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Orbiter Processing Facilities: High-Tech Shuttle Garages
Highly skilled technicians ready shuttles for flight in processing bays at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
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The 'Eyes, Ears and Hands' of the Shuttle Test Team
A small group of specially certified aerospace technicians called spacecraft operators help ensure the shuttle is ready to fly.
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From Backpacking to Space Trekking
NASA to test water purification method for long-duration space exploration.
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Space Shuttle Endeavour: A Lasting Legacy
Space shuttle Endeavour holds true to its namesake for voyages of exploration and science.
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U.S. Honor Flag Bound for Space
Flag will pay tribute to astronauts who have died in the line of duty as it flies aboard space shuttle Atlantis.
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All Eyes on the Shuttle
Using multiple sources, teams keep a close watch on each space shuttle launch.
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Firing Rooms Keep Launch Team Well-Connected
Launching a space shuttle requires a unique nerve center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
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NASA to Enhance Shuttle Story at Kennedy with Atlantis
Kennedy visitors will see shuttle Atlantis as it worked in space, with cargo bay doors open and arm extended.
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How the Space Shuttle Got "Smarter"
NASA's space shuttles became easier and safer to fly because of "glass cockpit" technology.
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Cool Under Pressure
Final space shuttle inspection team goes where few others venture.
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AMS Eyes to Focus on Invisible Universe
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer is designed to open human eyes to invisible cosmic rays.
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Retirement a New Beginning for Discovery
Space shuttle Discovery will contribute to spacecraft design in retirement.
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Legendary Fire Trainer Retires After 42 Years
George Hoggard trained Apollo, shuttle astronauts for emergencies.
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External Tank Draws Facebook Questions
Space shuttle main engine technicians discuss the careful techniques required for the work.
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NASA Railroad Keeps Shuttle's Boosters on Right Track
For nearly three decades, the NASA Railroad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida has kept the space shuttle's solid rocket boosters on track.
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Tanking Test Evaluates Stringers, GUCP
Teams filled Discovery's external fuel tank with super-cold propellants to analyze stress on stringers.
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Roster of Runways Ready to Bring a Shuttle Home
NASA has a roster of runways around the globe that could host a shuttle landing.
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Demanding Design Boosts Shuttle Engine
The space shuttle main engine endures extremes of every kind during launch, just as its designers intended.
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Technicians Use Scanners to Survey External Tank
A pair of scanning technologies are being used to peer through space shuttle Discovery's external tank.
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Shuttle's Cargo Celebrates Discovery's History
The crew of STS-133 is taking along dozens of items to mark the last space voyage of Discovery.