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Last Chance to Spot Shuttle Discovery in the Night Sky ... Ever 1 year 11 weeks ago

With NASA's space shuttle Discovery now headed home from the International Space Station, skywatchers across much of the United States and southern Canada are in for a real two-day treat: the last chance to see Discovery in space with their own eyes.

Discovery left the space station today (March 7) and is due to land in Florida on Wednesday. This means that — weather permitting — there are opportunities to see both Discovery and the space station flying across the sky from many locations.

How To See The Space Station 2 years 5 weeks ago

Have you ever wondered if you could see the International Space Station in the sky? Well with the space station being one of the most visible objects in the sky it is possible that you can see the International Space Station. If you have not seen the Space Station you should give it a try. When the conditions are right you can actually see satellites and space shuttles clearly from the ground as well as the International Space Station.

Experiments in Space: International Space Station to Get New Science Equipment 2 years 39 weeks ago

The latest Discovery mission will bring mice, a freezer, small furnaces, and another mini science lab to the International Space Station to study how matter behaves without gravity.

When the space shuttle Discovery launches the STS-128 mission, it will bring to the International Space Station supplies such as clothes, food and updates to the air filtration system for the crew already aboard. But this mission will also be carrying cargo that will help the ISS crew perform science experiments.

How To See the International Space Station in the Night Sky 1 year 40 weeks ago

The International Space Station can be seen passing by in the clear night sky. You just need to know where to look, and what to look for. This article explains how to know when the space station is passing overhead so you can get a glimpse of it. You may also be able to see supply ships docking with the International Space Station if you are lucky. This is a great activity to do with kids. The article explains how to know when the ISS is passing by, and how you can see it.

Manned Asteroid Mission Possible by 2025 1 year 40 weeks ago

The ISS (International Space Station) may make a manned mission to an asteroid more possible in the near future.

Thanks to an idea that involves recycling
part of the ISS (International Space Station), a manned asteroid mission may be more feasible, in the near future…

NASA has recently suffered some serious cut backs…but this may be for a very good reason. Thanks to the NASA Blue Sky group, some ingenious ideas could help save money and gain incredible knowledge, through missions that may not have been previously financially prudent.