In February 2008, the Columbus module was launched on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, creating space history when it was attached to the International Space Station as the first European laboratory dedicated to long-term research in microgravity.
Tag: space
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European missions to the International Space Station
Capturing the excitement of three highlights of European manned spaceflight in 2007 and 2008, these clips feature Paolo Nespoli’s STS-120 flight, the Columbus laboratory, and finally the ATV Jules Verne, Europe’s first space ferry.
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ESA’s space ferry: The Automated Transfer Vehicle
The International Space Station (ISS) depends on regular deliveries of equipment, food, air and water for its crews. Since the arrival of the first Automated Transfer Vehicle in April 2008, it has become one of the Stations indispensable supply ships.
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ESA space music
For its Introduction video, ESA chose a piece of music called ‘The Reaktor Song’, by a German band called Eclipse Sol-Air. Complementing the images, the solo violin and piano evoke the pioneering history of European exploration, then the contemporary bass and drums capture the excitement of modern-day exploration and advanced technology.
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NASA 50th Anniversary Moment – Richard Nafzger
The engineer in charge of bringing television images from the Apollo 11 moon landing to your living room talks about that nail-biting moment.
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NASA 50th Anniversary Lecture – Dr. Stephen Hawking – Part 4
NASA 50th Anniversary Lecture Series
Dr. Stephen Hawking Lecture
“Why We Should Go Into Space”
George Washington University
April 21, 2008In 4 parts
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NASA 50th Anniversary Lecture – Stephen Hawking – Part 3
NASA 50th Anniversary Lecture Series
Dr. Stephen Hawking Lecture
“Why We Should Go Into Space”
George Washington University
April 21, 2008In 4 parts
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NASA 50th Anniversary Lecture – Dr. Stephen Hawking – Part 1
NASA 50th Anniversary Lecture Series
Dr. Stephen Hawking Lecture
“Why We Should Go Into Space”
George Washington University
April 21, 2008In 4 parts
