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AerospaceRussia is short of astronauts
Baikonur, Kazakhastan - Nobody dreams the stars anymore
The space, mythical entity to which all dreams are addressed, is not a desired destination anymore. Or it's better to say it has become a tourist attraction, than every good tycoon must try; but they are... more
AerospaceSecond test for the Japanese shuttle
Tokyo, Japan - The development phase is going ahead very well
AVIONEWS had already dealt with, in October 19th, the experimentation that Japan was carrying ahead about the development of a space-shuttle. Just yesterday, again on the Christmas island (Kiribati), the... more
AerospaceIn 2009 the first touristic class’ astronauts
London, Great Britain - EUR 15.000 for the emotion of finding ourselves in the open space
Two US scientists say that in 2009 it will be possible to travel in the space in touristic class and it will not be necessary to spend a great amount of money, like it has happened for the two millionaires... more
AerospaceSoyuz-Tma rocket blasted off to reach the ISS at 3.11 (Gmt)
Almaty, Kazakhstan - The scientific programme "Odissey" will be carried out
Everything as scheduled, at least this time. Indeed worries were felt for this launch after that, last October 15th, a similar rocket was exploded just after the departure. But the fears are more concentrated... more
AerospacePerhaps a sabotage the cause of the Soyuz-U incident on October 15th
Moscow, Russia - The enquiries are going to turn about the disaster at Plesestsk base
Investigations about the incident that on October 15th caused the outbreak, as soon as launched, of the Soyuz-U rocket and the dead of a soldier are going shrinking more and more. The chief of the Russian... more
AerospaceGraduate student sees a black hole "swallowing" a star
Washington, Usa - The evidence coming from an astronomy student
He was looking at a quasar when he realized something was going strangely: a part of a star was eaten by a black hole whilst another section was splitted out. This is the Feng Ma's astonishing live experience,... more
AerospaceNext year the first Japanese cosmonaut in space
Tokyo, Japan - He will take place in a space mission
Soichi Noguchi, this is his name, will be the first Japanese astonaut who, the next first March, will enjoy an international space mission. The news was brought this morning by NASA; the shuttle will... more
AerospaceAtlantis and Soyuz: delays are expected for the next missions
Cape Canaveral, USA- Immediate verifications for some landing problems
Defects on the launch-system of the Atlantis and the outbreak, the last week, of a Soyuz-u rocket with a satellite on board, could delay the next scheduled missions. The task of the Shuttle's members... more
AerospaceIt's expected in few hours the Atlantis' re-entry in Houston
Cape Canaveral, Usa - A big success the American mission
The forecast is quite good and therefore it would not have to be any problem for the shuttle. The landing will happen in few hours if any inconvenient occurs, however the Atlantis has fuel enough in order... more
AerospaceRussia launchs in orbit an European satellite
Moscow, Russia- No problems have occured after the Sunday disaster
It's departed Tuesday night from the cosmodrome of Baikonur, in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz-u rocket that will carry in orbit a satellite constructed by the European Space Agency. Therefore the incident, that... more
AerospacePositive the test on the Japanese version of the shuttle
Kiribati, Japan- The space aircraft exceeded the first verifications
It's only the beginning, but is surely a good point of start that one reached by NASDA (National Space Development Agency of Japan) and NAL (National Aeronautical Laboratory) in the plan of development... more
AerospaceThe existence of the black hole has been confirmed
Berlin, Germany- An important step towards the knowledge of our galaxy
It's a discover that sure will have repercussions all over the scientific world, not only on the astrophysical one. Indeed the demonstration of the presence of the black hole opens new scenarios of... more
AerospaceUE-Russia: more strict collaboration in airspace
Bruxelles, Belgium - Moscow more involved in space European research
Russia with its wide experience and UE with its means: these will be the essential ingredients for a winning cooperation. Moscow, that has been more and more involved, during these last years, in European... more
AerospaceAtlantis undocked from the ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA- The shuttle is expected on Friday
Embraces and goodbyes were the last emotions shared between the Atlantis crew and ISS one. After three spacewalks in a week of hard job, during which a cool-system was installed, it's now time to come... more
AerospaceFirst flight for the Boeing Delta IV
St Louis, Usa - Powered by the first US rocket engine
The Boeing completed yesterday a critical hot-fire check at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (Florida). The test, firing of the Delta IV first stage propulsion system, was an integral part of a second... more
AerospaceJapan is running for Space Dream
Tokio, Japan - Next Thursday first shuttle test
First Japanese shuttle test will take place in Kiribati, Island in the South of Pacific Ocean, next Thursday. News has just been announced from Japanese authority some hours ago. The project has been developed... more
AerospaceEnded smoothly the Atlantis mission
