40 Years Ago: STS-41C, the Solar Max Repair Mission
On Apr. 6, 1984, space shuttle Challenger took off on its fifth flight, STS-41C. Its five-person crew of Commander Robert L. “Crip” Crippen, Pilot Francis R.
Source: nasa.gov
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India completes critical test for Gaganyaan flight crewed by humanoid robot later this year
Early last week, ISRO successfully completed the final test to qualify its Gaganyaan rocket engine, approving it to be capable of safely ferrying astronauts to space.
Source: yahoo.com
Japan postpones next-gen rocket launch over weather
Japan's space agency on Tuesday postponed the launch of its next-generation rocket planned for this week due to expected bad weather, after two previous attempts ended in failure."As the weather that day is expected to worsen, we decided to postpone the launch," the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said, adding that a new date would be announced "once a decision is made".
Source: yahoo.com
40 Years Ago: STS-41B, the First Flight of the Manned Maneuvering Unit
On Feb. 3, 1984, space shuttle Challenger took off on its fourth flight, STS-41B. Its five-person crew of Commander Vance D. Brand, Pilot Robert L. “Hoot”
Source: nasa.gov
NASA's Space Shuttle Looks Launch Ready for the First Time in Years
The museum team stacked the Endeavour orbiter on top of an external tank and two solid boosters, marking a big step towards the completion of the display.
Source: gizmodo.com