Take 2: SpaceX tries again to launch space station groceries
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX faces stormy skies for the second day in a row as it tries to launch a shipment of space station groceries.The unmanned rocket is set to blast off at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX faces stormy skies for the second day in a row as it tries to launch a shipment of space station groceries.The unmanned rocket is set to blast off at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
After second spacewalk, astronaut reports water in helmet
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts breezed through a lube and cable job outside the International Space Station.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Spacewalking astronauts breezed through a lube and cable job outside the International Space Station.
WATCH LIVE: NASA astronauts take second spacewalk for cable, lube job
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA astronauts have ventured back outside the International Space Station for more cable work and a lube job.Wednesday's spacewalk is the second in five days for Butch Wilmore and Terry Virts.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA astronauts have ventured back outside the International Space Station for more cable work and a lube job.Wednesday's spacewalk is the second in five days for Butch Wilmore and Terry Virts.
NASA scientist gives details on U.S. Earth-observing satellite
(WITI) -- NASA's first U.S. Earth-observing satellite designed to map global soil moisture, the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite, will launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket Thursday, January 29th.
(WITI) -- NASA's first U.S. Earth-observing satellite designed to map global soil moisture, the Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite, will launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket Thursday, January 29th.
WOW! SpaceX releases dramatic video of rocket crash-landing on ocean barge
HAWTHORNE, Calif. (AP) — SpaceX has released dramatic footage of its booster rocket trying to land on a floating barge in the Atlantic after a launch — an unprecedented attempt that ended in a fiery explosion.The video released Friday shows the rocket hitting the football field-sized barge at an angle, lighting up the night sky off the Florida coast.https://vine.co/v/OjqeYWWpVWKSaturday's landing attempt came minutes after separation from the main rocket that successfully launched groceries and science experiments to the International Space Station.After the loss, SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweeted: "Close, but no cigar this time." He said the impact smashed the rocket's legs and engine section.The Southern California-based company attempted the touchdown because it wants to launch reusable rockets to bring down costs.
HAWTHORNE, Calif. (AP) — SpaceX has released dramatic footage of its booster rocket trying to land on a floating barge in the Atlantic after a launch — an unprecedented attempt that ended in a fiery explosion.The video released Friday shows the rocket hitting the football field-sized barge at an angle, lighting up the night sky off the Florida coast.https://vine.co/v/OjqeYWWpVWKSaturday's landing attempt came minutes after separation from the main rocket that successfully launched groceries and science experiments to the International Space Station.After the loss, SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweeted: "Close, but no cigar this time." He said the impact smashed the rocket's legs and engine section.The Southern California-based company attempted the touchdown because it wants to launch reusable rockets to bring down costs.
Mesmerizing: NASA releases 'astronaut's-eye view' of Orion spacecraft's re-entry
(WITI) -- New video recorded during NASA’s Orion return through Earth’s atmosphere gives viewers a taste of what the vehicle endured as it returned through Earth’s atmosphere during its December 5th flight test.
(WITI) -- New video recorded during NASA’s Orion return through Earth’s atmosphere gives viewers a taste of what the vehicle endured as it returned through Earth’s atmosphere during its December 5th flight test.
NASA's Curiosity rover detects spikes of methane at Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity, has detected spikes of methane in the planet's atmosphere.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's Mars rover, Curiosity, has detected spikes of methane in the planet's atmosphere.
WATCH: NASA interns are 'all about that space'
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Pathways Interns of NASA Johnson Space Center are definitely 'all about that space!'In a video, the interns filmed a choreographed dance to hit song "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor -- with out of this world lyrics.Check out these interns ode to the Orion spacecraft!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Pathways Interns of NASA Johnson Space Center are definitely 'all about that space!'In a video, the interns filmed a choreographed dance to hit song "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor -- with out of this world lyrics.Check out these interns ode to the Orion spacecraft!
