Space Flight
Launch Scrub for STS-130
[/caption] The launch of space shuttle Endeavour was scrubbed about 9 minutes before the scheduled 4:39 am EST (9:49 GMT)…
Countdown is on for Last Night Launch of Space Shuttle
[/caption] Note: Nancy Atkinson is at Kennedy Space Center covering the launch of STS-130 The official countdown clock is ticking…
Remembering Challenger
[/caption] Mission Control: "Challenger, go at throttle up" Commander Dick Scobee: "Roger go at throttle up" Those were the last…
Next Shuttle Launch is Go; Universe Today Will Be There
[/caption] Liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-130 mission to the International Space Station has been been given the…
Best Description Ever of How to Go to the Bathroom in Space
Astronauts say it is the most-asked question they get from people. There have been books written about it. Maybe because…
Hydrogen Gas Cannons Could Launch Payloads to Orbit (w/video)
To get something into space right now, you need a rocket. You also need a lot of money, as the…
China To Launch Space Station in 2010 or 2011
China is planning to launch their own space station, named Tiangong, by the end of 2010 or beginning of 2011.…
Scientists Get Ready for Suborbital Flights
Researchers hoping to conduct scientific experiments on commercial suborbital spacecraft completed the first-ever round of training last week at the…
STS 130 flight pressing forward to launch as NASA resolves coolant hose leak
Caption: Tranquility and Cupola lowered into canister for transport to Launch Pad 39 A. Credit: NASA NASA managers decided on…
STS-130 Shuttle flight facing delay due to Payload technical glitch
Caption: Overhead view of Tranquility & Cupola modules inside the Space Station Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center on Jan…