40 years ago: one giant leap for mankind

The United States today proudly marks the 40th anniversary of its conquest of the moon, a…

PREPARATIONS MOVE FORWARD FOR ARIANE 5’S FOURTH MISSION OF 2009

Activities in advance of Arianespace's mid-August liftoff continue as the heavy-lift Ariane 5 ECA is delivered…

Canadian astronauts proudly fly Maple Leaf in space

If you happened to be peer into the night sky Saturday, you might be pleased to…

Spacewalkers complete Japan’s laboratory complex

Two U.S. astronauts left the International Space Station on Saturday for a spacewalk to prepare the…

ESA astronaut Christer Fuglesang’s mission – STS-128 – Video

Credits: ESA TV, 2009

NASA Releases Orbiting Carbon Observatory Accident Summary

A NASA panel that investigated the unsuccessful Feb. 24 launch of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory, or…

Stennis Marks Milestone in Construction of New Test Stand

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center marked another milestone in construction of its new rocket engine…

Shuttle docks with space station

The first ever extraterrestrial meeting of Canadians is scheduled for Friday afternoon when the space shuttle…

NASA Airborne Expedition Chases Arctic Sea Ice Questions

A small NASA aircraft completed its first successful science flight Thursday as part of an expedition…

Moon landing tapes got erased, NASA admits

NASA on Thursday unveiled restored video footage of man's first steps on the moon to mark…