Tag: Space industry
Iran likely had failed rocket launch, preparing for another
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran likely conducted a failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days and now appears to be preparing...
Dirty laundry in space? NASA, Tide tackle cleaning challenge
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — How do astronauts do laundry in space? They don’t.
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Take 2: Spacewalking astronauts tackle solar panel work
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts ventured out on their second spacewalk in less than a week Sunday to install powerful new solar panels outside...
After 9 years and $10M, Georgia spaceport nears FAA approval
SAVANNAH, Ga. — After nine years of planning and $10 million invested by local taxpayers, county officials in Georgia's coastal southeast corner came a...
Spacewalking astronauts boosting station’s solar power
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts ventured out on a spacewalk Wednesday to outfit the International Space Station with powerful, new solar panels to handle...
Computer trouble hits Hubble Space Telescope, science halted
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Hubble Space Telescope has been hit with computer trouble, with all astronomical viewing halted, NASA said Wednesday.
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Mistrial declared in case of University of Tennessee prof
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A federal judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case of a former University of Tennessee researcher charged with hiding his...
Scientists hail golden age to trace bird migration with tech
TAKOMA PARK, Md. — A plump robin wearing a tiny metal backpack with an antenna hops around a suburban yard in Takoma Park, then...
Venus hotter than ever: 3rd new robotic explorer on horizon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Venus is hotter than ever, with a third new robotic explorer on the horizon.
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Trial begins for professor accused of hiding ties to China
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A jury trial began Monday in the case of a University of Tennessee professor charged with hiding his relationship with a...