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J2X Rocket Engine Ready For Testing
NASA’s new J-2X rocket engine, which could power the upper stage of the nation’s future heavy-lift launch vehicle, is ready for its first round of testing.
PHOTO: Heat Shield Work on Orion/MPCV
Work on the heat shield and thermal protection backshell for NASA’s Orion / MPCV ground test article was completed in preparation for environmental testing.
Raising the ISS: ATV Johannes Kepler conducts the ‘Big Boost’
Europe’s ATV Johannes Kepler Significantly Boosts the Orbit of the International Space Station.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Returns to Earth for Final Time
Shuttle Endeavour and its six-astronaut crew sailed home for the final time, ending a journey of more than 6.5 million miles.
Astronauts Ready to Begin First STS-134 Spacewalk
Preparations are complete for Friday’s spacewalk to swap science experiments and install new parts on the Space Station.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Lifts Off on Historic Final Voyage
Space Shuttle Endeavour lifted off today on its final mission. The flight is commanded by Mark Kelly. His wife, U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords attended the launch.
Museums Across America to House Retired Space Shuttles
NASA has announced that the retiring Space Shuttles will have permanent homes in museums in Florida, Virginia, New York and California.
Space Debris No Threat to Station
The International Space Station crew got an “all-clear” Tuesday after tracking data showed orbital debris would not pose a threat.
Space Station Crew Launches from Birthplace of Human Spaceflight
One week shy of the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight, Soyuz TMA-21 lifted off on a mission to the International Space Station.
Space Station Astronauts Return to Earth
ISS Expedition 26 landed successfully in Kazakhstan early Wednesday morning, returning to the Earth after 159 days in space.