Nasa Breaking News
High School Students Talk Live With Crew
NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale, U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings and students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will participate in a live downlink from Expedition 12, which begins at 9:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Paul McCartney Plays Live to Station on Sunday
The International Space Station crew will receive a special live musical wakeup call during a first-ever concert linkup.
Expendable Launch Vehicle Status Report: E05-017
Launch preparations will resume once two issues are resolved: the Boeing technicians' strike and the problem encountered while testing batteries used for the flight termination system of the Delta II.
NASA and Partners Join to Inspire Students
NASA has partnered with Columbia TriStar Marketing Group, Inc. and Houghton Mifflin Company to engage students in science and mathematics.
Griffin?s Statement on Cooperation With Russia
"NASA appreciates the efforts of Congress to resolve restrictions placed on our partnership with Russia."
NASA Establishes Commercial Crew/Cargo Project Office
The project office will spur private industry to provide cost-effective access to low-Earth orbit and the international space station in support of the Vision for Space Exploration.
Shana Dale Confirmed as Deputy Administrator
Administrator Griffin applauded the Senate's confirmation of Shana Dale as NASA's deputy administrator.
Satellite Detects Massive Star Partner
Scientists using NASA's Far Ultraviolet Spectroscopic Explorer satellite made the first direct detection of a companion star of Eta Carinae.
NASA Names New Johnson Center Director
Former Astronaut, Michael L. Coats, has been named director of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
First Black Mission-Control Flight Director
Kwatsi Alibaruho completed more than 700 hours of training and began active duty in August. Alibaruho is the first African-American to lead Mission Control as a flight director for the International Space Station.