Science news articles about 'spacecraft'Spacecraft's Shaky Descent Under Scrutiny
The Russian Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft apparently suffered a failure, possibly involving explosive bolts, that prevented one of two sections connected to the central crew capsule from separating properly ... NASA Spacecraft Tracks Raging Saturn Storm
... electrical storm rages on Saturn with lightning bolts 10,000 times more powerful than those found on Earth, the Cassini spacecraft continues its five-month watch over the dramatic events.
read moreNASA Spacecraft Fine Tunes Course for Mars Landing
NASA engineers have adjusted the flight path of the Phoenix Mars Lander, setting the spacecraft on course for its May 25 landing on the Red Planet.NASA Spacecraft Images Mars Moon in Color and in 3D
A new stereo view of Phobos, the larger and inner of Mars' two tiny moons, has been captured by a NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars.Cassini Spacecraft Finds Ocean May Exist Beneath Titan's Crust
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has discovered evidence that points to the existence of an underground ocean of water and ammonia on Saturn's moon Titan.NASA Spacecraft Photographs Avalanches on Mars
Pasadena, Calif. - A NASA spacecraft in orbit around Mars has taken the first ever image of active avalanches near the Red Planet's north pole.Herschel spacecraft assembly complete
The mirror of the Herschel telescope has now been assembled with the payload and service module, completing the spacecraft structure - an important milestone in the days following through to launch.Ocean Survey Spacecraft Arrives at Launch Site
A spacecraft designed to continue a long-term survey of Earth's oceans has arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., for final launch preparations.Russia, Europe ink deal on new manned spacecraft
The Russian and European space agencies have signed a deal to build a six-seat manned spacecraft to travel to the Moon, a Russian space official said Wednesday.Mars is literally pulling on Phoenix spacecraft
... during the final day of its trip from Earth to Mars. 'Mars is literally pulling on our spacecraft, and at the same time it is pulling on our emotions,' Phoenix Principal Investigator Peter Smith...NASA's Phoenix Spacecraft Reports Good Health After Mars Landing
A NASA spacecraft today sent pictures showing itself in good condition after making the first successful landing in a polar region of Mars.NASA Spacecraft Scoops First Martian Soil
NASA's newest spacecraft has got down and dirty on Mars, taking its first practice scoop of Martian soil ahead of the actual dig expected later this week.GLAST spacecraft awaits a Wednesday launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., June 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency said all is ready for the often delayed launch of its GLAST spacecraft from Cape Canaveral aboard a Delta II rocket.The Ulysses spacecraft to expire on July 1
WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. and European space agencies Thursday said they will officially end the Ulysses spacecraft's mission July 1 after more than 17 years of joint operation.NASA Spacecraft Reveal Largest Crater in Solar System
New analysis of Mars' terrain using NASA spacecraft observations reveals what appears to be by far the largest impact crater ever found in the solar system.
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Spacecraft's Shaky Descent Under Scrutiny
The Russian Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft apparently suffered a failure, possibly involving explosive bolts, that prevented one of two sections connected to the central crew capsule from separating properly ...NASA Spacecraft Tracks Raging Saturn Storm
... electrical storm rages on Saturn with lightning bolts 10,000 times more powerful than those found on Earth, the Cassini spacecraft continues its five-month watch over the dramatic events. read moreNASA Spacecraft Fine Tunes Course for Mars Landing
NASA engineers have adjusted the flight path of the Phoenix Mars Lander, setting the spacecraft on course for its May 25 landing on the Red Planet.NASA Spacecraft Images Mars Moon in Color and in 3D
A new stereo view of Phobos, the larger and inner of Mars' two tiny moons, has been captured by a NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars.Cassini Spacecraft Finds Ocean May Exist Beneath Titan's Crust
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has discovered evidence that points to the existence of an underground ocean of water and ammonia on Saturn's moon Titan.NASA Spacecraft Photographs Avalanches on Mars
Pasadena, Calif. - A NASA spacecraft in orbit around Mars has taken the first ever image of active avalanches near the Red Planet's north pole.Herschel spacecraft assembly complete
The mirror of the Herschel telescope has now been assembled with the payload and service module, completing the spacecraft structure - an important milestone in the days following through to launch.Ocean Survey Spacecraft Arrives at Launch Site
A spacecraft designed to continue a long-term survey of Earth's oceans has arrived at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., for final launch preparations.Russia, Europe ink deal on new manned spacecraft
The Russian and European space agencies have signed a deal to build a six-seat manned spacecraft to travel to the Moon, a Russian space official said Wednesday.Mars is literally pulling on Phoenix spacecraft
... during the final day of its trip from Earth to Mars. 'Mars is literally pulling on our spacecraft, and at the same time it is pulling on our emotions,' Phoenix Principal Investigator Peter Smith...NASA's Phoenix Spacecraft Reports Good Health After Mars Landing
A NASA spacecraft today sent pictures showing itself in good condition after making the first successful landing in a polar region of Mars.NASA Spacecraft Scoops First Martian Soil
NASA's newest spacecraft has got down and dirty on Mars, taking its first practice scoop of Martian soil ahead of the actual dig expected later this week.GLAST spacecraft awaits a Wednesday launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., June 10 (UPI) -- The U.S. space agency said all is ready for the often delayed launch of its GLAST spacecraft from Cape Canaveral aboard a Delta II rocket.The Ulysses spacecraft to expire on July 1
WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. and European space agencies Thursday said they will officially end the Ulysses spacecraft's mission July 1 after more than 17 years of joint operation.NASA Spacecraft Reveal Largest Crater in Solar System
New analysis of Mars' terrain using NASA spacecraft observations reveals what appears to be by far the largest impact crater ever found in the solar system.