Space + NASA News Latest Real-Time Updates
Space + NASA latest news updated in real-time by RSS feeds, for live NASA TV see this page!
Yahoo! News: Space/Astronomy
Space/Astronomy
Over 6,300 Respond to NASA’s Request for Astronaut Applicants
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork – NASA’s space shuttle program is over. NASA does not have its own means of taking astronauts into space. Commercial spacecraft under development won’t be ready for another four to five years. The Orion spacecraft is even more uncertain.
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 6:46 am
Jupiter-Bound NASA Probe Adjusts Course Toward Giant Planet
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – A NASA probe on a five-year mission to Jupiter fired up its rocket thrusters this week to better aim itself at the largest planet in our solar system.
Posted on 4 February 2012 | 1:45 pm
Space Rock of Love: Asteroid Eros Attracts Skywatchers in Earth Flyby
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – In 1931, the close approach of the asteroid Eros allowed professional astronomers to calculate its distance and make that era’s most accurate measurement of the solar system. As the asteroid passes near Earth this week, amateur astronomers and students from around the world seek to recreate the historical experience.
Posted on 3 February 2012 | 11:31 pm
NASA Awash In Astronaut Applications, But Still Lacks Spaceships
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – NASA may not have space shuttles to launch people into the final frontier anymore, but that hasn’t stopped Americans from lining up in droves for the chance to join the agency’s iconic astronaut corps during the latest recruitment drive.
Posted on 3 February 2012 | 8:15 pm
Earth From Space: The Secret of NASA’s Amazing ‘Blue Marble’ Photos
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – NASA’s newest Earth-watching satellite is beaming back spectacular views of our home planet – huge mosaics of many images stitched together at the highest-resolution yet obtained. But there’s a bit of science mojo at work to create the stunning photos.
Posted on 3 February 2012 | 8:14 pm
Hubble Telescope Spies Milky Way Galaxy’s Twin
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – An uncanny twin of our own Milky Way galaxy takes center stage in a new cosmic portrait by the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled today (Feb. 3).
Posted on 3 February 2012 | 3:15 pm
Experiment Investigates How to Fight Fire in Space
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – New experiments on the International Space Station may reveal tips on fighting fires in space, and back here on Earth, too.
Posted on 3 February 2012 | 1:15 pm
NASA says Russian space woes no worry
(AP)
AP – NASA says it still has confidence in the quality of Russia’s manned rockets, despite an embarrassing series of glitches and failures in the Russian space program.
Posted on 2 February 2012 | 11:36 pm
NASA confident in Russia despite space accidents
(Reuters)
Reuters – Despite a spate of Russian space accidents last year, NASA remains confident in its partner’s ability to fly crew and cargo to the International Space Station, the program manager said on Thursday.
Posted on 2 February 2012 | 11:11 pm
Damaged Russian Spaceship Forces Big Launch Delay for Next Station Crew
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com – A botched pressure test of a Russian space capsule slated to launch the next crew to the International Space Station has forced NASA and its partners to delay the planned liftoff for more than a month.
Posted on 2 February 2012 | 10:45 pm
topic:space – Google News
Retired from NASA, Santa Rosa man continues exploring — on 2 wheels – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Retired from NASA, Santa Rosa man continues exploring — on 2 wheels
Santa Rosa Press Democrat
By CHRIS SMITH Four years shy of 80, retired space scientist Alfred Mascy continues to explore far-flung wonders. But he has changed gears. Alfred Mascy and his partner Pat DeLambert have pedaled their bikes all over the world and currently reside in …
and more »
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:09 pm
2012 Space Frontier Business Plan Competition Awards Announced by NASA – Newstar Media
Newstar Media2012 Space Frontier Business Plan Competition Awards Announced by NASA
Newstar Media
By D Robert Curry In a continuing effort to offer support for the Space Frontier Foundation's annual Business Plan Competition it was announced this week that NASA's Ames Research Center, in conjunction with NASA's Office of the Chief Technologist's …
and more »
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:06 pm
Rick Santorum Takes Another Moon Shot At Newt Gingrich – ABC News
Chicago TribuneRick Santorum Takes Another Moon Shot At Newt Gingrich
ABC News
"Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich chose to blatantly pander to a Florida crowd on the space coast (known for its support for NASA) when he told them that as President, he would use taxpayer dollars to expand the role of the federal …
How Newt Gingrich Turned a Lunar Colony into a National JokeYahoo! Contributors Network
Optimism and lunacy in the state of MoontanaFall River Herald News
all 18 news articles »
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:37 pm
Stephen Colbert hops on the NASA bandwagon – iTWire
Spaceflight NowStephen Colbert hops on the NASA bandwagon
iTWire
Stephen Colbert, the host of "The Colbert Report", says he is a big fan of space and supports the "great things" NASA is doing on the International Space Station. At the start of Colbert's February 1, 2012 nightly program, the host of The Colbert …
NASA confident in Russia despite space accidentsTehran Times
NASA science chief advocates ties with human spaceflightSpaceflight Now
John Kelly: Atlas V rises as vehicle of choice for manned missionsFlorida Today
EarthSky
all 8 news articles »
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:35 pm
Commentary: Cutting NASA’s budget would be a bad move – Washington Post
Sandusky RegisterCommentary: Cutting NASA's budget would be a bad move
Washington Post
When released next week, President Obama's 2013 budget will undoubtedly kick off another round of discussions over how much to spend on the nation's space program and which space projects should be funded. In this era of austerity, a likely issue will …
NASA hopes for partnership with European Space AgencyThe Morning Journal