Cape Canaveral, USA - Last night the job to ultimate the installation
With a total of more than 61 hours floating in the space, Atlantis crew finished to install the cooling system that is, by now, part of the ISS; this device will operate 100% only starting next year. Greetings... more
AerospaceISS cosmonauts check their handiwork
Cape Canaveral, USA - No unforeseen events for Atlantis mission
Everything has gone smoothly as planned so that the 9 members crew of the international space station were able to test the proper development of the mission; it was a day dedicated to verify the working... more
AerospaceDiscovered a planet in twin star system
Texas, Usa - An historic result in the development of the knowledge of our galaxy
It's the first time astronomers find a planet orbiting in a system of a twin stars: this suggests others stars in the "Milk Way" could host similar planets. What the scientists of the University of Texas... more
AerospaceAtlantis' first part mission developed as expected
Cape Canaveral, USA - USD 390m girder was wired up
It was surely an interesting walk but also a very hard engagement what the two american astronauts have carried on yesterday, 240 km over the Pacific. After the first minutes of an astonishing emotional... more
AerospaceAtlantis reached ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA- The shuttle docked properly
After two days since it took off from "Kennedy" space center, the shuttle, 320 kms above Asia and with 6 members on board, made the mooring with the international space station at 17.15 GMT; the three... more
AerospaceThe space shuttle Atlantis has finally taken off
Cape Canaveral, USA- The mission of six members crew will least 11 days
Atlantis has been launched on time today after that last week hurricane Lili stopped the mission, while, for three months, technical problems were the reason of the delay; the moment of parting has been... more
AerospaceBoeing Delta IV Team takes major step towards first launch
St Louis, Usa - Completed succesfully the sixth tanking test
Boeing successfully completed the sixth tanking test of the first flight Delta IV rocket on Friday at Space Launch Complex 37, Cape Canaveral, moving it closer to its anticipated launch. The test validated... more
AerospaceShuttle Atlantis to lift off (maybe) today
Cape Canaveral, Usa - After the postponement due to hurricane Lili
Today, the Us spacecraft Atlantis should finally lift off to space from the Kennedy space center in Cape Canaveral (Florida). The space shuttle by Nasa was scheduled to depart as of last Wednesday but... more
AerospaceProdi writes to Schroeder and Berlusconi due to Esa problems
Bruxelles, Belgium- Disagreement delays Galileo project
Romano Prodi, president of Eu Commission, has written a letter to the German chancellor Gerard Schroeder and to the Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, in order to speed up them "to take the necessary action... more
AerospaceBoeing begins work on International Space Station payload
St Louis, Usa - A USD 200m contract
The Boeing International Space Station team began work October 1 on a contract that consolidates previous NASA payload integration contracts. NASA awarded Boeing the noncompetitive International Space... more
AerospaceBoeing-built NASA satellite successfully reaches geosynchronous orbit
St Louis, Usa - To provide critical communications support for NASA's space shuttles
The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I), built for NASA by Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, a unit of The Boeing Company, has reached geosynchronous orbit where it will provide critical communications... more
AerospaceGermany stops "Galileo"
Berlin, Germany- Government opposes to modify Galileo project
Even if Europe is united, at least in a formal point, the defence of own national interest takes often the upper hand; Germany lets us to remember it, slowing down the development of a project such as... more
AerospaceNasa: Atlantis count down started (2): launch postponed
Washington, Usa - Because of hurricane "Lili"
The National Space and Aeronautics Agency (Nasa) has decided to postpone the coming back to service of its Atlantis spacecraft. The launch of the spacecraft, previously scheduled for today, has been deferred... more
AerospaceNasa: Atlantis count down started
Washington, Usa - The spacecraft maybe to take off today
The Us shuttle Atlantis could lift off today from the Floridian Kennedy space center in Cape Canaveral thus coming back to service after a few week stop. The Atlantis, as well as its "brothers" Columbia,... more
AerospaceSpace Adventures
San Marino, R.S. M. - The perfect customer is curious, adventurous and rich
On October 4 and 5 a group of space scientists and experts will meet in San Marino to talk seriously about space tourism. The offer proposed from agency Space Adventures (www.spaceadventures.com), includes... more
AerospaceFirst European "Martian" space probe to be shown
Toulouse, France - It will be launched to Mars in June 2003
Esa - European Space Agency - presented "Mars Express", the first European space probe to explore the Red Planet. It consists of an orbiter, housing seven instruments for observing the surface, and a lander... more
AerospaceProgress M-9 lifted off towards ISS
Moscow, Russia - The cargo spacecraft will take supplies to the station
New launch for the aerospace base of Baykonour, in Kazakhstan, as in fact Progress-M9, the cargo spacecraft which will take provisions on board the International Space Station (ISS), lifted off to space.... more
