal control...Space Talk
;
#BlueOrigin is eyeing the launch of an uncrewed lander to the Moon within the next 12–16 months. The launch is to demonstrate #MK1's capabilities, which include the ability to deliver up to three tons of payload anywhere on the #Moon.
https://bit.ly/49YOLPC (📷: Blue Origin)
.@NASAWebb is providing new scientific insight into how stars and their protoplanetary disks form planets. The #JWST recently observed a system that just finished forming its planets.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/49Hko0r #SpaceExploration
#NASA's latest class of #astronaut candidates has graduated and is now eligible for missions to the Moon, Mars, and the @Space_Station. The agency is also accepting applications for a new class of astronauts.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bWYvvP #BeAnAstronaut
The @NASA astronaut selection window is open! #ArtemisGeneration #BeAnAstronaut