NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

"Green" Technology Wins Awards

NASA employees developed innovative way to clean soil and water contamination.

Atlantis Crew Prepares for Launch

The STS-129 astronauts practice for liftoff.

Aerial View of Ares I-X Flight Test

This footage provides extremely valuable engineering data, and imagery of the recovery sequence in rarely-seen detail.

Ares I-X Lifts Off on Flight Test

The Ares I-X rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center to begin its flight test.

Coverage Begins for Second I-X Try

The launch team assembles for the second attempt to begin the Ares I-X mission.

I-X Building on NASA's Famous First Flights

The Ares I-X flight test mission offers an in-depth exam for its development team.

Ares I-X: New Vehicle Moves to Launch Pad

The Ares I-X rocket rolled out to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Kennedy Camera Spots Space Station

One of three shuttle tracking cameras trained on the LCROSS lunar impacts captured the International Space Station as it passed over the center.

A New Rocket is Born

This time-lapse video shows the building of the Ares I-X rocket from the ground up.

Towers Rises at Launch Pad 39B

Through time-lapse video, watch construction of the lightning towers in preparation for the Ares I-X launch.

Separation Revealed

Watch this fascinating time-lapse video as Discovery is separated from the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.

Discovery Comes Home to Kennedy

Cross-county flight to Florida ends shuttle's journey.

STS-128 Mission Expands Station's Research

Discovery's astronauts deliver tons of equipment and exchange a crew member.

Cupola and Tranquility

The last two major U.S. components for the space station are set to fly together.

Picture Perfect Landing

Shuttle Discovery returns safely to Earth at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

Discovery Heads for Space

Shuttle and crew begin the STS-128 mission to the International Space Station.

Launch Delayed

Weather keeps Discovery on the launch pad.

STS-128 Image Gallery

Discovery's Crew Practices Countdown

The STS-128 astronauts rehearse in Florida for liftoff.

Discovery Rolls to the Launch Pad

Space shuttle Discovery rolls to Launch Pad 39A in preparation for its STS-128 mission.