• Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 1st, 2012
Space Launch System Flight Software Enters Development

Space Launch System Flight Software Enters Development

NASA is planning to launch its new rocket as early as 2017

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 24th, 2012
Space Exploration Cannot Move Forward Without International Cooperation

Space Exploration Cannot Move Forward Without International Cooperation

Mission costs are currently soaring, agency leaders say

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 17th, 2012
Solar Electric Propulsion Technology Proposed

Solar Electric Propulsion Technology Proposed

Engineers submit new mission concept study to NASA

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 27th, 2012
Main Contractor for Upcoming Solar Observer Selected

Main Contractor for Upcoming Solar Observer Selected

ESA decided to select Astrium UK for building the spacecraft

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 24th, 2012
New Company Will Mine Asteroids

New Company Will Mine Asteroids

The enterprise is backed up by some important investors

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 12th, 2012
Deep Space Atomic Clock Prototype Completed

Deep Space Atomic Clock Prototype Completed

NASA will soon test the advanced timing device in space

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 30th, 2012
Moon's Water Reserves Critical for Space Exploration

Moon's Water Reserves Critical for Space Exploration

Experts analyze how to best exploit these natural resources

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 30th, 2012
Pulsars Are Key to Interstellar Navigation

Pulsars Are Key to Interstellar Navigation

New orientation and navigation system for deep space exploration developed

Long Space Missions Damage Astronaut Health

Long Space Missions Damage Astronaut Health

The finding could have serious implications for future space exploration

ATV-3 Launch Delayed, ESA Announces

ATV-3 Launch Delayed, ESA Announces

The spacecraft is no longer scheduled to take off on March 9

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 1st, 2012
Scientists Call for Better Balance in NASA's 2013 Budget

Scientists Call for Better Balance in NASA's 2013 Budget

The AAS responds to US President Barack Obama's recent proposal

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 1st, 2012
First Spacecraft to See Asteroid Belt Turns 40

First Spacecraft to See Asteroid Belt Turns 40

NASA celebrates the accomplishments of Pioneer 10

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 23rd, 2012
ESA Develops LIDAR for Deep Space Exploration

ESA Develops LIDAR for Deep Space Exploration

The instrument provides advanced scanning capabilities

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 22nd, 2012
USAF Lays Out Vision for Future Energy Use in Space

USAF Lays Out Vision for Future Energy Use in Space

The Air Force also listed all of its technology needs for the next 15 years

Interactive Feature: NASA Space Exploration Plans

Interactive Feature: NASA Space Exploration Plans

The document covers agency plans for the foreseeable future

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 14th, 2012
NASA FY 2013 Budget Proposal Detailed

NASA FY 2013 Budget Proposal Detailed

The document was released to the press on February 13, 2012

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 10th, 2012
Space Base on the Far Side of the Moon: A Possibility

Space Base on the Far Side of the Moon: A Possibility

Experts are weighing the challenges associated with such a project

 
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