NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Return to Flight Journal: Inside the Wing

Aerospace technician Lisa Campbell spends most of her days installing a new sensor system inside Space Shuttle Discovery's left wing.

From the Ocean Depths to Deep Space

NEEMO Aquanauts use undersea expeditions to prepare for missions into space.

The Plane That Flies Like a Shuttle  →

How do astronauts train to land the Space Shuttle -- known as the flying brick?

Sure Footing: Crawlers Get New Shoes

New Crawler shoes have KSC stepping closer to Return to Flight

Introducing the Return to Flight Journal

This new monthly series takes you behind the scenes as NASA prepares its Space Shuttle fleet and its workforce.

Cleared for Landing

Space Shuttle runway guidance system recertified for Return to Flight

A Booster's Journey Begins

A Solid Rocket Booster's preparation for stacking is a milestone in NASA's Return to Flight efforts.

Clean as a Whistle  →

Dust and dirt are never welcome in space. Learn how spacecraft are kept spotless for flight.

Discovery Marches Toward Launch

NASA's Space Shuttle Program on track for a safe Return to Flight

NASA Flashback: Atlantis Meets Mir

Shuttle Processing ... A Family Affair

Can you imagine working with a family member on the Shuttle? For one mother and daughter, it's a reality.

Columbia Debris on Loan

Shuttle Columbia debris to help industry design safer products.

Special Blankets Shield the Shuttle from Heat

Cutting, quilting, baking, installing... How do KSC workers make space-age blankets for the Space Shuttle?

Unleashing a Flood

A test of the Water Sound Suppression System released 350,000 gallons of water on a Shuttle launch pad... in only 41 seconds.

Against the Elements

The right protective clothing makes all the difference, especially in space.

A Gathering of Space Heroes

Five Space Shuttle astronauts will be inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame during a ceremony May 1.

Fire Prevention in Space

NASA engineers and scientists go to great lengths to prevent fires from starting on spacecraft.

Staying Cool

The new Universal Coolant Transporter will help cold Shuttle payloads chill out after landing.

The Slowest and Fastest Train in the Universe

The fastest train in the universe is designed to move just a few feet per minute.

Docking With Precision

Who'd have thought that playing video games would be an astronaut skill?