Space Station
Computer Glitch Hits the Station Hard
Computers on board the International Space Station crashed this morning, shutting down its orientation, water and oxygen supply. The 10…
First Spacewalk Wraps Up, and a New One’s Added
Astronauts Jim Reilly and Danny Olivas spent a good portion of their Monday evening out in space, beginning the installation…
New Truss Attached to the Station
The space shuttle Atlantis linked up with the International Space Station on Sunday, bringing an additional 7 astronauts on board.…
Cosmonauts Install Protective Panels on Second Spacewalk
Although the International Space Station is pretty safe from micrometeorite impacts, NASA wanted to give the station an extra layer…
Atlantis is Go for Launch, June 8
NASA announced today that it has decided on June 8 as the official launch date for the space shuttle Atlantis,…
Cosmonauts Install Debris Panels on the Station
The International Space Station is getting an upgrade today. Cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Kotov stepped outside the station this…
Atlantis Rolls out to the Launch Pad
The Space shuttle Atlantis made the slow and steady journey out to its launch pad today, in preparations for its…
Progress 25 Docks with the Station
The latest Progress cargo ship sent to the International Space Station docked today, delivering much needed air, water, fuel and…
Progress 25 Blasts Off for the Space Station
A new Progress supply ship (P25) blasted off for the International Space Station on Friday, carrying more than 2.5 tonnes…
Expedition 14 Returns to Earth
The two crewmembers of Expedition 14 returned to Earth on Saturday, with astro-tourist Charles Simonyi along for the ride. Commander…