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Spacewalkers To Give Cargo Spacecraft A Helping Hand

Spacewalkers will replace a faulty navigational aid Friday to ensure that a cargo spacecraft in June docks safely with the  International…

12 years ago

June 21 ATV Re-Entry: A Man-Made Fireball In The Sky

[/caption] The Johannes Kepler ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) has undocked from the International Space station and will re- enter Earth’s…

13 years ago

No-go for ‘Fly About’ Photo-Op at Space Station

[/caption] The international partners have decided against an historic ‘fly-about’ of the International Space Station, which would have provided one-of-a-kind…

14 years ago

45 Years of Rendezvous and Docking in Space

On Thursday, the European ATV Johannes Kepler will dock with the International Space Station. Rendezvous and docking in space has…

14 years ago

Spectacular ATV Kepler Launch Photo Captured from Orbiting ISS

[/caption] Have you ever seen a space launch from orbit ? Check out the spectacular launch photo (above) of the…

14 years ago

NASA Weighs Risks of Unique Photo-Op at Space Station

[/caption] If all goes well and space shuttle Discovery arrives at the International Space Station the end of February, there…

14 years ago

ATV Successfully Launches to Space Station

Here's a chance to practice your French countdown skills: watch today's successful launch of the European Space Agency's Automated Transfer…

14 years ago

ATV ‘Johannes Kepler’ Launch to Space Station Delayed to Wednesday

The European Space Agency’s Automated Transfer Vehicle-2 (ATV-2) “Johannes Kepler” launch that was scheduled for Tuesday Feb. 15 was scrubbed…

14 years ago

A New Supply Ship for the ISS

The International Space Station (ISS) depends on regular deliveries of food, air and water, as well as equipment and spare…

17 years ago