Curiosity’s “JPL” Could Become “SOS”
The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover Curiosity rover stamps a distinctive pattern into its tracks as it drives across the surface of the Red... Read more →
First of Three EVAs Successful, But Suit Reconfiguration Needed
The first of three extravehicular activities (EVAs) designed to replace a faulty refrigerator-sized ammonia pump module on the International Space... Read more →
China’s Foundations in Space
Two years ago, Space Safety Magazine published an article about the foundations and future of China's space program and ambitions. Looking back now... Read more →
NASA Brief Reveals Details of Upcoming EVA Series
On Wednesday afternoon, NASA held a press conference to release details of the series of three extravehicular activities (EVAs) to be conducted by... Read more →
Antares Launch Delayed to Allow EVA to Fix ISS Coolant Loop
By Britt Rawcliffe The Antares rocket being lifted vertically onto the pad Dec. 17 (Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls). Orbital Sciences... Read more →
Of Minds & Men: The First Rendezvous in Space (Part 2)
“It’s death … or the ejection seat!” For Wally Schirra, command pilot of Gemini VI-A, steely nerves were a mainstay of his career as a naval... Read more →