• Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 28th, 2014
28 Years Ago Today Shuttle Challenger Blew Up

28 Years Ago Today Shuttle Challenger Blew Up

NASA commemorates the seven astronauts who lost their lives

All of Earth's Tallest Mountain Peaks in a Single Image

All of Earth's Tallest Mountain Peaks in a Single Image

The photo shows all peaks exceeding 8,000 meters (~26,300 feet)

Charles Bolden Will Attend the Opening of a Shuttle Pavilion

Charles Bolden Will Attend the Opening of a Shuttle Pavilion

The exhibit will open aboard a floating museum, in New York City

Second Replica Engine Being Installed in Shuttle Atlantis [Photo]

Second Replica Engine Being Installed in Shuttle Atlantis [Photo]

The work is currently being carried out in Florida

Shuttle Endeavour’s Systems Power Down for the Last Time

Shuttle Endeavour’s Systems Power Down for the Last Time

The orbiter is being prepared for delivery to California

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 9th, 2012
TDRS-4 Satellite Retired After 23 Years of Operations

TDRS-4 Satellite Retired After 23 Years of Operations

The spacecraft was originally supposed to fly for only a decade

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 14th, 2011
Space Shuttle Retirement Needs to Be Accepted Throughout

Space Shuttle Retirement Needs to Be Accepted Throughout

There is no point in proposing that the spacecraft will fly again

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 5th, 2011
Space Shuttle Explorer Will Be Displayed in Houston

Space Shuttle Explorer Will Be Displayed in Houston

The orbiter replica never flew, to space or in the air

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 3rd, 2011
New Debris from Shuttle Columbia Found

New Debris from Shuttle Columbia Found

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 15th, 2010
NASA and Etsy Organize Handmade Contest

NASA and Etsy Organize Handmade Contest

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 9th, 2010
Endeavor Crew Conducts Heat Shield Inspection

Endeavor Crew Conducts Heat Shield Inspection

The launch sequence may have damaged it