Commercial Cygnus Delivers to International Space Station
NASA's new private cargo service by Orbital Sciences reaches the ISS with a half ton of meals and treats. The Cygnus becomes the second privately funded cargo ship to link with the station after SpaceX. Officials hail a historic milestone amid navigation delays and a restored rendezvous.
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SpaceX launches Canadian satellite from California
SpaceX fired a Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base to loft Cassiope, a Canadian Space Agency satellite, on a test flight. The next generation rocket with upgraded engines aims to handle heavier payloads and study space weather effects on GPS and radio communications.
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Astronaut Scott Carpenter Recovering From Stroke
Astronaut Scott Carpenter is recovering after a stroke at a rehabilitation center in Vail Colorado. The 88 year old former NASA pilot is remembered for his role during Friendship 7 and his connection with John Glenn. Patty Carpenter says the two speak daily and expects him to be up and around in a few weeks.
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