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Video Of The Week - Discovery Blasts Off To Space

Video Of The Week - Discovery Blasts Off To Space

Posted by The Editor on 03/16/2009

After several delays, Space Shuttle Discovery, finally left for the International Space Station on Sunday evening at 7.43 pm, in what can only be described as a picture perfect launch.

An Exciting Week In Space

An Exciting Week In Space

Posted by The Editor on 11/22/2008

Most Space missions start with spectacular launches and end with successful albeit dangerous spacewalks. While Shuttle Endeavor's mission started off exactly as expected, it has already encountered a couple of unusual twists and the mission is nowhere close to the end.

Taking An Elevator To Space

Taking An Elevator To Space

Posted by The Editor on 09/25/2008

If the Spaceward Foundation is successful, Space Shuttles may become a thing of the past - Instead Astronauts and the rest of us will simply take an elevator to Space. Though initially the elevator will transport only cargo, the ultimate goal is for Space to become a tourist destination.

Shuttle Discovery's Adventure In Space

Shuttle Discovery's Adventure In Space

Posted by The Editor on 11/12/2007

When the crew of Shuttle Discovery left for space on Tuesday, October 23rd,  they knew that their work at the International Space Station was going to be challenging.  However, they could have never anticipated (expected), the unexpected challenge they had to overcome. Read on for Discovery's adventure in Space.

Space Shuttle Discovery Launched

Space Shuttle Discovery Launched

Posted by The Editor on 10/23/2007

Space shutle Discovery blasted off the launch pad at Cape Canaveral on October 24th 2007, at 11.38 in the morning.