In a Spin! Commercial Centrifuge Readied for Space Station

A new tool for gravitational research in Earth orbit also marks a new era of commercial utilization of the U.S. National Laboratory – a module that’s part of the International Space Station (ISS). Astrium Space Transportation and NanoRacks LLC have teamed up to offer...

Hot Findings: “FLEX” Time in Space

It is known as the Flame Extinguishment Experiment, or FLEX for short. The work on improving fire-fighting techniques in space is being done on the Destiny module of the International Space Station. While important for human space travelers, the experiments on the ISS...

U. S. Secretary of State: Global Powers in Need of Space Code of Conduct

  Secretary of State Hilliary Rodham Clinton pledged a new U. S.-led effort on Tuesday to develop an international space code of conduct to foster peaceful and productive uses of outer space. The initative — an International Code of Conduct for Outer Space...