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Successful Re-entry Marks Bright Future For Europe's Space Station Automated Transfer Vehicle

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SPACE: Chinese Space Walkers Stalk The Space Station

November 3, 2008: On September 27th, a Chinese Shenzhou space capsule came within 45 kilometers of the International Space Station, and two of the three crewmen made the first Chinese space walk (going outside the spacecraft in their space suits.) Later, a small, 88 pound microsatellite (the BX-1) was released from the Shenzhou. This was supposed to be a science experiment, but the fact that the Shenzhou came so close to the International Space Station, and then released a smaller, maneuverable (via small gas jets) BX-1, indicated another satellite destruction drill. The BX-1 could easily have been directed at the nearby space station, and destroyed it.

SPACEHAB Sees Opportunity in Space Florida's Launch Complex

SPACEHAB, Incorporated (NASDAQ:SPAB), and its Astrotech subsidiary, leading providers of commercial space services, join with Space Florida in recognizing the immense opportunities for America's commercial space program in the joint Air Force Space Command and Space Florida Dedication Ceremony of Launch Complex 36. The Ceremony marked the symbolic "groundbreaking" following the announcement by the Air Force Space Command of its commitment to commercial space and its intention to lease LC36 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to Space Florida. The U.S. Air Force's official "intent to lease" the site to Space Florida includes the build-out of the launch pad to support multiple-customers and multi-vehicle configurations for commercial, civil and military customers.

The ISS Marks 10 Years In Space

Matt_dk writes to point out the upcoming tenth anniversary of the International Space Station in two days' time. "On 20 November 1998, a Russian Proton rocket lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome for a historic mission: It was carrying the first module of the International Space Station ISS, named Zarya (Russian for 'dawn'). This cargo and control module, which weighs about 20 tonnes and is almost 13 meters long, provides electrical power, propulsion, flight path guidance and storage space. The launch of the module... heralded a new era in space exploration, as, for the first time ever, lasting cooperation in space was achieved between Russia, the US, Europe, Canada and Japan. Over the next ten years, many other modules were brought into orbit, and ISS developed into the largest human outpost in space.

ATV Re-entry Video

A spectacular video recorded on September 29 shows the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle plunging through Earth's atmosphere and breaking apart. It doesn't take long for the action to start — about 7 seconds into the video, there's a bright flash — which portrays the demise of the first and very successful space station freighter ship built by the European Space Agency. Two observation teams were chasing Jules Verne, in two separate aircraft, taking video and images. This video shows the spacecraft breaking up over the Pacific Ocean beginning at about 15:36 CEST. Below are more images, too:

Endeavour space shuttle docks at International Space Station

The space shuttle Endeavour docked with the International Space Station on Sunday to begin a 12-day mission that will focus on preparing the outpost to accommodate more astronauts for long-duration stays. The space shuttle Endeavour docked with the International Space Station on Sunday to begin a 12-day mission that will focus on preparing the outpost to accommodate more astronauts for long-duration stays.

Predicting Boundary-Layer Transition on Space-Shuttle Re-Entry

The BLT Prediction Tool (“BLT� signifies “Boundary Layer Transition�) is provided as part of the Damage Assessment Team analysis package, which is utilized for analyzing local aerothermodynamics environments of damaged or repaired space-shuttle thermal protection tiles. Such analyses are helpful in deciding whether to repair launch-induced damage before re-entering the terrestrial atmosphere. Given inputs that include re-entry trajectory and attitude parameters, air density, air temperature, and details of each damage or repair site, the BLT Prediction Tool calculates expected times of laminar-to-turbulent transition onset of the boundary-layer flow during re-entry. (These times help to define the proper aerothermodynamic environment to use in subsequent thermal and stress analyses of local structural components.

International Space Station changes orbit awaiting tourist: report

The International Space Station as seen from the US space shuttle Discovery in June 2008. The orbital path of the International Space Station was successfully adjusted Saturday to accommodate the landing of the world's sixth space tourist in eight days time, Interfax reported citing Russian space programme officials.

Endeavour lifts off to Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven-member crew lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 7:55 p.m. EST Friday to repair and remodel the International Space Station. Endeavour's STS-126 mission will carry to space about 32,000 pounds, which includes supplies and equipment necessary to double the crew size from three to six members in spring 2009. The new station cargo includes additional sleeping quarters, a second toilet, a water reclamation system and a resistance exercise device. The mission's four planned spacewalks primarily will focus on servicing the station's two Solar Alpha Rotary Joints, which allow the outpost's solar arrays to track the sun. The starboard SARJ has had limited use since September 2007.

Space shuttle Endeavour races toward space station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Aerojet Propulsion Assists NASA's STS-126 Launch to International Space Station

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, used its propulsion to assist in the Space Shuttle Endeavour launch of its 15-day mission to deliver additional equipment and supplies to the International Space Station for resident crew expansion. Aerojet propulsion will also be used in on-orbit operations and during landing on this 27th shuttle mission to the Station. Atlantis roared into orbit tonight from Kennedy Space Center's launch pad 39A. Aerojet's Orbital Maneuvering Engines, primary thrusters, gas generators and Vernier thrusters have flown on every space shuttle mission since the first Shuttle was launched in 1981. "We are proud of our 100 percent mission success record with the United States Space Shuttle," said Aerojet's Flight Production Director, David Carter.

