international space station

Space Capsule Lands 260 Miles Away From Target site

admin_huliq — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:32:07 -0500

The capsule returning from the space carrying International Space Station crew landed 420 km (260 miles) away from the target site in northern Kazakhstan, but the crew are safe, Russian Mission Control said Saturday.

South Korea's First Woman Astronaut Lifts Off Into Space

seher — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:27:32 -0500

South Koreans are celebrating the launch of their country's first space traveler. Yi So-yeon has become the first South Korean woman to blast into orbit on her way to a research mission on the International Space Station.

Unmanned European Space Craft Docks With Space Station

seher — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:36:22 -0500

An unmanned European space craft has docked with the International Space Station more than 300 kilometers above Earth, heralding a major advance in Europe's space program.

Shuttle Lands After Record Space Station Mission

seher — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:19:11 -0500

The Endeavour has landed, after completing the longest space shuttle mission to the International Space Station.

Space Shuttle Endeavour Set for Return to Earth

seher — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:45:26 -0500

The U.S. space agency NASA says the weather forecast is good for Wednesday night's scheduled landing of the space shuttle Endeavour.

US Astronauts Complete Space Walk

seher — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:27:56 -0500

Astronauts at the International Space Station have finished installing a Canadian robotic device to help with future maintenance and construction at the orbiting facility.

Space-Walking Astronauts Finish Installing Space Station Robot

seher — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:25:03 -0500

Astronauts at the International Space Station have finished installing a Canadian robotic device to help with future maintenance and construction at the orbiting facility.

Jules Verne on track for long journey to ISS

harminka — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:39:16 -0500

Following an overnight recovery operation, Jules Verne ATV's propulsion system has successfully been restored to full robustness. The spacecraft has since performed the first orbital manoeuvres necessary to set up phasing with the International Space Station.

Space Shuttle Endeavour Prepares for Night Launch

seher — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:34:03 -0500

The U.S. space agency NASA is counting down toward a nighttime launch of the space shuttle Endeavour on a 16-day mission to the International Space Station.

NASA Moves Rotating Service Structure Carrying Dextre For Launch

admin_huliq — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:19:01 -0500

The rotating service structure has been rolled away from space shuttle Endeavour in a major milestone leading up to launch. The liftoff of Endeavour on the STS-123 mission, carrying the Dextre robot built by the Canadian Space Agency remains on schedule for 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.

Dextre Robot Getting Ready To Launch

admin_huliq — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:13:45 -0500

Dextre robot is an essential tool for maintaining and servicing the space station. With its dual-arm design providing added flexibility, Dextre robot will remove and replace smaller components on the Station’s exterior, where precise handling is required. It will be equipped with lights, video equipment, a tool platform and four tool holders.

US Space Shuttle Atlantis Completes Mission

seher — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:55:59 -0600

The U.S. Space Shuttle Atlantis is back on earth after delivering a new laboratory to the International Space Station. VOA's Michael Bowman has details from Washington.