Jeff said: A good description of the issues involved in transporting the space shuttle cross-country on its 747 carrier aircraft. Added: December 10, 2008 at 6:10AM EST
Jeff said: The newest missile early warning satellite may have failed in orbit, forcing the Pentagon to seek responsive alternatives from industry. Added: December 1, 2008 at 12:12PM EST
Jeff said: NASA's Swift spacecraft has detected the most distant gamma ray burst ever, at a distance of 12.8 billion light-years, meaning that it dates back to less than a billion years after the Big Bang. Added: September 20, 2008 at 9:05AM EDT
Jeff said: Alliant Techsystems and United Space Alliance have put a temporary halt to a dispute that at one point led USA to announce that it would stop working with ATK on the first stage of the Ares 1 launch vehicle. Added: September 20, 2008 at 9:02AM EDT
Jeff said: The European Commission and ESA have selected 11 finalists to bid on the six components of Europe's planned Galileo satellite navigation system. Added: September 20, 2008 at 8:59AM EDT
Jeff said: China's Shenzhou 7 spacecraft has been mounted atop its launch vehicle as its planned launch next week approaches. Added: September 20, 2008 at 8:57AM EDT
Jeff said: What are those mysterious clumps on the legs of the Phoenix Mars Lander and why do they appear the be growing? Scientists believe that they be bits of mud or salt that attract moisture. Added: September 10, 2008 at 6:50AM EDT
Jeff said: Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) is asking NASA for "fairness" in the upcoming recompete of a spacesuit contract that was originally awarded to a rival of a Connecticut spacesuit company. Added: September 10, 2008 at 6:44AM EDT
Jeff said: A problem with the guidance and navigation unit on the upper stage of a Rockot launch vehicle has postponed the launch of Europe's GOCE Earth sciences spacecraft until next month. Added: September 9, 2008 at 6:51AM EDT