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AerospaceSpace: Iss crew trains for next walk
Moscow, Russia - It is forecast on March, 28
Iss’ crew (International Space Station), composed of the Russian spaceman Salizhan Sharipov and the American Leroy Chiao, will hold a training today in Orlan-M in order to prepare for next walk into t... more
AerospaceSouth Korea ready to cooperate for the "Galileo" satellite system
Seoul, South Korea - An important role when considering the growth of its aerospace industry
South Korean Government schedules to join the production of the European "Galileo" satellite system. For such a purpose, Seoul’s Government needs, however, to accomplish the related negotiations with t... more
AerospaceSpace: Nasa ready to launch "Discovery"
Washington, Usa - The works for the mission are in line with time expectations
According to what reported by Nasa’s sources, Us space agency is over the arrangement phase and works are in line with time expectations, that’s means that if things go on this way the launch of the shu... more
AerospaceAlenia and RSC-Energia cooperating for the ATVs
Rome, Italy - A collaboration for the development of the Automated Transfer Vehicle destined to the ISS
Alenia Spazio and Russian company RSC-Energia signed a collaboration agreement for the development of some components related to the ATVs ((Automated Transfer Vehicle), space vehicles exclusively devoted... more
AerospaceSpace: the first walk exactly 40 years ago
Moscow, Russia - The Russian astronaut Alexei Leonov did it
The first walk into the space ever effectuated in to the history occured exactly 40 years ago when Russian astronaut Alexei Leonov, after reaching the space by means of the shuttle Voskhod-2, went out... more
AerospaceSpace: new hypotesis about the presence of water on Mars' surface
London, United Kingdom - Three articles have been edited about the argument on the review "Nature"
New hypotesis lead to the presence of water on the Red Planet’s surface have been edited on the review "Nature" by a team of experts who, through a study based on the observation of images coming from t... more
AerospaceSpace: some problems on board of Iss may delay Nasa mission
New York, Usa - Another gyroscope is out of order
Another of the originally four gyroscopes which permit Iss (International Space Station) to remain solid is out of order, after a first one was already impossible to be used. Iss can count now only on... more
AerospaceSpace: the launch of the new European carrier Vega by three years
Rome, Italy - The representatives of over 20 European space industries encountered at Esa's Institute to discuss about the project
It seems that by three years it will take place the first launch of the new European space carrier Vega: the announcement came from Stefano Bianchi, Italian responsible for coordinating Esa’s Vega Programme. J... more
AerospaceSpace: Italy-France cooperation project
Rome, Italy - The delegations of the two countries encountered in order to discuss about the argument
The delegation of the Parliamentary group of the space of Italy and France met recently in order to discuss about the cooperation of the two countries on the matter. France is President for Eisc (European... more
AerospaceGuidoni warns Italy to risk to remain at the bottom of the list of EU countries about space researches
Campobasso, Italy - Though the peninsula until now had really had good results in this sector
Italian spaceman Umberto Guidoni warned, during a conference organized by the University of Molise, about the fact that Italy risks to remain at the bottom of the list of European Union countries about... more
AerospaceAirShipOne to be guest by the museum of the air and of the space in Washington
New York, Usa - The exposition of the space vehicle would start late this summer
AirShipOne, the first vehicle which was built by private person and above all which was able to reach the space and to return to the Earth, will be exhibited at the museum of Smithsonian (Washington) late... more
AerospaceIt is expected this week the name of the new head of Nasa
New York, Usa - The leadership of the US space agency will be given to John Griffin
The official nomination of the new head of Nasa (US space agency) John Griffin, chosen by US President George W. Bush in order to substitute the outgoing Sean O’ Keefe, is expected this week. Griffin, b... more
AerospaceRussia: intercontinental missiles turn into rocket carriers
Moscow, Russia - The project designed by Roskosmos to provide cost/effective solutions and lower the strategic arsenal honouring the related treaties
Intercontinental ballistic missiles turn into rocket carriers. The Russian space agency Roskosmos intends to face in this manner a lage series of matters in terms fo cost/effectiveness, practical deployment... more
