NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

It Only Looks Like the Original

Looks are deceiving as major changes to the space shuttle took place over the last 25 years.

Israeli Students Take Trip to Remember

Israeli high school students visit Kennedy to pay homage to astronaut Ilan Ramon.

STS-121 Crew Gets 'Hands-On' Look at Discovery

The two-day event at Kennedy gave mission astronauts a chance to handle the hardware.

From the Seas to the Skies

For Mark Kelly, becoming an aviator for the Navy would ultimately lead to his dream assignment as a NASA astronaut.

NASA Honors Katrina Heroes With Medal

NASA awards Exceptional Bravery Medals to NASA and Lockheed Martin workers for protecting spaceflight hardware during Hurricane Katrina.

Back in Business

More than a year after Hurricane Frances struck NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the space shuttle Thermal Protection System Facility has reopened for operations.

Damage Detectives Inspect Shuttle on Orbit

More than 100 cameras offered unprecedented views as Discovery climbed through the atmosphere. But these elaborate camera systems were designed to do more than dazzle home viewers.

The World's Greatest Piggyback Ride

Two customized 747 aircraft have the critical job of carrying space shuttle orbiters across the country.

Astronauts Make First Pitch in New York

STS-114 crewmbers take off for a different kind of adventure in New York.

The STS-121 Mission

Continued shuttle safety testing and a trip to the International Space Station were featured during STS-121.

Shuttle Chopper Rolls Out

Hundreds gathered at Space Center Houston to celebrate the unveiling of the Orange County Choppers' Shuttle Tribute Bike.

Preparations Continue for STS-121

If Walls Could Talk

This unassuming little beachside cottage stands as a silent witness to space history.

Gearing up for a Smooth Landing

NASA Glenn's "list man," Pat Dunlap, crossed off a task as Discovery landed safely.

Steve Robinson: First Podcaster From Space

Mission Specialist Steve Robinson transmitted a podcast recounting his experiences aboard Discovery.

A Tribute to Fallen Astronauts and Cosmonauts

The crews of STS-114 and Expedition 11 pay tribute to lost colleagues.

Wakeup Calls

Wake-up calls are a long-standing NASA tradition.

Bon Voyage From Baghdad

He's in Baghdad, helping to restore legal order, but Discovery isn't far from this Space Shuttle engineer's heart.

TV Shows on Return to Flight, Columbia Crew

"Astronaut Diaries: Remembering the Columbia Shuttle Crew" premieres on The Science Channel on Saturday, May 14 at 9 p.m. EDT.

STS-114 Crew Put to the Test

The Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) allows astronauts and ground teams to practice pre-launch activities and countdown procedures.