Space Shuttle

We couldn't even catch a break when it came to a routine space flight, as pieces of the Space Shuttle Columbia and her seven-member crew disintegrated on ... and more »

Extreme heating of the leading edge was the cause of the Space Shuttle Columbia accident during re-entry in 2003. The accident was preceded by damage to ... and more »

Space Shuttle Mission 2007™ New Mission Pack Released - Ares IX Test Launch FlightSim.com (press release) The Ares IX Test Launch mission contains real NASA comms from one hour before liftoff, until 10 minutes after liftoff. It shows all the events from liftoff, ...

This type of constraint was most recently seen during the March 2009 flight of Space Shuttle Discovery on STS-119. For this mission, two flight days and one ...

We have heard the Space Shuttle land out at Edwards Air Force Base. The sonic boom given off by the shuttle is enormous. But those shakes are easily ... and more »

Space Shuttle Launch As Seen From Commercial Airplane (VIDEO) blog) A space shuttle launch, occurring eerily close to a commercial airplane flying nearby, was caught on tape by a passenger on board the flight. ... Airplane passenger catches Space Shuttle launch on cameraGadling (blog)

The D3S DSLRs and AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lenses ordered by NASA will be carried on the Space Shuttle and used to photograph activities at the ... NIKON is the STAR of the UNIVERSE again, NASA orders D3S Digital SLR Cameras ...AkihabaraNews (blog)

Science & Technology in 2009 Space Shuttle Discovery is amongst one of the three currently operational orbiters in NASA's Space Shuttle fleet. Lifting off from the Kennedy Space Center ...

She has traveled into to space, aboard the Space Shuttle twice so far. These days Coleman is spending up to six hours a day practicing space walks in the ... Follow astronaut Cady Coleman on her way to space through CNN's special reportsExaminer.com all 3 news articles »

In all, STS-129 was a clean flight, particularly for the vehicle's Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) and Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs). Between the SRBs and ...

The last scheduled mission of the space shuttle program will be STS-133 on the shuttle Discovery, now set for launch in September 2010. NASA also has one ... NASA Buys Additional Space Shuttle Reusable Solid Rocket MotorsPR Newswire (press release)

15 /prnewswire-usnewswire/ -- NASA has purchased two reusable solid rocket motors from ATK Launch Systems Inc. of Brigham City, Utah, to provide a "launch ... Kennedy Space Center workers make fuel transfer from launch pads signaling end ...al.com (blog)

Kosmas Calls for Permanent Display of Shuttle Orbiter at KSC press release) The Visitor Complex is home to many of nasa's historic artifacts - from Project Mercury through the Space Shuttle program - and is dedicated to telling ...

One instance in particular that was troubling was when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded. We were watching it live on television that morning and saw ...

Missouri Astronaut to Make Three Spacewalks During Next Space Shuttle Mission ... Challenges of Living and Working Aboard the Space Station: NASA Astronaut ...PR Newswire (press release) Whitson heads astronaut officeCreston News Advertiser

UC Daily News Bredesen was joined at the announcement by astronaut Barry Wilmore, a Mt. Juliet native who piloted the Space Shuttle mission to the International Space ... Governor Proclaims "Capt. Barry Wilmore Day" in TennesseeUC Daily News

The gap between the end of the Space Shuttle program and the beginning of Constellation could see as many as 8000 NASA employees let go or relocated. ... Press Credentials Deadlines Set For Next Space Shuttle FlightOfficialWire (press release)

Press Credentials Deadlines Set For Next Space Shuttle Flight OfficialWire (press release) Shuttle Endeavour and six NASA astronauts are targeted to launch the STS-130 mission on Feb. 6 from nasa's Kennedy Space Center. ... NASA 1.1 for iPhone Adds Shuttle TrackingThe Mac Observer

It called the training a key step in its progress towards providing NASA an alternative for cargo transport to and from the ISS when the Space Shuttle ... SpaceX trains NASA astronauts in use of Dragon cargo shipExaminer.com SpaceX trains its first batch of NASA astronautsOrlando Sentinel

Each launch Aetna-1 launch will cost a mere $50000 to $100000 - barely enough to buy a drinks holder for a Space Shuttle mission. and more »

The Space Shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station for a one week stay to repair the outpost. Spacewalkers Robert L. Satcher, Jr., left, ... Space Station ViewingKFYR-TV all 5,318 news articles »

Now Available: Space Shuttle Artifacts for Your Library Museums and libraries are invited to apply for free NASA space shuttle artifacts, including small items such as astronaut helmets, gloves, and boots, ... ISS Crew Busy with Science, Shuttle PreparationsSpace Fellowship

Hurley, who piloted the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the summer, will receive some kind of top-secret honor before today's race. ... Busch's win nets Okla. man $1 millionDallas Morning News all 14 news articles »

They are currently preparing for the scheduled arrival of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on Nov. 16. The flight, to deliver spare parts to the station, ... Atlantis Set For Nov. 16 Launch To ISSAviation Week NASA sets date for Caldwell's trip to space stationScienceDude (blog)

By Astroprof The Ares I-X  is the first test flight of the Ares configuration.  The first stage of the Ares uses the same type of solid rocket motors that the Space Shuttle uses for its Solid Rocket Boosters.  The Space Shuttle uses a stack of 4 solid rocket segments.  The Ares uses a stack of 5 solid rocket se...