AerospaceNew missions to Moon
New York, Usa - Japanese, Europeans and Americans unveil their plans
Even though more than 30 years have passed since last July 1969 when the Us astronaut Neil Armstrong touched down on the Moon for the first time in human history, the only natural satellite of Earth seems... more
AerospaceRobots on the Etna volcano
Catania, Italy - Tests for the exploration of Mars surface
On the Etna volcano, at 2800 meters of height, have been carried out the first tests to some robotic prototypes: "Pluto", "Walkie 6" and "DeeDri". NASA will use these models in the next mission to Mars,... more
AerospaceApollo 12 back in orbit
Washington, USA - a part of a space capsule comes back in the atmosphere
It’s the first time that the Earth captures an object from the solar trajectory. The object in issue, that was christened "j00è3", is not common spatial iron scrap but a piece of the rocket Saturn wi... more
AerospaceISS? Maybe a waste of money
Washington, Usa - According to National Academy of Sciences
According to a recent evaluation by the Us National Academy of Sciences, the huge amounts of money United States are spending in the International Space Station (ISS)project, should be not profitable in... more
AerospaceNasa-Cira signed agreement on the Icing Wind Tunnel
Caserta, Italy - The larger ever made
The Us National Aeronautics and Space Agency best known as Nasa and the Italian Center for aerospace research (Cira) signed an agreement for the realization of an Icing Wind Tunnel, the machine able to... more
AerospaceNasa: Atlantis takes off on next October 2
Cape Canaveral, Usa - "If weather is good"
According to National Aeronautics and Space Agency (Nasa) officials, Atlantis shuttle will take off to space on next October 2. "If weather is good, Atlantis is ready to come back to service as scheduled... more
AerospaceAstrium-Alcatel maybe close to marriage
Paris, France - The French group slows down
Astrium, the space company born from the joint venture between EADS and BAE Systems, is likely to push forward its marriage with the French communications industry Alcatel. The road for the agreement to... more
Aerospace"Mars Express" to be presented at Tolouse
Rome, Italy - The European spacecraft will take off to Mars next spring
On September 18, "Mars Express", the European spacecraft whose six-month voyage to the Red Planet is scheduled to depart as of next spring, will be on display in Toulouse, France. The ceremony is going... more
AerospaceIntelsat 906 lifted off to space
Kourou, French Guyane - 22nd Intelsat satellite in orbit thanks to Arianespace
Intelsat 906, the communications satellite of the international satellite operator Intelsat, lifted off last Thursday from the Kourou (French Guyane) aerospace base. The satellite has been escorted by... more
AerospaceNasa: the four shuttles shortly back at work
Cape Canaveral, Usa - After months of maintenance
The day when the four spacecraft of the Us National Aeronautics and Space Agency (Nasa) could be ready to take off once again nears. For months the four shuttles - Atlantis, Columbia, Discovery and Endeavour... more
AerospaceUltimate Japanese rocket lifted off yesterday
Tokyo, Japan - To escort two satellites
The third H-2A, the ultimate generation rocket made in Japan, successfully lifted off from the Tanegashima island (100 km far from Tokyo, editor's note) yesterday. The 57-meter long rocket departed with... more
Aerospace"Passengers to the Moon are kindly requested to board, thank you"
London, Uk - Us Department of State okayed first commercial flights
Us Department of State said yes to California-based TransOrbital to operate commercial flights heading to the Moon. On board TrailBlazer spacecraft the lucky passengers could appreciate at a very small... more
AerospaceTRW defeated Lockheed Martin in satellite war
Washington, Usa - By winning aUSD 4,5 bn contract
Lockheed Martin, the Us colossus in aerospace and military industry,has been defeated by its historic rival TRW in the contract contest for the creation of a new meteorological satellite system to United... more
AerospaceRome parliament to discuss on the Russian-Italian agreement on space co-operation
Rome, Italy - This week
Summer is over and the Italian parliament is back at work. This week in fact Italy's Chamber of Deputies is going to discuss the possibility to ratify the agreement signed with Russian government in relation... more
AerospaceIridium Satellite and Blue Sky Network enhance communications for aviation customers
Arlington, Usa - To improve cockpit and cabin communications and enhance overall flight safety
Iridium Satellite LLC today announced a service partner agreement with Blue Sky Network, a provider of satellite communications solutions for the aviation industry. Blue Sky joins a growing roster of well-known... more
AerospaceLance Bass not to become next space tourist
Moscow, Russia - For he has not complied with the contract
According to what confirmed by the Russian space agency, Lance Bass, singer of the Us pop group N'Sync, is not going to become the third space tourist in history. The Russian agency said its decision has... more
AerospaceNasa announces "media day" for September 26
Washington, Usa – Reporters are invited to view a solar-powered airplane
Appointment on Thursday, September 26 for reporters who want to view a solar-powered airplane that will fly over the largest coffee plantation in the United States, located on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.... more