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    May 7, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  1. Cargo ship launch from Wallops delayed

    Orbital Sciences Corp. will delay the summer demonstration flight of its Cygnus cargo ship due to technical and scheduling factors, a spokesman said Tuesday.
    Orbital Sciences Corp. will delay the summer demonstration flight of its Cygnus cargo ship due to technical and scheduling factors, a spokesman said Tuesday. The ship, designed to ferry supplies to the International Space Station, had been scheduled...

    Tags: Wallops Island (Accomack, Virginia), Air Transportation Delays, Space Programs, Science and Technology

    2. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Successful launch from Wallops Island opens new gateway to space

    A successful launch from a NASA spaceport in eastern Virginia is a pivotal moment for Virginia and the commercial space industry.
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    A successful launch from a NASA spaceport in eastern Virginia is a pivotal moment for Virginia and the commercial space industry.   The unmanned rocket blasted off from Wallops Island Sunday afternoon. With the test flight, Orbital Sciences Corporation...

    Tags: Wallops Island (Accomack, Virginia), Skype, Space Programs, Science and Technology, NASA

    3. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. International Space Station to fly over Baltimore this week

    Spot the International Space Station moving across the night sky this week. Chances arise the next three nights, but the best viewing opportunity Wednesday is possible to coincide with rain and thunderstorms.
    Spot the International Space Station moving across the night sky this week. Chances arise the next three nights, but the best viewing opportunity Wednesday is possible to coincide with rain and thunderstorms. Look tonight at 8:59 p.m., Tuesday at 9:45...

    Tags: Science, Space Programs, Science and Technology, Weather, NASA

    4. Apr 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Antares rocket blasts into orbit for first time in test for NASA

    In its maiden flight to space, a commercially built 13-story rocket blasted off from a launch pad off the coast of Virginia in a test mission for NASA.
    In its maiden flight to space, a commercially built 13-story rocket blasted off from a launch pad off the coast of Virginia in a test mission for NASA. The Antares rocket, developed by Orbital Sciences Corp., roared into orbit after launching Sunday...

    Tags: Science, Federal Aviation Administration, SpaceX, Atlantic Ocean, Charles F. Bolden, Jr.

    5. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. FAA clears the way for grounded Boeing 787 to return to flight

    The Federal Aviation Administration approved Boeing Co.’s proposed fix for the lithium-ion battery systems on its 787 passenger jets, which have been grounded since January.
    The Federal Aviation Administration approved Boeing Co.’s proposed fix for the lithium-ion battery systems on its 787 passenger jets, which have been grounded since January. The FAA said it will require airlines flying 787s to install...

    Tags: Ray LaHood, Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing Co., National Transportation Safety Board, NASA

    6. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Antares rocket launch from NASA Wallops rescheduled for Friday, at earliest

    A commercial rocket launch that was scheduled for Wednesday but aborted has been pushed to Friday, at the earliest.
    A commercial rocket launch that was scheduled for Wednesday but aborted has been pushed to Friday, at the earliest. The next attempt is "tentatively" set for Friday, assuming that issues forcing the delay are resolved, according to Orbital Sciences...

    Tags: Space Programs, Media Industry, Science and Technology, New Products, NASA

    7. Apr 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Rocket launch scrubbed with 12 minutes to spare in NASA test flight

    Orbital Sciences Corp.'s launch of its new Antares rocket has been put on hold due to a technical issue that popped up when countdown was about 12 minutes away.
    Orbital Sciences Corp.'s launch of its new Antares rocket has been put on hold due to a technical issue that popped up when countdown was about 12 minutes away. The 13-story rocket was expected to blast off from NASA’s little-known Wallops...

    Tags: SpaceX, Space Programs, Science and Technology, Satellite Technology, NASA

    8. Apr 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Antares rocket to blast off into space Wednesday: Watch it live

    <iframe width="600" height="370" src="http://www.ustream.tv/embed/10414700?v=3&wmode=direct" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border: 0px none transparent;"> </iframe>
    Free live streaming by Ustream Skip your afternoon coffee break Wednesday and watch a live rocket launch instead.  On Wednesday afternoon, NASA will stream the first test flight of the 13-story Antares rocket, and you can watch it live right here....

    Tags: NASA, Air Transportation Industry

    9. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Antares rocket launch to be visible from Md. Wednesday

    A privately owned rocket that is part of efforts to grow the commercial space industry will launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Wednesday evening, and it will be visible from Maryland.
    A privately owned rocket that is part of efforts to grow the commercial space industry will launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Wednesday evening, and it will be visible from Maryland. Orbital Sciences Corp., a Dulles, Va.-based...

    Tags: Space Programs, Media Industry, Science and Technology, New Products, NASA

    10. Apr 17, 2013 |Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press

  10. Rural Eastern Shore meets Buck Rogers

    EASTERN SHORE &mdash; The Great Machipongo Clam Shack has been a kitschy fixture along U.S. 13 on the sleepy, rural Eastern Shore for decades.
    EASTERN SHORE — The Great Machipongo Clam Shack has been a kitschy fixture along U.S. 13 on the sleepy, rural Eastern Shore for decades. Its fresh seafood and live music lure the locals and snag passing motorists as they head north toward...

    Tags: Federal Aviation Administration, Highway Transportation, Cape Canaveral, Hampton Roads, Research

    11. Apr 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Orbital Sciences prepares rocket for closely watched NASA mission

    On a little-known launch pad off the coast of Virginia, a team of about 200 engineers and technicians is readying a 13-story rocket for its maiden flight to space in a test mission for NASA.
    On a little-known launch pad off the coast of Virginia, a team of about 200 engineers and technicians is readying a 13-story rocket for its maiden flight to space in a test mission for NASA. The Antares rocket, developed by Orbital Sciences Corp., is...

    Tags: Science, SpaceX, Cape Canaveral, Technology, Space Programs

    12. Mar 25, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. SpaceX capsule set to return from orbit, splash down in Pacific

    After spending more than three weeks docked with the International Space Station, SpaceX&rsquo;s Dragon space capsule is ready to return to Earth and splash down Tuesday in the Pacific Ocean.
    After spending more than three weeks docked with the International Space Station, SpaceX’s Dragon space capsule is ready to return to Earth and splash down Tuesday in the Pacific Ocean. NASA Television will provide coverage of Dragon's departure...

    Tags: Science, SpaceX, Pacific Ocean, Cape Canaveral, Space Programs

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The Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen...
(April 16, 2013)
Rocket launch
Orbital Sciences' Antares rocket rolls out to the launc...
(April 15, 2013)
Maiden flight of Antares
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(September 19, 2012)
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