Latest articles by Todd Halvorson
Obama's Space Plan 'Devastating,' Says Neil Armstrong and Other Moon Visitors
Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and Gene Cernan took exception with Obama's plan to cancel NASA's return-to-the-moon program, dubbed Project Constellation.
President Obama to Propose Abandoning NASA's Moon Plan
President Barack Obama will ask Congress to abandon NASA's current plans to return U.S. astronauts to the moon, but extend the space station through 2020
NASA's Moon-Mars Chief Blasts 'False Claims'
The director of NASA's embattled moon-Mars program says President Barack Obama's human spaceflight commission is making false claims about the advantages of alternatives.
Dumping NASA's New Ares I Rocket Would Cost Billions
NASA could save billions by dropping its new Ares I rocket and switching to a Delta 4 Heavy, but it would cost billions more, a new report says.
Panel Says Moon Within NASA's Reach
The United States cannot afford to return American astronauts to the moon under the NASA budget currently proposed by the Obama administration, a presidential panel said Wednesday.
Stuck Knob Puts Shuttle Atlantis in Tight Spot
A knob stuck against a window inside the shuttle Atlantis has put the shuttle in a tight spot.
Source of Space Shuttle Gas Leak Pinpointed
NASA believes it may have isolated the source of a hydrogen gas leak that twice prevented launch of shuttle Endeavour.
NASA's New Rocket Escape System Questioned
NASA's Orion spaceship and the astronauts onboard might not survive an explosive launch failure of the agency's proposed Ares I moon rocket, analyses by Air Force safety experts show.
New Resolution Could Delay Shuttle Retirement
Lawmakers agreed Tuesday on a budget resolution that would eliminate a hard 2010 deadline for the retirement of NASA's shuttle fleet.
NASA Reignites Endgame for Retiring Space Shuttles
NASA will resume the retirement process for its three space shuttles on May 1.
Shuttle Landing to Test Future Heat Shield Tiles
The shuttle Discovery's planned Saturday landing will serve as a test for future heat shields.
Former NASA Chief Says Ares I Rocket Two Times Safer
Former NASA chief Mike Griffin says the new Ares I rocket is twice as safe as existing expendable boosters.
Florida Group Launches Bid to Reserve Retired Space Shuttle
A grassroots effort hopes to reserve a NASA shuttle in Florida after the fleet's 2010 retirement.
Mock Orion Spaceship Arrives at NASA Spaceport
A mock Orion capsule and launch abort tower arrived at NASA's spaceport Wednesday.
American Space Tragedies, Astronauts Honored This Week
NASA pays tribute this week to astronauts who lost their lives in the line of duty.
NASA Chief to Step Down
NASA chief Michael Griffin expects to step down this month.
NASA Taps Ex-Astronaut to Head Spaceport
Bob Cabana will take the helm at Kennedy Space Center in mid-October.
Hubble Astronauts Set for Practice Countdown
Hubble astronauts arrived at NASA's Florida spaceport Sunday for launch practice.
NASA: Hurricane Won't Delay Shuttle Flights
NASA is now not expecting shuttle flight delays from Hurricane Ike.
NASA's Hurricane Recovery Could Delay Two Shuttle Flights
NASA's Houston recovery from Hurricane Ike may delay two shuttle flights.
Space Shuttle Atlantis Beats Weather for Move
NASA's shuttle Atlantis gets a break in the weather for launch preparations.
