Astronaut chooses daughter's wedding over space test flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The commander of Boeing’s first astronaut flight has pulled himself off the crew so he’s on Earth — not at the International Space Station — for his daughter’s wedding next year.
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Radish seeds, meats and cheeses launched to space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space station cargo ship rocketed into orbit Friday carrying a 360-degree camera for spacewalking, radish seeds for growing and a smorgasbord of fancy meats and cheeses for feasting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Radish seeds, meats and cheeses launched to space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A space station cargo ship rocketed into orbit Friday carrying a 360-degree camera for spacewalking, radish seeds for growing and a smorgasbord of fancy meats and cheeses for feasting.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Potty training: NASA tests new $23M titanium space toilet

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s first new space potty in decades — a $23 million titanium toilet better suited for women — is getting a not-so-dry run at the International Space Station before eventually flying to the moon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Potty training: NASA tests new $23M titanium space toilet

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s first new space potty in decades — a $23 million titanium toilet better suited for women — is getting a not-so-dry run at the International Space Station before eventually flying to the moon.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Space station air leak forces middle-of-night crew wakeup

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A small air leak at the International Space Station finally has been traced to the Russian side, following a middle-of-the-night search by astronauts.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

New measurements show moon has hazardous radiation levels

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Future moon explorers will be bombarded with two to three times more radiation than astronauts aboard the International Space Station, a health hazard that will require thick-walled shelters for protection, scientists reported Friday.
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Bus-size asteroid to zoom by Earth, ducking below satellites

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An asteroid the size of a school bus is headed our way, but NASA says the space rock will zoom safely past Earth on Thursday.
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Jupiter, enticing moon Europa star in new Hubble photo

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Jupiter and its enticing moon Europa shine in a new photo by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Bulked-up, mutant “mighty mice” held onto their muscle during a monthlong stay at the International Space Station, returning to Earth with ripped bodybuilder physiques, scientists reported Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Bulked-up, mutant “mighty mice” held onto their muscle during a monthlong stay at the International Space Station, returning to Earth with ripped bodybuilder physiques, scientists reported Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

'Mighty mice' stay musclebound in space, boon for astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Bulked-up, mutant “mighty mice” held onto their muscle during a monthlong stay at the International Space Station, returning to Earth with ripped bodybuilder physiques, scientists reported Monday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX's Mars test rocket makes 1st flight, landing upright

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched a prototype of its Mars rocketship hundreds of feet into the air, then landed it upright in a successful test flight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Astronauts: SpaceX Dragon capsule 'came alive' on descent

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts on SpaceX’s first crew flight said Tuesday that their Dragon capsule “came alive” and sounded like a beast as it descended through the atmosphere to a smooth splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX capsule and NASA crew make 1st splashdown in 45 years

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts returned to Earth on Sunday in a dramatic, retro-style splashdown, their capsule parachuting into the Gulf of Mexico to close out an unprecedented test flight by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX capsule with NASA astronauts streaking toward Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit streaked toward a retro-style splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon to close out a two-month test flight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX guiding NASA astronauts to 1st splashdown in 45 years

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts to ride a SpaceX capsule into orbit headed toward a retro-style splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday afternoon to close out a two-month test flight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part of their test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NASA astronauts aim for Florida coast to end SpaceX flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts launched by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company departed the International Space Station on Saturday night for the final and most important part of their test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Astronauts face final leg of SpaceX test flight: coming home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of NASA astronauts face the final and most important part of their SpaceX test flight: returning to Earth with a rare splashdown.
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US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two U.S. astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday they'll have seasick bags ready to use if needed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

US astronauts pack up for rare splashdown in SpaceX capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two U.S. astronauts about to make the first splashdown return in 45 years said Friday they'll have seasick bags ready to use if needed.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

'On our way to Mars': NASA rover will look for signs of life

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling with cameras, microphones, drills and lasers — blasted off for the red planet Thursday as part of an ambitious, long-range project to bring the first Martian rock samples back to Earth to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NASA launches Mars rover to look for signs of ancient life

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The biggest, most sophisticated Mars rover ever built — a car-size vehicle bristling with cameras, microphones, drills and lasers — blasted off for the red planet Thursday as part of an ambitious, long-range project to bring the first Martian rock samples back to Earth to …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Tropical storm may delay 1st SpaceX crew's return to Earth

