China broke ground on its fourth space launch center Monday, as
part of that country's effort to build on its manned space flight
program. Located on the southern Hainan island, it will be the
country's first coastal space launch facility.
Museums, Schools Will Be Eligible To Obtain Shuttle "Surplus
Property"
NASA is inviting eligible educational institutions, museums and
other organizations to begin registering to screen potential space
shuttle artifacts. The artifacts represent significant human
spaceflight technologies, processes and accomplishments of the
shuttle program.
Agreement Allows Exchange Of Tech Information, Personnel
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and European Space Agency
(ESA) Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain signed a memorandum of
understanding Friday for cooperation in the field of space
transportation. The agreement was signed at NASA Headquarters in
Washington.
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