Photos: NASA’s humanoid robot, Robonaut 2

Meet Robonaut 2, a dexterous humanoid robot NASA has designed to work alongside astronauts in space.…

Ariane 5 is provided its “brains” and the “kick” for Arianespace’s third mission of 2012

Initial build-up of the Ariane 5 for Arianespace's third heavy-lift mission in 2012 has reached a…

Ariane 5 is provided its “brains” and the “kick” for Arianespace’s third mission of 2012

Initial build-up of the Ariane 5 for Arianespace's third heavy-lift mission in 2012 has reached a…

Ariane 5 is provided its “brains” and the “kick” for Arianespace’s third mission of 2012

Initial build-up of the Ariane 5 for Arianespace's third heavy-lift mission in 2012 has reached a…

Ariane 5 is provided its “brains” and the “kick” for Arianespace’s third mission of 2012

Initial build-up of the Ariane 5 for Arianespace's third heavy-lift mission in 2012 has reached a…

Ariane 5 is provided its “brains” and the “kick” for Arianespace’s third mission of 2012

Initial build-up of the Ariane 5 for Arianespace's third heavy-lift mission in 2012 has reached a…

Ariane 5 is provided its “brains” and the “kick” for Arianespace’s third mission of 2012

Initial build-up of the Ariane 5 for Arianespace's third heavy-lift mission in 2012 has reached a…

Ariane 5 is provided its “brains” and the “kick” for Arianespace’s third mission of 2012

Initial build-up of the Ariane 5 for Arianespace's third heavy-lift mission in 2012 has reached a…

A highly symbolic mission is reflected in words and images on Ariane 5’s payload fairing

A satellite manufacturer's program milestone and an expression of hope for a country in recovery following…

A highly symbolic mission is reflected in words and images on Ariane 5’s payload fairing

A satellite manufacturer's program milestone and an expression of hope for a country in recovery following…