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Endeavour has docked at the space station

Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:14:35 -0400

We've now got 13 astronauts aboard the international space station, after Endeavour successfully docked. NASA is still trying to assess the damage from the foam that flew off the shuttle's fuel tank during launch Wednesday. But for now, everyone is...

Ares I-X launch delayed; Ares I thrust oscillation problems continue

Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:23:42 -0400

Last month, Sentinel Space Editor Robert Block reported on the likelihood that the first test flight of the Ares I-X -- a mockup of the Ares I intended ot test performance of the solid-fuel first stage -- would be delayed...

Endeavour heads toward busy, complex construction job

ScottPowers — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:50:50 -0400

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER -- Finding enough blue sky to streak through on yet another stormy day, Endeavour blasted off at last this evening -- headed for one of the longest, most crowded and complex missions in space shuttle history. The...

Senate confirms Bolden as NASA chief

Mark Matthews — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:15:48 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate unanimously agreed Wednesday that ex-astronaut Charlie Bolden should become the next chief of NASA, clearing the way for Bolden to take control as the space agency faces budgetary troubles and problems with its fledgling moon...

Space shuttle Endeavour launch photos

Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:52:42 -0400

Many photos are in and more are on the way from the launch of space shuttle Endeavour STS-127 from Kennedy Space Center. Check photos from the shuttle launch here

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Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:35:32 -0400

Bolden confirmation could go to Senate tonight

Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:28:54 -0400

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WASHINGTON -- Democratic leaders in the U.S. Senate are asking their colleagues to decide tonight on whether to agree to the nomination of former astronaut Charles Bolden to become NASA Administrator -- although it is still uncertain...

Space shuttle Endeavour blasts off successfully from KSC

ScottPowers — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:04:23 -0400

Blasting through light streaks of clouds hanging around from a storm 70 miles away, space shuttle Endeavour successfully blasted into space at 6:03 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center. Carrying a crew of seven, including commander Mark Polansky and pilot Doug...

Lift off! Space shuttle Endeavour launches from Kennedy Space Center

Matthew Simantov — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:03:42 -0400

After 5 scrubs, space shuttle Endeavour has finally lifted off from launch pad 39a at Kennedy Space Center, starting its 16-day mission to the international space station. After 3 weather related delays in the last week and 2 delays due...

Clock resumes at T minus 9 minute mark

Matthew Simantov — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:54:22 -0400

The countdown clock has resumed counting down from the T minus 9 minute mark. This is the final stage of the countdown, and with no more planned holds, it should tick down to the T minus 0 mark as Endeavour...