March 2010
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Shuttle Program Nears End of Voyage
Projections indicate that 23,000 jobs with direct or indirect ties to the space industry, could be lost in Florida within a year.
NASA Awards Space Propulsion Research Contracts
Advanced space propulsion technologies will help to increase performance, reduced cost, and improve safety.
Russia May Build an Extra Soyuz Capsule for Space Tourists
“Construction of an additional Soyuz spaceship could start in the middle of the year.”
ISS Preparing for New Crew Members, Shuttle Visitors
The three-member Expedition 23 crew will expand to six on April 4th when Soyuz TMA-18 docks with the ISS.
SPACE ART: Soyuz Lifts Off From Europe’s Spaceport
This painting depicts a Soyuz rocket lifting off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Russia to Boost Share in Global Space Market
Russia wants to increase its share of the global space market by building a new $14 Billion dollar space center.
Discovery Fit to Fly – Go for April 5th Launch
NASA managers gave Space Shuttle Discovery the “go” for an April 5th launch to the International Space Station.
Ariane 5 Launch Postponed
The first Ariane 5 mission of the year was delayed today after an anomaly occurred in a launcher subsystem during final count-down operations.
Shuttle Launch Officials Meet Today for Final Prelaunch Review
Mission Managers are meeting today at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the STS-131 Flight Readiness Review.
Mars Rover Team Wins Space Operations Award
The rovers have been in operation for more than six years, making major science discoveries and driving more than 17 miles combined.