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Discovery Launch Delayed Until At Least Thursday

Electrical Problem Is The Culprit

The Space Shuttle Program Mission Management Team decided to delay the final launch of Discovery by at least one day. The shuttle is scheduled for an 11-day mission to the International Space Station.

Acceptance Testing Completed On Orion Aux Propulsion System

Second R-4D Development Engine Performed As Expected

Acceptance testing on the second R-4D development engine has been completed, according to the company designing the engine for NASA.

Mars Rovers Mission Using Cloud Computing

JPL Team Says Rovers Are Well Suited To The Cloud Concept

The project team that built and operates the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity has become the first NASA space mission to use cloud computing for daily mission operations.

NASA Announces New Hypersonic Research Opportunities

A Chance To Explore The Need For Speed

NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate has amended its announcement, "Research Opportunities in Aeronautics 2010," to solicit additional proposals. The announcement has been modified to include new topics in support of the agency's Hypersonics Project.

NASA's Bolden Commemorates Ten Years Of ISS Crews

Station Expected To Be Home To Humans Until At Least 2020

It was 10 years ago, Nov. 2, 2000, that the first crew arrived aboard the International Space Station to live and work aboard the orbiting laboratory. In a statement commemorating that event, NASA administrator Charles Bolden called the milestone significant for both NASA and its partners in the ISS.