International Space Station Could Fly Through 2028, NASA Partners Say (SPACE.com)

Friday, March 12th, 2010

SPACE.com - MUNICH, Germany - The International Space Station (ISS) partners have begun reviewing their on-board hardware with the goal of certifying it for use until 2028 even as they seek ways to reduce the annual operating costs of the orbital complex, the partners said in a joint statement Thursday. Find more info ...

Space station could operate until 2028, says consortium (AFP)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

AFP - The consortium of agencies building the International Space Station (ISS) wants to see if the orbital outpost can operate until 2028, the European Space Agency (ESA) said on Thursday. Find more info about Space station could operate until 2028, says consortium (AFP) photos videos pictures. read more

First American woman in space promotes careers in science (Reuters)

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Reuters - American physicist Sally Ride achieved lasting fame in June 1983 when she became the first American woman to travel in space as a crew member of the Space Shuttle Challenger. Find more info about First American woman in space promotes careers in science (Reuters) photos videos pictures. read ...

NASA: Money key to more space shuttle flights (AP)

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

AP - NASA's space shuttle manager says it wouldn't be hard to add more shuttle flights. The real question is money. Find more info about NASA: Money key to more space shuttle flights (AP) photos videos pictures. read more