At Launch Pad 39B, functional tests and checkout of the shuttle and pad systems are under way. Installation of the elbow camera of the orbiter’s remote manipulator system (robotic arm) is complete.

Flight International online news 08:00GMT: Plans to use the International Space Station (ISS) as a safe haven if a Space Shuttle is seriously damaged will be rendered unviable after the expected March ...

This story was updated at 10:21 a.m. EDT CAPE CANAVERAL,Fla. - It's been three long years since the loss of Columbia, but NASA's space shuttle fleet isback in action after six astronauts rode their ...

NASA will begin the countdown once again for the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-115 Sept. 3 at 8 a.m. EDT, at the T-43 hour point. During this mission, Atlantis’ crew will resume the ...

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The space shuttle Discovery’s mission may be over, but NASA is still evaluating a set of infrared tools used during the flight to help predict whether an orbiter’s heat shield is clear to return ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. With Discovery back on Earth, NASA is confident the orbiter can be turned around in time for a ...

At Launch Pad 39B, workers have completed hypergolic propellant loading of the orbiter and solid rocket boosters. Following a decision by Space Shuttle Program managers to remove and replace two ...