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As the space shuttle Endeavour returned to Earth for the last time, in the wee hours of June 1, she managed to double as an alarm system for a Florida woman who was being robbed as she slept. When the orbiter produced its two distinctive sonic booms, as it approached the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) for a night la... |
4 June 2011
03:52 GMT |
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Officials at NASA say that the space shuttle Endeavour will soon begin undergoing the necessary preparations for converting it from a flight-ready spacecraft to a museum exhibit. There are numerous toxic chemicals on the orbiter, that need to be removed before it can be displayed to the public. As announced earlier t... |
2 June 2011
08:30 GMT |
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The space shuttle Endeavour has landed at the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC), successfully completing its 25th and final mission. Touchdown took place at 2:35 am EDT (0635 GMT).During the STS-134 mission, the spacecraft spent 15 days, 17 hours and about 40 minutes in space, of which nearly 11 days were spent docked ... |
1 June 2011
02:51 GMT |
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The orbiter Atlantis will mark an important milestone in the US Space Shuttle Program tonight, when it will roll out to its launch pad for the last time. This will also be the last time any space shuttle does so.The spacecraft is scheduled to start its trek to the Launch Pad 39A facility at the NASA Kennedy Space Cen... |
31 May 2011
08:48 GMT |
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The space shuttle Endeavour and its seven-astronaut crew are on track for a planned June 1 landing at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), in Florida. STS-134 is the last-ever mission to be carried out using this orbiter. Upon its return, the spacecraft will be retired to a museum.Endeavour separated from the Internationa... |
31 May 2011
03:24 GMT |
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For the last time ever, the space shuttle Endeavour separated from the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, ready to begin its trip back home. Its final mission ever will conclude with a June 1 landing. The two spacecraft separated at 11:55 pm EDT (0355 GMT on May 30), as the shuttle was getting ready to test... |
30 May 2011
02:52 GMT |
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Yesterday night (May 29), the STS-134 crew aboard space shuttle Endeavour tried out a new docking system that relies on lasers to guide incoming spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS).In order to do that, the orbiter had to undock from the facility late on Sunday, and then try to dock again using the las... |
30 May 2011
02:38 GMT |
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Officials at the American space agency say that they now have a new record-holder for most days spent in space by a US astronaut. Michael Fincke, a member of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-134 crew, has now surpassed the previous, 377-day record.
Late last night, on May 27, he reached the previous record, whic... |
28 May 2011
05:45 GMT |
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Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour have recently conducted a new heat shield inspection, meant to alleviate any lingering fears at NASA Mission Control, about the orbiter's safety. During the new survey, the shuttle's nose cap and wind edges were targeted.
The procedure was carried out several ... |
26 May 2011
02:58 GMT |
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Two astronauts from space shuttle Endeavour's crew exited the International Space Station (ISS) early today, in order to conduct the third of four planned extravehicular activities for the STS-134 mission.This is the orbiter's last flight, and the six-astronaut crew has a lot of chores to tackle. The fourth... |
25 May 2011
04:35 GMT |
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Three astronauts that were a part of Expedition 27 aboard the International Space Station (ISS) returned to Earth yesterday, May 23, aboard the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft. The trio spent more than five months in space, conducting experiments and helping maintain the station. According to the Russian Federal Space Agency... |
24 May 2011
05:45 GMT |
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Mission planners at all the five space agencies involved in controlling the International Space Station (ISS) are currently juggling with the sleep schedules of all 9 astronauts left on the orbital lab. The most difficult task is achieving the perfect balance between getting enough rest and not wasting time. In low-E... |
24 May 2011
05:18 GMT |
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Two astronauts from space shuttle Endeavour's STS-134 crew managed to complete the second extravehicular activity (EVA) planned for their 16-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS). The spacewalk didn't go flawlessly, but the crew members eventually completed all of their chores. During the EVA, N... |
23 May 2011
02:59 GMT |
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After analyzing the results of the latest heat shield inspection, engineers and mission controllers at NASA determined that space shuttle Endeavour's heat shield is in good condition for landing.Scientists with the American space agency say that the dint a past inspection found on the orbiter's underbelly s... |
23 May 2011
02:42 GMT |
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The dents discovered in space shuttle Endeavour's heat shield made mission controllers at NASA ask astronauts forming the STS-134 crew to carry out a new inspection of the orbiter's underbelly.The maneuver will see the crew using a sensor-laden pole to scan the affected portions of the heat shield. This wil... |
21 May 2011
04:16 GMT |
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The office of His Holiness the Pope announced that Benedict XVI will have a discussion with members of Expedition 27 aboard the International Space Station (ISS) this Saturday, on May 21.The conversation is scheduled to last for about 20 minutes, and is slated to begin at around 13:11 CEST (1111 GMT). The Pontiff wil... |
