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June 2009 International Space Station Top Stories

Wayne Hale's NASA Blog: Why Climb the Highest Mountain?

»» Wayne Hale's NASA Blog: Why Climb the Highest Mountain?

[Monday, June 1, 2009] This is the anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest. Even JFK compared going into space with climbing the highest mountain. Since Scott Parazynski, just completed his personal conquest of that mountain, it seems timely to review the comparison.

NASA Announces Members of Human Space Flight Review Committee

»» NASA Announces Members of Human Space Flight Review Committee

[Monday, June 1, 2009] The panel will examine ongoing and planned NASA development activities and potential alternatives in order to present options for advancing a safe, innovative, affordable and sustainable human space flight program following the shuttle's retirement.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 31 May 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 31 May 2009

[Monday, June 1, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 1 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 1 June 2009

[Monday, June 1, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Sets Preview Briefing, TV Schedule for Station Spacewalks

»» NASA Sets Preview Briefing, TV Schedule for Station Spacewalks

[Tuesday, June 2, 2009] Two residents of the International Space Station will conduct a pair of spacewalks in the coming weeks to prepare the Russian segment of the station for future assembly work.

NASA Sets Briefing About Shuttle Endeavour's Readiness to Launch

»» NASA Sets Briefing About Shuttle Endeavour's Readiness to Launch

[Tuesday, June 2, 2009] NASA managers will hold a news conference on Wednesday, June 3, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to discuss the status of the next space shuttle launch.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 2 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 2 June 2009

[Wednesday, June 3, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Solicitation: ISS Cargo Mission Contract

»» NASA Solicitation: ISS Cargo Mission Contract

[Wednesday, June 3, 2009] The Cargo Mission support consists of analytical and physical processing activities to support unpressurized and pressurized cargo requirements for visiting vehicle flights to and from the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA Solicitation: ISS United States On-orbit Segment Sustaining Engineering Contract

»» NASA Solicitation: ISS United States On-orbit Segment Sustaining Engineering Contract

[Wednesday, June 3, 2009] NASA/JSC has a requirement for sustaining engineering of the International Space Station (ISS) United States On-Orbit Segment (USOS), Post-Production Support (PPS) for the USOS, ISS vehicle integration and end-to-end subsystem management.

NASA Gives 'Go' for June 13 Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

»» NASA Gives 'Go' for June 13 Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

[Wednesday, June 3, 2009] NASA managers completed a review Wednesday of space shuttle Endeavour's readiness for flight and selected June 13 as the official launch date for the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 3 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 3 June 2009

[Wednesday, June 3, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

Space Adventures Announces Founder of Cirque du Soleil as 1st Canadian Private Space Explorer

»» Space Adventures Announces Founder of Cirque du Soleil as 1st Canadian Private Space Explorer

[Thursday, June 4, 2009] Space Adventures, Ltd., announced today that Guy Laliberte, founder of Cirque du Soleil and the ONE DROP Foundation, has begun training at the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City in preparation for his poetic social mission to the ISS.

NASA Announces Shuttle Prelaunch Events and Countdown Details

»» NASA Announces Shuttle Prelaunch Events and Countdown Details

[Thursday, June 4, 2009] News conferences, events and operating hours for the news center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center are set for the upcoming launch of space shuttle Endeavour.

NASA Develops Rehydration Beverage

»» NASA Develops Rehydration Beverage

[Thursday, June 4, 2009] To help keep astronauts at peak performance during missions, NASA researched, qualified and patented a highly effective electrolyte concentrate formula that maintains and restores optimal body hydration levels quickly and conveniently.

Mars500 diary: a carefully planned menu

»» Mars500 diary: a carefully planned menu

[Thursday, June 4, 2009] ESA-selected Mars500 crewmember Oliver Knickel reports back from inside the special isolation facility at the Russian Institute of Biomedical Problems in Moscow where the six-strong crew have now completed the ninth week of their simulated Mars mission.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 4 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 4 June 2009

[Friday, June 5, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 5 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 5 June 2009

[Friday, June 5, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

A Chance To Send Questions to Army Astronaut Colonel Timothy Kopra

»» A Chance To Send Questions to Army Astronaut Colonel Timothy Kopra

[Friday, June 5, 2009] "As you may know, space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to launch on June 13, 2009. On board, U.S. Army Astronaut Colonel Timothy Kopra will travel to the International Space Station for his first mission."

