Russian booster rocket launches commercial satellite
A Russian Proton-M booster rocket carrying a U.S.-built commercial satellite has had a successful liftoff from Kazakhstan.
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Sep 28, 2017
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Russia, US shoot for the moon with joint lunar station project (Update)
Russia and the United States agreed Wednesday to cooperate on a NASA-led project to build the first lunar space station, part of a long-term project to send humans to Mars.
Space Exploration
Sep 27, 2017
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Three astronauts set for ISS blast-off
Two US astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut were set to blast off for the International Space Station Tuesday in a late-night launch from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Space Exploration
Sep 12, 2017
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Russia launches 73 satellites into orbit
An imaging satellite and 72 micro-satellites were launched into orbit Friday from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Russian space agency Roscosmos and research centre Glavcosmos announced.
Space Exploration
Jul 14, 2017
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NanoRacks CEO discusses trends in commercial space hardware
Founded in 2009, the Houston, Texas-based company NanoRacks LLC provides commercial hardware and services onboard the International Space Station (ISS) for government and commercial customers. To date, the firm has sent more ...
Space Exploration
Jul 11, 2017
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NASA keeps a close eye on tiny stowaways
Wherever you find people, you also find bacteria and other microorganisms. The International Space Station is no exception.
Space Exploration
Jun 28, 2017
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Russian booster rocket puts US satellite in orbit
A Russian Proton-M booster rocket carrying a U.S. communications satellite has lifted off, a successful launch after a year-long break caused by manufacturing flaws.
Space Exploration
Jun 8, 2017
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Russian rocket returns to service with launch of US satellite
Russia on Thursday sent into space a Proton rocket carrying a US telecom satellite, Echostar-21, the first launch in a year after an engine glitch sparked a probe into manufacturing flaws.
Space Exploration
Jun 8, 2017
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Veteran NASA spacewoman getting three extra months in orbit (Update)
The world's oldest and most experienced spacewoman is getting three extra months in orbit.
Space Exploration
Apr 5, 2017
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Russian cargo ship docks with space station
A Russian cargo ship carrying food and equipment for astronuats docked successfully with the International Space Station on Friday after a similar craft crashed back to Earth in December.
Space Exploration
Feb 24, 2017
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