NASA Contractor Bids to Continue Flying Space Shuttle By James Dean published 8 February 11 A NASA contractor has submitted a 'long shot' bid to fly the shuttle as a commercial service after NASA retires its fleet.
Fueling Problem Delays Launch of Huge Rocket Carrying Secret U.S. Satellite By James Dean published 20 November 10 Abnormal temperature readings during fueling prompted the scrub of Friday night's planned launch of a secret satellite atop a Delta 4 Heavy rocket
Shuttle Slowdown: NASA Contractor Lays Off Nearly 900 Workers By Dave Berman, James Dean published 11 October 10 The hard reality for laid off space shuttle workers sunk in Oct. 1 when they handed over their access badges for the last time.
Rare Shuttle Rollover Photo Op Evokes Sadness, Pride By James Dean published 10 September 10 NASA parked Space Shuttle Discovery outside its hangar for several hours to allow employees to take pictures.
Space Shuttle Technician Turns Sunrise Tradition Into Book By James Dean published 30 August 10 A veteran space shuttle worker has gained fame for taking pictures of sunrise over NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
NASA's Moon Program Slowdown Within the Law, Report Finds By James Dean published 30 July 10 NASA did not violate federal law or congressional guidance by taking actions that would prematurely kill the Constellation program, a new report says.
NASA: Final Space Shuttle Launch May Move to 2011 By James Dean published 9 June 10 The last scheduled space shuttle flight is likely to slip into early next year, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Director Bob Cabana said Tuesday.
No Culprit Found in NASA Cocaine Investigation By James Dean published 9 June 10 An investigation into a small amount of cocaine found in a space shuttle hangar at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida has ended without disciplinary action.
NASA's Final 4 Shuttle Flights Vital for Space Station By James Dean published 4 April 10 NASA's final 4 shuttle missions are crucial to support the long-term life of the International Space Station.
Report Doubts NASA's Timetable to Replace Shuttle By James Dean published 28 January 10 A government watchdog report released Friday added to skepticism that NASA's Constellation program can develop its first post-shuttle rocket on time or on budget.
Florida Airport is Newest U.S. Spaceport By James Dean published 18 January 10 The first wealthy tourists rocketing into space from Florida may start their trips in Jacksonville, not the Space Coast.
First Test of NASA's New Rocket Delayed to Oct. 31 By James Dean published 22 July 09 Technical glitches prompts space agency to push back initial test of Ares I rocket.
Stuck Knob on Shuttle Atlantis Removed, Analysis Ahead By James Dean published 1 July 09 A knob wedged against a cockpit window in shuttle Atlantis has been freed, NASA said.
Atlantis Returns Home in Dramatic Fashion By James Dean published 3 June 09 The space shuttle Atlantis returned home Tuesday to Florida's Kennedy Space Center after a cross-country piggy-back ride.
Space Debris Risk Refined for Hubble Repair Flight By James Dean published 30 April 09 NASA has taken steps to reduce the heightened risk of space debris to its Hubble-bound astronauts.
NASA Discusses Launch Options for Shuttle Discovery By James Dean published 20 February 09 NASA will decide the launch date plan for the space shuttle Discovery today.
NASA Unveils New Orion Building at Florida Spaceport By James Dean published 28 January 09 NASA has unveiled its renovated checkout building for the new Orion spaceship.
Shuttle Crew Arrives at NASA Spaceport for Training By James Dean published 20 January 09 Discovery shuttle astronauts arrived at NASA's Florida spaceport for training.
Shuttle Discovery Moves Closer to Launch After Glitches By James Dean published 8 January 09 NASA's shuttle Discovery moved closer to the launch pad on Wednesday.
Explosion That Injured 7 Spurs NASA Probe By James Dean published 7 January 09 NASA is studying a tank explosion that injured 7 at its Florida spaceport.
NASA Primes Space Shuttle Discovery for Move By James Dean published 6 January 09 The shuttle Discovery is poised to move closer to the first shuttle flight of 2009.
Space Shuttle Atlantis Returns to Storage By James Dean published 21 October 08 NASA's shuttle Atlantis is back in storage to await its Hubble telescope mission.
