Time and again United States is proving its commitment for technological and space research for enhancement of quality of life of its countrymen. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), one of the world's most superior space research...
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It seems, the astronomers have geared up once again to explore the apparently already explored moon. Either they feel, they have been neglecting it for long or are not ready to accept any new finding there after they touch its surface in 2018. to sooth...
After Columbia, to add to NASA’s horror its Discovery that had to face with a mishap, that threatened the safety of the astronauts and grounded the shuttle fleet. The cause behind this accident is stipulated to be chunks of insulating foam that broke...
ISS is a busy place these days, though the busiest schedule departed with the departure of Discovery space shuttle however, the three residents of the International Space Station spent a busy week unpacking, inventorying and stowing more than two...
There's something revitalizing about the start of another year. Sure, we all become a year older but that’s something we all would like to celebrate. However, the days are shorter now and it's getting colder than you'd like but we all would like to...
Discovery and seven astronauts, fresh from an extended visit to the International Space Station, are set to return to the Earth this afternoon but it remains unclear where they will land. NASA managers may have to decide between three imperfect...
The shuttle Discovery backed away from the international space station and started a two-day journey home after its crew bade farewell to the residents of the orbiting outpost and left behind NASA astronaut Suni Williams for a six-month stay. Space...
NASA approved conducting a fourth, unplanned spacewalk as astronauts were unable to get the accordion-like array to fold up into a box properly including a highly unscientific request to an astronaut-- Robert Curbeam inside to do some exercise....
After years of experience and successful involvement in the exploration of space NASA’s dream of International Space Station is about to become a reality. NASA hopes to complete the ISS by 2010 before the space shuttle fleet expires. The space...
NASA has really elevated to the standards they really fit in. As the deadline comes closer to complete the ISS, NASA is trying everything they are acquainted with. Firstly, NASA has upgraded its safety measures, as well as its attitude toward the...
Delays after delays, but Discovery gave it a shot and reached its destination i.e. ISS but the real task after the night time launch has just begun. The shuttle docked with the ISS at 1706 EST (2206 GMT) on Monday, ahead of a week-long stay to...
For some doing, things "in the dark" may imply as an activity meant to elude attention, or one that is performed in ignorance. They also raise questions about NASA’s intentions when it launches the space shuttle Discovery in the dark, hours after...
After delays, Discovery begins mission to rewire International space station. Low clouds forced the space agency to scrub a launch attempt Thursday night during a countdown that ran down to the wire. Managers decided not to try again Friday because...
NASA is hoping to launch its third mission in six months and get a jump on the looming deadline to finish International Space Station assembly before the shuttle fleet is retired in 2010. However, the clouds of concern gathered for Thursday night’s...
I came across an article in New York Times by JOHN SCHWARTZ, titled “Destination Is the Space Station, but Many Experts Ask What For.” No doubt, experts will surely raise questions esp. when it was about to finish by 2004, and most concerned aspect...
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