Astronomers observe massive gamma-ray flare
Posted: Mon, Feb 21 9:04 AM ET (1404 GMT)
Astronomers said Friday that a massive gamma-ray flare from a star system on the other side of the galaxy buffeted the Earth last December,...

NASA sets May 15 launch date for shuttle
Posted: Sat, Feb 19 6:23 AM ET (1123 GMT)
NASA shuttle managers said Friday that they are currently planning to launch the space shuttle on the first post-Columbia mission on May 15. NASA...

NASA denies Mars life reports
Posted: Sat, Feb 19 6:06 AM ET (1106 GMT)
NASA on Friday issued a statement denying a report earlier this week that suggested that scientists had found evidence of, or at least a mechanism...

XM launch delayed again
Posted: Fri, Feb 18 8:19 AM ET (1319 GMT)
The launch of an XM Satellite Radio spacecraft on a Zenit 3SL was delayed again Thursday because of wind and sea conditions. The launch, already...

Cassini sees Titan crater
Posted: Fri, Feb 18 7:34 AM ET (1234 GMT)
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has spotted a crater the size of the state of Iowa on the surface of Saturn's moon Titan, scientists said...

Zenit 3SL launch delayed
Posted: Thu, Feb 17 7:23 AM ET (1223 GMT)
The launch of a Zenit 3SL rocket carrying a XM Satellite Radio spacecraft was delayed 24 hours because of sea conditions. The Zenit 3SL was...

Report: Evidence for Mars life found
Posted: Wed, Feb 16 9:52 PM ET (0252 GMT)
NASA scientists have found evidence that could support the existence of life on Mars today, SPACE.com reported Wednesday. According to the report, NASA Ames...

Mars rover finds new type of rock
Posted: Wed, Feb 16 8:46 PM ET (0146 GMT)
The Mars Exploration Rover Spirit has discovered a new class of water-altered rock, scientists said Tuesday. The rock, dubbed "Peace", contains higher concentrations of...

Progress increases ISS orbit
Posted: Wed, Feb 16 8:32 AM ET (1332 GMT)
A thruster burn by a Progress cargo spacecraft has increased the altitude of the International Space Station by over three kilometers, according to Russian media...

Lockheed to cut rocket jobs at Cape
Posted: Mon, Feb 14 8:24 AM ET (1324 GMT)
Lockheed Martin plans to cut over 400 jobs at Cape Canaveral due to the retirement of two launch vehicles. Florida Today reported Saturday that Lockheed...