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SPACEHAB Sees Opportunity in Space Florida's Launch Complex: Astrotech Subsidiary is Prepared to Support New Era in Commercial Space Exploration HOUSTON -- SPACEHAB, Incorporated (NASDAQ:SPAB), and its Astrotech subsidiary, leading providers of commercial space services, join with Space Florida in recognizing the immense opportunities for America's commercial space program in the joint Air Force Space Command and...; Tags: aerospace, Air Force, Company, Florida, Manufacturing, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-10-28
Aerospace & Defense News - Space: Oct 13, 2008 Spacewalk completed, China turns focus to next phase. After a successful spacewalk, the Chinese are now focused on building a space station, followed by a manned lunar mission as early as 2020. "We might even see a traffic jam on the moon," says a professor at...; Tags: aerospace, Manufacturing, NASA, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-10-13
National briefs: Snow above Mars: NASA'S Phoenix spacecraft has discovered evidence of past water at its Martian landing site and spotted falling snow for the first time. A laser detected snow falling from clouds more than two miles above the Phoenix in the northern arctic plains. The snow disappeared before reaching the ground....; Tags: NASA, Phoenix Technologies, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-10-01
Orbital Awarded New Minotaur IV Mission by U.S. Air Force: Rocket to Launch Military Technology Demonstration Payload in 2010 New Order Represents the Eighth Minotaur IV Rocket Under Contract with the U.S. Air Force DULLES, Va. -- Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE:ORB) today announced that the U.S. Air Force Space and Missiles Systems Center SMC recently placed an order...; Tags: Air Force, NETWORKING, Orbital Sciences Corp., satellite, spacecraft, U.S.; Research articles 2008-09-18
Saturn's geyser-spewing moon stumps science: Frozen iceball or hidden ocean? NASA's Cassini spacecraft has renewed debate among planetary scientists over Saturn's geyser-spewing mystery moon, Enceladus. Cassini mission controllers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., have begun unveiling images of a 40,000-mph pass over Enceladus last week. The flyby, which...; Tags: FINANCE, image, NASA, Saturn, scientist, SOFTWARE, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-08-18

SpaceX Receives $20 Million Investment from Founder's Fund: HAWTHORNE, Calif. -- SpaceX, a privately-held space launch services provider, has received a $20 million equity investment from Founders Fund, a leading technology venture capital firm, headquartered in San Francisco. SpaceX joins Founders Fund's existing portfolio, which includes Facebook, Powerset, Slide and Quantcast. Managing Partner Luke Nosek will join...; Tags: FINANCE, founder, Investment, NASA, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-08-05
AMERICOM Government Services to Host U.S. Air Force Payload: MCLEAN, Va. -- Satellite solutions provider AMERICOM Government Services AGS announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to host an experimental sensor on board a commercial spacecraft. The three year $65 million firm fixed price contract was signed on June 30th with...; Tags: Air Force, NETWORKING, satellite, sensor, spacecraft, U.S.; Research articles 2008-07-08
SPACEHAB Subsidiary Secures Spacecraft Processing Task Order: Astrotech Wins Fourth Task Order Option Under NASA Vandenberg Contract HOUSTON -- SPACEHAB Inc., (NASDAQ:SPAB), a provider of commercial space services, today announced that its Astrotech Space Operations subsidiary has won a fourth, fully-funded task order under the $35 million Vandenberg Air Force Base VAFB indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity...; Tags: Company, Government, NASA, SOFTWARE, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-06-11
NASA chief backs proposal for European spaceship: PARIS AFP — NASA chief Mike Griffin on Thursday threw his weight behind calls for Europe to build its own manned spacecraft. The experience of the US shuttle, to be retired in 2010, highlighted the need for multiple systems to provide backup for the International Space Station ISS, Griffin...; Tags: asset, Europe, European Space Agency, FINANCE, Griffin, NASA, Paris, Robots, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-06-05
