News tagged with insulation
Discovery Set for Aug. 25 Launch
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Aug 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Flight Readiness Review for space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission has concluded, setting the launch date for Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1:36 a.m. EDT.
Opening a new window on daylight
Jul 31, 2009 |
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A new approach to windows that could let in more light and cut indoor lighting needs by up to 99% in buildings in Tropical regions without losing the cooling effect of shades. Details are reported in the International Jo ...
Astronauts inspect space shuttle for launch damage
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 16, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship Thursday as engineers on Earth pored over launch pictures that showed debris breaking off the fuel tank and striking the craft.
Damage eyed as shuttle heads toward space station
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Jul 16, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour rocketed toward the international space station Thursday as engineers on Earth pored over launch pictures that showed debris breaking off the fuel tank and striking the craft.
Astronauts take final spacewalk for Hubble repairs
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May 18, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Spacewalking astronauts ventured out Monday to finish repairs on the Hubble Space Telescope, never to be touched by human hands again.
Red-hot research could lead to new materials
Apr 09, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Recent experiments to create a fast-reacting explosive by concocting it at the nanoscopic level could result in more spectacular firework displays. But more impressive to the Missouri University ...
Many Tricks Can Save Electricity
Feb 23, 2009 |
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The electric bill this winter is more than a car payment, and you've decided to take action. But if you're not well-schooled, it's best to take some advice from the pros before stalking heat-saving products up and down the ...
