See the new ESA site Mars Express

The countdown begins! With less than two months to go until the launch of Mars Express…

Arianespace Flight 161

Preparations for Arianespace Flight 161 began April 25 as the mission’s Ariane 5 takes shape at…

New Director of Launchers named at ESA

At the Agency’s headquarters in Paris, the ESA Council appointed Mr Antonio Fabrizi, an Italian, to…

Dextre – Canada’s New Space Robot

Saint-Hubert (Québec), April 23, 2003 – Allan Rock, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the…

All that glitters is Vegas!

With its casinos and neon lights, Las Vegas may be the Glitter Capital of the world,…

EDUCATOR ASTRONAUT APPLICANT ASSISTANCE

As NASA’s Educator Astronaut Program (EAP) approaches the April 30, 2003, application deadline, representatives are available…

A perfect storm of turbulent gases

Like the fury of a raging sea, this anniversary image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope…

WINDS CARRY NATURAL POLUTION FAR INLAND

Researchers found surprising evidence of sea salt and frozen plankton in high, cold, cirrus clouds, the…

SPACE STATION CREWS TO TALK WITH REPORTERS FROM ORBIT

On Tuesday, April 29 at 11:28 a.m. EDT, reporters will have the chance to speak with…

SHUTTLE PROGRAM MANAGER RESIGNS

Ronald D. Dittemore, a 26-year NASA veteran, today announced his intention to step aside as the…