Saturday, November 29, 2008

Endeavour Crew Prepares for Landing

I am reading this article, Endeavour Crew Prepares for Landing, on NASA's website.
After four space walks to fix things aboard the ISS, the crew is on their way home.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Nighthawk monthly meeting

The Nighthawk will have its monthly meeting at the Books-A-Million bookstore in Colonial Heights this Sunday around 2:00 PM. All are welcome!

Monday, November 17, 2008

Home Improvement Crew Arrives at Space Station

I am reading this article, Home Improvement Crew Arrives at Space Station
By Tariq Malik, on Space.com.
The crew on NASA's shuttle Endeavour, got to the International Space Station on Sunday evening.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Larry Toups

I heard an interview with, Larry Toups on Coast To Coast AM With George Noory a few nights ago.

I am reading this article, NASA Readies Hardware for Test of Astronaut Escape System, on NASA's website.
This Constellation Program sounds interesting.

Major Breakthrough: First Photos of Planets Around Other Stars

I am reading this article, Major Breakthrough: First Photos of Planets Around Other Stars By Jeanna Bryner, on Space.com.
I heard about it on Coast To Coast AM with George Noory.
According to this article, astronomers may have taken the first direct images of planets outside of our solar system.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Reauthorization of NASA for 2009

President George W. Bush signed a bill on October 15 to reauthorize NASA for 2009. The bipartisan bill provides $20.9 billion for NASA programs for fiscal 2009. Included in the bill are $1 billion to accelerate development of human crew vehicles to replace the space shuttle and an 11% increase for science programs. The bill affirms the President's goals of returning American astronauts to the moon and exploration of Mars. It includes language prohibiting NASA from taking any steps until April 30, 2009 that would preclude space shuttle missions after 2010 -- the year the shuttle is set to retire.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Mission Endeavour: Space Station's Foundation for Larger Crews

I am reading this article, Mission Endeavour: Space Station's Foundation for Larger Crews, on Space.com
According to this article, the next launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is scheduled for 14 November 2008.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton died Tuesday.