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Essential U.S. Spy Satellite Launching Thursday
An essential new U.S. spy satellite will launch into space Thursday.
Essential U.S. Spy Satellite Launching Friday
An essential new U.S. spy satellite will launch into space Friday.
New Italian Satellite Launches on 350th Delta 2 Rocket
A new Italian satellite soared into orbit Nov. 5 atop the 350th Delta 2 rocket ever launched.
New Russian Cargo Ship Blasts Off for Space Station
The unmanned Russian cargo ship Progress 40 launched Wednesday to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.
Air Force Launches Advanced New Military Satellite
A sophisticated satellite was launched into space today to improve the preeminent path of communications between the president, military commanders and troops on the battlefield.
Ariane 5 Rocket Launches 2 New Satellites After Multiple Delays
An Ariane 5 rocket launched two new communications satellites for the Arab world and South Korea on Saturday evening.
Russian Space Module Set for Launch Aboard the Shuttle Atlantis
The Mini Research Module 1, dubbed Rassvet or "dawn," will be ferried to the orbiting outpost aboard the space shuttle Atlantis during a construction mission planned for liftoff May 14.
New Sky-mapping Observatory Sheds Lens Cap to Soak in Starlight
NASA's new cosmic mapper successfully jettisoned a protective lens cover last week, opening its infrared eyes to Universe for an unprecedented survey in 2010.
Ariane 5 Rocket Hauls Up Another Double Payload Stack
For this second time this month, the workhorse Ariane 5 rocket carried out a double satellite deployment mission just like clockwork.
Russian Cargo Ship Dazzles in Launch to Space Station
A Russian rocket launched a new cargo ship toward the International Space Station in a dazzling launch Wednesday.
New Satellite Launches to Boost DISH Network
A Canadian commercial communications satellite was shot into space from the famed Baikonur Cosmodrome on Thursday to serve customers across the United States who subscribe to the DISH Network.
Clues Emerge Over Mystery Satellite Soon After Launch
Clues are emerging from skywatchers over the purpose of a mysterious satellite that launched Tuesday.
Ariane 5 Rocket Launches Satellite Duo for Japan, Australia
An Ariane 5 rocket successfully launched a pair of new communications satellites, one each for Japan and Australia, on Friday.
Russian Cargo Ship Launches Toward Space Station
A new Russian cargo ship for the International Space Station launched Thursday.
Sea Launch Deploys Military Spacecraft for Italy
An Italian military communications satellite launched into orbit early Monday.
Ariane 5 Rocket Launches Four New Spacecraft Into Orbit
An Ariane 5 rocket launched four new satellites into orbit late Thursday.
History Abounds in Launch of Crucial Weather Satellite
A last-of-its-kind weather observatory launched into space from California early Friday.
Sea Launch Deploys New Galaxy for North America
A new satellite successfully launched to broadcast a range of international television channels.
New Russian Cargo Ship Launches Toward Station
Russia's unmanned Progress 30 cargo ship launched toward the ISS Wednesday.
Two Satellites in Orbit After Good Ride from Ariane 5
An Ariane 5 rocket launched two satellites for Arab and Asian customers into orbit on Monday.
Ariane 5 Rocket Successfully Orbits Satellite Pair
An Ariane 5 rocket launched two satellites into orbit for Vietnam and Brazil on Friday.
Final Delta 2 Rocket of 2007 Launches New GPS Satellite
The last Delta 2 rocket of 2007 successfully orbited a new GPS satellite Thursday.
Atlas 5 Rocket Orbits Classified U.S. Satellite
An Atlas 5 rocket launched a classified U.S. satellite into orbit on Monday.
