Space Station


Space Station
China prepares for its own space station by Terrence Aym China is serious about its intentions to get to the Moon and its next step is to build a space station. Not content with the International Space Station (ISS) that's currently orbiting the Earth funded and used by the US, Russia and Europe, China se... More> China to launch its own space station by 2020 by Bruce Tyson China will build a space station of its own, a sign that the communist nation is willing to use its profits from American debt payments to usher in a new era of Chinese dominance in the heavens and on the earth. With its announcement on the eve of t... More>
	Why the International Space Station is in danger of crashing by Rene Gonzalez Last month marks two important events for those who are concerned about the reliable support and future of the International Space Station. It not only marks the retirement of NASA’s space shuttle program, but it also marks the serious s... More> Is the International Space Station falling apart? by Nancy Houser This is a debate that depends entirely on personal interpretation of the situation-YES it is falling apart due to regular usage, along with wear and tear, and NO it is not, as it is very much able to be used with a minimum of repair work other than ... More>
First private spacecraft set to dock with International Space Station this year by Elizabeth M Young Just when American hearts were breaking during the last flight of the Atlantis Shuttle, work was afoot to lead the U.S. into the next phase of space travel and exploration. The plan has been to let private industries service the international space ... More> Engineers envision printing 3D space stations in orbit by Elizabeth M. Young Three dimensional printing was developed years ago and has been in use for a time. There have been such advancements that a three dimensional object, based on CAD drawings and other digital content, can be produced in a few hours and for as low as $... More>
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