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More research slated for Astrobiology Institute

Posted by Michael Mecham at 10/2/2008 6:20 PM CDT

NASA’s push to think of studying the universe in a mix of disciplines – chemistry, physics, biology, you-name-it – was advanced a bit on Oct. 2 with the announcement that ten university and government teams have been chosen for the next round of grants by the agency’s Astrobiology Institute.
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First Pictures: Europe's ATV Re-enters

Posted by Graham Warwick at 9/29/2008 2:08 PM CDT

ESA releases first images of cargo craft Jules Verne's fiery end

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Congress Keeps NASA on Track in Spaceflight

Posted by Graham Warwick at 9/29/2008 10:49 AM CDT

Authorization bill sent to White House keeps Shuttle options open, provides funds to accelerate Ares and Orion.

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Lucky Number Four - SpaceX Makes it to Orbit

Posted by Graham Warwick at 9/29/2008 9:21 AM CDT

SpaceX releases video of its successful first Falcon launch. ... Read More »

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MTV: Space Edition

Posted by Bettina Chavanne at 9/9/2008 1:37 PM CDT

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – I attended a panel discussion this morning at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Space 2008 Conference and Exposition and one of the topics raised was how to generate more interest in space in the public eye. The speakers, of course, had some good ideas. But the funny ... Read More »

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A healthy signal from GeoEye-1

Posted by Michael Mecham at 9/6/2008 4:28 PM CDT

The United Launch Alliance Delta II team at Vandenberg AFB on California’s central coast said they’d “rarely seen such a picture perfect launch,” a happy Matthew O’Connell, chief executive of GeoEye, commented after Saturday’s 11:50 a.m. PDT liftoff.
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GeoEye-1 launched from Vandenberg

Posted by Michael Mecham at 9/6/2008 2:01 PM CDT

The commercial industry’s highest resolution satellite was launched at 11:50 a.m. PDT Saturday from Vandenberg AFB. Confirmation of GeoEye-1’s separation from the upper stage of its Delta II launch vehicle will come in an hour.
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Spacemaster - hitching a ride to space?

Posted by Guy Norris at 8/23/2008 4:06 PM CDT

Keeping the debate going on a space shuttle replacement - but with a few differences.

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Lessons Learned

Posted by Amy Butler at 8/12/2008 2:04 PM CDT

The recent failure of Space X's Falcon 1 launcher did provide some lessons, says USAF Brig. Gen. Jay Santee, vice commander of the 14th Air Force.
The Air Force gained insight into how to quickly integrate a small payload onto the launcher -- a key requirement for future operationally responsive space (ORS) missions, ... Read More »

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A Quantum of Solace?

Posted by Guy Norris at 8/4/2008 4:16 PM CDT

Elon Musk and Space X can still take more than a grain of comfort from the latest Falcon 1 failure - despite the growing pressure in the face of upcoming Falcon 9 demonstrations.

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