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Reisman, Bowen Complete First STS-132 SpacewalkHouston TX (SPX) May 18, 2010 Astronauts Garrett Reisman and Steve Bowen completed a seven hour, 25 minute spacewalk at 3:19 p.m. EDT. The new space-to-ground antenna they installed will increase the space station's ability to conduct two-way data, voice, and video communications. They put into place a new tool platform for the Dextre robot, and Bowen prepared six batteries that will be installed during the second and third spacewalks by loosening the bolts that hold the batteries in place. The batteries weigh approximately 2, ... read more |
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Cape Canaveral, Florida (AFP) May 16, 2010The space shuttle Atlantis linked up with the International Space Station (ISS) Sunday for its final rendezvous. NASA said Atlantis and its crew of six astronauts successfully docked with the orbiting space lab at 10:28 am (1428 GMT) about 220 miles (350 kilometers) above the South Pacific. After an hour to check the soundness of the seal, the shuttle and station crews were to open the h ... more 
Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) May 17, 2010Boeing has provided critical parts that Space Shuttle Atlantis will carry to the International Space Station (ISS) when the orbiter launches on the 32nd and final flight of its quarter-century career. The parts include six replacement batteries and a space-to-ground antenna (SGANT) with accompanying boom assembly. The six batteries will be installed on the ISS' port truss to replace old ba ... more  
Washington (AFP) May 13, 2010A top US general on Thursday called for international rules to control chaotic space traffic, warning satellites are increasingly at risk of collision. General James Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said it was no longer possible for the United States and other countries to keep vast numbers of orbiting satellites a secret. "We're going to have get to some level of ... more |
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NASA Invites Public To Take Virtual Walk On MoonMoffett Field CA (SPX) May 17, 2010 More than 37 years after humans last walked on the moon, planetary scientists are inviting members of the public to return to the lunar surface as "virtual astronauts" to help answer important scientific questions. No spacesuit or rocket ship is required-all visitors need to do is go to http://www.moonzoo.org and be among the first to see the lunar surface in unprecedented detail. New high-resolution images, taken by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera (LROC), offer exciting clues to unveil ... read more |
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