NASA patches space station’s air-purifying system; astronauts prep for 5th and final spacewalkCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A space station air purifier was working again Sunday after it shut down at the worst possible time, when company was still visiting and had swollen the on-board crowd to a record 13. All 13 astronauts relax on first day off in more than a week after 4 grueling spacewalksCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts in orbit, all 13 of them, enjoyed their first day off in more than a week Saturday after a series of grueling spacewalks. Spacewalking astronauts install fresh batteries, move slowly to avoid repeat of suit troubleCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts outfitted the international space station with fresh batteries in an extra-long spacewalk Friday, moving slowly and even loitering at times to avoid a repeat of the suit trouble that cut short the previous outing. Back to Earth: ATK Space Systems blames layoffs on end of space shuttle, Minuteman programsOGDEN, Utah — The phase-out of the space shuttle for a new generation of space vehicles means hundreds of layoffs in Utah. Astronauts go out slow to to install batteries, finish leftover work on extra-long spacewalk 4CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — At Mission Control’s request, a pair of spacewalking astronauts took it slow and easy heading out to the far end of the international space station Friday, then tackled a series of critical battery changes. Astronauts cut spacewalk short because of suit trouble, return to safety of space stationCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two astronauts cut short their spacewalk and hurried back to the safety of the international space station on Wednesday after a suit problem resulted in rising carbon dioxide levels for one of the men. Astronauts cut spacewalk short because of suit issue, return to safety of space stationCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two astronauts cut short their spacewalk and hurried back to the safety of the international space station on Wednesday after a suit problem resulted in rising carbon dioxide levels for one of the men. Spacewalking astronauts replace station batteries on third outing of shuttle Endeavour’s visitCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A pair of spacewalking astronauts plugged in some big, new, fancy batteries at the international space station Wednesday, working out on a distant ledge. Endeavour astronauts take spacewalk to replace space station batteries, mission’s third outingCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Two astronauts took a spacewalk Wednesday to replace some big, fancy batteries at the international space station. Replacing batteries on solar array is top task for astronauts during third spacewalkCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Even in space, batteries need to be replaced. On 40th anniversary, Apollo 11 astronauts meet Obama, who makes no promise of moon or MarsWASHINGTON — The same question that could have been asked 40 years ago moments after Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon is still being asked today: Now what? Researchers: Apollo moon rocks still offering clues to origins of solar system, life on EarthST. LOUIS — Forty years after the Apollo 11 astronauts made their historic lunar landing, the rocks they collected are still helping researchers learn more about the moon, the solar system, even about how life on Earth began. Apollo 11 astronauts meet President Obama as part of 40th anniversary of first moon landingWASHINGTON — Hailing the Apollo 11 astronauts as “three genuine American heroes,” President Barack Obama said Monday that exploration spurs ingenuity and inspires students in math and science. About to meet the president, Apollo 11 astronauts say Mars beckons more than moon return tripWASHINGTON — The first astronauts to walk on the moon want President Barack Obama to aim for a new destination: Mars. Moon landing is old news to Apollo 11 astronauts, who call for giant leap to MarsWASHINGTON — The astronauts who first landed on the moon aren’t dwelling on their small lunar steps. Instead, two of them on Sunday urged mankind to take a giant leap to Mars. Apollo 11 astronaut Aldrin: NASA should develop missions to Mars, possibly ’source of life’WASHINGTON — Former Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin says NASA should set its sights on a bigger target in the future: Mars. One giant leap for the march of time: Most Americans were born after first landing on moonWASHINGTON — Most Americans have never known a world where man hasn’t been to the moon. Many key players of Apollo 11 still alive 40 years after moon landing, have books outCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — In the 40 years since Apollo 11, some of the key players, most notably Neil Armstrong, have steered clear of the increasingly bright glare of the moonlight cast by the historic lunar landing. Others have embraced it. Almost all have written books detailing not only themselves but the glory days of space. Moon landing 40 years later: Amazing accomplishment by which all others are measured againstWASHINGTON — The measure of what humanity can accomplish is a size 9 1/2 bootprint. Astronauts deal with flooded toilet in orbit, still have two other bathrooms to useCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The bathroom lines at the already crowded space shuttle and space station complex got a lot longer Sunday because of a flooded toilet. Astronauts focus on robotic work in orbit, hoist platform loaded with spare station partsCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts aboard the shuttle-station complex are busy with robotic work high above Earth. After years of Soviet triumphs, US moon landing dimmed Russian space program’s blazing starMOSCOW — When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the surface of the moon, it was a first for the Soviet Union — the first time the U.S. had beaten the U.S.S.R in the space race. Astronaut Ed White, actor Jimmy Stewart, 1st female shuttle pilot enter Aviation Hall of FameDAYTON, Ohio — Astronaut Edward White, who gave his life as part of man’s race to the moon, was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday along with the first female shuttle pilot and the late Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart. Actor Jimmy Stewart, astronaut Ed White inducted into National Aviation Hall of FameDAYTON, Ohio — Late Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart has been inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Ohio along with astronaut Edward White, who gave his life as part of man’s race to the moon. Female shuttle commander Collins, ex-Cessna boss Meyer Jr. inducted into Aviation Hall of FameDAYTON, Ohio — Astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to command an American space mission, was inducted Saturday into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Spacewalk day: Astronauts install new porch on space station lab, static a loud nuisanceCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts working inside and out installed a porch for experiments on Japan’s enormous space station lab Saturday, accomplishing the major objective despite microphone static that often drowned out the spacewalkers’ voices. Astronaut Ed White, actor Jimmy Stewart to be inducted into National Aviation Hall of FameDAYTON, Ohio — Edward White, who made America’s first spacewalk and later died in a spacecraft fire, is among the latest aviation and space pioneers scheduled to be inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. Spacewalk day: Astronauts embark on first outing to attach new lab part at space stationCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts inside and out worked to install a porch for experiments on Japan’s expansive space station lab Saturday, a major objective made all the more difficult by microphone static that often drowned out the spacewalkers’ voices. Spacewalk Day: Astronauts get set for first outing to attach new lab part at space stationCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s spacewalking day at the shuttle-station complex. Apollo astronauts, including Armstrong, relive experiences on 40th anniversary of moonwalkDAYTON, Ohio — It was a reunion of reunions. Twelve Apollo astronauts reminisced, traded stories and poked fun at each other Friday night as the 40th anniversary of the first moon landing and moonwalk approached. |
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