http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Exactly one year ago today, the European Columbus laboratory arrived at its berth on the International Space Station, signalling the start of a new era for Europe in human spaceflight. http://www.physorg.com/news153587665.html Space & Earth Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:15:07 EST news153587665 (PhysOrg.com) -- In May 2009, Frank De Winne, of Belgian nationality and a member of the European Astronaut Corps, will fly to the International Space Station at the start of his six-month mission. This mission sees him become the first European commander of the Station by October 2009. ESA has now given his mission the name OasISS. http://www.physorg.com/news153067418.html Space & Earth Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:44:14 EST news153067418 (PhysOrg.com) -- A team led by MIT researchers releases today the most comprehensive independent review of the future of the nation`s human spaceflight program undertaken in many years. The report recommends setting loftier goals for humans in space, focusing research more clearly toward those goals, and increasing cooperation with other nations and private industry. http://www.physorg.com/news148569966.html Space & Earth Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:26:06 EST news148569966 Europe`s first Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) Jules Verne successfully completed its six-month ISS logistics mission today with its controlled destructive re-entry over a completely uninhabited area of the South Pacific. http://www.physorg.com/news141919013.html Space & Earth Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:56:53 EST news141919013