Space Flight

The Mars Curse

Admittedly, Mars has drawn more space missions than the rest of the Solar System's planets, but why have nearly two…

17 years ago

ATV Jules Verne Reaches “Parking Orbit” 2000km from ISS

Peering across 2000 km of space, the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), "Jules Verne", leads the orbit of the International Space…

17 years ago

Astrium Unveils New Spaceship Plans (Video Simulation & Pictures)

Europe's leading spacecraft manufacturer EADS Astrium, the builders of the Ariane rocket (that launches many of Europe's space missions), has announced…

17 years ago

Space Junk, Toxic Fuel Rains Down on Siberian Region

People from the normally quiet and picturesque republic of Altai, Siberia keep their eyes on the sky when a launch…

17 years ago

Heavy ATV Must Learn to Apply the Brakes Before Docking with the ISS

Although ESA's Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) will be approaching the International Space Station (ISS) at a rate slower than tortoise-pace,…

17 years ago

Genesis Scientists Finally Have Some Luck: Clues to Oxygen Content of Solar Wind

As the parachute failed on re-entry, a man hanging out of a helicopter wielding a big hook didn't have chance…

17 years ago

South Korean Astronauts Switched After Rule Infraction

When it comes to following space agency rules, Russia stands firm. The man who was going to be the first…

17 years ago

Development Problems May Delay Mars Science Laboratory Mission Until 2011

NASA's over budget Mars Science Laboratory mission, scheduled for a 2009 launch, may be delayed due to problems with the…

17 years ago

NASA and ESA Orbiters Join Forces to Prepare for Phoenix Arrival on May 25th, 2008

When the Phoenix lander hits the Martian atmosphere at over 20,000 km/h, at least it will feel safe in the…

17 years ago

“Foresight” Wins First Prize in Apophis Asteroid Tagging Competition

The Near Earth Asteroid (NEO) Apophis is expected to flyby the Earth in 2029. However, this flyby will be more…

17 years ago