NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Rockets' Red Glare

Space Shuttle Discovery becomes the first shuttle to launch on the July 4 holiday, providing a view more spectacular that any fireworks display.

Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery: STS-121

Discovery lifts off on the Fourth of July!

Launch Video Collection

View videos from live TV coverage.

Lighthouse Refurbishment Begins

Lamp room and beacon are removed.

Liftoff!

New Horizons headed for Pluto.

A 'State' of Exploration

Florida's state quarter, symbolizing the spirit of space exploration and discovery, is an important part of the New Horizons mission.

Kennedy Continues Relief Efforts

Helping NASA's family recover.

Flying Piggyback

What does it take to carry an orbiter across the country on a 747?

Successful Mission

NASA's Return to Flight mission was filled with firsts.

Discovery's Home

Discovery, riding piggy-back on the 747 makes a picture-perfect landing at Kennedy.

Liftoff is Extraordinary!

The Atlas V launch vehicle lit the morning sky as it rocketed the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on its journey to Mars.

Touchdown!

Discovery makes a picture-perfect landing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Discovery Launches!

Space Shuttle Discovery successfully lifts off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Fla.

Joining the Fleet

The NOAA-N satellite is ready to join the fleet.

Ready, Set, GOES

The GOES-N satellite is ready for active duty.

DART Launch Video Collection

Still Going Strong

NASA celebrates Centaur booster's four decades of success.

In His Hands

The final "go or no-go" for launch is in the hands of Launch Director Mike Leinbach, but his job doesn't end there.

Farming in Space

Plants may bring a home-like comfort to NASA's space-dwelling astronauts.

Why Kennedy Space Center?

Kennedy Space Center: America's gateway into space yesterday, today and tomorrow.