Atlantis heads for ISS

Onlookers witness Atlantis' successful launch
Onlookers witness Atlantis' successful launch
 

Also In The News

Hamilton claims he would quit over 'bias'

Lewis Hamilton has claimed that he would quit McLaren if he felt that there was ever any bias towards team-mate Fernando Alonso.

Hamilton has recently come under criticism from Jacques Villeneuve
 

Saturday, 09, Jun 2007 11:31

Nasa's Atlantis shuttle has begun its 11-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS) after a routine launch.

The shuttle took off in ideal weather conditions at the Kennedy Space Centre at Cape Canaveral, Florida, last night at 19:38 local time (00:38 BST today).

Prior to lift off, Commander Rick Sturckow thanked ground crews before saying: "See you in a couple of weeks."

Once Atlantis arrives at the ISS its seven-strong crew will begin fixing new structural components to the station.

New solar array sets are among the modifications, which will enable the space station to track the sun during orbit.

The continued installation of the ISS' backbone will build-upon the work done in Atlantis' previous two missions ahead of the arrival of new science modules from European and Japanese space agencies.

This latest mission will also see astronaut Clayton Anderson join the ISS, while Sunita Williams will return to Earth with the rest of the Atlantis crew.

Last night's launch had originally been planned for March, but foam insulation damaged by hailstorms forced Nasa to delay the mission.


Grand National runners that meet the requirements in 2011

There are going to be forty Grand National Runners this Saturday all lining up at Aintree and picking the Grand National winner is always a difficult thing to do.

Gold Cup 2011 odds point to Imperial Commander as the winner

The latest Gold Cup Odds are not only important because they represent how much you can win on the race.

Cheltenham Gold Cup runners and best bets

Fourteen runners have been declared for the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2011 and the question on many people's lips will be.

Cheltenham Gold Cup 2011 runners and odds

The Cheltenham Gold Cup Runners have now been confirmed. As long as there are no late withdrawals there will be 14 Cheltenham Gold Cup runners.

Cheltenham Festival stats and tips should mean more winnings and winners

The Cheltenham Festival 2011 gets underway next week and one of the most popular methods of picking Cheltenham Festival winners is not only to follow tips, but also to take notice of important Cheltenham Festival Stats.

Cheltenham Races odds and tips suggest proven Cheltenham form is key

At long last The Cheltenham Festival 2011 is here and whether punters are going to the course or watching it on TV, everyone will be looking for winning tips for Cheltenham.

Cheltenham races odds and tips can help you find 50/1 winner at the festival

The Cheltenham Festival 2011 gets underway on Tuesday. The highlight of Cheltenham Races on the opening day will be the Champion Hurdle and three days of brilliant racing will follow Tuesday's action.



We're mobile!

Get news, sport and entertainment on your mobile. Text inthenews to 84010 or go to http://m.inthenews.co.uk. There is no charge for this service but the SMS will be charged at your standard operator rate.