Astronauts turn attention to robot arm, social networking, storage outside space stationJuly 21st, 2009 Space station astronauts use robot arm, go TwitterCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts inside the international space station on Tuesday used robotic arms to move a storage pallet holding equipment for three experiments from the belly of the docked space shuttle Endeavour to the outside of the orbiting outpost's Japanese-made lab.
How do you sneeze in a spacesuit? 'Aim well,' astronaut tells YouTube questionerJuly 21st, 2009 How do you sneeze in a spacesuit? Very carefullyCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When it comes to sneezing in a spacesuit while in the void of space, it is best to aim well.
Astronauts answer YouTube questions about sneezing in a spacesuit, life in spaceJuly 21st, 2009 Astronauts answer YouTube questions from spaceCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — When it comes to sneezing in a spacesuit during a spacewalk in the void of space, it is best to aim well.
NASA's new Twitter strategy: Se Habla Espanol; Astro_Jose to tweet bilingually from spaceJuly 2nd, 2009 NASA astronaut takes Twitter to space en EspanolWASHINGTON — NASA has tweeted in space, but now one of its astronauts is breaking a new space Twitter barrier. He'll tweet from space in Spanish and English.
NASA shuttle commander to tweet from space!May 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - NASA astronaut Mark Polansky, commander of the next space shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in June this year, is sharing updates about his training and flight on social networking website Twitter. Polansky, a New Jersey native and former Air Force test pilot, will command the space shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-127, a flight targeted for launch June 13 to deliver the final portions of the space station's Japanese laboratory.
'The Real Buzz,' Apollo 11's Aldrin, welcomes Buzz Lightyear back to Earth in Disney paradeOctober 2nd, 2009 'Real Buzz' welcomes Buzz Lightyear back to EarthLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Fresh from "infinity and beyond," Buzz Lightyear received a rocket hero's welcome home Friday, sharing the spotlight with none other than the astronaut for whom the character is named.
NASA astronaut becomes first man to use Twitter from spaceMay 14th, 2009 LONDON - Mike Massimino, a member of the NASA crew sent to Hubble, has become the first man to have sent a Twitter message from out of space. Accoridng to a report in the Telegraph, his first tweet proclaimed: "From orbit: Launch was awesome!! I am feeling great, working hard, and enjoying the magnificent views, the adventure of a lifetime has begun!"
His second, sent via the computers on board the space shuttle Atlantis, said:
"From orbit: Getting more accustomed to living in space today and getting ready for our big rendezvous with hubble."
Twitter, the popular micro-blogging service, has been used by thousands of people in unusual and controversial locations.
NASA astronaut has more than a million followers on twitterOctober 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The first astronaut to tweet from space has passed an important social media milestone, as in he now shares his daily experiences with more than a million followers on the micro-blogging service. The astronaut in question is NASA's Mike Massimino, known as @Astro_Mike on Twitter.
How to Add Twitter Widget to Your Blog in Two StepsJanuary 7th, 2009 Twitter has become phenomenally popular around the world. So if you are an avid blogger and a twitterer yourself, then you must be wondering how to synchronize them both? Here is a simple trick that will add twitter gadget to your blog so that you can be updated on both in a single window.
IBM's satnav solution for constant radio retuningSeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Hate retuning your car radios again and again after losing your favourite channel during long journeys? Well, IBM's new software that connects the radio with the vehicle's satnav could be your ultimate saviour. In a recent patent application, IBM has claimed that merging car radios with satellite navigation systems could solve the above problem, and it could have safety benefits, too.
After last week's outage, Twitter is down briefly because of another attackAugust 11th, 2009 Another attack downs Twitter, briefly this timeNEW YORK — Twitter has suffered from another attack following one that left the site down for several hours last week. Tuesday's outage was brief.
China developing 'disruptive' technologies for nuclear, space and cyber warfare: USMarch 26th, 2009 LONDON - A US Defence Department report has said that China is developing "disruptive" technologies for nuclear, space and cyber warfare, resulting in the shifting of military balance in Asia which would have implications beyond the region. The Pentagon report criticises Beijing again for showing no transparency in reporting on its military spending and security policy, but welcomed the rise of a peaceful, stable and prosperous China.
Twitter launches home page with a new lookJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - Popular microblogging website Twitter has launched a new home page. The Internet phenomenon, which boasts of an estimated 55 million visitors each month, made changes to the page, that now includes a search facility and lists the 23 most popular "trending topics" "by the minute, day, and week".
Twitter outage clamps tweets, site says cause 'unknown'August 6th, 2009 Twitter outage clamps tweets, cause 'unknown'NEW YORK — Twitter is down. For users of the short messaging site, this means no tweeting about lunch plans, the weather or the fact that Twitter is down.
Kanye West says he has 'better' things to do but tweetMay 13th, 2009 Kanye West doesn't like Twitter or impostors
NEW YORK — Kanye West doesn't like impostors. And he doesn't care much for Twitter, either.
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