Rick Neale Latest articles by Rick Neale Hurricane Katrina Closes NASA's External Tank Factory By Rick Neale published 29 August 05 The plant that builds space shuttle external fuel tanks cleared out Sunday morning as colossal Hurricane Katrina roared toward shore. Climate Change Get the Space.com NewsletterBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM SPACE...1June's full 'Strawberry Moon' illuminates the night sky next week: Here's how to see it2'Flying Banana' traveling 125 mph fires laser into sky and catches aurora hunters off guard (video)3SpaceX launches Sirius XM radio satellite to orbit, lands rocket on ship at sea (photos)4Saving Gateway, SLS and Orion? Sen. Ted Cruz proposes $10 billion more for NASA's moon and Mars efforts5Best beginner binoculars 2025: Convenient, general use and affordable
Hurricane Katrina Closes NASA's External Tank Factory By Rick Neale published 29 August 05 The plant that builds space shuttle external fuel tanks cleared out Sunday morning as colossal Hurricane Katrina roared toward shore.