The Space Shuttle Is Delivering a New Toilet to the Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Jim Dietz)

Europe aims for re-entry spacecraft

In 2012, a Vega rocket will carry ESA’s Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle into space. The vehicle will then return to Earth to test a range of enabling systems and technologies for atmospheric re-entry.

Europe Aims For Re-entry Spacecraft

In 2012, a Vega rocket will carry ESA’s Intermediate eXperimental Vehicle into space. The vehicle will then return to Earth to test a range of enabling systems and technologies for atmospheric re-entry. Credit: ESA

The Space Shuttle Is Delivering a New Toilet to the Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Jim Dietz)

It's Official, Australia Needs a Space Agency

Dante_J writes "In the final report published by the Australian Senate inquiry into 'The Current State of Australia's Space Science & Industry Sector' entitled 'Lost in Space? Setting a new direction for Australia's space science and industry sector,' it calls for the formation of a 'Space Industry Advisory Council' to oversee the creation of a fully-fledged Australian Space Agency. Of the top 20 GDP nations, Australia is the only one without a Space Agency, which impacts on many aspects of ordinary life, not to mention Research and Engineering endeavors. Every satellite operated by Australia is owned by another party and the costs of this alone are comparable to that of a Space Agency. The report is a tidy piece that drew upon submissions form Andy Thomas, and an impressive collection of Australian Academics and Space Science entities fr

Russian capsule docks with space station:

Space tourist Richard Garriott has successfully reached the International Space Station.Space tourist Richard Garriott has successfully reached the International Space Station.

Europe's 'space truck' heads for Pacific breakup

A computer generated image made by the European Space Agency (ESA) shows the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Jules Verne connected with the International Space station in April 2008. Scientists have earmarked a remote area of the South Pacific where ...

45th Space Wing team supports successful shuttle Launch

11/15/2008 - CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) -- The men and women of the 45th Space Wing provided flawless Eastern Range support for NASA's successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour Nov. 14. The launch occurred at 7:55 p.m.(EDT) from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

O.I. Corporation Announces Launch of Total Organic Carbon Analyzer to International Space Station

COLLEGE STATION, TX--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 13, 2008 -- O.I. Corporation (NasdaqGM:OICO - News) today announced that a next-generation Total Organic Carbon Analyzer ("TOCA") is scheduled to be launched tomorrow on the Space Shuttle Endeavour to the International Space Station. OI developed the core TOCA technology for this analyzer, which will be a key component of the water recycling system that should allow the Space Station to be fully manned for the first time.

For 10th Anniversary, 10 Headaches and Near-Mishaps on the International Space Station

Happy Birthday, International Space Station. Ten years ago, on Nov. 20, 1998, a Russian rocket launched the functional cargo block, the first piece of the station, into space. Since then, this mostly complete orbiting laboratory has been the site of research into subjects such as the effects of weightlessness on humans and animals, but it has also seen its share of mishaps. That's only natural—keeping an orbiting space station constantly operational and inhabited is a laborious task filled with pitfalls, and the ISS's direct predecessor, Russia's Mir, became notorious for its technical difficulties. Here are some of the headaches, mishaps and near-misses the ISS has had to confront in its 10 years of existence.

Astronauts install water recycler on space station

HOUSTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) Astronauts hooked up a water recycling system and installed two new bedrooms aboard the International Space Station today while crewmates prepared for a second spacewalk to fix the outpost's power system. The work is part of a final effort to complete the 100 billion dollar orbital complex, a project involving 16 nations, by 2010 when the space shuttles are to be retired. For 10 years, NASA's shuttle fleet has provided bulk delivery, construction and repair services for the space station with regular visits by seven-member crews and a cargo hold that can tote 50,000 pounds (22,680 kg) to and from orbit. The shuttle also has provided nearly all of the water needed to support the station's three live-aboard crew members.

It's unpacking day for astronauts at space station

Using a giant robot arm, Endeavour's astronauts grabbed onto a cargo container in the shuttle payload bay late Monday morning for its installation on the space station. Inside the 21-foot-long canister is almost 15,000 pounds of equipment that will allow the space station to expand from three to six crew members next year — "the goodies," according to the space station's commander, Mike Fincke.

Space Adventures' Client, Private Astronaut Richard Garriott, Successfully Launches...

Space Adventures' Client, Private Astronaut Richard Garriott, Successfully Launches to the International Space Station Garriott Makes History as 1st Second-Generation Astronaut VIENNA, Va., Oct. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Space Adventures, Ltd., the only company that provides human space missions to the world marketplace, today announced that its orbital client Richard Garriott and his crew successfully launched aboard a Soyuz TMA spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan en route to the International Space Station (ISS). Garriott joins the Expedition 18 crew, which includes NASA astronaut Michael Fincke and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Lonchakov. (Photo: here ) In preparation for his spaceflight, Garriott, son of NASA astronaut Owen Garriott, completed a cosmonaut-training program at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center lo

Space tourist backs access to space station

U.S. space tourist Richard Garriott speaks during his first news conference since returning to earth in Star City, outside Moscow. Garriott said that NASA, the Russian space agency and other officials need to give private entrepreneurs broader access to the international space station.

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