In a little more than 14 months, NASA will launch a rocket from Kennedy Space Center that will hurtle toward the moon at 5,600 mph, slam into a cavern and make a tennis court-sized crater.

Seinfeld of the universe: A hole of nothing
Astronomers have stumbled upon a tremendous hole in the universe. That’s got them scratching their heads about what’s just not there.

Teacher wants to inspire kids, get return to space
NASA’s Barbara Morgan beamed at a Houston homecoming on Wednesday, eager for an encore in space someday.

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Judge OKs Nowak’s request to remove monitor
Former astronaut Lisa Nowak can remove an electronic monitoring bracelet from her ankle while she awaits trial on charges she attacked a romantic rival, a judge ruled today.

Engler talks energy policy in Houston
General Motors’ falling market share and the lure of low-wage countries like China are only part of the reason the U.S. has lost more than 3.2 million manufacturing jobs since 2000. Productivity increases, and — believe it or not –…

Despite gouge, Endeavour set to land today
NASA has much to consider as the shuttle Endeavour heads back to Earth today, with seven astronauts and a worrisome gouge in the heat shielding under the right wing.

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