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Bat Hung on to Shuttle During Liftoff
Analysis shows a bat clinging to Discovery's external tank held on even after launch.
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Orbital Souvenirs Reflect Diversity
The astronauts are carrying mementoes to space that reflect their unique backgrounds.
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More Power to Them
The final truss segment and solar arrays soon head for the International Space Station.
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'Suit Yourself' is Easier Said Than Done
On launch day, a space shuttle astronaut's first challenge isn't handling the force of liftoff or adjusting to microgravity -- it's getting dressed.
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Busy Mission Runs Astronauts Through Multiple Roles
The astronauts of STS-126 acted as craftsmen, mechanics, spacewalkers and, of course, astronauts during International Space Station mission.
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No Seats Available For This Flight
When a shuttle lands anywhere but Kennedy Space Center, it gets a piggyback ride back to its home base.
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Where to Land the Shuttle
NASA's space shuttles have a few landing sites to choose from.
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Recycling Water is not Just for Earth Anymore
A complex system of distillers and filters is at the heart of a water recycling system that will eventually supply International Space Station crews with drinking water.
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Station Prepares for Expanding Crew
Just in time for its 10th anniversary, the space station will get an out-of-this-world home makeover.
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Crew Expansion Prep, SARJ Repair Focus of STS-126
For years, STS-126 has been planned as the mission that will give the International Space Station the ability to support twice the crew currently living there.
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Endeavour Rolls Around
The STS-126 mission moved into high gear as Endeavour transferred to Pad A.
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Heavy Lifting
Lifting the space shuttle requires calm precision.
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Catching a Ride to Destiny
Astrovan continues to carry shuttle crews, history and tradition.
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What Makes a Launch Director (Part Two)
Away from the Firing Room, the Shuttle Launch Director represents the men and women who help put people in space.
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Discovery Delivers a Module "Filled With Dreams"
After a wait of more than 20 years, "hope" arrived at the International Space Station during space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission.
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Spray-on Layer to Protect Flame Trench (Updated)
NASA expects repairs to a flame trench wall to be completed before the next space shuttle mission.
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Sally Ride: Setting the Stage for Women in Space
Women astronauts have established their place in space, but it was the flight of Sally Ride 25 years ago that paved their road to the stars.
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What Makes a Launch Director (Part One)
Calm, confident and careful still define the people who give the ultimate "go" to launch a spacecraft.
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Spacesuits Built to Handle Pressure
NASA astronauts don't go into space aboard the shuttle without a pressure suit.
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Buzz Lightyear to Soar with Discovery
NASA and Disney are joining forces for education, and that means a ride into orbit for space ranger Buzz Lightyear.