Spacehab unit to work on NASA project Oct 21, 2008
Spacehab unit wins work from Alliant Techsystems - Houston Business Journal ... Spacehab unit wins work from Alliant Techsystems ... Alliant (NYSE: ATK) is the prime contractor for the Ares I first stage, which is a reusable five-segment solid rocket booster derived from the space shuttle s four-segment booster, according to Webster-based Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB). (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Bacteria offers opening for Spacehab Jun 24, 2008
For years scientists had to beg for access to the space shuttle to conduct microgravity research, until a well-timed salmonella discovery helped cinch a spot for Spacehab Inc. on all but one of the shuttle's remaining scheduled flights. "The timing couldn't have been better," Spacehab President Jim Royston said June 16, two days after Space Shuttle from the international space station with test tubes of the salmonella bacteria ... Amid growing concern about salmonella outbreaks and an increase... (MSNBC -- Technology)
Vaccine to be produced in space Jun 17, 2008
Since taking the helm of the struggling aerospace company SPACEHAB Inc. 18 months ago, Pickens has made it his goal to do what nobody has done before: use space as a unique place to develop products for use back on Earth ... The promise of a breakthrough seemed closer after NASA agreed earlier this year to let SPACEHAB become the first commercial venture to make use of the international space station ... Tall, tan, blond and possessed by a homespun Texas charisma, Pickens has brought scientists... (Montana Standard, MT)
Spacewalkers begin station's electrical upgrade Jun 10, 2008
STS-116 ; Crew delivered a third truss segment, a SPACEHAB module and other key components during the shuttle's 20th mission to the International Space Station. Mission Duration: 13 days Orbiter: Discovery Shuttle flight number: 117 Pri 000033A6 mary payload: Twentieth station flight (12A.1), P5 Truss, SPACEHAB Latest video, galleries, blogs WEBCAST INTERACTIVES WEB LINKS Shuttle, ISS These free downloads may be required: , , , or. (Yahoo News -- International Space Station)
Spacehab appoints new CEO to Astrotech subsidiary Jun 7, 2008
Spacehab Inc. has appointed retired Gen. Lance Lord as chief executive of its Astrotech Space Operations subsidiary ... Spacehab (NASDAQ:SPAB) is based in Webster. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
NASA Briefing On New Space Station National Lab Partners May 29, 2008
NASA signed agreements with the University of Colorado's Bioserve Center of Boulder on May 9 and with SPACEHAB of Webster, Texas, and Zero Gravity Inc. of Stevensville, Md. on May 27. (NASA Watch)
NASA Deputy Administrator and Florida Governor Discuss Benefits of Space Exploration at Miami Future Forum Apr 19, 2008
As an example, Crist used the event to announce a partnership between state-funded Space Florida and SPACEHAB of Webster, Texas. They plan to use the International Space Station's national laboratory designation and the Space Life Sciences Lab at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla. (PR Newswire)
House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing NASA's International Space Station Program: Status and Issues Apr 18, 2008
Mr. Thomas Pickens, III, President and CEO, Spacehab, Inc.. Dr. Louis Stodieck, Director, BioServe Space Technologies and Aerospace Engineering Science, University of Colorado at Boulder. (NASA Watch)
For Your Benefit: Space study Mar 24, 2008
The project came about through the teaming of VA researchers with investigators from the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, the University of Colorado at Boulder, Germany's Max Planck Institute and a commercial industry sponsor, SPACEHAB Inc. Salmonella infection is the most common form of food poisoning in the United States and leads to a loss of productivity estimated at close to $100 billion annually. Worldwide, salmonella diarrhea is one of the top... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Business buzz Mar 6, 2008
Spacehab addsboard members. Spacehab Inc., a provider of commercial space services, today announced the company s board of directors has approved the addition of Gen. Lance Lord, R. Scott Nieboer, John Oliva, and William Readdy to Spacehab s Board of Directors ... Spacehab gettingnew credit facility. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Spacehab not chosen for NASA contract Feb 23, 2008
Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB) said the deal was contingent upon winning the contract. Latest News. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Spacehab to sell shares Feb 13, 2008
On Feb. 8, Spacehab secured a $6 million credit facility from Green Bank to use for future business opportunities. Latest News. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Spacehab sets up $6M credit financing Feb 9, 2008
Webster-based Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB) will take out a three-year, $4 million term loan and adds on a $2 million revolving credit facility with Houston-based Green Bank. In January, the commercial space services company regained compliance for its listing on the NASDAQ Stock Market. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Cernan to receive National Space Trophy Feb 9, 2008
He was chairman of Johnson Engineering from 1994 until its acquisition by Spacehab, Inc. in 2000 and also acted has special technical consultant covering space for ABC TV News. His autobiography, The Last Man on the Moon, was published by St. Martin s Press in 1999. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Rocket could bring hundreds of jobs to Fla. Jan 22, 2008
