First Human-Rated Spacecraft Launched from Europe's Spaceport

For the first time in 40 years of space activities, a silent revolution is taking place at the European launch site in Kourou. Jules Vernes, the first human-rated spacecraft to be launched from Europe's Spaceport, is being prepared for launch. The launch and maiden voyage to the International Space Station is scheduled on the first Ariane 5 flight of the new year in February 2008. Read more...

NASA Announces Discovery of Assault by a Black Hole

Astronomers will hold a media teleconference Monday, Dec. 17, at 1 pm EST to announce the discovery of a first-of-its-kind phenomenon involving a black hole and a neighboring galaxy. Researchers made the finding by combining data from NASA's space-based telescopes and ground-based observations. Audio of the event will be streamed live on the Web at:

http://www.nasa.gov/newsaudio

Launch of Atlantis postponed to January 2008

The launch of the European Columbus laboratory on board Space Shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 mission to the International Space Station now is targeted to launch no earlier than 2 January 2008 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The liftoff date depends on the resolution of a problem in a fuel sensor system.

Pre-Order Stargate: The Ark of Truth

Today Gateworld posted: The Ori saga comes to a thrilling conclusion in the first SG-1 DVD movie! Order it now from Amazon and support GateWorld (Region 1).