AerospaceA deal signed in China will provide the country with an easier access to the satellite communication system "Galileo"
Beijing, China - The deal has been signed between the consortium China Galileo Industries and Remote Sensing Centre of China
A deal signed in China between the consortium China Galileo Industries and Remote Sensing Centre of China, will enable the Chinese firms which operate in this sector with a more easy access to the satellite... more
AerospaceSpace: the engagement of Italian Air Force into the mission "Eneide"
Rome, Italy - In about one-month time Roberto Vittori will return for the second time into the space
The return of the Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori for the second time into the space is the prove of the major engagement of Italian Air Force and Italian Defence into the space sector. Since the birth... more
AerospaceSpace: Euriss is a new joint-venture
Rome, Italy - The two parts involved are Eads Space Transportation which has a 75 per cent participation and Alenia Spazio which has the 25 per cent remaining
It was signed yesterday the deal for the birth of the new joint-venture called Euriss between Eads Space Transportation and Alenia Spazio (Finmeccanica’s Group), which becomes the only contracting party o... more
AerospaceSpace: tomorrow the interment of the cargo Progress-M51
Moscow, Russia - The operation would start 19:13 p.m. (Moscow time)
It would start tomorrow the operation which would drive Progress-M51 cargo spacecraft into the Pacific. The interment into the sea of the spacecraft has been postponed for ten days in order to conduct... more
AerospaceIss: the crew did not sleep until the cargo Progress reached it
Moscow, Russia - It carries both experiments and letters, this last being the reason Salizhan Sharipov and Leroy Chiao were expecting for
According to what reported the control center of Iss (International space station), Salizhan Sharipov and Leroy Chiao did not sleep until the cargo Progress (see AVIONEWS) reached them, as it was carrying... more
AerospaceRussia leader of space launches
Moscow, Russia - Followed by Usa and China
Russia carries on being world’s leader in space launches: the enormous country of East Europe had a 42,6 per cent of the launches in 2004, followed by Usa (29,6 percent) and China (14,8 percent), while E... more
AerospaceThe mission "Eneide" ready to start
Rome, Italy - This evening it is planned the launch of the cargo which would conduct to Iss both supplies and experiments
The mission "Eneide" financed by Lazio’s Region (see AVIONEWS) in cooperation with Esa (European space agency) and Italian Air Force, would start this evening at 20:08 (Italian time) from Baikour base (... more
AerospaceLazio to flight into the space
Rome, Italy - "Eneide" mission to start next April 15 with astronaut Roberto Vittori from Viterbo
"Eneide" mission, fruit of the collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and, for the first time, an Italian Region (Lazio), will leave from Baikonur (Kazakistan) launching the Soyuz Tma 6... more
Aerospace"Galileo": also South Korea to join the European satellite programme
Seoul, South Korea - The sign of the formal agreement is expected to occur by the end of this year and the Asian country will con tribute for EUR 5m
The "Galileo" European satellite programme gets a new partner: it deals with South Korea which, however, must still formally join and provide its contribution to its development, in order to favour its... more
AerospaceSpace: Italian radar Marsis would establish weather there is water under Mars' surface
Rome, Italy - The instrument would start operating between April 25 and the first week of May
They seem to be only hypothesis the ones lead to the opinions of water’s presence under Mars’ surface; scientists claim that an ice sea is hidden under few centimetres of volcanic ashes, 5 grades at Nor... more
AerospaceSpace: the launch of the Russian booster carrying American satellite has been postponed
Moscow, Russia - It was the fourth attempt in this way, ended even this time unsuccessfully
It has been postponed the launch of the Russian Zenit booster, which had to carry into orbit the American XM3-Radio communications satellite, and which was scheduled on 6.52 a.m. (Moscow time) from the... more
AerospaceNASA resorts to the F-15 to verify the Shuttle's safety
Washington, USA - Test flight by the fighter to make sure that structural components destined to the spacecraft are properly protected against dangerous debris
Despite possible delays are likely to affect the launch of the Discovery Space Shuttle (see for details AVIONEWS), the NASA is regularly carrying on its tests aimed to ensure higher safety for next mission.... more
