International Launch Services is renewing its push to capture more satellite-launch business from NASA, a market that Boeing has had largely to itself in recent years with its Delta 2 rocket.
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The shuttle crew will get to conduct an intricate and carefully choreographed orbital ballet after they arrive at the international space station, passing equipment from the shuttle’s robotic arm to the station’s robotic arm.
Griffin Begins in Whirlwind
WASHINGTON — Mike Griffin’s tenure as NASA Administrator began at lightening speed. By the time he was sworn in April 14, the straight-talking 55-year-old aerospace veteran has already plunged deep into his new job.
Many Scientists Encouraged by Griffin’s Appointment
PHILADELPHIA — Mike Griffin’s appointment as NASA administrator is encouraging to many astronomers and scientists, some of whom are concerned that basic research will be sacrificed in the new Bush vision for manned missions to the Moon and Mars. Astronomers in particular are eager for a reversal of the decision by former NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, Griffin’s predecessor, to cancel a planned space shuttle mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.
Buyers, Insurers Want Satellite Makers To Take on More Financial Risk
While satellite operators and insurers would like to see manufacturers assume more financial responsibility for the performance of their hardware, manufacturers reject that idea, noting they already are making little or no profit on commercial satellite programs.
It’s “Back to the Future” With Bush’s Best Choice
It’s “Back to the Future” With Bush’s Best Choice
A Pragmatic Approach to Space
Profile: Rep. Ken Calvert — Chairman, House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee
Space Insurance Underwriters Defend High Rates
Space insurance underwriters defended themselves against charges of price gouging and arbitrary premium-rate setting, saying their business has neither the volume nor the profit levels to justify bringing down rates anytime soon.
Voice Activated Computer Sofeware Could Assist ISS Astronauts
Many tasks astronauts perform on the international space station (ISS) are tedious, long and too complicated to do from memory. Often an astronaut needs to be read instructions by another person, or constantly switch his or her attention from the task at hand to a laptop computer displaying the instructions, then back to whatever is being worked on.