Rocket could bring hundreds of jobs to Fla. 30-day news archives. (Florida Today)
Finalists picked for spaceship contest Jan 19, 2008
Spacehab was one of the companies notified this week that it had made the cut, Eva DeCardenas, a spokeswoman for the Houston-based company, confirmed on Thursday ... SpacehabAn artist's conception shows Spacehab's Arctus module in orbit ... Those companies include PlanetSpace and Spacehab, as well as SpaceDev, SpaceDev and Transformational Space, or t/Space. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Spacehab regains NASDAQ compliance Jan 5, 2008
Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB) was allowed until the next annual shareholder's meeting, or Oct. 16, to have the participation of three independent directors on the committee. Related Industry News. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Praemittias to market technology for Spacehab Dec 13, 2007
has signed a licensing agreement with to market and sell Spacehab's technology to the U.S. Department of Defense ... Under the terms of the license, Praemittias has agreed to produce sales of $10 million in 2008, $50 million in 2009, and $100 million in 2010 for Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPABD) ... The technology is the first product to come out of Spacehab's wholly owned subsidiary, Spacetech. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Space tug offered for NASAs orbital use Dec 11, 2007
-based SpaceDev, Houston-based Spacehab and Reston, Va. -based Transformational Space Corp. also happened to be semifinalists in last year's COTS competition. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Spacehab approves reverse stock split Nov 29, 2007
The Webster-based commercial space services provider said the split will go into effect on Nov. 29, when Spacehab's stock will start trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol SPABD for 20 trading days ... Following the conversion of its shares of preferred stock into shares of common stock and tomorrow's reverse split, Spacehab said it will have about 13. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Next-gen space awaits its 'Netscape moment' Nov 27, 2007
"You had Spacehab and Orbital Sciences go public as pseudo-commercial space companies. But they've been a flat stock price for 20 years. We really need someone to have a Netscape event," he said, pointing to the Initial Public Offering response in the mid-1990's of investment dollars into that Web browser. 1. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Space-Based Drug Manufacture Can Take Years Out Of The Process Oct 13, 2007
Pickens is chairman of the board of Spacehab, a company that provides equipment and services for scientists who want to send experiments into space. Scientists have launched all kinds of things into space with unique results. (MedIndia)
Spacehab shares facing delisting Oct 8, 2007
According to NASDAQ, Spacehab has failed to comply with its requirement that companies maintain a $1 bid price ... Houston-based Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB), a leading provider of commercial space services, said it plans to request a hearing before a NASDAQ panel to present its plan to comply with requirements and request that it continue to be listed until that is achieved. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Spacehab swings to fourth-quarter loss Sep 20, 2007
For the full year, Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB) reported a net loss of $16 ... Spacehab has until Oct. 3 to regain compliance with NASDAQ's $1 per share minimum bid price requirement. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Free Evening Lecture: "International Space Station: Your Lab of the Future" Sep 13, 2007
On Tuesday, October 2, 2007 from 7-9 p.m., the NASA Research Park Exploration Lecture Series will present a lecture and panel discussion featuring Dr. Baruch S. Blumberg, Nobel Laureate; Thomas B. Pickens III, CEO, SPACEHAB; heryl Nickerson, Assoc. Professor Life Sciences at Arizona State Univ. This event will take place at NASA Ames Research Center, Bldg. (NASA Watch)
NASA Weighs Shuttle Return Options for Hurricane Dean Aug 18, 2007
VIDEO: STS-118 Mission Profile: SPACEHAB. VIDEO: Endeavour Shuttle Tile Damage. (Space.com)
Spacehab faces compliance issue over loss of director Aug 13, 2007
Under NASDAQ rules, Webster-based Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB) has until its next annual shareholder's meeting to comply, either by Jan. 28 or July 31, 2008, depending on the date of the meeting. Spacehab said its fiscal year ended June 30, and historically holds its annual meeting in November or December. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
NASA finds gouge on Endeavour's belly Aug 11, 2007
In this photo made available by NASA, the SPACEHAB pressurized logistics module in Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay, vertical stabilizer and the shuttle's Remote (NASA / AP Photo). In this photo made available by NASA, the SPACEHAB pressurized logistics module in Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay and vertical stabilizer are featured backdropped (NASA / AP Photo). (Albany Times Union)
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Main Engines Add New Measure of Safety to Space Station-Bound Shuttle Aug 9, 2007
Endeavour will deliver the S5 Truss and SPACEHAB on the twenty-second mission to ISS. The S5 is the third starboard truss element, as assembly of ISS continues. Pratt ey Rocketdyne's SSME is the world's only re-usable high performance liquid rocket engine. (PR Newswire)
