Preparing for a New Lab
Space Station Crew Prepares for Spacewalk Repair
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing for a potential spacewalk this month to replace a broken motor at the base of one of their orbital lab's expansive solar wings.
Fresh Cargo Ship Delivers Gifts to Station Astronauts
Christmas came a day late for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with the successful Wednesday arrival of a Russian cargo ship bearing gifts and fresh supplies.
Space Station Cargo Ship Launches With Gifts, Supplies
MOSCOW. Dec 23 (Interfax-AVN) ? The Russian-built Progress 27 cargo ship launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan with cargo for the International Space Station (ISS) has reached the Earth orbit, the Mission Control Center told Interfax-AVN.
Astronaut's Mother Mourned in Ill.
LOMBARD, Ill. (AP) — As NASA astronaut Daniel Tani orbited Earth, hundreds of mourners filled a suburban Chicago church Sunday to remember his 90-year-old mother as someone who endured hardship to raise five children and worked until age 70.
Russian Trash Ship Casts Off from Space Station
An unmanned Russian cargo ship packed with trash cast off from the International Space Station (ISS) late Friday to make room for fresh delivery due at the orbital lab next week.
Station Astronaut Draws Support From Earth After Family Loss
Space station astronaut Dan Tani is drawing on the support of physicians and family after the unexpected death of his mother this week.
Astronaut's Mom Dies While He's in Space
HOUSTON (AP) - An American astronaut aboard the international space station went back to work Thursday even as he grieved for his mother, who was killed a day earlier when a train struck her vehicle.
Astronauts Mark 100th Station Spacewalk
Two U.S. astronauts stepped outside the International Space Station this morning, making the 100th spacewalk dedicated to the ongoing assembly of the orbiting outpost.
Spacewalkers Inspect Space Station's Solar Wing Joints
Two spacewalking astronauts took a close look at a pair of balky solar array joints outside the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday to help engineers on Earth draw up repair plans.
Spacewalkers Inspect Space Station's Solar Wing Joints
Two spacewalking astronauts took a close look at a pair of balky solar array joints outside the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday to help engineers on Earth draw up repair plans.
Astronauts to Inspect Space Station Joints in Spacewalk
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will step outside their spacecraft early Tuesday to inspect a pair of critical joints serving the orbital lab's starboard solar wings.
Space Station Crew Ready for Extra Spacewalk
WASHINGTON - Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are gearing up for an extra spacewalk to tackle solar array joint malfunctions outside their orbital laboratory.
NASA Delays Shuttle Launch to January After Fuel Sensor Glitch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA delayed the launch of the shuttle Atlantis to no earlier than January early Sunday after faulty fuel tank sensors foiled the planned space shot for the second time in less than a week.
U.S. Astronaut Readapts to Life on Earth
A NASA astronaut is settling back into life on Earth after a five-month trek to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA Tracks Possible Space Station Leak
NASA engineers are tracking a potential, albeit minor, leak aboard the International Space Station (ISS), but do not consider it a concern for the orbital lab's astronaut crew or an upcoming shuttle launch, the agency said Wednesday.
Spacewalkers Wire up Space Station's New Room
Two spacewalking astronauts wired up the International Space Station's (ISS) newest room Saturday, capping a month-long marathon of work to prepare for the December arrival of a new European laboratory.
Spacewalkers Outfit Space Station's Newest Room
Spacewalking astronauts primed the International Space Station's (ISS) newest room for orbital flight Tuesday as they prepare to host a visiting NASA shuttle next month.
Astronauts Ready to Tackle Space Station Construction
A team of astronauts on Earth and in orbit are poised for a December spaceflight to haul a new European laboratory at the International Space Station (ISS).
Space Station's European Lab Set for December Launch
WASHINGTON - Seven astronauts and a European laboratory are on track to rocket toward the International Space Station (ISS) next month aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis.
NASA Lifts Brief Ban on U.S. Spacewalks
NASA lifted a brief ban on U.S. spacewalks outside the International Space Station (ISS) Thursday after engineers cleared the orbital laboratory's spacesuits of potential fire-hazards, space agency officials said.
Astronauts Move Space Station's Vital Connecting Node
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) moved their orbital laboratory's latest addition to a new perch Wednesday as engineers on Earth studied a spacesuit glitch that may impact the crew's spacewalk plans.
NASA: Spacesuit's Smoky Smell Prompts Spacewalk Ban
NASA imposed a hiatus on spacewalks this week as engineers hunt for the source of smoke-like smell in a U.S. spacesuit used in a recent ground test.
Orbital Construction Marathon
Space Station Astronauts Move Shuttle Docking Port
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) equipped their orbital laboratory's newest addition with a shuttle docking port on Monday to prepare for the planned December launch of a European-built module.
Spacewalkers Prepare Space Station for Module Move
Spacewalking astronauts primed the International Space Station (ISS) for the upcoming move of two massive modules Friday as they continued construction of their high-flying laboratory.
Space Station Crew Faces Construction Crunch
It's crunch time for three astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as they prime their orbital laboratory for the planned December arrival of a new European-built module.
