Editor’s note: There are a lot of rumors swirling around about Ares I redesigns - specifcially, its upper stage. According to NASA ESMD PAO today: “NASA has no plans to redesign the Ares I or upperstage.
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Due to an emerging issue with aviation safety, NASA Administrator, Michael Griffin has asked Dr. Porter to cancel her trip to Purdue to handle this issue.
Editor’s note: Have a look at these images from Genesis II.
1st moon orbiter likely to be invisible to amateur astronomers, China Daily
Countdown to another leap upward, China Daily
Official: Chang’e launch time confirmed, Shanghai Daily
“China will launch its first lunar orbiter at 6:05pm tomorrow from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province, officials confirmed at a news conference this morning.”
Editor’s note: Looks like I will be on CNN Asia on Wednesday evening round 7:30 pm EST to discuss this launch.
China’s Long March to the Moon, WSJ
“Tomorrow evening, the China National Space Administration is scheduled to fire a “Long March” rocket from a launch site in the southwestern province of Sichuan.
An Arduous, Risky Mission, editorial, NY Times
“After vigorous debate at an all-day review, however, NASA’s top managers concluded that the risk was acceptable.
Google guys get grand garage, Mountain View Voice
“In July, the company signed a two-year contract with NASA allowing its owners to use the coveted Moffett airstrip whenever they liked, along with the hangar space, in exchange for $2.6 million and the right to place scientific instruments on the planes.
Dr. Mary Cleave Appointed to Board of Directors of Sigma Space Corp.
“Sigma Space Corp. announced the appointment of Dr. Mary Cleave to its Board of Directors, effective October 1st, 2007.