Endeavour benefits from high-tech overhaul Aug 2, 2007
About the only current hitch with the orbiter is an somewhere inside Endeavour's crew module, its attached payload bay-mounted Spacehab cargo module or their connecting tunnels and hatches. As of Tuesday, engineers were still working to isolate the leak's source. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Space shuttle computer sabotaged Jul 29, 2007
On the August mission, astronauts are to deliver a giant truss to be attached to the ISS, along with an external stowage platform and a Spacehab module - a pressurised cargo carrier. In February astronaut Lisa Nowak, a former crew member on the shuttle Discovery, was arrested, accused of a bizarre attempt to kidnap a love rival. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
US space shuttle launch to go ahead as planned - NASA expert Jul 28, 2007
Endeavour, which has been modernized and equipped with a new system designed to let the shuttle use electrical power from the space station, will deliver a new truss segment, a Spacehab module, and an external stowage platform to the ISS, which is planned to be completed by 2010. NASA said that during the 11-day mission, the seven-member Endeavour crew would conduct three space walks. (RIA Novosti)
NASA gives "go" for launch of Endeavour Jul 27, 2007
During the scheduled 11-day mission, Endeavour will carry into orbit a new truss segment, SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. NASA hopes to complete the construction of ISS before the shuttle fleet is grounded in 2010. (Xinhuanet, China)
Security scare, drunkeness report, hit US space shuttle program Jul 27, 2007
On the August mission, Endeavour astronauts are to deliver a giant truss to be attached to the ISS, along with an external stowage platform and a Spacehab module -- a pressurized cargo carrier. Copyright. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Teacher-Astronaut Marks NASA Anniversary with Shuttle Launch Drill Jul 20, 2007
In addition to Thursday's launch dress rehearsal, Endeavour's STS-118 astronauts are expected to look over the ISS spare parts platform, Starboard 5 (S5) spacer truss segment and pressurized SPACEHAB cargo module that they will haul to the space station during their mission. The activities, along with others earlier this week, are part of NASA's standard Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) that precedes every shuttle flight. (Space.com)
Melancholy and Mystery of a Space Shuttle Jul 14, 2007
During the mission, Endeavour will carry into orbit the S5 truss, SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and will mark the first flight of Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan, the teacher-turned-astronaut whose association with NASA began more than 20 years ago. (Space.com)
Overhauled Endeavour on the pad again after five years Jul 12, 2007
In addition, a Spacehab module riding in Endeavour's payload bay is packed with a couple tons of gear and supplies that the astronauts will carry through the hatchway and deliver to the station ... "So it's a lot of spare parts, food, clothing, scientific experiments. We'll unload that and then reload (Spacehab) with stuff that needs to come home -- garbage, spare parts that are no longer needed on the station." ... That structure will enclose Endeavour during the shuttle's stay on the pad,... (Spaceflight Now)
Shuttle Endeavour moves to launch pad Jul 12, 2007
During the scheduled 11-day mission, Endeavour will carry a new truss segment into orbit, the SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3, NASA said. NASA hopes to complete the construction of the ISS before the shuttle fleet is retired in 2010. (Xinhuanet, China)
Poor weather delays landing; next opportunity at 3:30pm ET Jul 10, 2007
Inside the canister are the S5 truss, SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3, the payload for mission STS-118 ... During the STS-118 mission, Endeavour will carry into orbit the S5 truss, SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. (Yahoo News -- Space Shuttle)
Dawn of a new era Jul 9, 2007
30-day news archives. It's a much better fit. (Florida Today)
Atlantis arrives back home after cross-country trip Jul 5, 2007
In addition, a Spacehab module riding in Endeavour's payload bay will be filled with a couple tons of food, clothing, supplies and spare parts to be carried through the hatchway and stowed inside the station. Endeavour's crew includes educator-astronaut Barbara Morgan, backup to Challenger "teacher-in-space" Christa McAuliffe. (Spaceflight Now)
Astrotech Space Operations Inc. Jun 26, 2007
Spacehab subsidiary wins NASA payload processing contract - Houston Business Journal ... Spacehab subsidiary wins NASA payload processing contract. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
NASA Awards Payload Processing Contract Jun 23, 2007
Astrotech is a subsidiary of SPACEHAB, Inc., Webster, Texas, and operates payload processing facilities in Titusville and at Vandenberg. The company was incorporated in 1984 as a commercial launch payload processor. (PR Newswire)
Spacehab, NASA sign information sharing agreement Jun 19, 2007
In addition to Houston-based Spacehab, NASA signed agreements with California companies of Poway and Constellation Services International of Laguna Woods. Under the unfunded Space Act agreements, NASA will share information to help the companies understand projected requirements for International Space Station crew and cargo transportation launch vehicles, spacecraft and human rating criteria. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
NASA Open to Government, Industry Use of Space Station Jun 14, 2007
