Japan's Kiku-8 Communications Research Satellite Develops Glitch By Associated Press published 2 February 07 TOKYO (AP) -- One of the world's largest geostationary satellites has developed a glitch in an experimental telecommunications system, authorities said Friday.
Software Revises Neil Armstrong's Moon Quote By Associated Press published 1 October 06 HOUSTON (AP) -- That's one small word for astronaut Neil Armstrong, one giant revision for grammar sticklers everywhere.
Scientist Targets 2024 for China's First Moon Walk By Associated Press published 20 June 06 SHANGHAI, China (AP) – China plans a manned lunar mission by 2024 that will include a walk on the moon's surface, a top Chinese scientist was quoted as saying in a Hong Kong newspaper.
'Star Trek' Memorabilia Up for Bid By Associated Press published 18 May 06 NEW YORK (AP) -- Christie's, the final frontier. These are the memorabilia of the ``Star Trek'' television shows and movies. Their mission - to fetch the highest prices they can at auction.
Russia's Space Agency Chief Hails Easing of INA Restrictions by U.S. By Associated Press published 28 November 05
Three Astronauts to Fly Aboard China's Next Manned Spaceflight By Associated Press published 3 November 05 BEIJING (AP) – China's next space flight will carry three astronauts into orbit to perform a spacewalk and prepare for an eventual space station, newspapers reported Thursday.
China's First Astronaut Will Not Fly on Shenzhou 6 By Associated Press published 20 September 05 SHANGHAI, China (AP) – China plans to send its second manned space mission into orbit next month, but the man who made the first trip won't be along.
China's First Astronaut Heads for the Silver Screen By Associated Press published 14 September 05 HONG KONG (AP) _ China's first man in space, Yang Liwei, may make his big screen debut in a charity movie produced by filmmaker Tsui Hark, a Hong Kong newspaper reported Wednesday.
Russian Court Postpones Hearing in Astrologer's Deep Impact Lawsuit By Associated Press published 5 July 05 MOSCOW (AP) -- NASA's comet-smashing mission raised more than cosmic dust – it also brought a lawsuit from a Russian astrologer. A Moscow court has postponed hearings.
'Star Trek: Enterprise' Cancelled By UPN Network By Associated Press published 3 February 05 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- After four years, the mission is over for "Star Trek: Enterprise."
NASA's Deep Impact Spacecraft Out of Safe-Mode By Associated Press published 14 January 05 PASADENA, California (AP) -- NASA's Deep Impact comet-busting spacecraft emerged from "safe mode'' and was operating normally, the space agency said.
NASA Studying 'Rain Man's' Brain By Associated Press published 8 November 04 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- NASA scientists are studying autistic savant Kim Peek, hoping that technology used to study the effects of space travel on the brain will help explain his mental capabilities.
Peter Jackson Reveals King Kong's Secrets By Associated Press published 20 September 04 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Movie fans who can't wait for Peter Jackson's multimillion-dollar remake of "King Kong" can log on to the Internet to watch the gorilla thriller as it is being made.
'Blade Runner', Asimov, Top Scientists' List of Fave Films, Authors By Associated Press published 26 August 04 LONDON (AP) -- A newspaper survey of top scientists has chosen "Blade Runner" as the world's best science fiction.
NASA's Genesis Spacecraft Adjusts Course By Associated Press published 12 August 04 PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -- NASA's Genesis spacecraft successfully adjusted its course this week as it heads back toward Earth with a sample of solar wind particles, the space agency said Wednesday.
Universities Plan World's Largest Telescope By Associated Press published 5 August 04 The University of Texas and Texas A&M University are planning to construct what they call the world's largest telescope with the help of a Houston businessman's $1.25 million gift.