Politics should not dictate design of NASA rockets

2010-11-29T14:47:01Z

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Utah company conducts final test on shuttle rocket

2010-04-16T06:57:20Z

Utah company, NASA conduct final test on booster rocket for uncertain space shuttle program

With the U.S. space shuttle program fading, a Utah company that makes powerful booster rockets for space travel conducted its final ground test Thursday.

The firing — with the 126-foot rocket anchored horizontally to the ground — ig...

Ares I-X: An Illustrated History

2010-10-26T23:14:44Z

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NASA contractor laying off 550 engineers, others

2010-04-16T09:57:40Z

ATK Space Systems laying off 550 space shuttle engineers, other workers in Utah

The phase-out of the space shuttle program brought 550 layoffs on Tuesday to a Utah company that makes the booster rockets.

ATK Space Systems said it was handing out pink slips to engineers, factory workers and others at three Utah locations.

The company, a business unit of Minneapolis...

Problem cancels moon rocket test firing in Utah

2010-04-16T10:37:25Z

NASA contractor calls off test firing of moon rocket in Utah, citing hydraulic failure

A mechanical failure forced a NASA contractor on Thursday to call off the first test firing of the main part of NASA's powerful new moon rocket.

The test wasn't immediately rescheduled as officials scrambled to learn the root cause of the failure.

ATK Space Systems to lay off 450 engineers, others

2010-04-16T11:10:26Z

Back to Earth: ATK Space Systems blames layoffs on end of space shuttle, Minuteman programs

The phase-out of the space shuttle for a new generation of space vehicles means hundreds of layoffs in Utah.

ATK Space Systems, a business unit of Minneapolis-based Alliant Techsystems Inc., told ...

Phonecams could boost hunt for Mars life

2010-10-21T10:14:24Z

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Pictured: The Rocket That Could Save Astronauts' Lives

2010-11-02T13:37:46Z

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MIT students simulate life on Mars

2010-10-19T10:12:37Z

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Smooth landing for NASA probe carrying comet dust

2010-10-18T14:41:38Z

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Fresno Pacific BYU Basketball

2011-01-01T20:31:17Z

Brigham Young Cougars guard Jimmer Fredette, right, attempts to score as Fresno Pacific guard Brandon Rowe (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball...

San Diego Utah Basketball

2010-12-25T14:01:01Z

Utah guard Chris Kupets, left, fouls San Diego guard Devin Ginty (3) as Ginty attempts a shot in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Saturday, D...

Mississippi St Fight Basketball

2010-12-24T00:00:08Z

Renardo Sidney, far left, and Elgin Bailey, far right, both teammates with the Mississippi State basketball team fight in the stands before the start of the Utah/Hawaii basketball game at the Diamond Head Classic, Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Boise State tight end Chandler Koch celebrates teammate Doug Martin's second quarter touchdown against Utah in the Maaco Bowl NCAA college footb...

Travel Trip Colorado National Monument

2010-12-20T09:31:01Z

In this photograph taken on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, Ute Canyon is shown at the Colorado National Monument south of Fruita, Colo. The monument is 32 square miles of red rock monoliths and canyons just south of Interstate 70 on the border of Colorado and Utah. (AP Photo/