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Space shuttle Endeavour inspected the ship's heat shielding on Saturday. The crew used a robotic arm to inspect the wings and the ship's nose. The shuttle is delivering tons of equipment to the International Space Station for remodeling.

International Space Station Awaits New Equipment from Endeavour

The International Space Station is receiving new equipment and supplies from Endeavour. Some of the equipment included is a bathroom, kitchenette and two sleeping compartments. The space shuttle crew will also test a new recycling system for turning urine into drinking water.
Planet Fomalhaut b could have a system of rings. Its likely mass is near the vicinity of planet Jupiter. The image was taken from a camera mounted on the Hubble.

Hubble Space Telescope Snaps Images from Distant Solar System

The Hubble Space Telescope has snapped the first picture of a planet outside our solar system. The planet is some 25 light years away and is similar in size to Jupiter. It is orbiting the star Fomalhaut and is named Fomalhaut b.
The Mars lander mission is now reached its end. The Phoenix Lander is responsible for finding ice and water on Mars. The spacecraft sent its last message on November 2 before losing power.

Mars Lander Reaches Its End

NASA officials have declared an end the Mars Lander mission. The Phoenix probe survived nearly three months longer than expected. Lower temperatures on the Red Planet have plagued the spacecraft as winter nears.
The new six-wheel rover is the size of an SUV. It is powered by nuclear energy. However, the space agency needs more funding to complete the $2 billion project. Mission specialists hope to begin the first mission for the new rover to Mars next fall.

NASA Presses Ahead with Mars Science Lab

NASA on Friday said it will move forward with a super-sized rover to Mars next year. The space agency plans to work on a Mars Science Laboratory to roam the planet. The rover will be nuclear powered.
The Endeavour mission will increase the ISS resident crew capacity from three to six. The shuttle was being prepared for a rescue flight if Atlantis sustained damage during its Hubble servicing mission.

NASA Sets Launch Date for Endeavour

NASA has set the launch date for Endeavour to November 14. The date was bumped by two days to make way for Atlantis. The launch for Atlantis was scheduled for October 14.
The Mars Phoenix Lander has detected snow from the Martian atmosphere. The snow fell from clouds about 3 miles above the lander's ground position. Scientists say the snow is melting before it hits the ground.

Phoenix Lander Gathers Martian Snow

NASA scientists say that snow is falling on Mars. The Phoenix Lander collected data presented the findings. Phoenix is now on its fifth month of space exploration on Mars.
The Hubble Control Unit Data Formatter which transmits spectacular images has malfunctioned. The upcoming mission was to repair the malfunction. However, the Hubble developed a new problem over the weekend. The telescope has revolutionized astronomy since its launch in 1990.

NASA Delays Atlantis Launch

NASA has delayed the upcoming launch of the Atlantis space shuttle to repair the Hubble space telescope. NASA said the Hubble developed a problem storing and transmitting data. Atlantis had been scheduled to lift-off on October 14.
The Endeavor crater is 20 times larger than one dubbed Victoria. The rover crawled out of Victoria earlier this month. The probe can only travel across 110 yards per day.

Mars Rover Opportunity Begins Seven Mile Journey

The Mars Rover Opportunity is traveling to a crater far bigger than one it has called home for two years. The rover is well past its original three-month life expectancy. Scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said it could take two years to reach its destination.
As of Tuesday, NASA says that hurricane Gustav will not delay the Atlantis mission. Atlantis will roll out to Launch Pad 39A.

NASA Moves Atlantis to Launch Pad

NASA says the next space shuttle Atlantis mission is on schedule. Atlantis is scheduled to lift off on October 8 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The Cassini fly-by kicked off a two-year extension of the $3.3 billion mission to explore Saturn. The discovery of possible frozen quakes on Enceladus has started a debate among scientists.

Saturn's Moon Enceladus Unveils Frozen Crust

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has stumped planetary scientists. Saturn's moon unveils possible icequakes that grind its frozen crust. Enceladus is known as Saturn's geyser-spewing mystery moon.
NASA will have no way to transport crews to and from orbit after the shuttle fleet is retired in 2010.

NASA Cuts New Orion Spaceship Over Budget Reasons

NASA has ended plans to replace its space shuttles with the new Orion spaceship by 2013. The agency said its decision was based on a lack of funding.
During the 1970s, NASA was ordered to build a reusable shuttle that could be used to reduce the cost of space travel.

NASA Celebrates 50 Years of Space

NASA became the National Air and Space Act on July 29, 1958.
Barack Obama has called for debate on NASA's goals, and John McCain, who says he supports manned missions to Mars, has called for a total freeze on federal spending to NASA.

Mars Future Explorations Have Uncertainties

Future explorations on Mars have doubts due to economic budget cuts and political pressure.
The Gamma Ray Large Area Telescope launched from Cape Canaveral that is outfitted with equipment to monitor gamma rays from cosmic matter that will give insight into major events such as the formation of black holes.

GLAST to Bring Spectacular Photos from Space

NASA launches high-tech GLAST telescope which features gamma rays to look deeper into the universe.
The Phoenix lander scooped its first dirt sample from Mars also marked the official start of its science phase for the first time since the probe left Earth 10 months ago on its 420-million-mile journey.

Phoenix Lander Searches Dirt Samples for Martian Ice

The Phoenix lander has scooped up its first sample of Martian dirt to kick off a science mission of searching for water or signs of life.
Phoenix had planned to dig the first of three shallow pits north of where it landed and dump the dirt into a tiny oven, where it will be baked and studied this week. The earliest the lander can start the excavation will be Thursday, when new commands will be sent up.

Mars Phoenix Lander Fine After Glitch

First dig by the Phoenix Lander was delayed Wednesday due to a communications glitch.
International Space Station's Toilet Out of Order.

ISS Toilet Out Of Order

International Space Station's Toilet Out of Order.
Mars Phoenix Lander was unable to accept commands from NASA.

Mars Phoenix Lander Fixed

Mars Phoenix Lander was unable to accept commands from NASA.
The Mars Phoenix Lander has completed its 422 million-mile journey.

Mars Phoenix probe has landed

The Mars Phoenix Lander has completed its 422 million-mile journey.
NASA has postponed two shuttle missions as well as the final repair on the Hubble Space Telescope.

NASA Delays Hubble Space Telescope Mission

NASA has postponed two shuttle missions. The final repair for the Hubble Space Telescope has been delayed.
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