20 May 2011
10:35 GMT |
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At 3:16 am EDT (0716 GMT) this morning, May 20, two members of shuttle Endeavour's crew ventured outside the International Space Station (ISS), on the first spacewalk of the STS-134 mission.For the shuttle's 16-day stay in space, NASA mission controllers planned four extravehicular activities (EVA), during ... |
20 May 2011
03:34 GMT |
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As the space shuttle Endeavour soared into the skies during its final launch ever, the heat shield that protects the spacecraft during atmospheric reentry may have suffered some minor damage, NASA says.Engineers and other experts at the American space agency are currently investigating images sent back by the STS-134... |
20 May 2011
03:18 GMT |
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The most complex and expensive scientific experiment ever delivered to low-Earth orbit has been installed on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS) today, May 19. This is the last large component to be attached to the station by the Europeans and the Americans.The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), whi... |
19 May 2011
07:57 GMT |
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NASA officials say that the space shuttle Endeavour has finally docked to the International Space Station (ISS), following its May 16 launch. This is the last time the spacecraft is in Earth's orbit.The docking maneuver concluded at 6:14 am EDT (1014 GMT), when the orbiter managed to affix itself to the space st... |
18 May 2011
08:11 GMT |
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Three tiny satellites are currently onboard the space shuttle Endeavour, awaiting delivery to the International Space Station (ISS), Each of the three prototypes is the approximate size of a fingernail.Developed by experts at the Cornell University, the 1-inch spacecraft are testing technologies that could one day fl... |
18 May 2011
05:46 GMT |
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During a flight from New York City to Palm Beach, Hoboken, NJ resident Stefanie Gordon used her iPhone to take pictures as well as record a short video of Endeavour’s launch as the shuttle zoomed above the clouds to escape Earth’s atmosphere. As reported by Mashable, the plane’s captain had noted t... |
17 May 2011
09:56 GMT |
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During their first full day in orbit, the six astronauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour will carry out a vital inspection of the spacecraft's heat shields. This will help ensure that no damage came to it during launch and ascent, and that the orbiter is safe.
The shuttle is currently heading to the Intern... |
17 May 2011
02:44 GMT |
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At 8:56 am EDT (1256 GMT) this morning, May 16, the space shuttle Endeavour took off from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), in Florida, on its last mission ever. The spacecraft will spend 16 days in space, delivering an advanced experiment and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS).The flight, dubbed STS-134... |
16 May 2011
09:50 GMT |
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Engineers at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), in Florida, have already begun fueling the space shuttle Endeavour with the liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants that it needs to get to orbit.
The process was started at 11:35 pm EDT Sunday (0335 GMT Monday, May 16) and concluded about three hours later. Milli... |
16 May 2011
01:45 GMT |
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The six-astronaut crew that will man the space shuttle Endeavour during its last mission ever arrived at the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) yesterday, May 12, at 9 am (1300 GMT). They will continue their training until it's time to launch into space.
At this point, the orbiter is scheduled to take off at ar... |
13 May 2011
07:15 GMT |
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Officials with the American space agency have confirmed May 16 as the launch date for space shuttle Endeavour's final mission. At the same time, the launch of shuttle Atlantis has been delayed to July, although an exact takeoff date is currently unknown. Endeavour was originally supposed to launch to the Interna... |
10 May 2011
04:14 GMT |
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Though it was originally supposed to last for less than 48 hours, the delay affecting space shuttle Endeavour's final mission has now been extended to more than 17 days. NASA officials have just announced that the orbiter will not take off before May 16 at the earliest.
Over the past week, the mission saw it... |
7 May 2011
04:29 GMT |
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Engineers at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) are currently testing to see whether the repair work conducted on the space shuttle Endeavour is solid, and if the orbiter can be sent to space next week.At this point, NASA targets a launch date beyond May 10, but that may slip even further if the glitches discovered ahead... |
6 May 2011
03:41 GMT |
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After a meeting held yesterday, May 2, NASA officials and mission controllers decided to delay the last flight of space shuttle Endeavour even further. They are now targeting Tuesday, May 10, as the earliest opportunity for the launch attempt.
The delay is caused by the need to replace a section of the orbiter... |
3 May 2011
02:09 GMT |
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Though the American space agency had originally planned to delay shuttle Endeavour's last launch from Friday, April 29 to Monday, May 2, apparently this schedule cannot be kept. Officials at NASA said over the weekend that engineers need at least a week to fix issues affecting the spacecraft.
At first, expert... |
2 May 2011
02:54 GMT |
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Just before the space shuttle Endeavour launched on its final mission on Friday, April 29, experts at NASA discovered a malfunction aboard the spacecraft that forced them to scrub the attempt.
