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Mission Sites

Space Shuttle with payload bay doors open.

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Mission Audio

› Shuttle & Station Communications and Commentary (may be silent at times)

Astronauts

Learn about the men and women who travel to space on journeys of exploration and discovery.

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Shuttle and Station Missions

STS-127

Commander Mark Polansky will lead a 16-day mission that features five spacewalks and complete construction of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory.

› Space Shuttle Section
› STS-127 Mission Information
› Japanese Kibo Laboratory

International Space Station: Expedition 20

Commander Gennady Padalka leads a six-member crew of astronauts from Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia, and the United States.

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› Expedition 20 Page
› Interactive Station Guide

Previous Missions

Find details on all shuttle missions and expeditions to the International Space Station.

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› Station Expeditions

Latest Features

NASA Astronaut Sandy Magnus Heads to Middle East to Support Troops

After more than four months and 56 million miles in orbit, NASA Astronaut Sandra Magnus is now embarking on another mission -- a one-of-a-kind trip to support U.S. military troops overseas.
Astronaut Candidates

NASA has selected nine men and women for the 2009 astronaut candidate class.
A Countdown of Countdowns: The Space Shuttle’s Finale

For 50 years, NASA’s been famous for counting backward from 10 to zero. But a final countdown is now under way that will stand out among them all.
Bungee Cords Keep Astronauts Grounded While Running

When there's no gravity to hold your feet to the ground, bungee cords come in handy.
Personal Items Show Crew's Varied Paths

The crew members of STS-127 are carrying tokens reflecting their past accomplishments.
Russian "Internal" Spacewalk Complete

Expedition 20 Commander Gennady Padalka and Flight Engineer Michael Barratt completed an “internal” spacewalk Wednesday at 3:07 a.m. EDT.
Russian Spacewalk to Prepare for New Module Complete

International Space Station Commander Gennady Padalka and Flight Engineer Mike Barratt completed a 4-hour, 54 minute spacewalk at 8:46 a.m. EDT Friday to prepare the Zvezda service module for the arrival of a new Russian module.
Biomedical Researchers and NASA Meet on Space Station Experiments

As construction of the International Space Station nears completion, NASA and its national laboratory partners are preparing to utilize the unique environment in space for science.

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Latest News Releases

NASA Updates Shuttle Prelaunch Events and Countdown Details

07.02.09 - News conferences, events and operating hours for the news center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., have been updated for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour.
NASA TV to Broadcast Space Station Crew's Move of Return Craft

06.30.09 - Three members of the International Space Station crew will board a Soyuz spacecraft attached to the station and move it to a different docking port on Thursday, July 2. The journey will be broadcast live on NASA Television.
Space Station Appearing Nationwide Over July 4 Weekend

06.30.09 - As America celebrates its 233rd birthday this holiday weekend, there will be an extra light in the sky along with the fireworks.
NASA Selects Nine New Astronauts for Future Space Exploration

06.29.09 - After reviewing more than 3,500 applications, NASA has selected nine people for the 2009 astronaut candidate class.