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Moscow (AFP) Oct 30, 2010 Cargo vessel Progress M-08M docked at the International Space Station on Saturday through a manual operation following a problem with the auto-docking system, the Russian control centre said. "The astronauts will soon open the doors and start to unload the vessel, which will take several days," control centre official Valery Lyndin was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies. The automatic docking attempt was abandoned about 200 metres (yards) from the ISS after an unexpected movement, another spokesman for the control centre told Interfax. The Progress vessel is carrying 2.5 tonnes of food, water and fuel. The ISS is orbiting 350 kilometres (220 miles) from the earth, and is home to three Russians and three Americans.
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NASA Seeks More Proposals On Commercial Crew DevelopmentWashington DC (SPX) Oct 29, 2010 NASA has issued an announcement seeking proposals from U. S. industry to further advance commercial crew space transportation concepts and mature the design and development of system elements, such as launch vehicles and spacecraft. Awards will result in funded Space Act Agreements. Multiple awards are expected to be announced by March 2011 for terms of up to 14 months. Approximately $200 ... read more |
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