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![Project Orion to Follow Apollo to the Moon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/baUWdvPyggSvNm5McCY2Cm-320-80.jpg)
Sen. Barack Obama Pledges Space Advocacy
By Patrick Peterson published
Sen. Barack Obama promised not to cut NASA funding if elected president.
![Hubble Tune-Up Plans Detailed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rFMEqGFCgA7vNS7HMpSi39-320-80.jpg)
Shuttle Mission to Hubble: Some Assembly Required
By Patrick Peterson published
The equipment to upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope is arriving at NASA's spaceport.
![Engineers Sure Repairs Will Not Delay Shuttle](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AM8mfPFVHeQWX6cxxJaYqQ-320-80.jpg)
Engineers Sure Repairs Will Not Delay Shuttle
By Patrick Peterson published
NASA engineers are guaranteeing that damage to the flame trench will be fixed before the August rollout of the space shuttle Atlantis.
![Soyuz Spacecraft's Short Landing Raises Concerns for Future Station Flights](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CGSPsQC5bnHWEYK2g89adb-320-80.jpg)
Soyuz Spacecraft's Short Landing Raises Concerns for Future Station Flights
By Patrick Peterson published
The second ballistic Soyuz landing in a row raises concerns for U.S. ISS crew.
![Space Shuttle Discovery's Launch Delayed to May 31](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dy5wCjJi37ex3F2sLeLDaB-320-80.jpg)
Fuel Tank Stall May Delay Hubble Shuttle Flight
By Patrick Peterson published
Delayed shuttle fuel tank deliveries may delay Hubble-bound flight.
![Space Shuttle Discovery's Launch Delayed to May 31](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dy5wCjJi37ex3F2sLeLDaB-320-80.jpg)
NASA Tackles Late Fuel Tank for Shuttle Flight
By Patrick Peterson published
NASA is tackling a late shuttle fuel tank for its next launch.
![Giuliani Pushes Space Program During Florida Visit](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ikFm7KtfYoPzsZU9L3L4Ng-320-80.jpg)
Giuliani Pushes Space Program During Florida Visit
By Patrick Peterson published
Space industry representatives heard magic words -- but few specifics -- from presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani.