Browse Archive
-
Packing Up
Lili Villarreal helps fill the cargo module Raffaello for STS-114.
› View This Video -
Checking the Payloads
The crew of the Space Shuttle Discovery gets hands-on payload experience.
› View This Video -
One Gyro, To Go
The replacement gyro headed for the Space Station is ready for flight.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Solid Rocket Boosters
Learn how the Space Shuttle's twin Solid Rocket Boosters help launch it into space.
› View This Video -
Space Shuttle Status Report
Kyle Dixon, NASA Test Director, presents the Feb. 25, 2005 edition.
› View This Video -
Space Shuttle Status Report
Spencer Woodward, NASA Test Director, presents the March 11, 2005 edition.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Space Shuttle Main Engines
Not too hot to cool down.
› View This Video -
How Things Work
Video features explain the airlock, parachutes, the robot arm and more.
-
Two Plus One Makes History
What do two Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Boosters plus one External Tank equal?
› View This Video -
How Things Work: External Airlock
The airlock allows access to an orbiter's exterior and the International Space Station.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Orbiter Processing
How is a Space Shuttle orbiter prepared for space flight?
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Parachutes
Learn the part that parachutes play during Space Shuttle missions.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Remote Manipulator System
Learn about the Space Shuttle's Remote Manipulator System.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: External Fuel Tank
The External Tank is actually two tanks in one.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Payloads
How are payloads installed on the Shuttle?
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Environmental Control and Life Support System
Each orbiter has an environmental control system to keep the crew comfortable.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Orbital Maneuvering System
Discover how an orbiter's onboard engines keep it flying high.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Launch Processing System
The LPS "talks" with the Space Shuttle's computers before launch.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: SRB Retrieval
Learn how NASA retrieves spent Solid Rocket Boosters after splashdown.
› View This Video -
How Things Work: Thermal Protection System
How does the Space Shuttle keep its cool?
› View This Video
 "Engineer Liliana Villarreal")
 "The crew for Return to Flight checks payloads in the Space Station Processing Facility.")
 "The replacement Control Moment Gyroscope for the International Space Station is shown.")
 "Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster is pictured.")
 "Kyle Dixon, NASA Test Director")
 "Spencer Woodward, NASA Test Director")
 "Space Shuttle's Main Engines")
 "The External Tank is joined to the twin Solid Rocket Boosters inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.")
 "A view of an orbiter's docking ring.")
 "Space Shuttle orbiter in processing")
 "Space Shuttle parachute is pictured during landing.")
 "The Remote Manipulator System arm is pictured in space.")
 "External fuel tank")
 "Space Shuttle's payload bay")
 "A shuttle astronaut enjoys the benefits of the ECLSS.")
 "A view of the orbiter's orbital maneuvering system.")
 "Space Shuttle's cockpit")
 "One of the SRB retrieval ships tows a spent booster.")
 "Space Shuttle thermal protection tile")