AerospacePossible postponement for the launch of Discovery
New York, Usa - According to what reported "Usa Today"
"Usa Today", the most diffusing American journal, reported on its pages the news according to which the launch of Discovery planned on May, 15, (see AVIONEWS) may be postponed though Nasa’s sources cited i... more
AerospaceNASA, the new Space Shuttle by 2012 (3): the first airframes to be produced by next year
Washington, USA - Nevertheless, NASA does not exclude possible delays which could postpone the readiness of the new vehicle till 2020
NASA does not exclude that prospective delays can badly affect the programme for the production and the operational readiness of the new spacecraft destined to replace the present Space Shuttles. In case... more
AerospaceNASA, the new Space Shuttle by 2012 (2): more efficient, safer and cost/effective
Washington, USA - NASA and aerospace companies' priorities while promoting the various solutions
The designing of the new spacecraft by the major US producers in the aerospace sector appears a particularly relevant effort as well as really high-responsible. It will be necessary to produce not only... more
AerospaceNASA: the new Space Shuttle by 2012
Washington, USA - Boeing, Lockheed Martin e Northrop Grumman have already shown their projects
2012 will be a major year for the future of the space missions. NASA’s technicians appear convinced of it and announce that a new spacecraft will be available at that time in order to replace the old S... more
AerospaceSpace launches. Ariane 5 (2): Eca version, the new competitive European launcher
Rome, Italy - Esa launches its challenge to the world market of the "services of launch"
Ariane 5 launch, Eca version, has been a really success for the European Space Agency (Esa) that will allow to maintain the competitiveness of Europe in the "Services of launch" world market. The European... more
AerospaceSpace: Nasa establishes the day of the Discovery's launch on May 15
Washington, Usa - After more than two year from Columbia's disaster
It seems it has been established on next May, 15, the day of the launch of the shuttle Discovery, the first Nasa’s shuttle to return into obit after the Columbia’s tragedy more than two years ago (see AVI... more
AerospaceSpace launches: Europe confirms it to be trustworthy and competitive with Ariane 5
Rome, Italy - Europe Space Agency (Esa) is enjoying the success which comes from the launch of Ariane 5 Eca's version
It has been effectuated with success the launch of Ariane 5 Eca, from the base of the French Guyana, which put into orbit its cargo composed of European commercial satellites. Esa’s general director, J... more
AerospaceSpace: Alenia's workers on strike
Turin, Italy - To protest in favour of "The defence and the development of the Turin's space industry"
Alenia Space’s employees (Turin) are on strike today to protest in favour of "The defence and the development of the Turin’s space industry". In particular the unions representing the workers, Rsu Fim... more
AerospaceMethane's traces on Mars reinforce the opinion lead to the presence of life on the Red Planet
Washington, Usa - Similitude between the Planet's surface and a Spanish zone
Carol Stoker and Larry Lemke, two Nasa’s scientists, claimed that the probability of life presence on Mars is reinforced by the individuation of methane on the surface of some areas of the Planet which s... more
AerospaceRussia and South Korea: exchange of technologies in the satellite sector
Seoul, South Korea - The two countries to cooperate for the designing and production of new satellites
South Korea and Russia together for the production of new satellite systems. This is the latest important newness concerning the space activities funded by South Korean Government which intends to significantly... more
AerospaceSpace: maybe in November the launch of the first demonstrative satellite of "Galileo"
Brussels, Belgium - It is what emerged from a press encounter with Esa's experts and members of the European Commission
It will be probable effectuated in November 2005 the launch of the first demonstrative satellite of the European satellite navigation system "Galileo": the news comes from a press encounter attempted by... more
AerospaceSpace: the observation of Earth is the theme of the International Summit in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The first Summit in its kind in Europe
The capital of Europe guests for the first time the international Summit on the observation of our Planet; it is the third Summit of this kind. The encounter, which will be attempted by 20 Ministers coming... more
AerospaceIs Pluton a planet?
