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Getting Ahead

Posted by Frank Morring, Jr. at 11/21/2009 2:38 PM CST

Astronauts Mike Foreman and Randy Bresnik worked so fast on the second spacewalk of their flight to the International Space Station that they finished a get-ahead task originally scheduled for the third extravehicular activity (EVA), and moved on to finish another major chore that wasn't even scheduled for this mission. ... Read More »

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Another False Alarm

Posted by Frank Morring, Jr. at 11/21/2009 8:43 AM CST

Spacewalkers Mike Foreman and Randy Bresnik are heading outside the International Space Station for the second of three extravehicular activities (EVAs) of the STS-129 shuttle mission to the orbiting laboratory, a little short on sleep after another night of false alarms apparently triggered by a new Russian module. The ... Read More »

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Hubble Space Telescope's New Life

Posted by Heather Goss at 11/19/2009 1:44 PM CST

Recent servicing has reinvigorated the nearly 20-year-old space telescope, while well-used parts enter retirement. ... Read More »

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This is How NASA Will Win the Public Back

Posted by Heather Goss at 11/18/2009 4:00 PM CST

NASA held a "Tweetup" for 100 people for Atlantis' launch, who communicated their excitement about the space program to hundreds of thousands of followers. ... Read More »

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High Noon For Space Elevator?

Posted by Guy Norris at 11/17/2009 8:07 PM CST

"This time its personal..." A Space Elevator re-match is announced ... Read More »

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U.S. Opens Door to China Space Cooperation

Posted by Jeffrey Manber at 11/17/2009 2:05 PM CST

The Obama administration has opened the door to cooperation with China on human space flight. ... Read More »

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The Importance of Failure

Posted by Jeffrey Manber at 11/13/2009 1:22 PM CST

Failure is a critical component of any R&D program and finally, it seems, NASA is realizing the importance of failure in space research efforts.

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SMOS, Proba-2 in orbit

Posted by Robert Wall at 11/2/2009 1:51 AM CST

SMOS, Proba-2 launched successfully ... Read More »

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Ares I-X ready to go again

Posted by Guy Norris at 10/28/2009 8:36 AM CDT

Weather problems dog second launch attempt - but signs of a break are coming ... Read More »

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Ares I-X Wrong Launch at Wrong Time

Posted by Jeffrey Manber at 10/27/2009 9:12 PM CDT

No good can come from the upcoming launch of the Ares 1-X, no matter the technical results. Here's why. ... Read More »

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