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A spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and blazed through his first-ever venture outside the International Space Station on Saturday. Complete Story...
Russia lacks a viable program for developing a new spacecraft and risks losing its place as a leader in space travel, a veteran Russian cosmonaut said in an interview published Friday.
Atlantis' astronauts anxiously awaited word on the birth of one crewman's daughter Friday, as they moved more supplies into the International Space Station and geared up for another spacewalk.
A new Russian research module is on its way to the International Space Station.
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Is America's space effort due for a major course correction? Or is staying the course and sticking with NASA's five-year-old plan to return to the moon the best strategy?
Wary of China's rapid advancements in space programs over the last decade, military commanders said Tuesday that the U.S. needs to improve its satellite presence in the Southern Hemisphere to better track launches from Asia, even as officials work to improve relations with Beijing.
Guy Laliberte, a billionaire who once worked as a stilt-walker and fire-eater, said Tuesday that he accomplished his mission by using a 10-day trip to the International Space Station to promote a humanitarian cause.
Scientists said NASA's moon-smashing mission produced enough data on Friday to address questions about lunar water ice — but the crash didn't come close to meeting public expectations as a cosmic fireworks show.
NASA plans to make a big splash on Oct. 9 when its LCROSS lunar probe smashes into a crater on the south side of the moon. But there have been other crashes in and from space too.
The rich circus showman who bought a $35 million ticket to the International Space Station said Tuesday it's been worth every penny — and more.
When a private spaceship soared over California to claim a $10 million prize, daredevil venture capitalist Alan Walton was 68 and thought he'd soon be on a rocket ride of his own.
On the ISS, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte plans to spend some time doing what he's famous for – making people laugh. But he won't be the first to bring some levity to space.
The man who hopes to be the first clown in space, Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, said Tuesday he would tickle fellow astronauts as they sleep aboard the International Space Station.
The launch of a Russian Soyuz rocket Wednesday that will carry Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte and two other crew members to the International Space Station will be marked by rituals dating back to the pioneering Soviet space missions of the 1960s.
As Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte prepares for his trip to the International Space Station, here's a look at the colorful men and one woman who have purchased seats on Russian space flights.
Canadian circus tycoon Guy Laliberte turned space into his big top Wednesday, boarding a Russian rocket and lifting off on a mission that mixes a serious message on water shortages with some clowning around in the cosmos.
Ten days after descending from space to a California landing, the space shuttle Discovery made yet another landing on Monday — this time at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Flor
The man who plans on being "the first clown in space" said Thursday he's got some surprises planned for the crew of the international space station.
China broke ground on its fourth space center Monday, highlighting the country's soaring space ambitions six years after it sent its first man into orbit.
One of the options for future space exploration has been criticized as a "look but don't touch" strategy, but the flexible-path option may turn out to be NASA's best bet. Commentary by NBC News' James Oberg.
The next paying traveler to the international space station wants to use his $35 million trip to highlight concerns about the world's water supply.
Astronomers unveiled the latest batch of Hubble's greatest hits on Wednesday, all taken since the space telescope was upgraded in May during NASA's final shuttle servicing mission.
Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalkA spacewalking astronaut put aside the impending birth of his daughter and blazed through his first-ever venture outside the International Space Station on Saturday.
Iran to launch satellite on its own by late 2011Iran plans to launch a communications satellite by late 2011 with no outside help, a top Iranian official said Friday, after Italy and Russia declined to put it into orbit.
Engineer wins top prize in space glove contestAn aerospace engineer from Maine, the reigning champion of NASA's Astronaut Glove Challenge, held onto his title to win first prize in a competition to build a better space glove.
Cosmonaut: Russia falling behind in space raceRussia lacks a viable program for developing a new spacecraft and will likely fall behind in the space race, a veteran Russian cosmonaut said in an interview published Friday.
Giant cannibal galaxy's last mealNew images show the "last meal" of a giant cannibal galaxy as it gobbles down a smaller spiral galaxy, which has been twisted and warped from being devoured.
