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Astronauts Bring NASA's Magic to Disney
After the STS-118 astronauts wrapped up a successful 13-day mission in space, where did they go? Walt Disney World!
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STS-118: Investing in Future Exploration
During the STS-118 mission, astronauts added a segment to the International Space Station's backbone and reached out to tomorrow's explorers.
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Completing the Mission After 21 Years
NASA's Ed Campion, public affairs officer for NASA's Teacher-in-Space program in 1986 and a witness to Challenger's launch that January day, offers his thoughts before the launch of STS-118.
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Space Shuttle Hand Held Wireless Scanner
A new space shuttle tile inspection method using NASA-built, wireless scanners will replace manual inspection of the tiles beginning with the STS-118 mission.
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STS-120 to Deliver Harmony Node to ISS
October's STS-120 mission will bring the Harmony module, christened after a school contest, that will provide attachment points for European and Japanese laboratory modules.
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SPACEHAB Ready for Last Mission
The last SPACEHAB mission is scheduled to carry more than 5,000 pounds of spare parts and cargo into space.
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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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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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Astronaut Suni Williams Sets Endurance Record
NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams has set a new record for the longest duration spaceflight by a woman.
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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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Countdown Dress Rehearsal
The STS-117 crew visited Kennedy Space Center for the terminal countdown demonstration test.
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Students Meet STS-118 Crew Members
Educator Astronaut and Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan and Mission Specialist Dave Williams met with more than 100 Texas elementary and middle schools students during Space Center Houston’s “Meet an Astronaut Day” on Jan. 19.
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Jamestown Artifact to Fly on Shuttle
A small piece of American history will journey into space aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-117 mission.
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STS-117: Just Do It -- Again
When Atlantis heads for the International Space Station in June, its mission may sound a little familiar.
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Next Crew Checks Shuttle and Payload
Astronauts get ready for first shuttle mission of 2007.
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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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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.