White House Calls Atlantis Astronauts
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Space
The Virgin Galactic VSS Enterprise spacecraft is seen before its first public landing during the Spaceport America runway dedication ceremony near Las Cruces, N.M., on Oct. 22. Virgin Galactic is one of a handful of private companies that plan to fly paying customers into space.
A New Frontier In Space Travel: The Law
()Several private companies are developing spacecraft that will take anyone into space who wants to go, provided they can pay for the ride. But the challenges of commercial human spaceflight are as much about laws and regulations as they are about technology.
The End Of The Space Shuttle Era
Out Of This World: Designs Of The Space Age()
July 14, 2011 From kitchenware to office parks, the Space Age left a sleekly modern mark on the country's landscape and imagination. As the space shuttle soars through the firmament for the very last time, we appreciate some landmarks of futuristic, outer space-inspired architecture.
The End Of The Space Shuttle Era
Exploring Space, Unearthing Human Emotions()
July 13, 2011 Tell Me More's series "Flying High: First In Their Class" reflects on some of the famous firsts that the space shuttle program produced. In this third installment, host Michel Martin speaks with Ellen Ochoa, whose accomplishments as the first Latina astronaut have inspired Hispanic youth to explore science in school.
Asia
China Seeks To Carve Out A Space Of Its Own()
July 13, 2011 Having sent "taikonauts" into orbit, China now has the moon and a space station on its horizon. One educator says he doesn't think China will ever "be No. 1" at the rate it's going, but there's a focus on the future — like a new space education center in Beijing, where kids can simulate a rocket launch.
The End Of The Space Shuttle Era
Praying Toward Mecca ... In Outer Space()
July 12, 2011 Tell Me More's series "Flying High: The First In Their Class" reflects on some of the famous firsts that the space shuttle program produced. In this second installment, host Michel Martin speaks with Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, the first Arab, the first Muslim and the first member of royalty to go to space.
The Picture Show
A Launch Photo 30 Years In The Making()
July 12, 2011 A photo composite shows a father and son at the first and last shuttle launch.
The Picture Show
The Astronaut's Guide To Life In Space()
July 12, 2011 An "instructional" video shows how astronauts have fun in space.
