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Russia Test-Fires Ballistic Missile
Russia test-fired a ballistic missile Friday from a submarine in the Barents Sea to the Kamchatka peninsula in the country's far east, defense officials said.
Classified Satellite Launched in Calif.
A classified satellite for the National Reconnaissance Office was launched Tuesday night from the California coast, leaving a thin trail in the twilight.
Missile Successfully Launched From Calif.
The Air Force successfully tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile early Wednesday, officials said.
Satellites Launched to Study Weather
A rocket carrying six small weather satellites blasted off Friday evening on a five-year mission to track hurricanes, monitor climate change and study space weather.
NASA Launches Microsatellites Into Space
NASA fired three microsatellites into space Wednesday to study the Earth's magnetic fields, a week after an earlier launch was scrubbed.
NASA Scrubs Microsatellites Launch
NASA aborted the launch of a trio of microsatellites on Wednesday just moments before they were to be fired into space aboard a rocket.
Russia Fails in Bid to Launch Satellite
Russia's space program suffered another embarrassing failure Wednesday, when a booster rocket failed to put an Arab commercial satellite to a designated orbit, officials said.
Japan Launches Satellite to Map the Sky
Japan's space agency on Wednesday launched a satellite into orbit around the Earth, where it will map the sky using infrared wavelengths.
Japanese Rocket Lifts Off With Satellite
A Japanese H-2A rocket successfully lifted off from its launch pad Saturday carrying a 4.6-ton weather and navigation satellite, officials said.
PS3 Watch : Leaked PS3 QnA Document or PR Stunt
Source: megagames.com
PS3 is a computer system - that is what the "leaked" Q&A; says. Is Sony trying to re-ignite public interest by "repositioning," PS3 as more than a gaming platform? A bit long but some interesting details.. if it is real.
Space Shuttle News - Cool videos
Source: nasa.gov
Hey, check out the shuttle launch videos on this page. Cool!
Indian rocket launch ends in failure soon after liftoff
Source: spaceflightnow.com
India's newest communications satellite and the nation's largest rocket were both destroyed during a dramatic failure just moments after lifting off today. The vehicle crashed into the Bay of Bengal a few miles offshore of the launch site after disintegrating in mid-air.
Wii Watch :Nintendo Wii may launch signficantly earlier than PS3
Source: money.cnn.com
While not formal, Wii could be launching in Oct...
Rumor: Report, 150K PS3s For UK Launch, 800K, US
Source: gamasutra.com
Report: 150,000 PS3s For UK Launch
NASA to launch Discovery despite crack in insulation foam
Source: en.wikinews.org
Fairly important news... however, I'm a little partial to this one since I wrote it.
Bad Omen: Vultures Flock Around Space Shuttle
Source: oxfordpress.com
When a vulture had the misfortune to glide over the rocketing space shuttle Discovery during its launch last year, there was no doubt about who would win. But the bird became more than a splat on a fuel tank: It kick-started an entire movement.
Crack found in Discovery external tank insulation
Source: spaceflightnow.com
Engineers inspecting the shuttle Discovery's external tank following Sunday's launch scrub found a crack in the tank's foam insulation near a bracket holding a 17-inch oxygen feed line in place.
Discovery launch delayed to Independence Day
Source: spaceflightnow.com
For a second straight day, the shuttle Discovery was grounded because of cloud cover over the Kennedy Space Center today, delaying a long-awaited mission to service and resupply the international space station. Launch was rescheduled for around 2:38 p.m.
NASA - Space Shuttle Launch
Source: nasa.gov
Will she launch today? Right now it doesn't look too good because of the weather.
Discovery on track for launch as options are outlined
Source: spaceflightnow.com
The shuttle Discovery's countdown is on track today for a launch attempt Saturday at 3:49 p.m., weather permitting.
Griffin again defends launch decision on eve of liftoff
Source: spaceflightnow.com
NASA Administrator Mike Griffin, answering questions on the eve of shuttle Discovery's launch Saturday, said today he firmly believes his decision to approve launch over objections from NASA's top safety manager and chief engineer was correct and based strictly on the technical …
New era of rocket launches begins at California base
Source: spaceflightnow.com
A new spy satellite is circling Earth after a spectacular sendoff Tuesday evening, marking the first time such a clandestine national security spacecraft has launched aboard America's modern breed of rockets.
Delta 4 rocket poised for first California launch
Source: spaceflightnow.com
The final piece of Boeing's new generation Delta 4 rocket fleet makes its long-awaited debut this week when a booster blasts off from the U.S. West Coast for the first time, punctuating the company's work to develop a line of launchers and build pads in Florida and California.
Delta 2 rocket puts military experiment into space
Source: spaceflightnow.com
An experimental U.S. military project to characterize the performance of two micro-satellite trailblazers operating 22,300 miles above Earth and a prototype maneuvering motor for small spacecraft began with a beautiful blastoff from Cape Canaveral Wednesday evening.
Officials tell reporters about 'no-go' shuttle launch votes
Source: spaceflightnow.com
NASA's top safety official and the agency's chief engineer said today they opposed the shuttle Discovery's launch July 1 because of concern about so-called ice-frost ramps on the ship's external tank that could shed foam and cause catastrophic impact damage.
Safety chief, top engineer discuss shuttle decision
Source: spaceflightnow.com
NASA's safety chief and the agency's top engineer said today in a joint statement they did not oppose launching the shuttle Discovery July 1 despite serious concern about so-called ice-frost ramps on the ship's external fuel tank.
ABC to debut TV Show on iTunes for free
Source: ibloggedthis.com
On June 20th, ABC Family is launching it’s new TV series “Kyle XY”, on the iTunes Music Store for free.
Space shuttle crew fields questions at launch pad
Source: spaceflightnow.com
The Discovery astronauts reviewed emergency procedures at the launch pad today and geared up for a dress-rehearsal countdown Thursday that will set the stage for a major management review Friday and Saturday to set an official launch date.
Renowned architect designs car for magazine
Source: The New York Times
"Zaha Hadid, the Pritzker Prize-winning architect, designed the Leipzig factory where BMW builds the 3 Series car.
Discovery's fuel tank receives certification
Source: spaceflightnow.com
NASA managers today cleared the shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank for flight based on wind tunnel data and computer modeling that show the huge tank can stand up to the aerodynamic rigors of launch despite the recent removal of long foam wind deflectors.
Discovery passes launch debris review for July liftoff
Source: spaceflightnow.com
After a "spirited" two-day review, NASA managers today concluded the agency has reduced the threat of catastrophic damage from external tank foam and other debris to an acceptable level, a major milestone on the road to clearing the Discovery for launch July 1 on the second post- …
Space shuttle clears critical hurdle for launch
Source: today.reuters.com
U.S. space shuttle Discovery on Wednesday passed a critical technical review to determine if modifications made to its fuel tank would significantly reduce the chances of a Columbia-like disaster.
NASA chief to India to ink deal for US payloads on Indian moonshot
Source: hindu.com
Seems like everyone is going to the moon but us.
Shuttle managers decide against special fueling test
Source: spaceflightnow.com
NASA managers today ruled out a June 1 fueling test with the shuttle Discovery, deciding there was no clear-cut technical justification for a complex exercise that would put unwanted stress on the tank's foam insulation and use up valuable contingency time.
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