Archive for March, 2008

Nasa's next shuttle mission delayed - The Press Association

Monday, March 31st, 2008


Nasa's next shuttle mission delayed
The Press Association - 9 minutes ago
Discovery had been scheduled to blast off on May 25, but the arrival of an external fuel tank for the space station mission was held up by bad weather. ...

UK plans canine astronaut for space station programme - Flight International

Monday, March 31st, 2008


UK plans canine astronaut for space station programme
Flight International - 1 hour ago
By Rob Coppinger The UK is to send a specially trained dog to the International Space Station, Flightglobal.com can exclusively reveal. ...

Both parties should save space - Politico

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Politico

Both parties should save space
Politico, DC - 2 hours ago
They show that, notwithstanding other issues that divide voters, Americans remain steadfast that space exploration is an important priority that deserves ...

Space radiation could hinder Mars mission - MSNBC

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Space Com

Space radiation could hinder Mars mission
MSNBC - 1 hour ago
By Charles Q. Choi Dangerous levels of radiation in space could bar astronauts from a mission to Mars and limit prolonged activity on the moon, ...
A Vision for Exploration Astrobiology Magazine
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Huge ‘Peanut’ Stars Share Material

Monday, March 31st, 2008
Stars orbit incredibly close to one another.

Space Freighter Finishes Docking Dress Rehearsals

Monday, March 31st, 2008
Giant cargo spaceship passes second and final testing day with flying colors above the Earth.

Disgrace in space - Edmonton Sun

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Space Daily

Disgrace in space
Edmonton Sun,  Canada - 8 hours ago
By GREG WESTON The Canadian Space Agency announced yesterday that it is launching a year-long mission to find a few good recruits with the right stuff to be ...
Canada looks for more astronauts Canada.com
Canadian Astronaut Recruitment Campaign Announcement Industry Canada (press release)
Canadian Space Agency looks to replenish astronaut corps with two ... The Canadian Press
Industry Canada (press release) - Market Wire (press release)
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The LDRA tool suite selected for Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle … - FOXBusiness

Monday, March 31st, 2008

The LDRA tool suite selected for Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle ...
FOXBusiness - 4 hours ago
Aimed at safely transferring astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS), the Moon, Mars and other destinations beyond low earth orbit ...

Microscopic Fuzz May Be Best Evidence of Martians

Monday, March 31st, 2008
Oldest intact plant fibers discovered on Earth could guide searches for life in the solar system.

Japan, China To Extend Successful Lunar Missions

Monday, March 31st, 2008
Japanese and Chinese lunar orbiter missions are likely to be extended.