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'Atom-smasher poised for restart' The world's biggest atom-smasher, which was shut down soon after its inauguration, is set to restart, says the European Organisation for Nuclear Research. Full Story... |
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Astronauts begin space walk Astronauts from the shuttle Atlantis have started the first space walk of their mission [VIDEO]. Full Story... First spacewalk for astronauts Space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts are about to step out on the first spacewalk of their mission. Full Story... Atlantis docks for key mission Atlantis has arrived at the International Space Station to deliver the spare parts needed to keep the outpost operational after the retirement of the shuttle fleet in 2010. [VIDEO] Full Story... 'I have my ticket all ready and stamped' Astronaut Nicole Stott, a space station resident for the past 2½ months, was thrilled to see her ride home when she spotted the Atlantis. Full Story... Infrared telescope to find dim, dusty objects Nasa plans next month to launch a space telescope that will scan the heavens for the infrared glow of celestial objects never seen because they are too dim, dusty or distant. Full Story... Nasa, Microsoft take web surfers to Mars Nasa and Microsoft have launched an interactive website that allows Internet surfers to become Mars explorers. Full Story... |
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Atlantis checked for damage 2009-11-18 01:36:35 Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Atlantis are performing a series of inspections to make sure that the craft was not damaged during its launch procedure. Full Story... In-orbit inspection scheduled for Atlantis 2009-11-17 08:52:14 Space shuttle Atlantis is circling Earth in pursuit of the International Space Station. Full Story... A corner of Scotland reserved for stargazers 2009-11-17 01:37:43 The Galloway Forest Park in southern Scotland has been designated as a Dark Sky Park as part of a campaign to attract astronomers who are keen to see the Milky Way in inky blackness. Full Story... Atlantis begins supply run 2009-11-17 01:57:54 The shuttle Atlantis has blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, carrying six astronauts on the latest mission to the International Space Station. Full Story... Atlantis set for launch 2009-11-16 10:37:50 The space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts leave on a mission to bring vital supplies and spare parts to the nearly-completed International Space Station. Full Story... Moon probes unlocked mystery - astronomers 2009-11-15 23:11:42 Scientists who crashed two space probes into a crater on the moon say they found water in the dust they kicked up, just as they had hoped. Full Story... Clear skies bode well for shuttle mission 2009-11-16 02:39:30 Nasa engineers are preparing the shuttle Atlantis for its mission to the International Space Station this week. Full Story... 'Atlantis is ready to go' 2009-11-15 13:20:25 The US space agency was readying the space shuttle Atlantis and its crew for a launch to deliver a stockpile of spare parts for the nearly completed International Space Station. Full Story... Nasa finds water on the moon 2009-11-13 19:22:55 A "significant amount" of frozen water has been found on the moon, the US space agency Nasa said, boosting hopes of eventually setting up a permanent lunar base. Full Story... Rosetta makes last call home 2009-11-13 13:09:16 A European spacecraft has made a final flyby of Earth. Full Story... Engineers desperate to move plucky Mars rover 2009-11-13 01:39:21 The Spirit Mars rover may have met its match in a patch of sandy soil that has ensnared it on the Red Planet. Full Story... Nasa to free stuck Mars rover 2009-11-12 12:41:12 The Mars rover Spirit will soon try to drive itself out of a sand trap where it has been stuck for the past six months. Full Story... Europe's comet chaser set for last flyby 2009-11-12 12:07:17 A billion-euro European spacecraft designed to rendezvous with a comet will skim past Earth on a final swing by, enabling it to gain speed for a date in deep space in 2014. Full Story... New solar mission planned 2009-11-11 02:37:39 The backers of a failed mission to launch the first solar-sail spacecraft have unveiled plans to try again with a smaller, swifter satellite to test the limits of sunlight propulsion. Full Story... Soyuz rocket launched from space base 2009-11-11 02:44:12 A Soyuz rocket carrying a new Russian-made module for the International Space Station has blasted off from the Baikonur space base in Kazakhstan. Full Story... Nasa begins campaign to debunk 2012 myths 2009-11-10 02:41:22 The United States space agency has moved to assure humankind that the world will not end on December 12, 2012, as claimed in widespread myths backed by the Mayan calendar. Full Story... Mercury probe maps mysterious planet 2009-11-09 02:37:12 The MESSENGER space probe has revealed an almost-complete view of the smallest planet in the solar system. Full Story... Russian rockets