NASA Launches Human Space Flight Review Web Site for Public Use

»» NASA Launches Human Space Flight Review Web Site for Public Use

[Friday, June 5, 2009] NASA is inviting the public to make its voice heard as a panel of experts undertakes an independent review of planned U.S. human space flight activities.

NASA Extends Contract with Russian Federal Space Agency

»» NASA Extends Contract with Russian Federal Space Agency

[Saturday, June 6, 2009] NASA has signed a $306 million modification to the current International Space Station contract with the Russian Federal Space Agency for crew transportation and related services in 2012 and 2013.

Kosmas and Posey Urge House Committee to Restore Human Spaceflight Funding

»» Kosmas and Posey Urge House Committee to Restore Human Spaceflight Funding

[Monday, June 8, 2009] Today, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL-24) and Congressman Bill Posey (FL-15) sent a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging their colleagues to restore critical funding for NASA's human spaceflight program.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 6 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 6 June 2009

[Monday, June 8, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 7 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 7 June 2009

[Monday, June 8, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 8 June 2009

[Monday, June 8, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Announces STS-127 Prelaunch and Mission Web Coverage

»» NASA Announces STS-127 Prelaunch and Mission Web Coverage

[Tuesday, June 9, 2009] A prelaunch webcast, live blogs, podcast, pictures and videos will highlight NASA's Web coverage of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-127 mission to the International Space Station.

ISS EarthKAM Summer 2009 Mission

»» ISS EarthKAM Summer 2009 Mission

[Tuesday, June 9, 2009] Middle school educators are invited to join NASA for the International Space Station EarthKAM Summer 2009 Mission on July 7-10, 2009.

Industry and Government Leaders to Explore Future of Commercial Space Transportation of Crew and Cargo

»» Industry and Government Leaders to Explore Future of Commercial Space Transportation of Crew and Cargo

[Wednesday, June 10, 2009] Industry and government leaders will meet on June 18 to explore the promising future of commercial space transportation -- of humans as well as cargo -- in meeting government and private sector needs in low Earth orbit.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 9 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 9 June 2009

[Wednesday, June 10, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 10 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 10 June 2009

[Wednesday, June 10, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Reschedules Test of Max Launch Abort System

»» NASA Reschedules Test of Max Launch Abort System

[Thursday, June 11, 2009] Because of weather concerns and launch site preparation needs, NASA has rescheduled the test launch of the Max Launch Abort System, or MLAS, to no earlier than June 20 at the agency's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va.

NASA's Ares I-X Rocket Achieves Historic Hardware Milestones

»» NASA's Ares I-X Rocket Achieves Historic Hardware Milestones

[Thursday, June 11, 2009] NASA's Constellation Program reached two major processing milestones this week as two new pieces of Ares I-X hardware were transferred for final assembly in preparation for the first flight test of the rocket later this summer at NASA' KSC.

A Closer Look at the Max Launch Abort System

»» A Closer Look at the Max Launch Abort System

[Friday, June 12, 2009] The test launch of the Max Launch Abort System, or MLAS from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility has been delayed to no earlier than 20 June due to weather issues. Here's a look at the vehicle itself courtesy of NASA and what it is supposed to accomplish.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 11 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 11 June 2009

[Friday, June 12, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 12 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 12 June 2009

[Friday, June 12, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Chooses Three New Flight Directors to Lead Mission Control

»» NASA Chooses Three New Flight Directors to Lead Mission Control

[Friday, June 12, 2009] Dina Contella, Scott Stover and Ed Van Cise will join a select group of individuals who lead human spaceflights from Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

NASA Johnson Space Center PAO and MOD Ban Use of Social Media At Mission Control

»» NASA Johnson Space Center PAO and MOD Ban Use of Social Media At Mission Control

[Friday, June 12, 2009] "I wanted to let you know that per new Mission Operations Directorate Social Media Policy I will no longer be posting any publicly available photos or videos whether it be on my own time or government time."

Gaseous Hydrogen Leak Postpones Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch

»» Gaseous Hydrogen Leak Postpones Space Shuttle Endeavour Launch

[Friday, June 12, 2009] A gaseous hydrogen leak on a vent line for Endeavour is postponing this morning's launch. The official scrub time was 12:26 a.m. EDT. Launch teams began draining Endeavour's external fuel tank of its liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen at 12:06 a.m.

