Space Station
Russians Unveil Science Beauty in Florida
[/caption] Russian space managers unveiled a science beauty today (March 25) in Florida, namely the ‘Rassvet’ research room which serves…
ISS to get ‘Man Cave’ Complete with Robot Butler
[/caption] There might be a new favorite hang-out for astronauts aboard the International Space Station later this year. The Multi…
Peggy Whitson: A Heroine of Science and Technology
[/caption] This post is part of Ada Lovelace Day, which is a worldwide effort to get as many people as…
Mir’s Fiery Re-entry, March 23, 2001
The storied history of the Mir space station includes collisions, a fire, and political change. But it also consists of…
Snowy Soyuz Touchdown!
[/caption] In what was likely a softer --albeit colder -- Soyuz landing than usual, ISS Expedition 22 astronaut Jeff Williams…
ISS Change of Command as Russian American Crew readies Earth return
[/caption] ISS Station Commander Jeff Williams, from NASA, handed over command of the massive orbiting outpost to Russian cosmonaut Oleg…
Spacewalking: Through an Astronaut’s Eyes
[/caption] What is it really like to go on a spacewalk? Some astronauts have said there are no words to…
Successful Engine Test Firing for SpaceX Inaugural Falcon 9
[/caption] SpaceX announced that today’s (Mar 13) test firing of all 9 Merlin first stage engines was successful at Pad…
NASA manager says Shuttle Extension Possible; Key Issue Is Money not Safety
[/caption] NASA Shuttle program manager John Shannon said on Tuesday (Mar 9) that the Space Shuttle Program can indeed be…
Get Ready for the Next Shuttle Mission, STS-131
[/caption] The astronauts are getting ready; space shuttle Discovery is getting ready. Are you ready for this fourth-to-the-last flight? Preparations…