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Tropical weather barreling toward Florida could delay this weekend’s planned return of the first SpaceX crew.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

2020's final Mars mission poised for blastoff from Florida

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The summer’s third and final mission to Mars — featuring NASA's most elaborate life-hunting rover — is on the verge of liftoff.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NASA's next Mars rover is brawniest and brainiest one yet

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With eight successful Mars landings, NASA is upping the ante with its newest rover.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Telescope snaps family portrait of 2 planets around baby sun

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — For the first time, a telescope has captured a family portrait of another solar system with not just one, but two planets posing directly for the cameras while orbiting a star like our sun.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Astronauts squeeze in last spacewalk before SpaceX departure

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts squeezed in one last spacewalk Tuesday before turning their attention to the all-important end to SpaceX’s first crew flight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NASA's Hubble successor delayed again by virus, other issues

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The launch of NASA’s successor to the Hubble Space Telescope faces seven more months of delay, this time because of the pandemic and technical issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NASA's Hubble successor delayed again by virus, other issues

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The launch of NASA’s successor to the Hubble Space Telescope faces seven more months of delay, this time because of the pandemic and technical issues.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Space station power upgrades nearly finished after spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts completed their part of a three-year power upgrade to the International Space Station on Thursday, replacing six more outdated batteries with powerful new ones.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Spacecraft snaps closest pictures of sun, 'campfires' abound

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A European and NASA spacecraft has snapped the closest pictures ever taken of the sun, revealing countless little “campfires” flaring everywhere.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Spacewalking astronauts closing in on final battery swaps

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A pair of spacewalking astronauts tackled the final set of battery swaps outside the International Space Station on Thursday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time.
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Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Mars is about to be invaded by planet Earth — big time.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Comet streaking past Earth, providing spectacular show

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A newly discovered comet is streaking past Earth, providing a stunning nighttime show after buzzing the sun and expanding its tail.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

NASA adds more safety fixes for Boeing's crew capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has added more safety fixes for Boeing’s space capsule before it can fly astronauts following a pair of close calls during last year’s test flight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Astronauts complete 2nd spacewalk to swap station batteries

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts completed their second spacewalk in under a week Wednesday to replace old batteries outside the International Space Station.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Launch of NASA Mars rover delayed again, 2 weeks left to fly

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA has delayed the launch of its newest Mars rover yet again — to the end of July at the earliest — this time for a rocket issue.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Astronauts perform spacewalk to swap station batteries

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts performed their second spacewalk in under a week Wednesday to replace old batteries outside the International Space Station.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Astronauts perform 2nd spacewalk to swap station batteries

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts performed their second spacewalk in under a week Wednesday to replace old batteries outside the International Space Station.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX launches Air Force's newest GPS satellite

SpaceX launched the military’s newest, most accurate GPS satellite Tuesday after a two-month delay due to the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Astronaut says losing mirror on spacewalk was 'real bummer'

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The commander of the International Space Station said Monday that losing a mirror during last week’s otherwise successful spacewalk was “a real bummer.”
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Spacewalking astronaut loses mirror, newest space junk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacewalking astronaut added to the millions of pieces of junk orbiting the Earth on Friday, losing a small mirror on his sleeve as soon as he emerged from the International Space Station for battery work.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

NASA's next Mars rover honors medical teams fighting virus

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s next Mars rover is honoring all the medical workers on the front lines of the coronavirus battle around the world.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX opens era of amateur astronauts, cosmic movie sets

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s debut astronaut launch is the biggest, most visible opening shot yet in NASA’s grand plan for commercializing Earth’s backyard.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX opens era of amateur astronauts, cosmic movie sets

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s debut astronaut launch is the biggest, most visible opening shot yet in NASA’s grand plan for commercializing Earth’s backyard.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX opens era of amateur astronauts, cosmic movie sets

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s debut astronaut launch is the biggest, most visible opening shot yet in NASA’s grand plan for commercializing Earth’s backyard.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Astronauts ring opening bell for Nasdaq from space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts launched into orbit by SpaceX joined in the ringing of the opening bell for the Nasdaq on Tuesday to mark “a pivotal moment" for the space economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Astronauts ring opening bell for Nasdaq from space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts launched into orbit by SpaceX joined in the ringing of the opening bell for the Nasdaq on Tuesday to mark “a pivotal moment" for the space economy.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX captures the flag, beating Boeing in cosmic contest

