Saturday, July 05, 2008

Space Industry News

 
NASA's Airbag Drop Tests in Full Swing
Second generation airbag drop testing is underway at the 240-foot-tall (73 m) Landing and Impact Research Facility, also known as "the gantry," at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. Engin...
NASA unveils beefed-up moon rocket
NASA unveiled a beefed-up redesign of a proposed moon rocket yesterday, saying the Ares V spacecraft will be about 38 storeys tall and carry a heftier load than originally planned. The rocket which...
Boosting NASA's budget a hopeful sign
We've long advocated that support for America's space program should transcend party lines and boosting NASA's plan to return to the moon was a perfect fit for bipartisan backing. In a hopeful sign...
NASA Study Provides Next Step to Establishing Lunar Outpost
NASA engineers and scientists completed a milestone review June 20 that will help determine the systems needed to return humans to the moon and establish a lunar outpost. The three-day Lunar Capab...
Orion reusability remains elusive for NASA
NASA is not expecting to decide at its preliminary design review how reusable the Orion crew exploration vehicle's crew module is or what power levels and system the spacecraft will have. Instead O...
NASA wants safer material
A special team at Ames Research Center is nearing a solution to a problem that has concerned NASA for more than 2 years. The tiles designed to prevent the Space Shuttle from burning up are not up to...
House votes for extra shuttle flight in next NASA budget
The House has voted to give NASA more money next year than President Bush wants. The $20-billion bill includes cash for an extra shuttle flight to take a magnetic spectrometer into space. It's part...
ATK's test A-OK on abort system igniter
Utah's Alliant Techsystems (ATK) and NASA have successfully test fired a critical safety component that will be used on the Orion crew exploration vehicle, which is the next generation of spacecraft u...
NASA previews future astronaut threads
NASA is banking on a new lead contractor to design the next generation of space suits worn by astronauts on future moon missions. Oceaneering International of Houston has been awarded a government ...
NASA's new spacesuit designs
NASA announced Thursday that it has awarded a contract to Oceaneering International of Houston, Texas, to develop new spacesuits that will protect astronauts on their treks to the International Space ...
NASA Completes Review Milestone For Ares I First Stage
Orion launch abort test stand ready
House Committee Approves NASA Funding Bill
Aerojet proud of Phoenix Mars Lander role
NASA Urges European Space Agency to Develop Manned Missions
NASA to announce spacesuit contractor
NASA chief backs proposal for European spaceship
Bill for Extra Shuttle Flight Clears House Subcommittee
NASA Faces Rocket Test Delays for New Spaceship
Lockheed on track for its own lunar landing
NASA Planning Mission to Asteroid
NASA Faces Rocket Test Delays for New Spaceship
SpaceX Claims Crew Transfer Ability By 2011
NASA To Update Media About Constellation Program Progress
Scientists Test Lunar Breathing System
Reauthorizing the Vision for Space Exploration
Aerojet In Rancho Cordova Shows Vision Of Future
$296M for Orbital Sciences during first quarter
Colorado gets $355 million in space funds
Key Spacecraft Motor Passes Test
NASA Says Worry on Vibration in New Rocket Has Eased
NASA Provides Update on Ares 1 Thrust Oscillation Studies
Blast off on a budget
Brits in space
Andrews Space among moon ship consultants
Aerojet Signs Ares I Upper Stage Agreement with Boeing
American dominance of human spaceflight could become a thing of the past
NASA Readies Hardware For Test Of Astronaut Escape System
Starship troopers: The fleet keeping mankind in space
NASA chief on his legacy - and grammatical pet peeves
Experiments Improving NASA Moon Rocket Engine
NASA Deputy Administrator Speaks At 3rd Annual Space Exploration Conference
NASA's popularity rises as vote nears
NASA's ceramic tiles saves some jobs at Kennedy Space Center
NASA awards Constellation contract
NASA Insists It Can Fix Flaw in Rocket Design
Deadline approaching for NASA astronaut hopefuls
Coalition for Space Exploration Responds To White House NASA Budget Request
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National security at risk: 2 Senators Renew U.S. vow to lead in space
NASA Planning Six Space Shuttles Launches In 2008
Proposed Budget Keeps the Orion Spacecraft on Schedule
Boeing Courts Ares I Suppliers to Provide NASA with Best Value
Futurist: Ready for Liftoff
Acceptance Slow for Bush's Space Plan
NASA to announce new commercial space partner
NASA Issues Environmental Impact Statement for Constellation
Alliant to build solar panels for NASA
New Moon Rocket Could Be Dangerously Shaky
PhD student working on ways to help grow plants on Mars
A New Supply Ship for the Space Station
NASA seeking fast moonbuggies and reliable lunar landers
NASA Announces Study Proposal on Design of Human Lunar Lander
Russia says it is ahead in race to put man on Mars
High Hopes for Hubble
ASRC Aerospace Contributes to NASA's Orion Mission
Frequent Launching Of Small Satellites Into Orbit Proves A Bonanza
Zero Gravity Corp to Provide Weightless Flights to NASA
Lockheed Martin gears up for Orion spacecraft development
Lofty goals, missions afar will cram space agenda
