Latest articles by Brian Berger
On Heels of Campaign Promises, Obama Faces Big NASA Decisions
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama faces key decisions for NASA once he takes office.
SpaceX Seeks Customers for DragonLab Spaceship
SpaceX held an invitation-only event Friday to seek customers for its DragonLab spaceship.
Election Sends Three NASA Supporters Packing
The House Science Committee lost three strong NASA supporters in the Nov. 4 U.S. election.
NASA Denies News Report that Ares I Is Doomed
NASA shot back Wednesday at reports suggesting the Ares 1 rocket is doomed to failure.
Competition Heats Up for Space Station Cargo Contract
U.S. firms are vying for a $3.1 billion contract to haul NASA cargo to the space station.
Billions at Stake in Bid for NASA Mission Control Contract
Billions are up for grabs in a competition to provide NASA Mission Control services.
Bush Signs NASA Authorization Bill into Law
U.S. President Bush as signed an act into law authorizing an extra shuttle flight.
Hubble Repair Delay Puts Ares 1-X Rocket Test on Hold
The Hubble servicing mission delay will slow testing of a new rocket.
NASA Sticks to 2009 Launch for Flagship Mars Mission
NASA is committed to a 2009 launch for its over-budget Mars Science Lab rover.
Despite Waiver, NASA To Stop Using Russian Cargo Vehicle
NASA doesn't intend to pay Russia to deliver supplies to ISS beyond 2011.
Bush Signs NASA Budget, Soyuz Waiver Into Law
President George W. Bush has signed into law NASA's budget and ability to buy Soyuz seats.
Griffin: Lasers Key to NASA's Next In-Space Comm Network
NASA's chief said the agency needs optical communication systems.
U.S. Senate Approves NASA Legislation
The U.S. Senate approved a NASA bill that puts conditions on shuttle retirement.
Bill Would Permit NASA to Continue Buying Soyuz, Progress Vehicles
Congress nears approval of a bill that allows NASA to keep buying Russian hardware.
SpaceX Pushes Back Falcon 1 Launch After Static Fire Test
SpaceX is now shooting for no earlier than Sept. 28 for its next launch.
Obama Backs NASA Waiver, Possible Shuttle Extension
Obama urges Congress to ensure the U.S. can continue to access the ISS.
NASA Helping U.S. Air Force Gear Up for 2009 X-51 Flights
NASA tests a new engine to power the X-51 WaveRider's hypersonic flight.
An Interview with NASA Chief Mike Griffin
NASA's head explains a study on extending the shuttle's life beyond 2010.
McCain to Bush: Keep Space Shuttle Options Open
Senators urge president to preserve option to fly shuttle past 2010.
Suborbital Rocket Carrying NASA Experiments Crashes off Wallops Island
A rocket carrying two NASA experiments failed shortly after launch.
SpaceX Traces Third Rocket Failure to Timing Error
A timing error doomed the third Falcon 1 rocket test for SpaceX.
PayPal Co-Founders Invest $20 Million in SpaceX
SpaceX's Musk accepts $20 million investment from fellow PayPal founders.
John Glenn Calls Bush Space Vision an Unfunded Mandate
Former astronaut John Glenn criticized the president for underfunding NASA's moon plan.
