Space Flight

How does NASA Handle Delivering Tragic News?

[/caption] Over the past decade, events have transpired on the ground that have both indirectly and directly impacted crews on…

14 years ago

STS-133 Astronaut Breaks Hip in Bicycle Accident

[/caption] The crew of STS-133 has had to cope with the numerous technical issues and delays for their mission, related…

14 years ago

NASA Says it Cannot Produce Heavy-Lift Rocket on Time, Budget

[/caption] NASA has sent Congress a report stating that it cannot meet the requirements that it produce a heavy-lift rocket…

14 years ago

NASA announces launch dates, backup commander

[/caption] In the wake of the tragedy that took place last week in Tucson, Arizona, NASA has announced that astronaut…

14 years ago

NASA – The Frontier Is Everywhere (Videos): Readings from Carl Sagan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY59wZdCDo0 Check out this awesome pair of inspiring videos about NASA and Space Exploration. They are set to the ever…

14 years ago

Can China enter the international space family?

[/caption] It has often been called a ‘100 billion boondoggle’ - yet it is also unquestionably one of the most…

14 years ago

Private Space Company Obtains Old Russian Space Station Modules

[/caption] The private spaceflight company Excalibur Almaz has obtained two partially completed Almaz space station modules from Russia and brought…

14 years ago

Shuttle Discovery Launch Date Pushed Back Again

[/caption] NASA managers met on Thursday and ruled out any possibility of space shuttle Discovery’s external tank being ready in…

14 years ago

The Mystery of John Glenn’s Fireflies Returns

[/caption] What were the “fireflies” that John Glenn saw during the first orbital spaceflight for the US? Enjoy a new…

14 years ago

Over 400 Historic Space Artifacts up for Auction

[/caption] If you're interested in owning an artifact or two from the history of spaceflight, now could be your chance…

14 years ago