Composite Construction Under Consideration For Human
A NASA team looking into design concepts for future space
capsules has successfully demonstrated that an all-composite
structure is a feasible alternative to traditional metal capsules
for carrying astronauts into space and returning them safely to
Earth, the agency announced Monday.
Space shuttle Endeavour is set to begin a 13-day flight to the
International Space Station with a February 7 launch from NASA's
Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is planned for 0439 EST,
making this the final scheduled space shuttle night launch.