STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILIES OF SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA

On January 16th, we saw our loved ones launch into a brilliant, cloud-free sky. Their hearts…

Texas amateurs aid in shuttle debris recovery

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and SKYWARN volunteers in Nacogdoches, Texas, have been assisting local emergency…

NASA ASKS FOR HELP WITH COLUMBIA INVESTIGATION

NASA has established a telephone hotline and electronic mail address for the public to use for…

NASA ANNOUNCES COLUMBIA INVESTIGATION BOARD

NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe today announced the members of the Space Shuttle Mishap Interagency Investigation Board,…

Columbia Accident Overview

The Space Shuttle Columbia and its seven astronauts were lost today (Feb 1) when the vehicle…

Arianespace statement on Columbia

Arianespace expresses its condolences following the tragic loss of Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1. The…

ESA statement on Columbia

A day of loss and deep sorrow for the whole Space world The European Space Agency…

NATION’S FIRST SPACE “GEM” MARKS SAPPHIRE ANNIVERSARY

At a mere 31 pounds, it was tiny by today’s spacecraft standards. Yet, as it sprang…

STATEMENT BY NASA ADMINISTRATOR SEAN O’KEEFE

“This is indeed a tragic day for the NASA family, for the families of the astronauts…

The final Ariane 4 is readied for launch

Arianespace Update: Flight 159 with the Intelsat 907 telecommunications satellite A historic moment occurred today (Jan.…