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NASA's STS-119 Mission: Boosting the Station Power
The International Space Station is beautifully balanced and "powered-up."
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Shuttle Program hands Launch Platform to Constellation Program
NASA’s Space Shuttle Program hands over the Mobile Launcher Platform-1 to the Constellation Program at a Kennedy Space Center ceremony on March 25.
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Astronaut Shines as JAXA’s First to Live in Space
Koichi Wakata will become the first Japanese to live on the International Space Station.
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Acaba Has Close Ties to Space Coast
Local Teachers Cheer an Astronaut of Their Own
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Orbital Souvenirs Reflect Diversity
The astronauts are carrying mementoes to space that reflect their unique backgrounds.
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'Suit Yourself' is Easier Said Than Done
On launch day, a space shuttle astronaut's first challenge isn't handling the force of liftoff or adjusting to microgravity -- it's getting dressed.
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Busy Mission Runs Astronauts Through Multiple Roles
The astronauts of STS-126 acted as craftsmen, mechanics, spacewalkers and, of course, astronauts during International Space Station mission.
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No Seats Available For This Flight
When a shuttle lands anywhere but Kennedy Space Center, it gets a piggyback ride back to its home base.
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Where to Land the Shuttle
NASA's space shuttles have a few landing sites to choose from.
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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.