The orbiter remained grounded, and a new launch date has been set for two days from now. The damage engineers at the Kenn... |
30 April 2011
03:50 GMT |
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NASA and music passionate can create – if talented, or simply pick up the wake-up songs for the astronauts that will be flying on the last two space shuttle missions. This “American Idol” of space has a website that was opened on Friday, where people can choose from a list of 40 previously played s... |
21 August 2010
04:07 GMT |
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For the first time, twin brothers Mark and Scott Kelly will spend eight days together in space next year, as Mark Kelly will be in command of the last programmed space shuttle flight and Scott Kelly will be the commander of the International Space Station.On this occasion, NASA will organize satellite interviews with... |
12 August 2010
10:35 GMT |
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If you're an official from a major and famous scientific or educational institution, then you're probably aware of NASA's intent of having its fleet of three space shuttles displayed after their retirement. And you may also be aware that, theoretically, you only have less than two years to decide wheth... |
18 December 2008
16:01 GMT |
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Finally, after several delays, the spaceship Endeavour and its crew touched down safely on a temporary runway in California, instead of the original designated place, which was regularly used – the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The detour was resorted to due to the poor weather conditions in Florida, where s... |
1 December 2008
14:01 GMT |
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At last, after an extended, complex and almost restless mission which in the end took 12 days, the spaceship Endeavour departed from the International Space Station early today and now carries the remaining or replaced pieces of equipment, as well as a crew of seven astronauts back to Earth, according to the Associat... |
28 November 2008
10:47 GMT |
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Since the specialists have not perfected the ways of packing, transporting, cooking and using foods and drinks in space, the dinner for the combined crews of the International Space Station and the spacecraft Endeavour was the next best thing. Although the farthest thing from the traditional meals common back on Eart... |
28 November 2008
03:01 GMT |
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An updated version of a Russian cargo spacecraft from the Progress series is making its way towards the International Space Station, where it will provide the astronauts with fresh supplies. The Progress 31 unmanned space freighter was reported by NASA officials to have had some troubles with one of the few antennas ... |
27 November 2008
10:36 GMT |
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Following a spectacular launch, the shuttle Endeavour reached its target, the International Space Station, on Sunday, nearly two days after take-off. The ISS and the Endeavour crews greeted each other warmly and after the newly-arrived accommodated, they proceeded to their tasks. The main goals were to unload and ins... |
19 November 2008
03:40 GMT |
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Students from the University of North Dakota have designed and built a special type of camera, called Agricultural Camera (also known as AgCam), which is currently carried by the space shuttle Endeavour during the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. The camera is meant to provide pictures of crop... |
15 November 2008
06:02 GMT |
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As previously described, the space shuttle Endeavour has recently taken off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying a crew of 7 astronauts that will upgrade the living and resting quarters of the International Space Station. Besides that and some tools for scientific experiments, the team will provide the ... |
15 November 2008
05:27 GMT |
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At last, weather conditions seem to have provided a clear launch for the Endeavour spacecraft, which carries a crew of 7 to the International Space Station. As a result, the 2 million-kilogram heavy shuttle blasted off into the sky at 1955 EST (0055 GMT), providing a special show for the watchers who were presen... |
15 November 2008
04:09 GMT |
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The link between the Earth and space projects gets a new, more mundane valency, as hundreds of K-12 students from the University of Colorado in Boulder will get to participate in a biology experiment taking place aboard the International Space Station. More specifically, they will be involved in a thorough observatio... |
12 November 2008
08:38 GMT |
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The space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to be sent off to space from the Launch Complex 39A, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in a mission that will take it to the International Space Station. Its crew of seven astronauts is already prepared and impatient, in an eve of liftoff mood. But weather has a ... |
12 November 2008
05:38 GMT |
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The crew of seven astronauts that will make the trip to the International Space Station in two weeks' time went aboard the US space shuttle Endeavour two days ago, on October 29th, for their first practice run. The series of training sessions they have started is aimed at preparing them for the flight and for th... |
31 October 2008
10:31 GMT |
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Wow. This guy must have 30-40 vision to spot that iPod while glancing over some hi-res photos of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The space shuttle is currently on low-Earth orbit, docked to the International Space Station, meaning that the iPod is still there.The news comes courtesy of TUAW reader Walter who has spotted... |
17 March 2008
12:28 GMT |
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This is your chance to witness first hand the Endeavour shuttle orbiting the Earth in the 3D interactive environment provided by Photosynth. At the beginning of this month, Microsoft and NASA debuted a joint initiative designed to allow Photosynth users via IE6, IE7, Firefox 1.5 and Firefox 2.0 to access a luxuriant ... |
21 August 2007
07:48 GMT |
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Users around the world are now able to access an extensive collection of imagery of the Endeavour shuttle, courtesy of Microsoft and NASA. Via Microsoft's Photosynth, the Redmond company has set up a 3D model of the shuttle and the launchpad using traditional 2D photographs. Through Photosynth - Microsoft's... |
6 August 2007
03:12 GMT |
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