NASA - Behind the Scenes

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Astronaut's Home Away from Home

NASA's crew quarters staff takes pride in caring for the astronauts as though they were family members.
Mission STS-129: Delivering the Goods

A flawless launch and landing highlighted an active and dynamic mission to keep the space station supplied for several years to come.
Astronaut Stott's Journey Home Marks a First and a Last

When the wheels of space shuttle Atlantis touch down to end the STS-129 mission, astronaut Nicole Stott will complete both a first and a last.
Earhart's Scarf to Fly Again

A scarf from famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart leads the inventory of commemoratve items for the STS-129 crew.
More to KSC Runway Than Shuttle Ops

Air traffic controllers at the space shuttle's runway deal with exotic aircraft, race cars and even stray pilots on a day-to-day basis.
Engineers Excited by EuTEF's Return on Discovery

A European experiments platform called EuTEF returned to Earth after 18 months on the International Space Station.

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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In Their Own Words: Michael Foale

A veteran of six space flights talks about being an astronaut.
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Tested and Ready

Drill simulates sea rescue of shuttle astronauts.
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