May 28, 2012
The following articles have been tagged with "Space_station":
Science & Technology: 12 Sep 09
The space shuttle Discovery, carrying Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang, landed on schedule at Edwards Air Force base in California after a 14 day trip to the International Space Station.
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National: 7 Sep 09
On Sunday night, students from a Stockholm school had the chance to interview Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang. But NASA found at least one of the questions a bit too risqué.
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Science & Technology: 6 Sep 09
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang on Saturday completed the third and final spacewalk of his mission from the US space shuttle Discovery, allowing him to reach a unique space milestone.
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Science & Technology: 4 Sep 09
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang and a US colleague have completed a spacewalk to conduct maintenance at the International Space Station.
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Science & Technology: 31 Aug 09
Space shuttle Discovery, with Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang on board, docked successfully with the International Space Station in the early hours of Monday morning.
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National: 30 Aug 09
The Discovery space shuttle’s seven-person crew, including Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang, has started their second day on the job, following the successful blast off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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National: 29 Aug 09
After three previous attempts this week, the Discovery space shuttle has finally blasted off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida with Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang and six Americans on board.
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Science & Technology: 26 Aug 09
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang's second trip to space has been delayed for the second time due to a faulty valve on the US shuttle Discovery.
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Science & Technology: 14 Aug 09
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang has begun preparations in Houston for his second trip into space.
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Lifestyle: 18 Nov 08
Sweden's second city has plenty of options for families with children this winter, as Jennifer Heape finds out.
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Lifestyle: 15 Sep 08
Sweden-based Englishman Michael Taylor talks to The Local about an educational website that has turned teddy bears into seasoned globe-trotters. Readers are also given the opportunity to win their very own fully documented bear and chart his worldly wanderings.
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Science & Technology: 17 Jul 08
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang will make another trip into space next year, reports the Dagens Nyheter newspaper.
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National: 19 Apr 08
Two Sami reindeer herders were narrowly missed by a falling space rocket launched from the Esrange space station in the beginning of April.
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Science & Technology: 10 Apr 07
Sweden's first-ever astronaut, Christer Fuglesang, has been visiting his homeland with crewmates from the space shuttle Discovery.
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Science & Technology: 25 Jan 07
Christer Fuglesang, Sweden's first astronaut, is given a hero's welcome as he arrives in Stockholm for his first visit since his trip to the International Space Station in December.
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Science & Technology: 23 Dec 06
'Space minister' Maud Olofsson wants Christer Fuglesang to know that Sweden is proud of his achievement. And the man himself was in fine spirits when he met journalists on Saturday, following his twelve day trip into space.
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Science & Technology: 20 Dec 06
Christer Fuglesang, Sweden's first astronaut, is coming to the end of his space adventure. He left the International Space Station on the space shuttle Discovery just after 11pm on Tuesday.
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National: 19 Dec 06
On his third and final spacewalk, Christer Fuglesang joined Robert Curbeam in making some final adjustments to the International Space Station. The space shuttle Discovery will depart from the station late on Tuesday evening.
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Science & Technology: 17 Dec 06
Christer Fuglesang will be home in time for Christmas Eve celebrations - but not before he makes an unscheduled spacewalk. On Monday Fuglesang and colleague Robert Curbeam will venture out to shake loose a set of solar panels.
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Science & Technology: 15 Dec 06
Christer Fuglesang's second spacewalk ended in success yesterday. The Swedish astronaut upgraded the space station's power system and was enchanted by the beauty of the Northern Lights.
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Science & Technology: 13 Dec 06
Astronaut Christer Fuglesang on Wednesday uttered the first words of Swedish ever spoken outside the earth's atmospere. "The past four days have been quite incredible," he said.
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Science & Technology: 12 Dec 06
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang will on Tuesday attempt the longest spacewalk ever undertaken from the International Space Station.
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Science & Technology: 10 Dec 06
The Discovery space shuttle launch went according to plan this time, making Christer Fuglesang the first Swede in space.
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Analysis & Opinion: 6 Dec 06
Space may be big, but there's no room for bureaucrats and intergovernmental agencies, argues Waldemar Ingdahl, director of the free market think tank Eudoxa in Stockholm.
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National: 5 Dec 06
The countdown to the most eagerly-anticipated Space Shuttle mission ever - in Sweden, at least - has begun. In the early hours of Friday morning, weather permitting, Christer Fuglesang will soar into space.
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National: 9 Nov 06
Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang is to treat his fellow space travellers to Swedish delicacies including dried elk meat, crispbread and gingerbread when they blast off next month.
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National: 9 Oct 06
With two months to go before he is hurled into space on the Discovery mission, Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang has been told to get his will in order. That's encouraging.
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National: 27 Apr 05
After a career of almost 50 years, the Skylark rocket is due to make its final voyage from the Esrange launch base in the north of Sweden.
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Sanna is one of 2 million people in Sweden under the age of 18. Sweden is seen as a good place to grow up. The law makes sure children are well-protected and defends their rights and any organizations work with children's well-being. Read more »
August Strindberg's plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world. Read more »
Prime Minister Reinfeldt chats with The Local »
"If you missed it yesterday, here’s The Local’s editor David Landes snagging Prime Minister Reinfeldt for a chat before Princess Estelle’s baptism. Always nice to know the PM has time for TL!" READ »
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