Russia launches US telecoms satellite into space
A Russian Proton-M rocket launched a US EchoStar 14 telecommunications into orbit Sunday, the Khrunichev space centre announced.
Space Exploration
Mar 21, 2010
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First-time cosmonauts set to blast off with toy duck
Russian cosmonaut Alexander Skvortsov brandished a small toy duck Friday as he and his crewmates prepared to blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) in April.
Space Exploration
Mar 19, 2010
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New launch date for CryoSat-2 confirmed
(PhysOrg.com) -- The technical issue with the second stage of the Dnepr rocket that delayed the launch of ESA's Earth Explorer CryoSat-2 satellite in February has now been resolved - and the new launch date of 8 April has ...
Space Exploration
Mar 19, 2010
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CryoSat launch delayed
(PhysOrg.com) -- The launch of ESA's CryoSat-2 satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, scheduled for 25 February, has been delayed due to a concern related to the second stage steering engine of the Dnepr launcher.
Space Exploration
Feb 19, 2010
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ESA's ice mission arrives safely at launch site
(PhysOrg.com) -- In what might seem rather appropriate weather conditions, the CryoSat-2 Earth Explorer satellite has completed its journey to the Baikonur launch site in Kazakhstan, where it will be prepared for launch on ...
Space Exploration
Jan 14, 2010
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Astronauts dock at International Space Station
A Russian rocket carrying three astronauts from Japan, Russia and the United States docked at the International Space Station Wednesday, the Russian flight control centre said.
Space Exploration
Dec 22, 2009
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Astronauts to carry Christmas cheer to ISS
Despite being separated from their families, astronauts heading to the International Space Station next week are excited to be spending Christmas in space, a crew member said Saturday.
Space Exploration
Dec 19, 2009
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Light-Duty Day for ISS Crew, Expedition 21 to Launch Wednesday Morning
(PhysOrg.com) -- The Expedition 20 crew members had a light-duty work day and performed a variety of maintenance and science-related tasks Monday as they prepare for a busy week aboard the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Sep 29, 2009
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Space tourist uses $35M trip to back water issues
(AP) -- The next paying traveler to the international space station wants to use his $35 million trip to highlight concerns about the world's water supply.
Space Exploration
Sep 10, 2009
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Ground segment declared ready for CryoSat-2 launch
(PhysOrg.com) -- An Earth observation mission does not just involve the building of a satellite, it also includes the all-important infrastructure to control the satellite and handle the data - the ground segment. As ESA ...
Space Exploration
Aug 7, 2009
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