Shuttle and Space Station Create Backyard Sky Show
With the Space Shuttle Discovery having successfully undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) early Monday morning, skywatchers across much of the United States and southern Canada are now in for a real treat on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Mission
Discovery: STS-120
Commanded by veteran spaceflyer Pamela Melroy, the seven-astronaut STS-120 crew delivered the Harmony connecting node to the International Space Station, moved old solar power segment and repaired a torn solar array during a 15-day mission.
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Busy Spaceflight Under Way
Spaceflyers Safely Land, Despite Worrisome Descent
Despite making an off-target landing, three of the International Space Station's (ISS) latest visitors have safely returned to Earth today, making room aboard the orbital laboratory for NASA's soon-to-launch space shuttle crew.
Space Station Crew to Return Home Sunday
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Two Russian cosmonauts and Malaysia's first spaceflyer will return to Earth early Sunday to complete their respective missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
Spaceflights Mark One Giant Leap for Womankind
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A giant leap is about to be made for womankind.
New Crew Settles in Aboard Space Station
Two veteran astronauts and Malaysia's first spaceflyer are settling into orbital life as they near the midpoint of a crew swap aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Astronauts 'Home' Again on Space Station
For Peggy Whitson, the first female commander of the International Space Station, and Yuri Malenchenko, her Expedition 16 crewmate, today's arrival at the orbiting outpost was something of a homecoming.
Orbital Arrival: Fresh Astronaut Crew Docks at Space Station
The first female commander of the International Space Station (ISS) arrived at the orbital laboratory Friday alongside a veteran cosmonaut and Malaysia's first astronaut to complete a two-day chase aboard their Russian spacecraft.
New Crew to Arrive at Space Station Today
A Russian-built spacecraft is bearing down on the International Space Station (ISS) to ferry two veteran astronauts and Malaysia's first spaceflyer to the orbital laboratory later today.
Malaysian Astronaut to Observe Ramadan in Space
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- A Malaysian doctor who will spend the last days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in space has vowed to follow the rituals of his faith even as he hurtles around Earth at 17,000 mph.
Astronaut Trio Rockets Toward Space Station
A Russian Soyuz rocket roared into orbit Wednesday carrying Malaysia's first spaceflyer and a veteran astronaut team on a tricky mission to build up the International Space Station (ISS).
The Path to Launch
Next Space Station Crew, Malaysian Astronaut Ready to Fly
Two veteran astronauts and Malaysia's first spaceflyer are poised for a Wednesday launch toward the International Space Station (ISS) to begin the busy mission of upgrading the orbital laboratory.
Space Station Crew Takes Short Soyuz Trip
Three astronauts living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) took a short trip Thursday to move their Russian-built lifeboat to a new parking spot.
Space Station Astronauts Prepare for Crew Swap
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) are preparing their orbital laboratory for a crew swap that will begin with the arrival of three new spaceflyers next month.
Malaysia's
Muslim Astronaut Needn't Fast in Space During Ramadan, Says Minister
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia
(AP) – Malaysia's first astronaut will not be required to fast while in space
even though he is a Muslim and the flight will be during Ramadan, a government
minister said Monday.
Malaysian
Astronaut Won't Ignore Faith During Spaceflight
STAR CITY, Russia
(AP) -- Among the things Malaysia's first astronaut will be worrying about next
month: How does an observant Muslim pray toward Mecca while soaring hundreds of
miles above the Earth?
Disposable
Russian Cargo Ship Departs Space Station
A
trash-filled Russian cargo ship destined for destruction cast off from the
International Space Station (ISS) late Tuesday to help prime the orbital
laboratory for the arrival of a new crew next month.
Female
Space Commanders Set for Landmark Mission
Two NASA astronauts
will make a bit of history next month when they become the first female
spacecraft commanders to lead their orbital missions at the same time.
Malaysian
Astronaut, Next ISS Crew Aim for Orbit
WASHINGTON -
Malaysia's debut spaceflyer, the first female commander of International Space
Station (ISS) and a veteran Russian cosmonaut are gearing up for their orbital
mission this fall.
Malaysia to
Issue Rules for Astronauts
KUALA LUMPUR,
Malaysia (AP) -- Muslim-majority Malaysia's first astronaut will get guidelines
allowing flexibility in praying in zero gravity and eating space meals under
Islamic rules, the country space chief said Monday.
Malaysia
Narrows Astronaut Search to Four Candidates
S. Vanajah, 35, and
three Malay men will be sent to the Russian Space Agency in Moscow soon to
undergo medical and technical tests that will determine who will take part in a
scientific expedition on board the orbital station in 2007.
Malaysian
Public to Vote for Nation's First Astronaut
KUALA LUMPUR,
Malaysia (AP) _ Malaysia will set up a Web site for the public to track the
selection process for the country's first astronaut, and to vote for the candidate
they think is most suitable, a report said Wednesday.
854 Vie to
Become Malaysia's First Astronaut
KUALA LUMPUR,
Malaysia (AP)--Malaysia's first astronaut will be chosen from a shortlist of
854 people, who now must prove their physical fitness by running 3.5 kilometers
(2 miles) in less than 20 minutes, an official said Tuesday.
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Peggy Whitson, ISS Expedition 5 Flight Engineer
NASA Space Station astronaut Peggy Whitson on space medical science
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