Freighter docks to space station / Photography of Delta 2 rocket

  NEWSALERT: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 @ 1216 GMT
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Bidding is now open on 50 unique lots, including space artifacts and
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SPACE STATION WELCOMES RUSSIAN CARGO SHIP ARRIVAL
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The International Space Station received a cargo freighter today when the
Russian-made vessel loaded with three tons of supplies safely approached
and docked on autopilot.

http://spaceflightnow.com/station/exp29/111102p45pdock/


DELTA 2 ROCKET LAUNCH YIELDS PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHY
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Last Friday's Delta 2 rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base was a
photographer's dream with beautiful weather and a gorgeous California
sunset. Take a look back at the countdown and blastoff through the lens of
ULA's cameraman.

RIDE THE GANTRY DURING ROLLBACK:
http://spaceflightnow.com/delta/d357/gallery/mst/

CALIFORNIA SUNSET OVER THE PAD:
http://spaceflightnow.com/delta/d357/gallery/sunset/

MIDDLE-OF-THE-NIGHT LAUNCH:
http://spaceflightnow.com/delta/d357/gallery/


ESA WRESTLES WITH SOFTWARE ERRORS ON MARS EXPRESS
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European officials have temporarily halted scientific observations aboard
the Mars Express spacecraft after a spate of software hiccups, but
managers are hopeful the mission can resume research after eight years at
Mars.

http://spaceflightnow.com/news/n1111/01marsexpress/


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