ISS
Atlantis Liftsoff on Shuttle Programs Final Mission
Atlantis and its four astronauts have left Earth for the final Shuttle mission, which will cap off an amazing 30-year program.
Raising the ISS: ATV Johannes Kepler conducts the ‘Big Boost’
Europe’s ATV Johannes Kepler Significantly Boosts the Orbit of the International Space Station.
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 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.
Historic Journey Ends for Shuttle Discovery
Space Shuttle Discovery and the STS-133 crew completed the orbiter’s historic final mission, landing safely at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Astronaut’s Enjoy LIVE Wakeup Music
Tuesday’s STS-133 wakeup song, “Blue Sky,” was played LIVE from Mission Control by Big Head Todd and the Monsters.
Discovery Crew Bids Farewell to ISS
During their stay aboard the Space Station, Discovery’s crew delivered 8,500 pounds of cargo and helped install the Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module.
Discovery Astronauts Finish Final Spacewalk
Spacewalkers worked outside for more than six hours on Wednesday, performing maintenance on the Space Station, including venting ammonia from a failed pump module.