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Operation Dark Dune
An unlikely pairing aims to aid sea turtles that nest near the space shuttle launch pads.
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Modified Jet Stands in for Landing Orbiter
When it's time to teach an astronaut how to land an orbiter, a modified business jet fits the bill.
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Experience Gets the Job Done
STS-117 crew members complete a demanding and successful mission in space, expanding the International Space Station's capabilities.
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Technicians Ready Test for Shuttle Thermal Blanket
Kennedy Space Center workers assembled thermal protection system pieces for tests.
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Sharp Group Devises Tank Sander
Lockheed Martin engineers and designers invented a tool to sand foam on the external tank while the tank was still in its launch position.
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The Thrust of the Matter
NASA and Rocketdyne engineers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center showed agency officials the inner workings of a space shuttle main engine.
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Space Artist Draws on Experience
Working with space suits and flight crew equipment has inspired Ron Woods' artwork for 40 years.
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Flow Director Eager to See Atlantis Fly
A chance encounter brought Angela Brewer to the helm of Space Shuttle Atlantis' mission preparation.
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Blasted Off and Ready for Launch
After thorough sandblasting and scores of modifications, Launch Pad 39A is ready to host space shuttle launches through the program's completion.
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Countdown Dress Rehearsal
The STS-117 crew visited Kennedy Space Center for the terminal countdown demonstration test.
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STS-116 Delivers Permanent Power
Construction continues on the International Space Station as spacewalking astronauts expand the outpost's electrical system.
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Next Crew Checks Shuttle and Payload
Astronauts get ready for first shuttle mission of 2007.
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Making a List and Checking It Twice
No, it's not Santa; it's Troy Mann, the lead stowage technician for the space shuttle.
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Room to Move
The SPACEHAB single logistics module adds impressive storage room in an astronaut-friendly environment.
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Preparing for Flight
Mission STS-116 astronauts complete prelaunch training at Kennedy Space Center.
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Her Time for Discovery
Twists in her path lead Joan Higginbotham to space.
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Cool Under Pressure
Final space shuttle inspection team goes where few others venture.
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European Landing Sites for Shuttle Flights
NASA's three "TAL sites" in France and Spain provide a safe place to land for launching space shuttles.
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Practice Makes Perfect for STS-116 Crew
Three days at Kennedy gave the Discovery astronauts a chance to train on equipment they'll fly into space.
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A Mission to Build On
The crew of Atlantis restarts construction of the International Space Station.
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