UK astronaut Tim Peake puts space back on agenda in Britain
Britain has decided to boldly go where others have gone before.
Space Exploration
Dec 15, 2015
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Cargo ship launch clears crewed mission to space station
A Russian Soyuz rocket sent a cargo ship on its way to the International Space Station on Friday, a successful launch that cleared the way for the next crew to travel to the space outpost.
Space Exploration
Nov 16, 2018
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Image: BioRock and roll
This fluorescent work of art captures the beauty of biofilms, or the growth of microbes on rocks. In this microscopic image, Sphingomonas desiccabilis is growing on basalt.
Space Exploration
Mar 20, 2019
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Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays
Boeing launched astronauts for the first time Wednesday, belatedly joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for NASA.
Space Exploration
Jun 5, 2024
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Space shuttle Discovery, crew of 7 back on Earth
(AP) -- Shuttle Discovery and its astronauts returned safely to Earth on Tuesday after making a rare flyover of America's heartland to wrap up their 15-day, 6 million-mile journey to the International Space Station.
Space Exploration
Apr 20, 2010
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Dragon expected to set historic course
(Phys.org) -- The upcoming launch of a SpaceX spacecraft and rocket on a demonstration flight to the International Space Station is expected to cross a key milestone on the path to operational, commercial missions.
Space Exploration
Apr 12, 2012
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American stops flights at 3 airports, problems soon resolved
American Airlines flights to Dallas, Chicago and Miami were briefly stopped on Thursday by a computer problem that prevented passengers from checking in.
Other
Sep 17, 2015
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SpaceX readies new attempt of rocket launch to space lab (Update)
SpaceX on Monday readied a fresh bid to become the first private company to launch its own craft to the International Space Station after fixing an engine problem that grounded its earlier attempt.
Space Exploration
May 21, 2012
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Faroe Islands to 'close' for a weekend to protect environment
Authorities in the Faroe Islands have announced the archipelago in the North Atlantic will be "closed for maintenance" for two days in April when tourists won't be welcome, instead opening the doors to volunteer caretakers.
Environment
Nov 14, 2019
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Image: Orbital Science's commercial spacecraft Cygnus-1
Orbital Science's commercial spacecraft Cygnus-1 left the International Space Station today, 17 February 2014, after spending around a month in space.
Space Exploration
Feb 19, 2014
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