Sea Launch sets sail for next launch
Posted: Sat, Aug 2 10:34 AM ET (1434 GMT)
The two vessels of the Sea Launch mobile launch system have set sail for their next launch next week, officials with the multinational venture announced...

Boeing seeks to dismiss Lockheed lawsuit, may appeal Air Force ruling
Posted: Sat, Aug 2 10:28 AM ET (1428 GMT)
Boeing announced Friday that it has filed a motion to dismiss a Lockheed Martin lawsuit regarding Boeing's use of Lockheed Martin EELV documents, while...

NASA exploring shuttle landing alternatives
Posted: Fri, Aug 1 10:52 AM ET (1452 GMT)
NASA is looking at alternatives to current shuttle landing flight paths that could result in shifting landings away from the Kennedy Space Center. Prompted by...

Boeing delays Delta 4 launch
Posted: Fri, Aug 1 10:42 AM ET (1442 GMT)
Boeing announced late Thursday that it would delay the launch of a Delta 4 carrying a military communications satellite at least 24 hours to check...

Report: Boeing "brain drain" linked to Columbia accident
Posted: Thu, Jul 31 8:24 PM ET (0024 GMT)
A loss of hundreds of highly-trained engineers when Boeing moved offices two years ago may have played a role in the Columbia accident, the...

CAIB recommends on-board imaging during shuttle launches
Posted: Thu, Jul 31 8:11 PM ET (0011 GMT)
The Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) issued a recommendation Wednesday calling on NASA to develop ways to take images of the shuttle and external tank...

ISS partners reaffirm support for station
Posted: Wed, Jul 30 5:47 PM ET (2147 GMT)
Leaders of the space agencies involved in the International Space Station program pledged to continue their support for the project as NASA works out details...

Arianespace, Boeing, Mitsubishi announce launch vehicle pact
Posted: Wed, Jul 30 10:27 AM ET (1427 GMT)
Three leading providers of commercial launch services announced Wednesday an agreement to provide mutual launch backups. Under the agreement customers with any of the three...

Poll shows continued support for NASA and shuttle program
Posted: Tue, Jul 29 10:14 AM ET (1414 GMT)
A poll released Monday shows that the American public continues to support NASA and the shuttle program. The poll, conducted by ICR/International Communications Research...

TRW acquisition boosts Northrop profits
Posted: Tue, Jul 29 10:05 AM ET (1405 GMT)
Northrop Grumman reported strong second quarter earnings on Monday based in large part on divisions of the company created from last year's acquisition of...