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Love of Science Drives Last Shuttle Commander – Chris Ferguson Brings Science Museum to Orbit
[/caption] In the weeks leading up to the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, I had the distinct honor to speak…
Revolutionary Robotic Refueling Experiment Opens New Research Avenues at Space Station
[/caption] NASA’s new Robotic Refueling Experiment (RRM) is a revolutionary technology demonstration device - brought aloft by the final shuttle…
Stripped Down Discovery rolls towards Retirement at Kennedy Space Center
[/caption] Space Shuttle Discovery was briefly on public display on Wednesday July 13 as she emerged from the hanger at…
3-D Atlantis in Flight
[/caption] Time to grab your 3-D glasses (the red/cyan kind, please) and see a couple of 3-D views of Atlantis…
Water Cannon Salute trumpets recovery of Last Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters – Photo Album
[/caption] NASA welcomed the very last spent Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB’s) back into port with a special water cannon…
Shuttle Atlantis Soars to Space One Last time: Photo Album
[/caption] Space Shuttle Atlantis soared to space for one last history-making time today July 8 at 11:29 a.m. despite a…
Atlantis Unveiled for Historic Final Flight amidst Stormy Weather
[/caption] The last Space Shuttle in history that will blast off for space was unveiled today at the Kennedy Space…
Counting down to the Last Shuttle; Stormy weather projected
[/caption] The countdown to NASA’s 135th and final shuttle launch began today (July 5) with no technical issues blocking liftoff…
Atlantis Crew Jets to Florida on Independence Day for Final Shuttle Blastoff
[/caption] The four astronauts who will fly the Grand Finale of NASA’s space shuttle program arrived at the Florida launch…
NASA Sets July 8 for Mandatory Space Shuttle Grand Finale
[/caption] NASA Shuttle managers met today (28 June) and officially set July 8 as the launch date for the Grand…