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts launched by SpaceX declared victory Monday in NASA’s cosmic capture-the-flag game.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era in commercial space travel and putting the United States back in the business of launching astronauts into orbit from home soil for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX's historic encore: Astronauts arrive at space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet another first for Elon Musk’s company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX's astronaut-riding Dragon arrives at space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX delivered two astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA on Sunday, following up a historic liftoff with an equally smooth docking in yet another first for Elon Musk’s company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX's astronaut-riding Dragon approaches space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s astronaut-riding Dragon capsule approached the International Space Station on Sunday, just hours after a historic liftoff from Florida.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era in commercial space travel and putting the United States back in the business of launching astronauts into orbit from home soil for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Back in the game': SpaceX ship blasts off with 2 astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era in commercial space travel and putting the United States back in the business of launching astronauts into orbit from home soil for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dragon-riding astronauts join exclusive inner circle at NASA

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken join NASA’s exclusive inner circle by catching a ride on a SpaceX rocket and capsule.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX rocket ship blasts off into orbit with 2 Americans

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket ship built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company thundered away from Earth with two Americans on Saturday, ushering in a new era in commercial space travel and putting the United States back in the business of launching astronauts into orbit from U.S. soil for …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX rocket ship lifts off with 2 Americans

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company has lifted off with two Americans on a history-making flight to the International Space Station.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2 astronauts climb aboard SpaceX rocket for historic flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts climbed into their capsule Saturday for a second attempt at a history-making ride into orbit aboard a rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2 astronauts head for launch pad for historic SpaceX flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Despite more storms in the forecast, two NASA astronauts have begun making their way to the launch pad for another attempt at a history-making ride into orbit aboard a rocket ship built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2 astronauts suit up for historic launch of SpaceX rocket

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Despite more storms in the forecast, two NASA astronauts suited up Saturday for a history-making launch into orbit aboard a rocket ship designed and built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX presses ahead in historic 1st launch of astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Despite more storms in the forecast, SpaceX pressed ahead Saturday in its historic attempt to launch astronauts into orbit for NASA, a first by a private company.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Bummed out': SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the risk of lightning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Historic SpaceX launch postponed because of stormy weather

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts on a history-making flight into orbit was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown Wednesday because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2 U.S. astronauts board SpaceX rocket for historic launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With thunderstorms threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

2 U.S. astronauts arrive at launch pad for SpaceX launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With thunderstorms and the possibility of tornadoes threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts climbed aboard a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday for liftoff on a history-making flight that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is rolling out the International Space Station’s red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX on cusp of launching astronauts, back on home turf

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — With bad weather threatening a delay, two NASA astronauts suited up for the launch of a SpaceX rocket ship Wednesday on a history-making flight to the International Space Station that was seen as a giant leap forward for the booming business of commercial space travel.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX ready to launch NASA astronauts, back on home turf

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) — A SpaceX rocket is ready to boost two NASA astronauts into orbit Wednesday, the first launch of Americans from the U.S. in nearly a decade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation's first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — With the weather looking up, SpaceX and NASA officials vowed Tuesday to keep crew safety the top priority for the nation's first astronaut launch to orbit in nearly a decade.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stormy weather is threatening to delay
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s back to the future as
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stormy weather is threatening to delay
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s back to the future as
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

NASA begs spectators for astronaut launch: Please stay home!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX on Friday urged spectators to stay home for the first home launch of astronauts in nearly a decade because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA goes private for 1st astronaut lunar landers in decades

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is turning to private industry for the first lunar landers for astronauts in a half-century, with three competing, quite contrasting versions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA begs spectators for astronaut launch: Please stay home!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX on Friday urged spectators to stay home for the first home launch of astronauts in nearly a decade because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA goes private for 1st astronaut lunar landers in decades

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is turning to private industry for the first lunar landers for astronauts in a half-century, with three competing, quite contrasting versions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA begs spectators for astronaut launch: Please stay home!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX on Friday urged spectators to stay home for the first home launch of astronauts in nearly a decade because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA begs spectators for astronaut launch: Please stay home!

