The Associated Press

The Associated Press, also known as the AP, is a wire service that provides articles to a host of newspapers and websites. The news organization was founded in 1846, when the company delivered the news by pony express. The Associated Press journalists cover news from around the world and in all subject matters.

Articles by: The Associated Press

Scientists to Scan Titan's Atmosphere From Earth

By The Associated Press published 2 November 06

HONOLULU (AP) – Scientists studying the atmosphere of Saturn's moon, Titan, hope their research will reveal clues about the nature of Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago.

'Star Trek' Starship Fetches Over $500,000 in Auction

By The Associated Press published 9 October 06

NEW YORK (AP) – Starfleet Capt. Jean-Luc Picard commanded it. Now some Trekkie owns it.

British Theater Company Promises Shortened 'Star Wars' Epic

By The Associated Press published 8 August 06

German Chancellor Talks Science with Nation's First ISS Astronaut

By The Associated Press published 20 July 06

Brazilian President Praises Nation's First Astronaut After Flight

By The Associated Press published 12 April 06

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed the return of Brazil's first astronaut to Earth on Sunday, praising his accomplishments in space.

South Korea's First Astronaut Must Wait for Soyuz Seat

By The Associated Press published 5 April 06

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Plans to send the first South Korean into space have been delayed by a year because of a lack of seats, South Korea said Tuesday.

NASA's FUSE Space Telescope Resumes Normal Operations

By The Associated Press published 24 February 06

LOS ANGELES (AP) – A NASA telescope is operating normally again after a mishap nearly ended its mission two years ago, scientists said Thursday.

Japan's Asteroid Probe to Head Home Despite Glitch

By The Associated Press published 27 November 05

Officials put the probe into safe mode while they investigate.

Mars Orbiter Spots Rover's Tracks from Space

By The Associated Press published 28 September 04

The image shows a dark dot identified as the rover Spirit next to giant Bonneville Crater and the thin dark line, its tracks.