By Chris Bergin Shuttle Risk: With the heavy tone on the risk, and with six shuttle missions still to be launched, Mr Gordon asked if NASA should be looking at one less flight – if the risk was as bad as the ASAP was portraying. That led to an astonishing claim from Admiral Dyer. Shuttle Response:

By Chris Bergin With the weather failing to improve on the Florida coastline, Discovery has landed at the Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California – where she will undergo initial deservicing prior to a ferry trip back to the Kennedy Space Center on the back of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). The de...

By RalphHightower NASA publishes the television schedules for Space Shuttle missions as a PDF file and as an Excel spreadsheet. In addition, NASA makes frequent revisions to the schedule during a mission. NASA broadcasts the Space Shuttle missions on satellite, and their programming is available on stre...

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By Astroprof The Soyuz TMA-15 lifted off some hours ago to carry three crew members to the International Space Station.  At first glance, this might not seem so unusual.  After all, Soyuz spacecraft have been visiting the ISS for some time.  When the Space Shuttle was not flying, the Soyuz was the only way...

By Astroprof The danger posed by foam/ice strikes had gradually been downplayed.  After all, foam strikes were not uncommon, and they had never caused the loss or serious damage to a shuttle (some notable damage had occurred, but nothing that seriously threatened the vehicle).  All that changed, tho...

By Astroprof In less than a day, a rare sight will come to an end at the Kennedy Space Center:  two Space Shuttles sitting on launch pads at the same time. When Launch Complex 39 was built at the Kennedy Space Center, plans allowed for a full blown spaceport.  There were plans for four launch pads supported b...

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By Chris Bergin While a FD-2 rendezvous is preferred for STS-400 operations - mainly because of limiting consumables (food, propellant, etc.) onboard Atlantis - the MOD and the Space Shuttle Program (SSP) have agreed to allow the Kennedy Space Center launch team the ability to extend the daily launch w...

By Chris Bergin As noted several times by this site, Atlantis will not have the option of performing a Rbar Pitch Maneuver like all previous post-Columbia flights have done as they approach the International Space Station (ISS). Unlike missions to the ISS, Atlantis will not be able to perform an ECAL (Ea...

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By Chris Bergin Moreover, given that the Hubble Space Telescope’s orbit is inclined to a different azimuth than that of the International Space Station, Atlantis’ launch trajectory will preclude the use of two normally available Trans-oceanic Abort Landing (TAL) sites - Istres, France and Zaragoz...

 UK Exciting Simulations has released today a major Service Pack for the Space Shuttle Mission 2007 simulator. Among the many additions and changes, the download adds new communications for the launch phase, revised and enhanced HUD graphics, ...

By Chris Bergin With Space Shuttle Discovery enjoying a smooth and relatively issue free processing flow at Launch Pad 39A, NASA managers have completed two of the three mandatory Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs) that will clear Discovery and her seven member crew for launch in mid February.

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By Randy Alfred Starting in 1981, the shuttles have made 124 space flights in 28 years, averaging four or five missions a year. The years immediately following the Challenger and Columbia disasters saw no flights. 1985 had a record high nine missions, and 1990 to 1997 averaged eight flights a year.

By Chris Bergin Highlighting the excellent work by everyone involved in the launch of a Space Shuttle, the Eastern Range and the 45th Space Wing reported only two issues encountered during the November 14th launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour, of which none were classed as IFAs.

By lowe But Wednesday, the agency issued a "Request for Information" to gauge museums' interest in obtaining a shuttle -- and the depth of their pockets. At least five locations across the country -- including Kennedy Space Center -- have expressed interest in displaying an orbiter.

By Chris Bergin Space shuttle orbiter Endeavour has landed at the Edwards Air Force Base in California, following a hugely successful STS-126 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). She’ll now undergo initial deservicing activities at the Dryden Flight Research Facility, before a ferry t...

By Astroprof Image courtesy NASA The weather forecast in Florida is not looking good for the STS-126 mission to land at KSC today, and tomorrow’s forecast isn’t looking favorable, either. So, mission controllers have decided to have the Endeavour land at Edwards Air Force Base, in California, inste...

By Chris Bergin While the processing timelines for the downstream manifest can handle the additional week it would take to return Endeavour to KSC - via the SCA (Shuttle Carrier Aircraft) - the debut use of the temporary runway at the Edwards Air Force Base is now assured.

By Bob Edwards I was at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral for the launch of the space shuttle Endeavour, which is now on a 16-day... I was at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral for the launch of the space shuttle Endeavour, which is now on a 16-day mission at the International Space Station. You...

By Jeff Fecke The shuttles’ retirement does eliminate one key resupply element for the International Space Station. While people and supplies will continue to be supplied by Soyuz capsules after 2010, and until Orion debuts, water is used much more frequently by humans, and is expensive and heavy to...

By Chris Bergin As Space Shuttle Endeavour continues to enjoy a smooth processing flow at pad 39A, Space Shuttle Program (SSP) managers have completed a series of Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs) ahead of the STS-126 launch in two weeks time. Launch Issues: Launch on Need:

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