On July 21st 2011 the space shuttle successfully landed for good but that has not stopped NASA from an ambitious undertaking. Apparently, the next phase for the space program is to land on an asteroid. This feat would take manned space travel to farther distances than the moon. NASA is also expecting to use the International Space Station as a final launching leg in order to propel a space craft to an asteroid. I anticipate new innovations will spin off from this venture.
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2011-07-23-nasa-asteroid-mission_n.htm
Monday, July 25, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Space Shuttle Atlantis Heading Home Today
After spending an eight day rendezvous, Atlantis left the International Space Station (ISS) today. The successful mission was sad for the crew and worker's of NASA because it was the last NASA space shuttle that would leave the ISS. Atlantis took a partial lap around the ISS before heading back to Earth. Atlantis is scheduled to touch down in Florida this Thursday.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Last Space Shuttle Launch
The last space shuttle Atlantis was launched Friday July 8th at 11:29 AM from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The mission is to bring a years supply of materials to the International Space Station and bring back trash. This was the 135th launching since the inaugural mission in 1981. Atlantis will orbit for 12 days before returning to Earth.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
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This blog is to compile current science news that would interest middle school students. Examples could include but not limited to; earthquakes, space, biology, energy, and atmosphere/weather.
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