UA scientists eager for today&#39;s $1 billion space launch
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The cord will be cut today, and a billion-dollar baby will be on its own. Space scientists at the University of Arizona and around the world will find out tomorrow if the 9-foot-wide, saucer-shaped Huygens probe has been properly launched for its Jan.
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Europe&#39;s first mission to the Moon is about to start. The unmanned, solar energy driven SMART-1 spacecraft has entered the orbit around the Moon.
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&quot;Spirit and Opportunity appear ready to continue their remarkable adventures,&quot; said Andrew Dantzler, solar system division director at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
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HOUSTON -- With less than a month remaining before their planned launch into orbit, seven astronauts-including teacher-turned spaceflyer Barbara Morgan-are eager to reach space aboard NASA&#39;s shuttle Endeavour.
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By Guillet, Jaime  The countdown is on as two teams compete for a nearly $1-billion contract to build NASA's new flagship spacecraft - the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle.  The teams submitted cost estimates in April and await NASA's decision in late August.
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Industrial groups in Europe are about to look in detail at ideas for a new launch system to put humans in space.
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Unmanned aircraft are to help scientists with research flights that are too dangerous or difficult for human pilots.
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A scientist at the University of California, Berkeley wants NASA to look for life on Jupiter's icy moon Europa.
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jangobongo writes &quot;After a 20 year struggle, the University of Arizona&#39;s $120 million Large Binocular Telescope was dedicated last week.
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ST. LOUIS It&#39;s a big day for a big check in St. Louis where Burt Rutan&#39;s Mojave Aerospace Ventures will get a 10 (m) million-dollar check as winners of the Ansari X Prize.
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LOS ANGELES - Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. and aerospace giant Boeing Co. said Tuesday that theyâll bid as a team to compete for NASAâs planned manned and robotic space-exploration program.
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LOS ANGELES - A private spacecraft is to shoot beyond Earth&#39;s atmosphere for the second time in a week today in a bid to win a US$10 million ($15 million) prize and prove that space is open for business.
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Scientists gather to discuss their preferred targets for the next "flagship" mission to another world.
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University of Arizona scientists who have devoted their careers to exploring Saturn are about to get their best look yet at Titan, the mysterious moon that will serve as a &quot;slingshot&quot; 44 times during the Cassini spacecraft&#39;s four-year mission.
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Nasa's Deep Impact mission, which will crash a projectile into Comet Tempel 1, is ready for lift-off.
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Aviation enthusiasts awaiting the historic flight of NASA's experimental X-43A 'scramjet' will have to wait another day. Mission planners hope to fly the unmanned jet at a record-breaking 7,000 mph. By Amit Asaravala.
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Some of the country&#39;s richest businessmen said yesterday they couldn&#39;t wait to splash their cash on the first commercial flights into orbit.