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Finishing a legacy: preparing for final shuttle launch
July 7, 2011 4:38 PM
On Friday, people across the United States and the world will be watching NASA's final shuttle launch; the historic space transportation machine will be retired after the mission. Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to liftoff from Cape Canaveral just before 9:30 a.m. local time. There is concern about weather... more » -
Space shuttle Atlantis aims for morning touchdown
May 26, 2010 8:24 AM
Space shuttle Atlantis is about to wrap up its flying career. Atlantis and its six-man crew are scheduled to land Wednesday in Florida and end NASA's third-to-last shuttle flight. Mission Control says rain could interfere, however, and keep the shuttle in orbit an extra day. The lead flight... more » -
Astronauts make final spacewalk of mission
May 21, 2010 8:43 AM
The Atlantis astronauts are making one last spacewalk before leaving the International Space Station. Two of the shuttle crew ventured out Friday morning to finish installing fresh station batteries. It's the third spacewalk this week for the visiting astronauts. Spacewalkers Garrett Reisman and Michael Good will plug in... more » -
Astronauts ready, big crowd awaits launch
May 14, 2010 1:37 PM
The biggest launch-day crowd in years is anxiously awaiting the last planned liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis. Only two missions are left after this one as NASA retires the shuttle fleet. More than 40,000 guests have descended on Kennedy Space Center. VIPs on the list include Defense Secretary Robert... more » -
NASA clears Atlantis for final liftoff on Friday
May 12, 2010 12:09 PM
Space shuttle Atlantis has been cleared for liftoff. Mission managers on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for the countdown to proceed toward Friday afternoon's planned launch. It will be 32nd and final flight for Atlantis. Everything is looking good for an on-time launch at 2:20 p.m. Managers are tracking... more » -
NASA picks May 14 launch for Atlantis' last flight
May 5, 2010 6:09 PM
Space shuttle Atlantis is set to blast off on its final flight next week. NASA's top managers voted Wednesday to set May 14 as the launch date. Liftoff would be at 2:20 p.m. Atlantis will fly to the International Space Station, carrying up a crew of six and... more » -
Astronauts take spacewalk No. 3 after suit snag
November 23, 2009 11:03 AM
A pair of astronauts stepped out on the third and final spacewalk of their mission Monday to take care of some odd jobs at the International Space station. Dr. Robert Satcher Jr. and Randolph Bresnik - the father of a new baby girl - got started on the work... more » -
Astronauts get extra moving time at space station
November 20, 2009 8:51 AM
The astronauts aboard the shuttle-station complex are getting some extra moving time. Space shuttle Atlantis has been declared free of any worrisome launch damage. That means the crewmen won't need to conduct another detailed inspection of their ship until after they leave the International Space Station. They will fill the... more » -
Cargo-laden shuttle arrives at space station
November 18, 2009 12:37 PM
After making a 360-degree inspection flip in orbit, the space shuttle Atlantis delivered tons of supplies to the International Space Station on Wednesday. Astronaut Nicole Stott, a space station resident for the past two and a half months, was thrilled to see her ride home. She spotted Atlantis from... more » -
Astronauts inspect space shuttle for damage
November 17, 2009 11:09 AM
Astronauts aboard the shuttle Atlantis have begun a close inspection of the craft's thermal shield, checking for any possible damage during yesterday's launch. They're using a 100-foot, laser-tipped inspection boom, which was first focused on Atlantis' right wing. The job is expected to last into the afternoon. NASA officials say... more » -
Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off on supply mission
November 16, 2009 2:33 PM
Space shuttle Atlantis is rocketing toward the space station. Atlantis blasted off Monday afternoon, carrying six astronauts and a full load of spare parts to the International Space Station. The shuttle will reach the orbiting outpost Wednesday. The supply run should keep the space station humming for years to come,... more » -
NASA invites Twitterers to next shuttle launch
October 14, 2009 12:58 PM
NASA is inviting its Twitter followers to the next space shuttle launch. The shuttle Atlantis was moved to the launch pad Wednesday for its planned liftoff on Nov. 12. The shuttle will deliver more goods to the International Space Station. For the first time ever, NASA is holding a liftoff... more »
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