Latest articles by James Dean
NASA Contractor Bids to Continue Flying Space Shuttle
A NASA contractor has submitted a 'long shot' bid to fly the shuttle as a commercial service after NASA retires its fleet.
Fueling Problem Delays Launch of Huge Rocket Carrying Secret U.S. Satellite
Abnormal temperature readings during fueling prompted the scrub of Friday night's planned launch of a secret satellite atop a Delta 4 Heavy rocket
Shuttle Slowdown: NASA Contractor Lays Off Nearly 900 Workers
The hard reality for laid off space shuttle workers sunk in Oct. 1 when they handed over their access badges for the last time.
Rare Shuttle Rollover Photo Op Evokes Sadness, Pride
NASA parked Space Shuttle Discovery outside its hangar for several hours to allow employees to take pictures.
Space Shuttle Technician Turns Sunrise Tradition Into Book
A veteran space shuttle worker has gained fame for taking pictures of sunrise over NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
NASA: Final Space Shuttle Launch May Move to 2011
The last scheduled space shuttle flight is likely to slip into early next year, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Director Bob Cabana said Tuesday.
NASA's Final 4 Shuttle Flights Vital for Space Station
NASA's final 4 shuttle missions are crucial to support the long-term life of the International Space Station.
Report Doubts NASA's Timetable to Replace Shuttle
A government watchdog report released Friday added to skepticism that NASA's Constellation program can develop its first post-shuttle rocket on time or on budget.
Florida Airport is Newest U.S. Spaceport
The first wealthy tourists rocketing into space from Florida may start their trips in Jacksonville, not the Space Coast.
First Test of NASA's New Rocket Delayed to Oct. 31
Technical glitches prompts space agency to push back initial test of Ares I rocket.
Stuck Knob on Shuttle Atlantis Removed, Analysis Ahead
A knob wedged against a cockpit window in shuttle Atlantis has been freed, NASA said.
Atlantis Returns Home in Dramatic Fashion
The space shuttle Atlantis returned home Tuesday to Florida's Kennedy Space Center after a cross-country piggy-back ride.
Space Debris Risk Refined for Hubble Repair Flight
NASA has taken steps to reduce the heightened risk of space debris to its Hubble-bound astronauts.
NASA Unveils New Orion Building at Florida Spaceport
NASA has unveiled its renovated checkout building for the new Orion spaceship.
Shuttle Crew Arrives at NASA Spaceport for Training
Discovery shuttle astronauts arrived at NASA's Florida spaceport for training.
Shuttle Discovery Moves Closer to Launch After Glitches
NASA's shuttle Discovery moved closer to the launch pad on Wednesday.
Explosion That Injured 7 Spurs NASA Probe
NASA is studying a tank explosion that injured 7 at its Florida spaceport.
