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NASA, Google create Google Mars program
February 02, 2009The U.S. space agency and Google say they have teamed to produce a new mode in Google Earth that creates a high-resolution, 3-D view of Mars. Besides providing a rich, immersive 3-D view of Mars that will aid public understanding of Mars science, the...
Shuttle Discovery's astronauts and NASA cooperate in doing biggest construction job
October 26, 2007Astronauts aboard space shuttle Discovery and NASA rallied to link their ships and kick off the biggest construction job ever attempted by a single team in orbit. Digital pictures taken of Discovery as it closed in for the docking were hurriedly beamed...
NASA honors Apollo astronaut Donn Eisele
October 19, 2007The late U.S. astronaut Donn Eisele is to be honored with an "Ambassador of Exploration Award" for his work in the nation's space program. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration will honor the late Air Force colonel by presenting...
NASA launch countdown to begin Saturday
October 19, 2007The National Aeronautics and Space Administration announced the final schedule of events in preparation for next week's launch of space shuttle Discovery. The U.S. space agency said it will begin the countdown for Tuesday's launch of Discovery and...
NASA launches spacecraft on asteroid mission
September 28, 2007NASA's Dawn spacecraft rocketed away Thursday toward an unprecedented double encounter in the asteroid belt. Scientists are hoping Dawn will shed light on the early solar system by exploring an asteroid and a dwarf planet. It...
Former astronaut Lisa Nowak returns in court
September 19, 2007Ex-NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak returned to court Wednesday to ask a judge to throw out evidence in her assault and attempted kidnapping case over an alleged attack on a romantic rival. Nowak's attorney, Donald Lykkebak, wants Circuit Court Judge...
NASA aims to end its dependence on Russia to bring US astronauts back to the Moon
September 06, 2007Up to the year 2011, NASA is planning to purchase Russia’s Soyuz transports and Progress cargo freighters for crew trips and supply flights to the International Space Station (ISS). NASA will probably have to buy Russian-made spacecraft after 2...
NASA calls drunken-astronaut claims are not true
August 30, 2007NASA boss, dismissing claims of drunken astronauts taking flight as "urban legend,'" said the space agency will start testing fliers for drugs and alcohol just to be sure. A NASA report released today found no proof that any astronauts showed...
NASA runs tests before taking decisions on shuttle repairs
August 16, 2007NASA remained optimistic that a deep gouge in the shuttle Endeavour's belly would not require repairs but was about to run one last test before making a decision. Officials also were studying a rip in astronaut Rick Mastracchio's glove that brought...
NASA gives space contract to Russian firm
July 09, 2007NASA has signed a $46 million contract with RSC Energia, in Korolev, Russia, to supply and integrate hardware for the International Space Station. Officials at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration headquarters in Washington said the basic...