NASA - Behind the Scenes

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Shuttles to Arrive at Permanent Homes by Year's End

Recently, NASA's space shuttles were on the move as part of the transition and retirement activities at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Enterprise Pods Tested for Move

Teams at Kennedy evaluated the steps to install flight-worthy pods to Enterprise for upcoming move.
NASA's SCAs--Birds of a Feather Flock Together

For the first time ever, NASA's two highly modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft briefly flew in formation over the Edwards Air Force Base.
Teams Practice Lifting Shuttles at Airports

Workers rehearsed lifting shuttles off their 747 carrier aircraft when they arrive at their new homes.
Atlantis’ Final Mission Included Successful Kennedy-Developed Plant Experiment

A plant experiment flown on Atlantis gave insights to scientists researching bacteria that may help plants produce proteins.
Landing Convoy Ready on the Runway

About 25 unique vehicles and their operators wait at the runway on landing day to assist a space shuttle and its astronauts after touchdown.

Leak Detector Could Revolutionize Volcano Study

A leak detector used for the space shuttle launch pads has been miniaturized and could lead to a warning system for volcanoes.
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In Their Own Words:

NASA Astronaut Michael Gernhardt recalls his spacewalking experiences and what inspired him to "greater heights."
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Stott's Journey Home

Astronaut Nicole Stott's return to Earth marked a first and a last.
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ET-134 Arrives at Kennedy Space Center

If you've ever wondered how those huge external tanks are delivered -- click here!
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In Their Own Words: Cady Coleman

A veteran of two space shuttle flights talks about training for a space station assignment.
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