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX on Friday urged spectators to stay home for the first home launch of astronauts in nearly a decade because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA plea: Stay home for 1st home astronaut launch in years

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX on Friday urged everyone to stay home for the first home launch of astronauts in nearly a decade because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA goes private for 1st astronaut lunar landers in decades

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is turning to private industry for the first lunar landers for astronauts in a half-century, with three competing, quite contrasting versions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA goes private for 1st astronaut lunar landers in decades

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is turning to private industry for the first lunar landers for astronauts in a half-century, with three competing, quite contrasting versions.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA, SpaceX pick May 27 to resume astronaut launches in US

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX have picked May 27 for resuming astronaut launches from the U.S. after nine years of complete Russian dependence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA, SpaceX pick May 27 to resume astronaut launches in US

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX have picked May 27 for resuming astronaut launches from the U.S. after nine years of complete Russian dependence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA, SpaceX pick May 27 to resume astronaut launches in US

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX have picked May 27 for resuming astronaut launches from the U.S. after nine years of complete Russian dependence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA, SpaceX pick May 27 to resume astronaut launches in US

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA and SpaceX have picked May 27 for resuming astronaut launches from the U.S. after nine years of complete Russian dependence.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

After months in space, astronauts returning to changed world

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts said Friday they expect it will be tough returning to such a drastically changed world next week, after more than half a year at the International Space Station.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

After months in space, astronauts returning to changed world

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts said Friday they expect it will be tough returning to such a drastically changed world next week, after more than half a year at the International Space Station.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Mercury-bound spacecraft buzzes Earth, beams back pictures

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A Mercury-bound spacecraft swooped past Earth on Friday, tweaking its roundabout path to the solar system’s smallest and innermost planet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Houston, we’ve had a problem’: Remembering Apollo 13 at 50

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 13′s astronauts never gave a thought to their mission number as they blasted off for the moon 50 years ago. Even when their oxygen tank ruptured two days later — on April 13.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Apollo 13's most famous quotes originated in Hollywood

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 13′s best known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Houston, we’ve had a problem’: Remembering Apollo 13 at 50

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 13′s astronauts never gave a thought to their mission number as they blasted off for the moon 50 years ago. Even when their oxygen tank ruptured two days later — on April 13.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Apollo 13's most famous quotes originated in Hollywood

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 13′s best known quotes originated not in space or Mission Control, but in Hollywood.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Boeing repeating test flight of astronaut capsule after flop

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing said Monday it will repeat a test flight of its astronaut capsule following last year’s botched demo, considered a perilous close call by NASA.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Catch this week's supermoon, biggest and brightest of year

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A supermoon rises in the sky this week, looking to be the biggest and brightest of the year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

NASA call for astronauts draws 12,000 spaceflight hopefuls

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Who wants to be an astronaut? More than 12,000 people do, resulting in NASA's second-largest group of astronaut hopefuls.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Space Force launches its 1st mission with virus precautions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The newly established U.S. Space Force launched its first national security satellite Thursday with a leaner staff because of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Going stir crazy? Then train like an astronaut, mimic space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Isolated at home? Then train like an astronaut.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

No family, fanfare for NASA astronaut launching next month

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A NASA astronaut who's about to leave the planet for six months will blast off without any family or fanfare because of the coronavirus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled the moon alone in 1971 while his two crewmates test-drove the first lunar rover, died Wednesday at age 88.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled moon, dies at 88

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden, who circled the moon alone in 1971 while his two crewmates test-drove the first lunar rover, has died at age 88, his family said Wednesday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

SpaceX puts 60 satellites into orbit despite engine failure

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched 60 more of its internet satellites into orbit Wednesday despite an engine failure shortly after liftoff on a recycled rocket flying a record five times.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Stuck home? Planets, moon providing predawn entertainment

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck at home this week? The planets and our moon are providing some early morning entertainment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Stuck home? Planets, moon providing predawn entertainment

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck at home this week? The planets and our moon are providing some early morning entertainment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

It's cloudy with a chance of iron rain at hot, faraway world

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — At one hot, faraway world, it's always cloudy with a chance of iron rain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

It's cloudy with a chance of iron rain at hot, faraway world

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — At one hot, faraway world, it's always cloudy with a chance of iron rain.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

SpaceX's 20th station shipment arrives with candy, science

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station on Monday, delivering the company's 20th batch of gear and treats.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

SpaceX launches station supplies, nails 50th rocket landing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX successfully launched another load of station supplies for NASA late Friday night and nailed its 50th rocket landing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

