Shuttle cleared for reentry
Posted: Mon, Jul 10 8:02 AM ET (1202 GMT)
Shuttle managers have concluded that the shuttle Discovery doesn't require any repairs to its thermal protection system before returning to Earth at the end...

NASA to proceed with SOFIA mission
Posted: Mon, Jul 10 7:48 AM ET (1148 GMT)
NASA officials have decided to continue with the development of an airborne astronomy observatory, but may have to sacrifice a planned space-based telescope in...

First STS-121 spacewalk a success
Posted: Sun, Jul 9 11:51 AM ET (1551 GMT)
Two shuttle astronauts successfully performed a spacewalk Saturday, testing a boom that can be used to inspect and repair the shuttle. Astronauts Mike Fossum and...

Shuttle attaches cargo module to station
Posted: Fri, Jul 7 6:01 PM ET (2201 GMT)
The crew of the space shuttle Discovery attached a cargo module to the International Space Station on Friday while ground controllers gave to go-ahead...

Shuttle docks with ISS
Posted: Thu, Jul 6 8:28 PM ET (0028 GMT)
The space shuttle Discovery docked with the International Space Station Thursday morning, the first shuttle to arrive at the station in nearly a year. Discovery...

Shuttle passes initial inspection
Posted: Thu, Jul 6 8:33 AM ET (1233 GMT)
Surveys of the exterior of the space shuttle Discovery turned up no evidence of damage to the orbiter's tiles and panels, clearing the way...

India plans satellite navigation system
Posted: Wed, Jul 5 8:37 AM ET (1237 GMT)
The Indian space agency ISRO announced Tuesday that it plans to develop its own satellite navigation system. The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) will...

Discovery lifts off
Posted: Tue, Jul 4 4:09 PM ET (2009 GMT)
The space shuttle Discovery lifted off Tuesday afternoon on the first space shuttle mission in nearly a year. Discovery started STS-121 mission with a...

Intelsat completes acquisition of PanAmSat
Posted: Tue, Jul 4 2:41 PM ET (1841 GMT)
Satellite operator Intelsat announced Monday that it has completed its acquisition of one-time rival PanAmSat, creating the world's largest satellite communications company. The $...

NASA to proceed with Tuesday shuttle launch attempt
Posted: Tue, Jul 4 12:37 AM ET (0437 GMT)
NASA shuttle managers decided after a meeting Monday evening to go ahead with plans to launch the space shuttle Discovery on Tuesday afternoon despite a...