Tag: Space Exploration
Space shuttle makes smooth landing
The space shuttle Endeavour has safely touched down in the US state of California with seven astronauts on board.[MORE]
Endeavour unlocks from ISS
The space shuttle Endeavour successfully unlocked from the International Space Station to begin its return journey to Earth, NASA said.[MORE]
Astronauts wrap up space station makeover
The shuttle Endeavour astronauts packed samples from the International Space Station's (ISS) revived urine recycling system and prepared to leave the outpost after a successful home-makeover mission.[MORE]
Endeavour astronauts complete final spacewalk
Two US astronauts from the space shuttle Endeavour are safely back inside the International Space Station (ISS) after successfully repairing the station's solar antenna.[MORE]
Endeavour astronauts begin final spacewalk
Two astronauts on the US space shuttle Endeavour have began a fourth and final spacewalk amid efforts to repair the International Space Station (ISS) as NASA extended the mission by a day.[MORE]
ISS crew complete 7-hour space walk
Two astronauts on the US space shuttle Endeavour have completed a seven-hour spacewalk as part of efforts to repair the orbiting International Space Station.[MORE]
A wee problem for ISS crew
NASA says it is having problems with a new system on the International Space Station that is designed to convert urine into drinking water.[MORE]
Lost in space: Astronaut drops tool bag
There has been an unfortunate case of butterfingers in the Space Shuttle Endeavour's mission to the International Space Station.[MORE]
Indian probe lands on moon
An Indian probe has landed on the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation announced, in a milestone for the country's 45-year-old space program.[MORE]
Phoenix lander almost certainly dead: NASA
NASA says its Phoenix lander on the surface of Mars has gone silent and is almost certainly dead. [MORE]
Hubble telescope back in business
The Hubble Space Telescope is back in business after a month of problems, but preparing spare equipment to keep the orbital observatory running will force NASA to delay its final servicing mission beyond February, officials said.[MORE]
Aussie training to become 'civilian astronaut'
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Melbourne man Nik Halik is in training to become a civilian astronaut.[MORE]
Send astronauts to Mars permanently: Aldrin
The first astronauts sent to Mars should be prepared to spend the rest of their lives there, in the same way that European pioneers headed to America knowing they would not return home, says moonwalker Buzz Aldrin.[MORE]
Tourist back to earth after holiday in space
An American space tourist has returned to earth after spending 12 days on a Russian space shuttle. [MORE]
India celebrates successful moon launch
Indians are celebrating the successful launch of the country's first mission to the moon. [MORE]
Moon mission launches India's modern-day power status
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The successful launch of India's first rocket mission to the moon has pushed its status as a modern-day power.[MORE]
Indian moon mission blasts off
India's first lunar mission has blasted off from the national space centre on the country's south-eastern coast.[MORE]
European Mars rover project delayed
Plans by the European Space Agency to land a rover vehicle on Mars have suffered a further setback, with the launch being delayed until 2016 because of spiralling costs. [MORE]
US video game guru heads for space as tourist
American millionaire video game guru Richard Garriott followed in his astronaut father's footsteps on Sunday, blasting off aboard a Russian rocket to become the world's sixth space tourist.[MORE]
US space tourist hopes to recoup $US30m ticket
Richard Garriott, who is set to become the first American to follow his astronaut father into space, hopes to be able to recoup the $US30 million ($45.8 million) he paid for the experience.[MORE]
Scientists learn space lessons from Antarctic bases
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In the depths of the Antarctic winter, expeditioners at Australia's research bases might as well be on the moon. Or on their way to Mars.[MORE]
Phoenix lander witnesses Martian snow
NASA has extended the mission of the busy Phoenix lander, saying it will operate until it dies in the cold, dark Martian winter.[MORE]
China greets astronauts with parade
Three Chinese astronauts have arrived in Beijing after completing the nation's first spacewalk, seen as key to longer-term plans for a space station and a lunar landing.[MORE]
Chinese astronauts return to Earth
China's three astronauts have landed safely back on Earth after a challenging voyage, including a space walk, that showcased the country's technological mastery and put it one step closer to the Moon.[MORE]
Chinese astronaut takes historic walk in space
Chinese astronaut Zhai Zhigang has completed a historic space walk.[MORE]