NASA awards $1.8 million grant to Medical College of Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Medical College of Wisconsin has received a four-year, $1.8 million grant from NASA to determine the risk of developing degenerative heart disease from exposure to space radiation.John Baker, Ph.D., professor of cardiothoracic surgery at MCW and an investigator at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Research Institute, is the primary investigator of the grant.NASA is actively planning human space missions that might include an asteroid, the moon or Mars, which would require astronauts to live for prolonged periods of time outside the earth’s protective atmosphere.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Medical College of Wisconsin has received a four-year, $1.8 million grant from NASA to determine the risk of developing degenerative heart disease from exposure to space radiation.John Baker, Ph.D., professor of cardiothoracic surgery at MCW and an investigator at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Research Institute, is the primary investigator of the grant.NASA is actively planning human space missions that might include an asteroid, the moon or Mars, which would require astronauts to live for prolonged periods of time outside the earth’s protective atmosphere.
LIVE VIDEO: Second spacewalk in two weeks at International Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts are spacewalking at the International Space Station for the second week in a row.On Wednesday, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Butch Wilmore ventured out to replace a failed electrical device.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts are spacewalking at the International Space Station for the second week in a row.On Wednesday, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Butch Wilmore ventured out to replace a failed electrical device.
Pumpkin sun? Picture snapped by scientists shows jack-o-lantern face
(WITI) -- As Halloween approaches, it's clear even space can be a little spooky.
(WITI) -- As Halloween approaches, it's clear even space can be a little spooky.
WATCH: Astronauts spacewalk outside of International Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two astronauts are taking a spacewalk 260 miles up.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two astronauts are taking a spacewalk 260 miles up.
Think the fall colors are brilliant here? See the view from space!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The changing of the leaves is so pronounced in some parts of the country -- it can even be seen from SPACE!NASA's Terra satellite captured two beautiful views of fall colors around the Great Lakes on September 26th -- and over New England on September 27th.The brown and orange bursts of color are most pronounced in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, northern Wisconsin, upstate New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and southern Quebec and Ontario.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The changing of the leaves is so pronounced in some parts of the country -- it can even be seen from SPACE!NASA's Terra satellite captured two beautiful views of fall colors around the Great Lakes on September 26th -- and over New England on September 27th.The brown and orange bursts of color are most pronounced in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, northern Wisconsin, upstate New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and southern Quebec and Ontario.
Watch ANYTIME: LIVE video from the Intl. Space Station
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is new live streaming video from the International Space station, and we have high school students to thank.The High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) experiment points HD video cameras at Earth as the ISS orbits our planet every 90 minutes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is new live streaming video from the International Space station, and we have high school students to thank.The High Definition Earth Viewing (HDEV) experiment points HD video cameras at Earth as the ISS orbits our planet every 90 minutes.
Astronomers have discovered most Earth-like planet yet
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Astronomers have discovered what they say is the most Earth-like planet yet detected — a distant, rocky world that's similar in size to our own and exists in the Goldilocks zone where it's not too hot and not too cold for life.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Astronomers have discovered what they say is the most Earth-like planet yet detected — a distant, rocky world that's similar in size to our own and exists in the Goldilocks zone where it's not too hot and not too cold for life.
Local educators return to Earth after incredible NASA voyage
GLENDALE/MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Imagine an English teacher getting the opportunity to chat with Shakespeare.
GLENDALE/MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Imagine an English teacher getting the opportunity to chat with Shakespeare.
Vast ocean found beneath ice of Saturn moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have uncovered a vast ocean beneath the icy surface of a Saturn moon.Italian and American researchers made the discovery using Cassini.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists have uncovered a vast ocean beneath the icy surface of a Saturn moon.Italian and American researchers made the discovery using Cassini.
"It's pure science:" Local teachers slated for NASA journey
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee-area teachers will be heading to a special place -- out of this world, you might say.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee-area teachers will be heading to a special place -- out of this world, you might say.
NASA selects Marquette satellite to launch into space
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From the classroom to outer space.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- From the classroom to outer space.
NASA responds after backlash over Beyonce song
Sad news for fans of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air -- and NASA is responding after backlash over a Beyonce song.
Sad news for fans of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air -- and NASA is responding after backlash over a Beyonce song.