March 2002
Venezuela Officially Protests Against Colombia - 2002-03-28
Venezuela has lodged an official protest against Colombia over claims that FARC guerrillas are launching attacks from Venezuelan territory. This dispute arises amid escalating tensions…
President Bush's Visit to Peru - 2002-03-23
President Bush is visiting Peru to meet with President Alejandro Toledo and other leaders from Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia to discuss free trade and drug…
President Bush Requests Additional $27.1 Billion for War on Terrorism - March 22, 2002
President Bush has requested an additional $27.1 billion from Congress to support the fight against terrorism and aid recovery efforts post-September 11 attacks. The funding…
Mars Odyssey Begins Transmitting Useful Data to Earth - 2002-03-17
The Mars Odyssey spacecraft has started sending valuable data to Earth, revealing more about water on Mars. Astronauts improved the Hubble Space Telescope's effectiveness, and…
Repair of the Infrared Camera of the Space Telescope - 2002-03-09
American astronauts are conducting repairs on the infrared camera of the space telescope after installing a new camera. This repair is significant as the infrared…
Completion of Hubble Space Telescope Repairs - 2002-03-09
American astronauts have completed the final repairs on the Hubble Space Telescope, enhancing its capabilities for astronomical observations. This mission involved significant upgrades, including a…
Columbia Space Shuttle Astronauts Prepare for First Spacewalk
Astronauts aboard the Columbia Space Shuttle are set to conduct their first spacewalk to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. They aim to enhance its capabilities…
Astronauts Install One of Two New Powerful Solar Wings on the Hubble Space Telescope in Earth's Orbit
Astronauts from the Space Shuttle Columbia have installed a new solar wing on the Hubble Space Telescope, enhancing its power and operational capabilities. This mission…
American Spacecraft Successfully Connects to Hubble Space Telescope - 2002-03-04
American astronauts successfully connected their spacecraft to the Hubble Space Telescope as part of a week-long mission for repairs and upgrades. This mission involves replacing…