NASA JSC MOD Memo: Policy on Use of Social Media

»» NASA JSC MOD Memo: Policy on Use of Social Media

[Friday, June 12, 2009] The following is MOD policy for use of "social media" (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, etc.). This policy is consistent with JSC Announcement 08-032 and NPD 2540.1F "Policy on Personal Use of Government Office Equipment Including Information Technology."

NASA Postpones Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

»» NASA Postpones Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

[Saturday, June 13, 2009] NASA postponed Endeavour's launch to the International Space Station on Saturday because of a leak associated with the gaseous hydrogen venting system outside the shuttle's external fuel tank. Managers scrubbed the launch for at least 96 hours.

Shuttle Teams Make Leak Repairs, Consider Launch Options

»» Shuttle Teams Make Leak Repairs, Consider Launch Options

[Sunday, June 14, 2009] NASA managers will make a final decision by Monday afternoon about whether to launch space shuttle Endeavour on Wednesday, June 17 or wait until later in the week.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 13 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 13 June 2009

[Sunday, June 14, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 14 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 14 June 2009

[Sunday, June 14, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Sets New Launch Dates for Space Shuttle, LRO and LCROSS

»» NASA Sets New Launch Dates for Space Shuttle, LRO and LCROSS

[Monday, June 15, 2009] NASA managers have scheduled the next launch attempt of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-127 mission for 5:40 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 17. The launch will take place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Space Adventures Announces Barbara Barrett as Back-Up Crew Member for Fall 2009 Orbital Spaceflight Mission

»» Space Adventures Announces Barbara Barrett as Back-Up Crew Member for Fall 2009 Orbital Spaceflight Mission

[Monday, June 15, 2009] Today, Space Adventures, Ltd., announced that Barbara Barrett is currently training as the back-up crew member alongside orbital spaceflight candidate Guy Laliberte, who is preparing for the Soyuz TMA-16 flight to the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 15 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 15 June 2009

[Monday, June 15, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA: Commercial Partners Are Making Progress, but Face Aggressive Schedules to Demonstrate Critical Space Station Cargo Transport Capabilities. GAO-09-618

»» NASA: Commercial Partners Are Making Progress, but Face Aggressive Schedules to Demonstrate Critical Space Station Cargo Transport Capabilities. GAO-09-618

[Tuesday, June 16, 2009] During the course of our review, we found NASA's management of the COTS project has generally adhered to critical project management tools and activities and the vast majority of project expenditures were for milestone payments to COTS partners.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 16 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 16 June 2009

[Tuesday, June 16, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

SpaceX Update: Falcon 9 Flight 1

»» SpaceX Update: Falcon 9 Flight 1

[Tuesday, June 16, 2009] Engine testing for the inaugural Falcon 9 flight proceeds at a rapid pace with no major problems or concerns.

With Clearing Weather, Tanking of Space Shuttle Endeavour Begins

»» With Clearing Weather, Tanking of Space Shuttle Endeavour Begins

[Tuesday, June 16, 2009] After a delay due to bad weather in the area, the launch team gave a "GO" for fueling of the external tank. Tanking operations should begin shortly. Launch is scheduled for 5:40 a.m.

Fuel Leak Again Postpones Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

»» Fuel Leak Again Postpones Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour

[Wednesday, June 17, 2009] NASA postponed the launch of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-127 mission Wednesday because of a leak associated with the gaseous hydrogen venting system outside the shuttle's external fuel tank.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 17 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 17 June 2009

[Thursday, June 18, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 18 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 18 June 2009

[Thursday, June 18, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA JSC Solicitation: ISS United States On-orbit Segment Sustaining Engineering Contract

»» NASA JSC Solicitation: ISS United States On-orbit Segment Sustaining Engineering Contract

[Friday, June 19, 2009] NASA/JSC is hereby soliciting information about potential sources for the International Space Station (ISS) United States On-Orbit Segment (USOS), Post-Production Support (PPS) for the USOS, ISS vehicle integration and end-to-end subsystem management.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 19 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 19 June 2009

[Friday, June 19, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 20 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 20 June 2009

[Saturday, June 20, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 21 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 21 June 2009

[Monday, June 22, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 22 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 22 June 2009

[Monday, June 22, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Updates Media Credentials Deadlines for Next Shuttle Flight

»» NASA Updates Media Credentials Deadlines for Next Shuttle Flight

[Tuesday, June 23, 2009] NASA is updating its media accreditation deadlines for the next space shuttle flight to the International Space Station. Shuttle Endeavour is targeted to launch July 11 to begin mission STS-127.

