Tag: Space technology
Hubble Space Telescope fixed after month of no science
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Hubble Space Telescope should be back in action soon, following a tricky, remote repair job by NASA.
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Astronauts tackle more solar panel work in 3rd spacewalk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts worked to install another new solar panel outside the International Space Station on Friday, making their third spacewalk in...
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...
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...
SpaceX launches tiny critters, solar panels to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX launched thousands of tiny sea creatures to the International Space Station on Thursday, along with a toothpaste-fighting plaque experiment...
China delays supply mission to newly launched space station
BEIJING — China postponed a supply mission to its new space station Thursday for unspecified technical reasons.
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Latin America looks to space, despite limitations on ground
MEXICO CITY — Mars missions, astronauts coming and going at the International Space Station, China’s increasingly ambitious space program. Space-related news is flowing, and...
EXPLAINER: China prepares space station core module launch
BEIJING — China plans to launch the core module for its first permanent space station this week in the latest big step forward for...
Soviet cosmonaut made pioneering spaceflight 60 years ago
MOSCOW — Crushed into the pilot's seat by heavy G-forces, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin saw flames outside his spacecraft and prepared to die. His...
United Arab Emirates names 2 new astronauts, including woman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates named the next two astronauts in its space program Saturday, including the country's first female...