Astrotech Appoints New Chief Executive Officer: Air Force Elite Joins Astrotech Space Operations to Implement New Strategic Growth Plan HOUSTON -- SPACEHAB Inc. (NASDAQ:SPAB) recently announced the appointment of retired Gen. Lance W. Lord to the position of chief executive officer of its Astrotech Space Operations subsidiary ASO effective June 2, 2008. In this role,...; Tags: Air Force, CAREER, Company, Government, Lord, Manufacturing, spacecraft, Strategy, vision; Research articles 2008-06-04
Mars landing: NASA'S Phoenix spacecraft has successfully landed near Mars' north pole for a 90-day digging mission. Mission control at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory celebrated after the Phoenix Mars Lander signalled back it had survived today's fiery entry. Phoenix will be the first spacecraft to study the Martian arctic plains....; Tags: MARKETING, NASA, Phoenix Technologies, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-05-26
NASA spacecraft Phoenix touches down on Mars: The Phoenix Mars Mission has survived the fiery atmosphere of the Red Planet and transmitted a signal back to Earth, the first indication the spacecraft may have made a successful landing. Scientists who have been nervously awaiting the end of the 10- month journey erupted in cheers and...; Tags: NASA, Phoenix Technologies, scientist, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-05-26
Mars spacecraft nearing do-or-die: PASADENA, Calif. -- After a nearly 10-month journey, a NASA spacecraft will land softly today on the northern polar region of Mars, if all goes as planned. The Phoenix Mars Lander is set to touch down in a broad, shallow valley in the Martian arctic plains believed to...; Tags: NASA, Phoenix Technologies, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-05-25
NASA probe lands in Martian arctic on search for life: WASHINGTON AFP — NASA's Phoenix spacecraft successfully landed on Mars' frigid north pole region late Sunday in a risk-fraught mission to search for signs of habitability, the US space agency said. "Phoenix has landed," a NASA official said as the safe touchdown was confirmed. The Mars Phoenix Lander...; Tags: NASA, Phoenix Technologies, spacecraft, TVs; Research articles 2008-05-25
Your opportunity to fly to the moon; On the web: ONLY a select few people will get to step foot on the moon. But for the rest of us there's the opportunity to send our names on America's next lunar exploration journey. Nasa is inviting people of all ages to send their names to the moon aboard the...; Tags: Databases, HARDWARE, MARKETING, NASA, SOFTWARE, spacecraft, Storage, Web; Research articles 2008-05-14
Russia, Europe ink deal on new manned spacecraft: MOSCOW AFP — The Russian and European space agencies have signed a deal to build a six-seat manned spacecraft to travel to the Moon, a Russian space official said Wednesday. Russian space agency Roskosmos and the European Space Agency "on Tuesday signed an accord on the creation of a...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, agency, European Space Agency, MARKETING, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-05-14
Company Watch - NASA: Apr 28, 2008 Mars rovers keep plugging away four years beyond life expectancy. Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity continue to make geological discoveries four years past their expected life of just 90 days. The project employs about 200 scientists and technicians and costs $1.5 million per month. Apr 24,...; Tags: alien, NASA, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-04-28
Aerospace & Defense News - Space: Apr 28, 2008 The Canaveral Port Authority submitted a feasibility report for the widening of the Canaveral Harbor and other navigation improvements to Assistant Secretary of the Army Civil Works John Paul Woodley Jr. This report, the result of more than two years of work, is authorized by Congress...; Tags: aerospace, alien, NASA, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-04-28
Scrap unlucky 13th mission: Russian space chief: MOSCOW AFP — The next Russian spacecraft should be renamed to avoid the traditionally unlucky number 13, the head of Russia's space agency has said. "In Russia, many people have superstitious beliefs -- black cats, Mondays, the number 13. That's why I think that it is a good idea...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, agency, MARKETING, Russia, spacecraft; Research articles 2008-04-14
Lockheed Martin Corp. Review in Progress.: M2 PRESSWIRE-4 April 2008-MG Strategies: Lockheed Martin Corp. Review in ProgressC1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04042008 MaybachFinancial.com is one of the fastest growing independent and unbiased research firms in the world. Investors wanting to know the truth about investing and how to...; Tags: Air Force, GPS, Handhelds, HARDWARE, Lockheed Martin Corp., spacecraft; Research articles 2008-04-04