Excitement crept into the eyes of NASA watchers everywhere as the mighty bird, the space shuttle Discovery, made its way back the launch pad. One of the great symbols of mankind’s future prepared itself for its first journey since the Columbia disaster back in early 2003.
Shuttle Discovery Ready For Launch
But questions remain as an independent oversight committee notes 3 of 15 recommendations haven’t been addressed.
Shuttle Discovery Wont Leave The Launch Pad Yet
Ongoing concerns held by NASA scientists about the external fuel tank trigger a second test.
China Says Exports Slowing, EU To Launch Investigation
China’s trade minister says that the pace of textile imports in the EU from China is starting to slow.
Extra Cautious NASA Delay Shuttle Launch
NASA has postponed the planned May 22 space shuttle Discovery launch until July to deal with “late-breaking information” which requires safety analysis.
MyPyramid.gov Blows Launch
“Houston, we have a problem.” A big problem. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the relaunch of the Food Pyramid.
Mac OS X Tiger Set For April 29 Launch
Apple is preparing to go to another level with its upcoming OS. Offering what is being called “The World’s Most Advanced Operating System,” today Apple announced the highly anticipated next version of its Mac OS X, which now resides at 10.4, called Tiger will be available to consumers on Friday, April 29th.
Launch Of MSN Messenger 7.0, Spaces Presents Advertising Opportunities
With new or improved web communication properties comes new advertising potential. At least, that’s the way Microsoft is approaching yesterday’s launch of MSN Spaces and the release of MSN Messenger 7.0.
Discovery Transported To Launch Pad
NASA officially began the last leg of their long walk back to manned space flight yesterday when they transported the Discovery shuttle out to its designated launch pad.