Japan's Kiku-8 Communications Research Satellite Develops Glitch By Associated Press 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 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 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 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.
Three Astronauts to Fly Aboard China's Next Manned Spaceflight By Associated Press 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
