Space Flight
Atlantis Returns Home — For the Last Time?
A bittersweet moment in space history as Atlantis and her six-member crew landed at Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday…
Finding NEEMO Helps NASA Prepare for the Future
[/caption] Talking with the astronauts living in the NEEMO habitat – NASA's Extreme Environment Mission Operations – is a bit…
Amazing Time-Lapse Video of Space Shuttle Discovery
UPDATE: Sorry, but the video includes an annoying loud commercial that starts up automatically every time the page loads on…
What is the Air Force’s Secret X-37B Space Plane Doing in Orbit?
[/caption] Last month's launch of the US Air Force X-37B secret mini space plane has fueled speculation about the real…
Space Station Gets a New Science Module
[/caption] A 8,550 kg (17,760-pound) Russian Mini-Research Module, known as Rassvet or "Dawn," was attached to the International Space Station…
Atlantis Launch Gallery
[/caption] Here's a gallery of images from the last scheduled launch of space shuttle Atlantis, taken by Universe Today photographer…
The Grand Triumphs and Close Calls of Space Shuttle Atlantis
[/caption] The Atlantis space shuttle now sits poised for her final scheduled flight to space. On this mission, STS-132, Atlantis…
Another Great “How To Go To the Bathroom in Space” Video
You want details on this subject? Astronaut Mike Massimino has got 'em. The best line in the video comes from…
Successful Test for Orion Launch Abort System
NASA successfully tested the pad abort system developed for the Orion crew vehicle on Thursday morning at the White Sands…
Your Questions about Apollo 13 Answered by Jerry Woodfill
Now that our series on "13 Things That Saved Apollo 13" is complete, NASA engineer Jerry Woodfill has graciously agreed…