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1st private cargo run to space station delayed
The first commercial cargo run to the International Space Station has been delayed again for more software testing.Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better known as SpaceX, was aiming for a Monday liftoff of its Falcon rocket and Dragon capsule. But on Wednesday, the California-based company announced its latest postponement and said a new launch date had not been set.The test flight already is
The first commercial cargo run to the International Space Station has been delayed again for more software testing.Space Exploration Technologies Corp., better known as SpaceX, was aiming for a Monday liftoff of its Falcon rocket and Dragon capsule. But on Wednesday, the California-based company announced its latest postponement and said a new launch date had not been set.The test flight already is
Enzyme that could slow aging process in astronauts and elderly identified
Scientists believe that a specific enzyme, called 5-lipoxygenase, plays a key role in cell death induced by microgravity environments, and suggested that inhibiting this enzyme will likely help
With shuttle's end, space firms seek new direction
Less than a year after NASA ended its shuttle program, players in America's space business are casting around for new direction.
Less than a year after NASA ended its shuttle program, players in America's space business are casting around for new direction.
Space station crew lands in Kazakhstan
/RIA Novosti) A Soyuz re-entry capsule with three crew members of the International Space Station (ISS) landed safely in Kazakhstan Friday, the Russian mission control centre said.
/RIA Novosti) A Soyuz re-entry capsule with three crew members of the International Space Station (ISS) landed safely in Kazakhstan Friday, the Russian mission control centre said.
Space Station trio lands safely in Kazakhstan
Houston, Apr 27 (IBNS) Three members of the Expedition 30 crew undocked from the International Space Station and safely returned to Earth on Friday, wrapping up a five-and-a-half-month mission in space.
Houston, Apr 27 (IBNS) Three members of the Expedition 30 crew undocked from the International Space Station and safely returned to Earth on Friday, wrapping up a five-and-a-half-month mission in space.
Soyuz craft carrying three-man crew lands safely
A Soyuz space capsule carrying two Russians and an American touched down safely Friday on the sweeping steppes of central Kazakhstan, ending the men's 163-day stay on the International Space Station.
A Soyuz space capsule carrying two Russians and an American touched down safely Friday on the sweeping steppes of central Kazakhstan, ending the men's 163-day stay on the International Space Station.
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