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CO2 Hunter Key to Climate Change Mystery
The Orbiting Carbon Observatory satellite is the first of its kind, built to measure and track carbon dioxide "sources" and "sinks" in Earth's atmosphere.
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A Station Celebration
Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana reflects on commanding the first space station construction mission.
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Station Prepares for Expanding Crew
Just in time for its 10th anniversary, the space station will get an out-of-this-world home makeover.
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Endeavour Rolls Around
The STS-126 mission moved into high gear as Endeavour transferred to Pad A.
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IBEX Launch Tests Telemetry and Communications Group
NASA's Launch Services Program must be able to launch any vehicle, anytime, from anywhere in the world. The Telemetry and Communications Group helps make it happen.
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Heavy Lifting
Lifting the space shuttle requires calm precision.
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What Goes Up, Must Come Down
NASA won't send anything into space that needs to return -- without a parachute.
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Communication From Space Inspires Young Minds
Amateur radio on the International Space Station brings technology, science and inspiration into the classroom.
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Catching a Ride to Destiny
The Astrovan carried shuttle crews, history and tradition.
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Unexpected Visitor on Kennedy's Shore
A rare, beached whale is rescued by center volunteers.
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What Makes a Launch Director (Part Two)
Away from the Firing Room, the Shuttle Launch Director represents the men and women who help put people in space.
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Discovery Delivers a Module "Filled With Dreams"
After a wait of more than 20 years, "hope" arrived at the International Space Station during space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission.
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Spray-on Layer to Protect Flame Trench (Updated)
NASA expects repairs to a flame trench wall to be completed before the next space shuttle mission.
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What Makes a Launch Director (Part One)
Calm, confident and careful still define the people who give the ultimate "go" to launch a spacecraft.
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The LRO/LCROSS Flight to the Moon
How to plan for a moon mission 101.
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Spacesuits Built to Handle Pressure
NASA astronauts don't go into space aboard the shuttle without a pressure suit.
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Toolmakers Keep Shuttle Flying
Sometimes space shuttle technicians have to come up with more than new parts - they have to make new tools.
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Buzz Lightyear to Soar with Discovery
NASA and Disney are joining forces for education, and that means a ride into orbit for space ranger Buzz Lightyear.
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Tested and Ready
Drill simulates sea rescue of shuttle astronauts.
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Hall Welcomes Four New Astronauts
The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame inducted Loren Shriver, Bryan O'Connor, John Blaha and Robert Cabana into its elite ranks of space explorers.