New York, Usa - After 75 years since it was discovered scientists have strong doubts to consider Pluton a planet
In spite of the fact that it passed 75 years since exactly on February, 18, 1930, Clyde Tombaugh, a young astronomer of only 26 years old, individuated Pluton from Arizona, the celestial body is still... more
AerospaceThe launch of Ariane 5 Eca was effectuated successfully
Evry, France - The satellite for telecommunication Xtar-Eur and the smaller satellite Sloshsat-Flevo detached from the top of the carrier as according to predictions
The launch of Ariane 5 Eca was effectuated successfully (see AVIONEWS); the European carrier had to put into the orbit the satellite for telecommunication Xtar-Eur and the smaller satellite Sloshsat-Flevo... more
AerospaceLazio's Region candidate to guest some structures of the Galileo's program
Rome, Italy -It is the European system for satellite control and navigation in the air traffic, earth traffic and maritime one
Lazio’s Region Chairman, Francesco Storace, during a press conference which took place recently at Vittoriano’s museum in Rome and which main goal was the one to give the official announcement of the sta... more
AerospaceThe launch of the space mission "Eneide" confirmed on next April 15
Rome, Italy - The announcement comes from Francesco Storace, Lazio’s Region Chairman
Lazio’s Region Chairman, Francesco Storace, announced recently, during a press conference which took place on February, 11, 2005 at Vittoriano’s museum (Rome), the day of the launch of "Eneide"’ s mis... more
AerospaceNASA's space programmes
Washington, USA - US space agency set the new programmes; among these ones there is the purpose of carrying man to Mars
NASA, the US space agency, following the recent successes of the Mars and Titan missions, performed by state-of-the-art robots (Spirit and Opportunity) and by probes (Huygens), relaunches the project of... more
AerospaceThe Shuttle flies again
Washington, USA - The US spacecraft to be put into orbit in May
NASA, the US space agency, will restart the launches if the Shuttle in May, that is to say two years after the decision of suspending the flights following the disastrous accident occurred in February... more
AerospaceSpace: there are no more hopes to save Hubble
Washington, Usa - Due to the lack of funds to destine to a mission aimed to save the telescope
In spite of the fact that the dates about US 2005-2006 financial accounts, transmitted by the American President George W. Bush, showed as Nasa will receive more than USD 16bn in its favour, there are... more
AerospaceSpace: there are no doubts for the return into orbit of the Italian spacemen Vittori
Rome, Italy - The deal Esa-Roskomos for the mission has been signed in Moscow
If everything goes on as according to the plans the mission Eneide, the first one which Esa realized mixed with a Region - in this case Lazio’s Region as the mission has been partly financed by the central-Italy r... more
AerospaceIt is expected tomorrow the launch of Ariane 5 Eca
Rome, Italy - The carrier will transport to orbit the satellite for telecommunication Xtar-Eur and a smaller experimental satellite Sloshsat-Flevo
It is expected tomorrow between 8:45 p.m. and 10:10 p.m. (Italian time) from the Kourou’s base (French Guyana) the launch of Ariane 5 Eca, the new powered version of the European carrier which inaugural m... more
AerospaceSpace: who will fly to the Moon again
New York, Usa -It seems that chances are greatest for Usa
The current year Europe, China, Japan and Usa will effectuate projects in order to prepare the next mission to the Moon which will have both a scientific’s goal and a strategic one as it will give t... more
AerospaceSpace: probable Russia's launch of Iranian satellites
Moscow, Russia - A week ago it has been signed a decree which allows Russia to launch many civil foreign satellites from Plessetsk's base
The Russian daily "Kommersant" reported the news according to which Russia will launch into the space two Iranian spy-satellites from the Plessetsk’s base, near Arcanghelsk (White Sea). Though the news h... more
AerospaceIt has been effectuated successfully the launch of the Russian carrier transporting American satellite
Moscow, Russia - The operation occured at 5:27 a.m. (Moscow time) from the Baikonur Cosmodrome
This morning at 5:27 (Moscow time) occured successfully 2005’s first Proton carrier rocket launch with an American AMC-12 communication satellite on the top: a spokesman of the Russian Air Force said. T... more
AerospaceEnthusiasm at Nasa for the possible launch of Discovery in May 2005
New York, Usa - It could take place on May 12
After two years since Columbia’s tragedy, which provoked the death of all seven the spacemen on board of it (see AVIONEWS) signing sadly one of the programs of major success in the story of American s... more