NASA launches funds to Plum Brook for improvementsSandusky Register
all 3 news articles »
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:11 pm
Norms and procedures flouted in Antrix-Devas deal – The Hindu
The HinduNorms and procedures flouted in Antrix-Devas deal
The Hindu
Established norms and procedures that had been followed in India's prestigious space programme were violated in the Antrix-Devas agreement, according to two government-appointed committees that went into details of the deal. The committees, however …
Antrix controversy: Entrepreneurs scared of entering India's space industryEconomic Times
all 260 news articles »
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:06 pm
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Zooms in on a Magnified Galaxy – Clarksville Online
Indian Country Today Media Network.comNASA's Hubble Space Telescope Zooms in on a Magnified Galaxy
Clarksville Online
Greenbelt, MD – Thanks to the presence of a natural “zoom lens” in space, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope got a uniquely close-up look at the brightest “magnified” galaxy yet discovered. This observation provides a unique opportunity to study the …
Hubble Telescope Team takes Pictures of Brightest Galaxy yet using …Social Barrel
Hubble captures barred spiral galaxy imageOutcome Magazine
Latest Hubble photo may solve mysteries of the Milky WayThe State Column
Indian Country Today Media Network.com -Zee News -Sen – Space exploration network
all 66 news articles »
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:41 am
NASA’s Orion will go where man hasn’t gone in ages – San Francisco Chronicle
Zee NewsNASA's Orion will go where man hasn't gone in ages
San Francisco Chronicle
What's now clear is that the capsule will be sent far beyond the lower Earth orbit of the International Space Station. At its peak, Orion's orbit is expected to extend nearly 3700 miles from Earth – the farthest a NASA spacecraft built for humans has …
Over 6300 Respond to NASA's Request for Astronaut ApplicantsYahoo! Contributors Network
More people now want to be astronauts: NASAZee News
Over 6000 Individuals Apply for NASA's Astronaut CorpsRIA Novosti
Forbes -PanARMENIAN.Net
all 22 news articles »
Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:13 am
SpaceX launch will be a key test for NASA – USA TODAY
USA TODAYSpaceX launch will be a key test for NASA
USA TODAY
By Ledyard King, Gannett Washington Bureau WASHINGTON – NASA controllers and curious spectators won't be the only ones watching the upcoming launch of the first commercial vehicle to the International Space Station. John Raoux, AP The SpaceX Falcon 9 …
Software testing remains an obstacle for SpaceX flightSpaceflight Now
all 51 news articles »
Posted on 4 February 2012 | 9:30 pm
Covering Seattle news, weather, arts and conversation, along with a grab bag … – Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)Covering Seattle news, weather, arts and conversation, along with a grab bag …
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Today, NASA obliged its clamoring public (likely comprised mostly of space geeks and elementary-school teachers) and released an image of the other side of Earth. Responding to public demand, NASA scientists created a companion image to the wildly …
The New Space ShotsWall Street Journal (blog)
Blue Marble MojoDiscovery News
"Blue Marble' view of Earth's other sideCBS News
Newser -KPRC Houston -Christian Science Monitor
all 76 news articles »
Posted on 4 February 2012 | 2:43 pm
NASA Breaking News
A RSS news feed containing the latest NASA news articles and press releases.
Colbert Advocates NASA Space Station Research
Stephen Colbert, host of the nightly ‘The Colbert Report,’ said in a new NASA public service announcement released today that he’s always been a huge fan of space.
Posted on 4 February 2012 | 5:00 am
NASA Glenn To Host Tweetup Celebrating 50th Anniversary Of First American To Orbit Earth
NASA’s Glenn Research Center (GRC) in Cleveland will host a special event on March 2 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Glenn’s first orbital flight by an American.
Posted on 3 February 2012 | 5:00 am
NASA Receives Second Highest Number Of Astronaut Applications
More than 6,300 individuals applied to become a NASA astronaut between Nov. 15, 2011 and Jan. 27, the second highest number of applications ever received by the agency.
Posted on 3 February 2012 | 5:00 am
NASA to Host Media Telecon on Space Station Status
NASA will host a media telecon at 2 p.m. CST today to discuss the status of the International Space Station and the progress toward an updated launch schedule, including international partner and commercial space vehicles.
Posted on 2 February 2012 | 5:00 am
NASA Administrator Leads Action Session of President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will lead a discussion with business leaders and higher education professionals at a Listening and Action Session of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. PST on Friday, Feb. 3, in Seattle.
Posted on 2 February 2012 | 5:00 am
NASA Seeks Proposals For Edison Small Satellite Demonstrations
NASA is seeking proposals for flight demonstrations of small satellite technologies with the goal of increasing the technical capabilities and range of uses for this emerging category of spacecraft.
Posted on 2 February 2012 | 5:00 am
East Coast Students to Speak Live With Space Station Commander
Students participating in a U.S. Coast Guard Academy mentoring program will speak with Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank aboard the International Space Station at 11:15 EST on Thursday, Feb. 2.
Posted on 1 February 2012 | 5:00 am
NASA Spacecraft Returns First Video from Far Side Of The Moon
A camera aboard one of NASA’s twin Gravity Recovery And Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) lunar spacecraft has returned its first unique view of the far side of the moon.
Posted on 1 February 2012 | 5:00 am
NASA Spacecraft Reveals New Observations of Interstellar Matter
NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) has captured the best and most complete glimpse yet of what lies beyond the solar system.
Posted on 31 January 2012 | 5:00 am
Legendary Astronaut Shannon Lucid Retires From NASA
Shannon Lucid, a member of NASA’s first astronaut class to include women, has retired after more than three decades of service to the agency.
Posted on 31 January 2012 | 5:00 am