Spacehab applauded the report. "This is one of the most exciting and welcome announcements NASA could have made at this time," Thomas B. Pickens, Spacehab's president and chief executive officer, said in a June 6 statement. (Fox News -- Politics)
Spacehab promotes Royston to president Jun 13, 2007
Spacehab has named James Royston as president ... Royston was previously executive vice president for Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB). (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Spacehab subsidiary secures contract worth $4.7 million Jun 8, 2007
Spacehab subsidiary secures contract worth $4 ... Spacehab subsidiary secures contract worth $4 ... Webster-based Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB) provides commercial space products and services to NASA, international space agencies and universities, the Department of Defense and private customers. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Orbiting factories take off May 7, 2007
" The process of bringing drugs and treatments to the marketplace is long, complex and very expensive. If there have been dramatic breakthroughs in these areas due to space-grown products in the last eight years, NASA has failed to bring them to the public's attention. The U.S. space agency is just not in the business of developing medicines. It conducts a lot of biomedical research, but it does so more for the sake of science than with any well-defined business goals in mind. The messy and... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Chinese rocket puts up navigational spacecraft Apr 16, 2007
STS-60 carried a Spacehab experiments lab and the Wake Shield Facility designed to make ultra-pure semi-conductors in space. However, problems prevented the WSF from being released from the shuttle arm. (Spaceflight Now)
Atlantis to fly with repaired fuel tank around June 8 Apr 11, 2007
The June 1993 mission also featured the first flight of the commercial Spacehab module outfitted with a range of microgravity experiments for the crew to use. A spacewalk to demonstrate working on the end of the shuttle robot arm was performed as well. (Spaceflight Now)
Spacehab granted extension by NASDAQ Apr 5, 2007
Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB) has been trading near the 50-cent mark for the past five days, only going as high as 61 cents during Wednesday's trading ... Webster-based Spacehab is a provider of commercial space products and services. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Spacewalkers begin station's electrical upgrade Feb 16, 2007
STS-116 ; Crew delivered a third truss segment, a SPACEHAB module and other key components during the shuttle's 20th mission to the International Space Station. Mission Duration: 13 days Orbiter: Discovery Shuttle flight number: 117 Primary payload: Twentieth station flight (12A.1), P5 Truss, SPACEHAB Latest video, galleries, blogs WEBCAST INTERACTIVES WEB LINKS Shuttle, ISS These free downloads may be required: , , , or. (Yahoo News -- International Space Station)
Spacehab reports net loss for fiscal second quarter Feb 13, 2007
6 million on the Webster-based space services provider's contract with (NYSE:LMT) after the companies' mission contract allowed Spacehab business unit Astrotech to contract with other Atlas launch providers ... During the quarter, Spacehab (NASDAQ:SPAB) also completed the sale of its retail and Internet business, The Space Store, to a private investor, and sold its Destiny module mockup to the Seattle Museum of Flight ... The Space Store was founded in 1997 by former KLOL radio deejay Dayna... (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Pickens rolls out nanotech venture capital fund Jan 26, 2007
In addition to his role at Spacehab (NASDAQ: SPAB), Pickens is the managing partner for the newly established Texas Nanotech Ventures, which has created the Texas Nanotechnology Ventures Fund ... Pickens, who lives in Austin, took over the role of top executive at Spacehab in December 2006. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Today's shuttle landing site still up in the air Jan 23, 2007
STS-116 ; Crew delivered a third truss segment, a SPACEHAB module and other key components during the shuttle's 20th mission to the International Space Station. Mission Duration: 13 days Orbiter: Discovery Shuttle flight number: 117 Primary payload: Twentieth station flight (12A.1), P5 Truss, SPACEHAB Latest video, galleries, blogs WEBCAST INTERACTIVES 00000FE4 WEB LINKS Shuttle, ISS These free downloads may be required: , , , or. (Yahoo News -- Space Shuttle)
GE adds to health care business Jan 21, 2007
Spacehab cutting jobs at Cape. Spacehab Inc., a builder of research modules for space missions, said Thursday it will eliminate 16 percent of its labor force as its work for NASA's space-shuttle program concludes ... Spacehab's Logistics Single Module, to be carried on a space-shuttle mission in June, is the last under its contract with NASA. Spacehab said it will continue to work with NASA on resupply of the International Space Station. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Spacehab cuts 36 jobs in Houston and Cape Jan 20, 2007
30-day news archives. "Also Friday, the company announced two executive resignations: Michael Bain, senior vice president and chief operating officer, and Michael Chewning, senior vice president of flight services.James Royston, the company's executive vice president, will assume their duties.In addition, the company announced Friday that it has hired PMB Helin Donovan LLP as the company's independent public accounting firm, replacing the accounting firm of Grant Thornton LLP.The company said... (Florida Today)
