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Reuters Science News Summary

February 28, 2013 09:15
Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Veteran explorer stakes Russia's claim over the Arctic

China's next manned space mission to launch this summer

February 28, 2013 04:15
BEIJING, Feb 28 (Reuters) - China's next manned space mission will launch sometime between June and August, carrying three astronauts to an experimental space module, state media said on Thursday, the latest part of an ambitious plan to build a space station. The Shenzhou 10 and its crew will launch from a remote site in the Gobi desert and then link up with the Tiangong (Heavenly Palace) 1 module, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

Reuters Science News Summary

January 19, 2013 01:15
Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Balloon-like dwelling to be tested on Int'l Space Station LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A low-cost space dwelling that inflates like a balloon in orbit will be tested aboard the International Space Station, opening the door for commercial leases of future free-flying outposts and deep-space astronaut habitats for NASA. The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, nicknamed BEAM, will be the third orbital prototype developed and flown by privately owned Bigelow Aerospace.

Reuters Science News Summary

January 18, 2013 17:15
Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Balloon-like dwelling to be tested on Int'l Space Station LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A low-cost space dwelling that inflates like a balloon in orbit will be tested aboard the International Space Station, opening the door for commercial leases of future free-flying outposts and deep-space astronaut habitats for NASA. The Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, nicknamed BEAM, will be the third orbital prototype developed and flown by privately owned Bigelow Aerospace.

UPDATE 1-Balloon-like dwelling to be tested on Int'l Space Station

January 16, 2013 17:15
* NASA to pay $17.8 million for Bigelow Aerospace prototype * Free-flying inflatable habitats planned for commercial lease * Module to launch in 2015 on SpaceX cargo ship By Irene Klotz LAS VEGAS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - A low-cost space dwelling that inflates like a balloon in orbit will be tested aboard the International Space Station, opening the door for commercial leases of future free-flying outposts and deep-space astronaut habitats for NASA.

NASA to test 'BEAM', Balloon-like dwelling on International Space Station

January 16, 2013 15:31
A low-cost space dwelling that inflates like a balloon in orbit will be tested aboard the International Space Station, opening the door for commercial leases of future free-flying outposts and deep-space astronaut habitats for NASA.
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