Space Shuttle
Shuttle’s Wings Will Detect When They’re Damaged
NASA is planning to embed special sensors into the wings of the space shuttle fleet that will detect when they've…
Astronauts Announced for STS-121
Image credit: NASA NASA has announced four astronauts who will launch on the space shuttle for mission STS-121; the mission…
Shuttle Improvements Set to Cost $280 Million
NASA has estimated that implementing the improvements to the space shuttle fleet suggested by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board will…
Three New Astronauts Added For Next Shuttle Mission
Image credit: NASA NASA announced that three additional astronauts will fly into space aboard the space shuttle when it returns…
Additional Columbia Documents Coming
Image credit: CAIB The Columbia Accident Investigation Board announced on Friday that they will be releasing volumes II through VI…
New Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Tested
Image credit: Blake Goddard Alliant Techsystems performed the first static test of a new five-segment solid rocket booster for the…
Chase Planes Could Let the Shuttle Launch at Night
NASA is considering sending two WB-57F research planes to chase the space shuttle when it launches at night to watch…
NASA Working on a Solution to Repair Shuttles
NASA gave a progress update this week on how their safety improvements to the space shuttle are going. It turns…
NASA Targeting September Shuttle Launch
NASA has set a target date of September 2004 for when the first space shuttle will launch since the Columbia…
Shuttle’s Return to Flight Pushed Back to Summer
The return to flight of the space shuttle will probably be pushed back to midsummer according to NASA officials; not…