New low-tech theory on space travel

"A spacecraft made of folded paper may sound far-fetched, but Japanese scientists believe it could be possible for a paper plane launched from space to reach Earth intact. Researchers at the University of Tokyo have tested small, origami planes made of special paper for 30...

Nasa opts not to repair shuttle

"The hole in space shuttle Endeavour's underside will not be repaired before it returns to Earth, Nasa has said. Agency officials took almost a week to decide whether to send astronauts outside to repair the 9cm (3.5in) gash. They had been worried that the hole could lead to...