Dawn of Orion: NASA launch opens new era in space
By MARCIA DUNN NASA’s new Orion spacecraft streaked into orbit Friday on a high-stakes test flight meant to usher in a new era of human exploration leading ultimately to Mars.…
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NASA scrubs Orion launch; will try again Friday
By MARCIA DUNN Wind gusts and sticky fuel valves conspired to keep NASA’s new Orion spacecraft on the launch pad Thursday, delaying a crucial test flight meant to revitalize human…
NASA hopes to launch ‘flying saucer’ after delay
By ALICIA CHANG FILE – In this undated file photo provided by NASA, a saucer-shaped test vehicle known as a Low Density Supersonic Decelerator holding equipment for landing large payloads…
CHRISTMAS DELIVERY FINALLY FOR SPACE STATION
By MARCIA DUNN In this image from video provided by NASA the Cygnus resupply spacecraft approaches the International Space Station early Sunday Jan. 12, 2013. The spacecraft is expected to…
CARGO SHIP WITH CARGO SHIP WITH GIFTS, ANTS HEADS TO SPACE STATIONGIFTS, ANTS HEADS TO SPACE STATION
By MARCIA DUNN This photo provided by NASA shows an Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket launches at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014, Wallops Island, Va. Antares is…
NASA ASTRONAUTS TACKLE URGENT SPACEWALKING REPAIRS
By MARCIA DUNN In this image made from video provided by NASA, astronaut Rick Mastracchio performs a space walk outside the International Space Station on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013. Mastracchio…
EUROPE LAUNCHES SATELLITE TO MAP 1 BILLION STARS
By FRANK JORDANS and DANICA COTO This photo provided by ESA (European Space Agency), taken on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, shows the Gaia satellite at the Kourou space base, French…
NASA: ANCIENT MARTIAN LAKE MAY HAVE SUPPORTED LIFE
By ALICIA CHANG This Feb 3, 2013 image provided by NASA shows a self portrait of the Mars rover, Curiosity. NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of an ancient freshwater…