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The sacrifice and loss in human space flight thus far - Live episode #027

Friday, October 10th, 2008

A closer look at Enceladus, sending your message from Earth and a new liquid telescope in our news. Space is not just a dangerous business, sometimes it can also be fatal. In this episode we look into some explosions as well as some national tragedies. The sacrifices, heroes and failures that allowed us to learn, improve and get to where we are today, laying the groundwork for an incredible tomorrow.

Space Shuttle Atlantis and Endeavor on the pad at the same time - last time this will ever happen!

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

This is the last time two space shuttles are scheduled to be on both launch pads at the same time. This even has not happened since 2001, and it is a rarity that is an amazing sight. After Space Shuttle Atlantis launches (no earlier than October 14th, 2008) Space Shuttle Endeavour will be [...]

Space Shuttle Endeavour rollout for STS-126 / LON-400

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

The rollout of Space Shuttle Endeavour for the Launch On Need 400 mission should Space Shuttle Atlantis be crippled on STS-125. Both Atlantis and Endeavour are now at the launch complexes at the same time making for an amazing view.

Hubble Telescope Live Show - Episode #021

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Continuing our Hubble week on SpaceVidcast.com we have our LIVE Hubble show. Where Hubble came from, where is is now and what will be happening to Hubble are all covered along with space news.

Wide Field Camera 3: Extending Hubble’s Vision

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

The Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will study a diverse range of objects and phenomena, from early and distant galaxy formation to nearby planetary nebulae, and finally our own backyard — the planets and other bodies of our Solar System.

Hubble Operations Control Room

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

During servicing missions the Space Telescope Operations Control Room at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center becomes a very busy place.

Hubble CATS: Crew Aids and Tools

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

A team at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center designs and builds the special tools and aids astronauts need when they service the Hubble Space Telescope.

Countdown to the Last Mission to Hubble

Monday, August 25th, 2008

The Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) will study a diverse range of objects and phenomena, from early and distant galaxy formation to nearby planetary nebulae, and finally our own backyard — the planets and other bodies of our Solar System.

Space Shuttle replacement Constellation Program has been delayed

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

NASA comes across yet another delay that may cause the US to not have transport into space for up to four years. And this time, the US space enthusiasts aren’t the only ones who are upset.

Animation of the new Ares rocket carrying the Orion crew module

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

In 2010 the Space Shuttle retires to be replaced with the new Constellation Program. Constellation consists of the Ares I and Ares V rockets and the Orion crew module. This animation depicts what it will be like with the Ares V heavy load rocket carrying up the new lunar lander and the Ares I rocket launching Orion in to orbit to rendezvous with the lander with a safe landing on the moon.

New Frangible Nut Crossover for STS-125

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

The nuts and bolts that hold the space shuttle to the launch pad and prevent it from tipping over are getting an upgrade for STS-125.

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