Latest articles by Justin Ray
Atlas Rocket Team Ready for Wednesday Satellite Launch
The Atlas rocket team is poised to launch a new satellite after a June failure.
Earth-Watching Satellite's Launch Success Sets Rocket Record
A Delta 2 rocket successfully launched the WorldView-1 Earth scanning satellite into orbit.
Russian Proton Rocket Fails to Orbit Japanese Satellite
A Russian rocket failed to successfully launch a Japanese satellite Wednesday.
Ariane 5 Rocket Hauls Two Communications Satellites to Orbit
European and American communications satellites shared a ride to space Friday night aboard an Ariane 5 rocket.
New HDTV Satellite Reaches Orbit
A new broadcasting satellite for high definition television across the United States roared into space Sunday from a floating platform in the Pacific Ocean.
Mobile Communications Satellite Launches Into Orbit
The second step in a $1.5 billion program to create a mobile broadband communications network spanning the globe for users at sea, in the air and on land roared into space today.
Power Glitch Afflicts Europe's First Student-Built Satellite Mission
After being launched into orbit last Thursday, a tiny European spacecraft built by students fell silent Friday morning and officials aren't sure if the mission can be recovered.
Minotaur Rocket Successfully Orbits Military Satellite
A grand spectacle in the evening sky created by a spacebound rocket delighted stargazers and frightened the uninformed across hundreds of miles in the southwestern United States on Thursday.
Multiple Problems Delay Next GPS Satellite Launch
A handful of worries spawned by problems found in the factory have prompted the Air Force to delay launching the next Global Positioning System satellite.