SpaceX launches station supplies, nails 50th rocket landing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX successfully launched another load of station supplies for NASA late Friday night and nailed its 50th rocket landing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

SpaceX launches station supplies, nails 50th rocket landing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX successfully launched another load of station supplies for NASA late Friday night and nailed its 50th rocket landing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

SpaceX launches station supplies, nails 50th rocket landing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX successfully launched another load of station supplies for NASA late Friday night and nailed its 50th rocket landing.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing hit with 61 safety fixes for astronaut capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing faces 61 safety fixes following last year's botched test flight of its Starliner crew capsule, NASA said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Meet Perseverance: Mars rover gets name ahead of July launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's next Mars rover finally has a name. Perseverance, a six-wheeled robotic explorer, will blast off this summer to collect Martian samples for eventual return to Earth.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS AGO

Boeing blames incomplete testing for astronaut capsule woes

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing acknowledged Friday it failed to conduct full and adequate software tests before the botched space debut of its astronaut capsule late last year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Biggest explosion seen in universe came from black hole

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered the biggest explosion seen in the universe, originating from a super-massive black hole.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Satellite almost on empty gets new life after space docking

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A communication satellite almost out of fuel has gotten a new life after the first space docking of its kind.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Mars lander confirms quakes, even aftershocks on red planet

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's newest Mars lander has confirmed that quakes and even aftershocks are regularly jolting the red planet.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

SpaceX aims to launch up to 4 tourists into super high orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX aims to launch up to four tourists into a super high orbit, possibly by the end of next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

SpaceX aims to launch up to 4 tourists into super high orbit

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX aims to launch up to four tourists into a super high orbit, possibly by the end of next year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Candy, cheese soar to space station to satisfy crew cravings

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday, carrying candy and cheese to satisfy the astronauts' cravings.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Wind delays Northrop Grumman's supply run to space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — High wind delayed Northrop Grumman's supply run to the International Space Station on Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

NASA's space snowman reveals secrets: few craters, no water

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's space snowman is revealing fresh secrets from its home far beyond Pluto.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

NASA's space snowman reveals secrets: few craters, no water

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's space snowman is revealing fresh secrets from its home far beyond Pluto.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Record-setting astronaut feels good after near year in space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's new record-setting astronaut said Wednesday that aside from sore muscles and trouble with balance, she's readjusting well to gravity after nearly 11 months in space.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture 1st look at sun's poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter rocketed into space Sunday night on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's elusive poles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Space station delivery from Virginia nixed at last minute

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Northrop Grumman delayed a space station delivery from Virginia on Sunday because of trouble with ground equipment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture 1st look at sun's poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter rocketed into space Sunday night on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's elusive poles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Space station delivery from Virginia nixed at last minute

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Northrop Grumman delayed a space station delivery from Virginia on Sunday because of trouble with ground equipment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Solar Orbiter blasts off to capture 1st look at sun's poles

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Europe and NASA's Solar Orbiter rocketed into space Sunday night on an unprecedented mission to capture the first pictures of the sun's elusive poles.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Space station delivery from Virginia nixed at last minute

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Northrop Grumman delayed a space station delivery from Virginia on Sunday because of trouble with ground equipment.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Defective software could have doomed Boeing's crew capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Defective software could have doomed Boeing's crew capsule during its first test flight, a botched trip that was cut short and never made it to the International Space Station, NASA and company officials said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Defective software could have doomed Boeing's crew capsule

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Defective software could have doomed Boeing's crew capsule during its first test flight, a botched trip that was cut short and never made it to the International Space Station, NASA and company officials said Friday.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The results are finally in for the first chocolate chip cookie bake-off in space.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

First space-baked cookies took 2 hours in experimental oven

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The results are finally in for the first chocolate chip cookie bake-off in space.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Astronaut completes spacewalk without helmet camera, lights

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts had to make do with fewer lights and camera views from one helmet Wednesday while performing critical battery work outside the International Space Station.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Helmet trouble strikes 2nd all-female spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts ventured out Wednesday on a second all-female spacewalk to finish upgrades to the International Space Station's power grid, but quickly ran into a helmet problem.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

NASA conducts another all-female spacewalk for battery work

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA astronauts ventured out Wednesday on a second all-female spacewalk to finish upgrades to the International Space Station's power grid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO