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U.S. losing its lead in space, experts warn

MCCLATCHY WASHINGTON BUREAU | Thu, Nov 19, 5:12 PM | 0 comments

Sci-Shuttle

pAmerica's once clear dominance in space is eroding as other nations step up their activities, a panel of experts told the House subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics. "Others are catching up fast," said Marty Hauser of the Space Foundation, an... Read more

Cosmonaut says Russia falling behind in space race

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Fri, Nov 20, 10:34 AM | 0 comments

MOSCOW — Russia lacks a viable program for developing a new spacecraft and risks losing its place as a leader in space travel, a veteran Russian cosmonaut said in an interview published Friday. Read more

Astronauts get extra moving time at space station

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Fri, Nov 20, 3:16 AM | 0 comments

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The astronauts aboard the shuttle-station complex are getting some extra moving time. Read more

Astronauts get extra work done in 1st spacewalk

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Thu, Nov 19, 4:42 PM | 0 comments

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A pair of spacewalking astronauts, one of them a surgeon, hustled through antenna and cable work outside the International Space Station on Thursday and even whipped off an extra chore. Read more

Can we boldly go?

THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER | Thu, Nov 19, 8:21 AM | 0 comments

The following editorial appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Wednesday, Nov. 18:

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Tucson firm's mirrors to be tested at space station

THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR, TUCSON | Thu, Nov 19, 4:17 AM | 0 comments

Nov. 19--When the space shuttle Atlantis took off from the Kennedy Space Center on Monday, carrying supplies to the International Space Station, it also brought with it the labor of about 19 years of work for one Tucson company. Read more

Space telescope will create a 'road map' of the universe's dark side

PASADENA STAR-NEWS, CALIF. | Wed, Nov 18, 4:50 PM | 0 comments

Nov. 18--first shows how the constellation of Orion appears through a conventional telescope. It morphs into an image that shows how the constellation will appears through the WISE telescope. Read more

Shuttle docks at space station, unloads parts

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Wed, Nov 18, 6:27 PM | 0 comments

Space Shuttle Atlantis

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday for a weeklong stay, and the astronauts quickly unloaded a huge platform full of spare parts needed to keep the outpost running for another... Read more

Built for Mars, UNF robot is still earthbound - for now: Three engineering students' rover is taking them to...

THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, JACKSONVILLE | Wed, Nov 18, 10:31 AM | 0 comments

Nov. 18--It's sturdy enough to rumble over rough terrain, but not bulky. The design is utilitarian, with exposed wires and wheels with mismatched colors. Read more

Meteor showers in Asia disappoint

ASSOCIATED PRESS | Wed, Nov 18, 5:35 AM | 0 comments

NEW DELHI — Thousands of stargazers across Asia stayed awake overnight to catch a glimpse of what was advertised as an intense Leonid meteor shower, but the show fizzled rather than sizzled for many because of cloudy conditions. Read more

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