SAN FRANCISCO — From the satellites it sent out across the solar system to the vast array of on-board experiments housed in its cargo bays, the space shuttle contributed to innumerable discoveries in Earth observation, astronomy and life sciences, NASA officials said.
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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden today issued this statement about the final landing of the Space Shuttle Program: “At today’s final landing of the space shuttle, we had the rare opportunity […]
United Launch Alliance, Ball Aerospace Interns and High School Students to Launch Colorado’s Largest Rocket, Payloads
Centennial, Colo., (July 11, 2011) – Hands-on learning will reach new heights when Colorado high school students and college interns from across the nation blast high-power rockets and payloads deep […]
American Astronomical Society Statement on Proposed Cancellation of Webb Space Telescope
The American Astronomical Society (AAS) today issued a strong statement protesting yesterday’s proposal from the House Appropriations Committee to cancel the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Hubble’s successor and the […]
NASA Administrator Discusses Agency’s Future Endeavors
WASHINGTON — NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivered a speech Friday about the agency’s future. Below are excerpts from his speech at the National Press Club in Washington. “Some say that […]
‘Dirty hack’ restores Cluster mission from near loss
Using ingenuity and an unorthodox ‘dirty hack’, ESA has recovered the four-satellite Cluster mission from near loss. The drama began in March, when a crucial science package stopped responding to […]
Asteroid Served Up “Custom Orders” of Life’s Ingredients
Some asteroids may have been like “molecular factories” cranking out life’s ingredients and shipping them to Earth via meteorite impacts, according to scientists who’ve made discoveries of molecules essential for […]
Posey: NASA Should Honor Kennedy’s Vision by Setting a Bold Agenda for Human Space Exploration
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bill Posey (R-Rockledge) released the following statement honoring the 50th Anniversary of President Kennedy’s historic 1961 address to Congress in which he outlined his vision of […]
Caterpillar Inc. Participates in NASA’s Second Annual Lunabotics Mining Competition
Caterpillar promotes education and technology at international collegiate event Showcasing its world-class technology leadership, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) is supporting the NASA Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center, […]
Henry Buijs Receives Canadian Space Award
In recognition of his exceptional contribution to the Canadian Space Program, Dr. Henry Buijs was presented with the prestigious John H. Chapman Award of Excellence at the Canadian Space Agency’s […]