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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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Rehearsing for Rescue
Crews and rescue swimmers from the Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy rehearsed a search-and-rescue mission.
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Part Office, Part Sanctuary, All Crew Quarters
The Astronaut Crew Quarters has served as a hotel and business center for astronauts since the first Gemini flights.
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NASA's Cutting Crew
A crew of technicians carves intricate and exact shapes to hold space equipment in place during launch and in orbit.
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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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Cross-culture Effort Gives Rise to 'Hope'
A 20-year-old dream of a Japanese presence in space nears reality.
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Orion Ignites Manager's Dreams
After overseeing orbiters prior to launch, Kelvin Manning is using his expertise to get Kennedy ready for NASA's Orion capsule.
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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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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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Countdown Dress Rehearsal
The STS-117 crew visited Kennedy Space Center for the terminal countdown demonstration test.
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Restoring Old Glory and a Massive Meatball
The star-spangled banner will shine a little brighter in the rocket's glare.
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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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Rocket Motor Test Helps NASA's Shuttle and Ares I
NASA's Space Shuttle Program successfully fired a reusable solid rocket motor Thursday, Nov. 16, at a Utah facility.
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Her Time for Discovery
Twists in her path lead Joan Higginbotham to space.
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25 Years in Space for Shuttle's Robot Arm
In the past 25 years Canadarm has proven itself to be the space shuttle’s right hand, capable of both heavy lifting and an incredibly delicate touch.
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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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