A cosmic but too hot place to stand: Astronomers find first rocky planet outside solar systemSeptember 16th, 2009 Found: Firm place to stand outside solar systemWASHINGTON — Astronomers have finally found a place outside our solar system where there's a firm place to stand — if only it weren't so broiling hot. As scientists search the skies for life elsewhere, they have found more than 300 planets outside our solar system.
'Smell of space' strong, metallic and unique, say NASA astronautsSeptember 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - NASA astronauts aboard the US space shuttle Discovery have said that the smell of space, which is regarded as the final frontier, is strong, metallic and unique. "There is one smell up here that is really unique though and that is the smell, we just call it 'the smell of space'," said NASA engineer and astronaut Gregory Chamitoff, who is on board US space shuttle Discovery.
Spacewalkers replace ISS solar panel batteriesJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US astronauts Chris Cassidy and Tom Marshburn Friday undertook an intense spacewalk to change batteries on a solar panel of the International Space Station (ISS). During seven hours and 12 minutes of work, the astronauts replaced four batteries that collect and store energy from the station's solar panels.
Solar activity in 2013 may register lowest peak since 1920sJune 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Estimates indicate that solar activity will peak in 2013, but it would be the lowest peak recorded since the 1920s. The sun was expected to hit a low in 2008 as part of its normal 11-year cycle of activity.
Moon dust stickiness depends on solar elevation angleJune 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists have found that electrostatic forces that make lunar dust stick to surfaces vary with solar elevation angle. The research was conducted by Brian O'Brien and colleagues from Brian J.
Shuttle Discovery returns safely to EarthMarch 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The space shuttle Discovery landed safely at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida Saturday. Commander Lee Archambault guided the shuttle to landing at 1914 GMT, ending the shuttle's 13-day mission to the International Space Station.
Discovery astronauts finish third, final spacewalkMarch 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Two Discovery space shuttle astronauts completed maintenance work Monday on the International Space Station during the final spacewalk of the ongoing mission in orbit. During the six-and-a-half hour spacewalk, astronauts Joseph Acaba and Richard Arnold repositioned an equipment cart, deployed an external cargo mounting mechanism, lubricated the space station's robotic arm and reconfigured cables that power the station's gyroscopes.
Second maintenance operation begins on space stationMarch 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Two astronauts from the Discovery space shuttle Saturday began a second spacewalk to perform maintenance work on the International Space Station, US space agency NASA reported. US astronauts Steve Swanson and Joseph Acaba will swap out batteries, fasten an antenna and install equipment for external storage, according to NASA.
Discovery astronauts install solar panel on spacewalkMarch 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Astronauts installed a crucial new solar panel on the International Space Station during a spacewalk Thursday. The 300-million-dollar panel is part of a truss segment that will complete the backbone of the station and boost its energy capacity, allowing the resident crew size to double to six astronauts.
Space shuttle Discovery docks with space stationMarch 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The space shuttle Discovery docked with the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday for a construction mission that will allow the station to double its crew. The Discovery will deliver the fourth and final solar panel that will enable ISS to double the size of its crew to six astronauts.
Space shuttle Discovery lifts-off after delaysMarch 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Space shuttle Discovery blasted off for a construction mission to the International Space Station Sunday after weeks of delays. Discovery took off at 7.43 p.m.
Space junk passes ISS, crew evacuates temporarilyMarch 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The crew of the International Space Station (ISS) briefly evacuated Thursday after ground controllers determined that a piece of space junk was within range for a possible collision. The debris passed safely by the ISS at 1645 GMT, but the crew entered a Soyuz evacuation capsule and closed the hatches in case they were required to quickly undock from the station, NASA said.
Shuttle launch cancelled due to gas leakMarch 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The launch of the space shuttle Discovery planned for Wednesday was abruptly cancelled just hours ahead of blast off. NASA called off the launch after it discovered a leak in a hydrogen vent line between the shuttle and its external fuel tank.
Discovery to head towards International Space StationMarch 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - After weeks of delay, the space shuttle Discovery is set to make an important delivery to the International Space Station, bringing the last set of solar panels needed to produce enough power to house an expanded crew. Discovery is scheduled to launch at 9:20 p.m.
Discovery shuttle gets green light for Wednesday launchMarch 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - After a month's delay, the Discovery shuttle got the green light for a Wednesday launch to the International Space Station, where its crew is to install the final set of electricity-boosting solar panels. NASA officials Friday gave the green light after completing a final review of a troubled valve system which they said is now functioning satisfactorily.
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