Moon Project To Keep High-Paying Jobs At NASA Facility In New Orleans
Boeing to Build NASA's Newest Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
KSC Celebrates 2007 Achievements
NASA working on unpiloted Orion to rescue astronauts lost in space
Boeing to Build NASA's Newest Tracking and Data Relay Satellites
NASA Kennedy Space Center Celebrates 2007 Achievements
NASA's Moon mission could see major change in concept of operations
NRI joins race for NASA's space conquest
Uncrewed Orion could find astronauts lost in space
NASA Urged To Keep Shuttle Fleet Beyond 2010
NASA Awards Orion Project Integration Services Contract
NASA begins testing rocket components this month
Future astronauts might say, “Houston, the Altair has landed!”
New Space Exploration Development Laboratory for Orion and Constellation
Boeing wins Ares avionics contract
NASA to award last Ares contract today
Water or Land: The Orion Landing Choice
Orion/Ares Stack Moves Preliminary Design
Remember the moon? NASA does, with 2020 vision
Big surge strips spark high hope
Where will Orion Land? NASA Speaks Out of Both Sides of Its Mouth
To The Moon! (In a Minivan)
Government auditors say NASA's not ready for moon launch
NASA Building Test Pad at White Sands for New Spacecraft
Pica shield passes test
The Lunar Base: How to Settle the Moon
Lockheed Martin prepares for Orion launch-abort test
"Three amigos" craft deal for 300 to 400 space jobs
After the shuttle: Filling the gap
NASA to Start Building Launch Pad for Launch Abort System Tests
Our view: Fire in the belly
Boeing Completes Prototype Heat Shield for NASA Orion Spacecraft
Orbital Awarded $29.5 Million Contract For ANGELS Satellite Program By Air Force Research Laboratory
Ares I undergoes trade studies for nozzle redesign & expendability
NASA admits 'significant threats to performance' of Ares I launch
NASA funding problem threatens Orion's March 2015 launch target
NASA announces Moon roles for Ares 5 rocket
L-3 Selected to Develop Avionics for NASA's Ares I First Stage Booster
Waxing nostalgic for the lunar surface.
ISS to Have 3 New Modules of Russia by 2011
America at a technological crossroads for space travel
NASA to Break Ground for Orion Test Pad at White Sands, N.M.
NASA readies centers, new lunar science institute for return to moon
Orion Spacecraft Mock-Up Module Unveiled
Back to the Moon
Orion to orbit Earth for six days before lunar injection
Space Exploration: A Measure of American Competitiveness
Boeing's 'learning tool' on front lines
Spaceship Mockup
New moon race?
Successful Rocket Motor Test Helps NASA’s Shuttle and Ares I
Mission to the Moon: How We'll Go Back — and Stay This Time
Nasa to create new lunar institute
Raytheon loses out on space contract
Successful Rocket Motor Test Helps NASA's Shuttle and Ares I
Kennedy Space Center's lunar blueprint
NASA Puts A Chicken in Every Center's Pot: Exploration Assignments Announced
NASA chooses KSC as lunar lander assembly site
KSC to play important role in the next small step for mankind
NASA announces Constellation assignments
Nasa open to international partners on flagship programme
Chinese space probe shoots for the moon
Crist shows support for shuttle program
Discovery launches on 120th shuttle mission
Bidding On A Suit For Mars
Moon rocket on track for 2013 launch
Shuttle's mission: Upgrade space station
The Next Generation
NASA Awards Moon Mission Facilities Contract
Boulder's space age
Las Cruces Company Awarded $3.1 Million Dollar Orion Launch Abort System Test Pad Contract
Future plans for Michoud involve attracting new businesses to the site
NASA astronauts could soon ride roller-coaster to safety
Orion Emergency Egress System: Roller Coaster For Astronauts
Astronauts To Ride 'Roller Coaster' Rails In Emergency
Wanted: Top-flight recruits for elite astronaut corps
NASA contract underscores area's space connections
Ohio research into hot chips may warm a path to Venus
Senate boosts NASA budget by $1 billion
Minnow joins race to put man on Mars
Increased funding for manned spaceflight necessary
Nasa Looking For A New Good Tailor
NASA Awards Orion Launch Abort Test Facilities Contract
Senate gives NASA an extra $1 billion
Many contestants in latest 'space race' to the moon
Kennedy Prepares To Host Constellation Launch Vehicle
50 years after Sputnik, a new space frontier
Parsons to discuss space plan
Colorado one up on Texas in space race
Lockheed Martin Sponsors 2008 Space Calendar
To the Moon and Beyond
NASA plans 'rebirth' at Plum Brook
A chance to really shoot for the stars
NASA Selects Boeing for Second Stage Rocket
NASA too dependent on Russia
NASA Awards $51.4 Million Contract for Development of Next Generation Spacecraft
Wanted: next generation of star trekkers
Contract sets stage for launches
Orion landings to be splashdowns - KSC buildings to be demolished
CARS TO MARS: Michigan suppliers hope to shift gears for NASA's next big mission
Mission to the Moon: How We'll Go Back and Stay This Time
Buzz Aldrin's Advice on NASA's Orion Mission
NASA names new leader for moon exploration
Orion architect aimed for moon and beyond
Man with Iowa roots manages NASA Constellation program
NASA to test-fly Orion spacecraft next fall
No easy feat for NASA's moon voyage
Ares I and Orion trimming down to meet first flight September 2012
NASA Insiders Propose Stepping Stone Path to Deep Space

 

 
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