Spacewalk still on despite approaching space junk, NASA says any dodge would come afterwardCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A spacewalk by two astronauts is still on for Thursday evening even though a large piece of space junk is headed their way. Canadian billionaire dubbed ‘first clown in space’ wants frivolity, philanthropy in cosmosMOSCOW — The Canadian billionaire who founded Cirque du Soleil wants to turn cosmonauts into clowns when he blasts into space this month. Spacewalkers tackle hefty tank removal; Colbert says treadmill will slim ‘fat astronauts’ downCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A pair of spacewalkers successfully tackled a hefty tank removal job at the international space station Tuesday as their crewmates unloaded comedian Stephen Colbert’s namesake treadmill for all “those famously fat astronauts.” Astronauts begin 1st spacewalk; outpost gets comedian’s treadmill for ‘famously fat’ fliersCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A couple of astronauts have stepped out on a spacewalk at the international space station. Worries over pilot fatigue prod government, airlines to change rules on rest for airline crewsWASHINGTON — Crowded skies and exhausted pilots are a bad mix, the airline industry and pilot unions agree, but they’re struggling over what to do about it. Astronauts gear up for first spacewalk of mission, space station moving job about to beginCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s moving and spacewalking day in orbit. After decades of delay, government, airline industry are prodded to deal with pilot fatigueWASHINGTON — Many jet pilots operate under flying-time rules written in the era of propeller-driven planes, raising fatigue issues that industry and union leaders want addressed. Astronauts hoist huge chest of drawers to space station; tons of experiments among cargoCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts hitched a giant chest of drawers to the international space station on Monday that contained a brand new freezer, sleeping compartment and treadmill bearing a TV comedian’s name. India abandons satellite after losing contact with orbiting satelliteNEW DELHI — India’s space agency has abandoned the country’s only satellite orbiting the moon after efforts to revive communication with it failed, an official said Monday. Space shuttle Discovery arrives at space station, delivers equipment galore for 6 residentsCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Discovery pulled up and docked at the international space station on Sunday night, delivering a full load of gear and science experiments. Space shuttle Discovery almost at space station, night docking on tap 220 miles upCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Discovery closed in fast on the international space station for a Sunday night linkup more than 200 miles above the planet. Discovery steers closer to space station for Sunday hookup, shuttle survey astronauts’ 1st jobCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Discovery’s astronauts steered closer to the international space station for a Sunday linkup, while checking their ship for any signs of launch damage. Space agency loses communication with India’s sole lunar satelliteNEW DELHI — India’s national space agency said communications with the country’s only satellite orbiting the moon snapped Saturday and that its scientists were no longer controlling the spacecraft. Space shuttle Discovery, 7 astronauts blast off to space station, fly on launch try 3CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts blazed into orbit Saturday on a spectacular midnight flight to the international space station, hauling up a treadmill named after a TV funnyman and thousands of pounds of more solemn supplies. Try, try, try again: NASA resolves valve issue, aims for Friday night launch of shuttleCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — For the third time this week, NASA fueled space shuttle Discovery for a midnight launch to the international space station after resolving a fuel valve problem Friday. NASA targeting late Friday night for next shuttle launch try, needs more time for valve issueCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA will try to launch space shuttle Discovery to the international space station late Friday night, after back-to-back delays caused by bad weather and fuel valve trouble. Paper moon: NASA’s grand return plans may fall short due to of lack of money, experts sayWASHINGTON — NASA will test the powerful first stage of its new Ares moon rocket Thursday, a milestone in a program that has already spent $7 billion for a rocket that astronauts may never use. NASA calls off launch of space shuttle Discovery yet again
NASA calls off launch of space shuttle Discovery for 2nd time, bad valve to blameCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA called off the launch of space shuttle Discovery for a second time Tuesday after a critical fuel valve failed to work properly. NASA scientist William Robbins, honored for satellite work, dies in Ohio at 82NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio — A retired NASA scientist honored for improving satellite communications technology has died in Ohio at age 82. NASA fuels space shuttle Discovery for 2nd day in row, hoping for early Wednesday launchCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is fueling space shuttle Discovery again for an early morning launch. SKorea’s first rocket takes off but fails to put satellite into its orbitSEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s first rocket launch failed to push a satellite into orbit but may still anger rival North Korea, coming just months after the communist nation’s own launch drew international condemnation. SKorea sends 1st rocket into space, just months after North angered world with its launchGOHEUNG, South Korea — South Korea launched its first rocket Tuesday, just months after rival North Korea’s launch drew international anger, but space officials said the satellite it carried failed to enter its intended orbit. South Korean satellite apparently fails to enter intended orbitGOHEUNG, South Korea — An official says South Korea’s first rocket launch has developed a problem after liftoff. Storms force NASA to call off space shuttle Discovery launch; will try again WednesdayCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA will try again to launch the shuttle Discovery to the international space station on Wednesday after having to call it off early Tuesday because of thunderstorms. Storms force NASA to call off Tuesday shuttle Discovery launch; will try again WednesdayCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA will try again to launch the shuttle Discovery to the international space station on Wednesday after having to call it off early Tuesday because of thunderstorms. NASA fuels shuttle Discovery for launch early Tuesday; lightning strike, storms in the areaCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA fueled space shuttle Discovery for an early morning flight to the international space station on Tuesday as a TV comedian whose treadmill is on board gave a “go” for launch and urged, “Let’s light this candle!” NASA fuels shuttle Discovery for launch early Tuesday; comedian Colbert gives ‘go’ for flightCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA fueled space shuttle Discovery for an early morning flight to the international space station on Tuesday as a TV comedian whose treadmill is on board gave a “go” for launch and urged, “Let’s light this candle!” All 7 astronauts on space shuttle mission are parents, have 20 children among themCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — All seven astronauts on space shuttle Discovery’s mission are parents, and they have 20 children among themselves. NASA fuels space shuttle Discovery for launch early Tuesday, good weather forecastCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is fueling space shuttle Discovery for an early morning flight to the international space station. |
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA called off the launch of space shuttle Discovery for a second time Tuesday after a critical fuel valve failed to work properly.
