First Brazilian Astronaut Returns to Earth (Flight moscow)

First Brazilian Astronaut Returns to Earth
NewsFactor Network - "His health is okay. Pontes looks very pleased and he has been smiling ever since he left the capsule," was the verdict of Brazilian Doctor Luiz Carlos Lutiis. Brazilian space officials, shown on Russian television, heaped praise on the 43-year-old

NASA Space Station On-Orbit Status 11 April 2006
SpaceRef - SpaceRef note: This NASA Headquarters internal status report, as presented here, contains additional, original material produced by SpaceRef.com (copyright 2006) to enhance access to related status reports and NASA activities. All ISS systems

Eye on Boise
Spokane Spokesman-Review - The Idaho Senate unanimously adopted a proclamation honoring Bob Fick, the longtime Associated Press correspondent in Boise who covered Idaho government, politics and news for 21 years before leaving this year for a job at the state Department of

Spaceflight Now +
Spaceflight Now - The October 1984 flight of space shuttle Challenger featured a diverse set of accomplishments. The Earth Radiation Budget Satellite environmental spacecraft was deployed and a planet-mapping radar was tested. The seven-person crew was led by Bob

UPI Thoroughbred Racing Roundup
Washington Times - With only a handful of remaining preps yet to be run, the favorites for next month's Kentucky Derby are pretty well defined, with handicappers starting to ponder the nuances of each horse's running style and record. The Kentucky Derby is unique. The

Report: State Department failed to justify premium travel
GovExec.com - Two-thirds of the $140 million spent by State Department officials for premium-class travel tickets over a year and a half was not properly authorized or justified, according to a new report from auditors. Senior agency executives improperly approved

Semin returning to Caps
Washington Times - The Washington Capitals agreed to take back Alexander Semin, who has had some problems following instructions in the past, after the multitalented left wing again told the team he wants to return. The Caps announced yesterday the wing would be back