April 2011
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Museums Across America to House Retired Space Shuttles
NASA has announced that the retiring Space Shuttles will have permanent homes in museums in Florida, Virginia, New York and California.
Space Debris No Threat to Station
The International Space Station crew got an “all-clear” Tuesday after tracking data showed orbital debris would not pose a threat.
SPACEX Unveils Design for World’s Most Powerful Commercial Rocket
Today, Elon Musk unveiled the final specifications for the world’s largest rocket commercial rocket: the Falcon Heavy.
Space Station Crew Launches from Birthplace of Human Spaceflight
One week shy of the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight, Soyuz TMA-21 lifted off on a mission to the International Space Station.
Soyuz Launch Site in French Guiana Ready for Maiden flight
The Soyuz site at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana is now ready for its first launch.