News tagged with space transportation
SpaceX capsule completes first tests before ISS docking
The Dragon space capsule, which has launched a new era of commercial spaceflight, completed its first tests before its scheduled docking at the International Space Station, NASA said Wednesday.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 23, 2012 |
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Image: Boeing tests parachute system for CST-100 spacecraft
The main parachutes deploy for Boeing's crew capsule during a parachute drop test on May 2, 2012. This is the second successful parachute drop test for its Crew Space Transportation (CST) spacecraft, part of Boe ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
May 09, 2012 |
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NASA's commercial crew partner Boeing completes parachute test
The Boeing Company successfully completed the second parachute drop test for its Crew Space Transportation (CST) spacecraft Wednesday, part of its effort to develop commercial crew transportation capabilities that could ferry ...
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May 04, 2012 |
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Proposed Mars mission has new name
A proposed Discovery mission concept led by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., to investigate the formation and evolution of terrestrial planets by studying the deep interior of Mars now has ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 28, 2012 |
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NASA to deliver commercial research equipment to station
NASA, Astrium Space Transportation and NanoRacks LLC are teaming up to expand the research capability of the International Space Station through delivery of a small commercial centrifuge facility that will conduct molecular ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Feb 16, 2012 |
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Russian cargo craft docks at space station
A Russian supply ship docked safely at the International Space Station on Wednesday, completing the first mission since the loss of a similar vessel raised questions about its space programme.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Nov 02, 2011 |
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IBM looks to take pain out of parking
US technology stalwart IBM and Internet startup Streetline on Wednesday will begin courting cities with a system designed to take the pain out of parking.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 28, 2011 |
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Japan to launch space cargo mission Saturday
Japan's space agency said it would launch a rocket on Saturday to deliver more than five tons of supplies to the International Space Station, after an earlier postponement. ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jan 21, 2011 |
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Commercial rocket engine testing moves forward
NASA conducted a test fire Friday of the liquid-fuel AJ26 engine that will power the first stage of Orbital Sciences Corp.'s Taurus II space launch vehicle. The test at the agency's Stennis Space Center in Mississippi supports ...
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Dec 20, 2010 |
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Boeing unveils its commercial capsule spacecraft
(PhysOrg.com) -- Boeing unveiled its plans for a capsule spacecraft for ferrying astronauts and cargo to space stations at the biennial Farnborough International Air Show in the UK on July 19th. The craft ...
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Jul 22, 2010 |
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Japan cargo spacecraft docks at ISS
Japan's first cargo spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday after astronauts aboard the station grabbed and docked it using a robotic arm.
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Sep 18, 2009 |
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Japan sends first cargo spacecraft to ISS
Japan on Friday launched its first unmanned cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, aiming for a share of space transport after the retirement of the US space shuttle fleet next year.
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Sep 11, 2009 |
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Premium info for car drivers
(PhysOrg.com) -- What will the weather be like over the next few hours on the A3 between Nuremberg and Würzburg in Germany? Could fog be a problem? A new system will enable automakers to offer their customers ...
Sep 01, 2009 |
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