A Passion For Space

»» A Passion For Space

[Tuesday, June 23, 2009] Several weeks ago, I saw my first space shuttle launch. STS-125 majestically rose to the heavens with crackling defiance, leaving behind a massive trail of fire and smoke - proof that man had once again slipped the surly bonds and bested Newton's hold.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 23 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 23 June 2009

[Tuesday, June 23, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below

NASA ESMD Internal Memo from Jeff Hanley: 6/20 Cx Update - Moving Forward

»» NASA ESMD Internal Memo from Jeff Hanley: 6/20 Cx Update - Moving Forward

[Tuesday, June 23, 2009] During the public session, we used our time to cover two charts of Cx 'mythbusters' on some topics that need to be clearly described to remedy potential perceptions based on the way they have been reported in some of the media.

NASA to Broadcast Latest Space Station Tour and Experiment in HDTV

»» NASA to Broadcast Latest Space Station Tour and Experiment in HDTV

[Wednesday, June 24, 2009] NASA Television will broadcast a high-definition tour of the International Space Station recorded by the Expedition 20 crew starting at 10 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 24.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 24 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 24 June 2009

[Wednesday, June 24, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Hosts STS-125 Space Shuttle Crew Tweetup in Washington

»» NASA Hosts STS-125 Space Shuttle Crew Tweetup in Washington

[Thursday, June 25, 2009] NASA will host a Tweetup with space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 crew July 21 at the agency's headquarters building in Washington. The astronauts will discuss their recent servicing mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 25 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 25 June 2009

[Thursday, June 25, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

Astronauts Talk to International Space University Students Live from Space at NASA Ames

»» Astronauts Talk to International Space University Students Live from Space at NASA Ames

[Thursday, June 25, 2009] News media are invited to join students who recently arrived at NASA's Ames Research Center for the 2009 International Space University Space Studies Program as they interact with NASA's Expedition 20 astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

Space Shuttle Links 1908 Tunguska Explosion to Comet

»» Space Shuttle Links 1908 Tunguska Explosion to Comet

[Thursday, June 25, 2009] The mysterious 1908 Tunguska explosion that leveled 830 square miles of Siberian forest was almost certainly caused by a comet entering the Earth's atmosphere, says new Cornell University research.

New Flight Director Scott Stover to Lead NASA's Mission Control

»» New Flight Director Scott Stover to Lead NASA's Mission Control

[Friday, June 26, 2009] Penn State alum Scott Stover was selected as one of three individuals to join the ranks of flight directors in Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

New Flight Director Dina Contella to Lead NASA's Mission Control

»» New Flight Director Dina Contella to Lead NASA's Mission Control

[Friday, June 26, 2009] Texas A&M alum Dina Contella was selected as one of three individuals to join the ranks of flight directors in Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

New Service Helps Twitter Users Spot the Space Station

»» New Service Helps Twitter Users Spot the Space Station

[Saturday, June 27, 2009] Everyone can see the International Space Station (ISS) without a telescope. Dutch science reporter Govert Schilling and journalist Jaap Meijers have built an online service to let people know when they have to look up to see the ISS pass.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 26 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 26 June 2009

[Saturday, June 27, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 27 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 27 June 2009

[Saturday, June 27, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Selects New Astronauts for Future Space Exploration

»» NASA Selects New Astronauts for Future Space Exploration

[Monday, June 29, 2009] After reviewing more than 3500 applications, NASA has selected nine men and women for the 2009 astronaut candidate class. They will begin training at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Houston, in August.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 28 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 28 June 2009

[Monday, June 29, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 29 June 2009

»» NASA ISS On-Orbit Status 29 June 2009

[Monday, June 29, 2009] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

NASA Holds Test to Verify Endeavour Tank Repairs

»» NASA Holds Test to Verify Endeavour Tank Repairs

[Monday, June 29, 2009] NASA will conduct a tanking test at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, July 1, to ensure repairs to space shuttle Endeavour's external fuel tank were successful.

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