shipped for launch 2009-11-07 18:17:02 The first Russian rockets to be fired into space from a space centre in distant South America have begun the long voyage to the launch site from Saint Petersburg. Full Story... Astronomers focus on 'skeleton' of universe 2009-11-05 03:46:17 Astronomers in Chile and Japan have used two of the most powerful telescopes in the world to study part of the "cosmic web" of galaxies that permeates the known universe. Full Story... Space is becoming more cluttered by the year 2009-11-04 23:59:02 A piece of debris the size of a marble can cause significant damage to a space shuttle - and this fact has engineers concerned about the risk posed by junk floating in the Great Beyond. Full Story... Elevator to space? They're really trying 2009-11-04 14:10:15 Scientists are working on bringing the idea of a space elevator out of the realm of science fiction and into reality. Full Story... Lunar Lander prize scooped by California firm 2009-11-04 02:10:05 Masten Space Systems has designed a craft capable of a lunar landing - and secured a $1-million prize in the process. Full Story... Pentagon eyes crash analysis from satellites 2009-11-04 02:22:38 The United States Air Force has started upgrading its ability to predict possible collisions between satellites in space. Full Story... Space hotel will offer view from the top 2009-11-03 02:53:41 The Galactic Suite Space Resort is reportedly on track for a grand opening in 2012 - and if you have a few million bucks to spare, you can book your place today [VIDEO]. Full Story... Russia launches European satellites 2009-11-02 07:52:42 Russia has successfully launched a Rokot rocket carrying two European satellites into space from its military spacedrome of Plesetsk. Full Story... Atlantis receives green light for new mission 2009-11-02 03:00:17 Nasa engineers have given the go-ahead for the shuttle Atlantis to launch on November 16, carrying six astronauts to the International Space Station. Full Story... Astronomers see light of gamma-ray burst 2009-10-29 01:50:02 It took 13 billion years to reach Earth, but astronomers have seen the light of an exploding mega-star that is the most distant object ever detected. Full Story... New moon rocket blasts off 2009-10-28 23:36:56 The unmanned Ares 1-X rocket was equipped with more than 700 sensors when it blasted off for a two-minute test flight [VIDEO]. Full Story... Nasa test-flies new tall moon rocket 2009-10-28 18:54:45 An unmanned Nasa rocket intended to help develop a new space taxi service to the moon streaked into the sky for a two-minute test flight [VIDEO]. Full Story... Ares rocket flight delayed 2009-10-28 01:43:01 Nasa engineers have delayed the test flight of the Ares prototype rocket designed to return astronauts to the Moon [VIDEO]. Full Story... Nasa test flight may be delayed 2009-10-27 12:37:24 Nasa's newest rocket is on the verge of blasting off on a test flight - but forecasters say there's a 60 percent chance that rain and clouds could interfere. Full Story... How Galileo and his spy glass shifted science 2009-10-26 01:29:02 The telescope that Galileo used 400 years ago to peer into the heavens overturned the foundations of knowledge, changing our perception of the Universe and our place in it. Full Story... Green light for key rocket test 2009-10-26 01:52:11 Nasa is set to blast off a prototype rocket that carries hopes of returning humans to the Moon [VIDEO]. Full Story... Human space flight plan too underfunded 2009-10-23 08:14:35 Nasa's human space flight program is too underfunded to fly, an independent panel of experts said in their final report to US President Barack Obama. Full Story... Space taxis should be considered - panel 2009-10-23 01:53:40 With a government investment of about $5-billion in a public-private space taxi programme, the United States could resume launching astronauts into space in about 2016, according to a review panel. Full Story... Are you ready for Galilean Nights? 2009-10-23 01:55:45 Astronomers around the world are gearing up for three days of intense sky-watching in honour of Galileo, whose observations 400 years ago revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos. Full Story... Nasa scientist debunks rumours of 'the end' 2009-10-22 11:58:40 Fears that the world is due to end in 2012 is just a myth fuelled by Internet rumour, according to a leading Nasa scientist. [TRAILER] Full Story... Moon rocket rolled out for test flight 2009-10-21 02:28:38 Nasa engineers have carted out a sleek, towering rocket to the launch pad in Florida in preparation for a test flight that will be watched keenly. Full Story... Atlantis launch delayed 2009-10-20 02:34:19 Nasa engineers have postponed the launch of the shuttle Atlantis to provide more breathing room for a test flight of a new rocket. Full Story... Researchers pore over lunar images 2009-10-20 03:01:02 A Nasa satellite that hurtled into a Moon crater has sent back "exciting" images from every phase of its flight and subsequent crash. Full Story... Browse the [Space] Archive |
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