Astronauts await word of baby girl on EarthAtlantis' astronauts anxiously awaited word on the birth of one crewman's daughter Friday, as they moved more supplies into the International Space Station and geared up for another spacewalk.
The teenage years can be a nightmare for many parents. This is the time they are likely to feel impotent, frustrated, useless and powerless. However, they really don't have to be too painful or unnerving, neither do they even have to happen that way.
Astronauts to test out super Teflon in spaceTeflon-coated frying pans may scratch easily, but a souped-up version, a nanomaterial 10,000 times more durable than the ordinary non-stick stuff, is headed for the space station.
McKinney 6-Year-Old Puts Out Space Heater Fire McKinney mother is calling her 6-year-old son a hero, after he put out a small fire that was caused by a space heater. Now, the mother wants to warn others about the potential dangers of the heaters"
NASA tries again to free stuck Mars roverNASA engineers are taking a second go at extricating the stuck rover Spirit from its sandy trap on Mars.
Spacewalkers spruce up the space stationTwo astronauts stepped out of the International Space Station on Thursday for the first of three spacewalks to stock the orbiting lab with spare parts.
Largest radio telescope network goes liveThe world's largest collection of radio telescopes is being tied together for 24 hours starting today to observe more than two hundred energetic galaxies known as quasars.
Let me begin by stating that I'm no rocket scientist, engineer, or any sort of genius.That being said, I will thank any detractors not to remind me of this as I make my statement and discuss its pros and cons and other ramifications with you.
In today s space race, watch out for ChinaWhen China decided to test an anti-satellite missile in 2007, the impact shattered not just the target satellite but any illusions that China did not have military intentions in space and the capabilities to achieve them.
Meteors spark delight ... and disappointmentThousands of stargazers across Asia stayed awake overnight to catch a glimpse of what was advertised as an intense Leonid meteor shower, but the show fizzled rather than sizzled for many because of cloudy conditions.
Metro - Canadian tree saplings go aloft with shuttle Atlantis to space stationCanadian Trees go zero G - NASA sends of Canadian Trees to test the formation of wood without gravity.
Space shuttle does a flip for space stationAfter making a 360-degree inspection flip in orbit, the space shuttle Atlantis closed in to deliver tons of supplies to the International Space Station on Wednesday.
Rocket Lab primed to launch New Zealand's first rocket into spacePrivate New Zealand aerospace company Rocket Lab completed its final ground-based test today and is now ready to launch New Zealand into the space race with its Atea-1 launch vehicle
NASA seeks new emblem for shuttle programWith just five space shuttle flights remaining after Atlantis returns, NASA has invited its past and present space program workers to design an emblem to mark the end of the shuttle era. The winning design will be flown on the shuttle before the fleet retires.
Vampire star is a ticking time bombA "vampire" star that underwent an outburst in 2000 after gulping down part of a companion star is poised to become the long-sought fuse to a certain type of supernova.
NASA beams commands to free Mars roverNASA's Mars-exploring Spirit rover has received its commands to attempt an escape from the sand trap it is stuck in and mission managers are waiting to hear back on the progress.
Mystery 'dark flow' extends towards edge of universe - spaceSOMETHING big is out there beyond the visible edge of our universe. That's the conclusion of the largest analysis to date of over 1000 galaxy clusters streaming in one direction at blistering speeds.
Astronauts inspect shuttle for damageSpace shuttle Atlantis' astronauts scoured their ship Tuesday for any signs of launch damage while pursuing the International Space Station.
The science behind the meteor showWhat causes the Leonid meteor shower? Where's the best place to look? And when? Get answers in our interactive look at the sky show.
Smash! The search for 'sparticles'Squarks, photinos, selectrons, neutralinos. These are just a few types of supersymmetric particles, a special brand of particle that may be created when the world's most powerful atom smasher goes online this spring.
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