Mission Endeavour: Space Station's New Room and Windows
The space shuttle Endeavour launched on its second to last spaceflight, the STS-130 mission, on Feb. 8, 2010 to deliver a new observation deck and workroom to the International Space Station.
Commanded by veteran spaceflyer George Zamka, Endeavour flew a 14-day mission that delivered the new Tranquility module and Cupola, a seven-window observation portal for observing Earth and space.
Below is SPACE.com's special report on Endeavour's STS-130 mission, which marked the first shuttle flight of the year in 2010. This page was updated on Feb. 22, 2010.
Back on Earth
Astronaut
Photographs Shuttle Landing From Space
When
NASA's space shuttle Endeavour landed safely on Earth Sunday night, reporters weren't
the only ones pointing cameras at the returning spaceship. An astronaut took
his own snapshot of the shuttle landing from space.
Space
Station 98% Complete with 4 Shuttle Flights Remaining
With
the successful landing of the space shuttle Endeavour Sunday night, the
International Space Station is on the verge of completion after $100 billion
and 11 years of construction. NASA plans just four more missions to wrap up its
few remaining station deliveries.
Space
Shuttle Endeavour Lands Safely in Florida
HOUSTON
- Space shuttle Endeavour touched down safely in Florida Sunday evening,
beating a stormy weather forecast after delivering NASA's last major additions
to the International Space Station (ISS).
Endeavour
Shuttle Astronauts Headed for Florida Landing
Space
shuttle Endeavour and its crew of six astronauts are headed home, wrapping up a
two-week mission that left the International Space Station nearly complete and
added a breathtaking set of windows to the orbiting lab.
Weather
Uncertain For Space Shuttle's Sunday Landing
Astronauts
aboard NASA's space shuttle Endeavour are preparing their spaceship for a
planned landing in Florida Sunday night, but low clouds and rain may keep them
in space an extra day.
Space
Station Computer Failure Knocks Out Communications Briefly
A
main computer failure aboard the International Space Station knocked out
communications between the orbiting laboratory and Earth for a short time
Sunday, but the station has since recovered, NASA officials said.
Astronauts
Hold Winter Olympics in Space
They
don't have snow or ice, but an international team of astronauts held their own
weightless Winter Olympics this week. Their venue: a $100 billion space
station.
Space Station’s New Windows
Shuttle
Endeavour Undocks From Space Station
NASA's
space shuttle Endeavour cast off from the International Space Station late Friday,
capping more than a week of orbital construction to add a phenomenal new
lookout dome and room to the orbiting lab.
Shuttle
Astronauts Pack Up to Leave Space Station
Astronauts
aboard NASA's shuttle Endeavour packed up their spaceship for the trip home
Thursday after more than a week at the International Space Station, but not
before holding a grand opening ceremony for the orbiting lab's newest room and stunning
observation deck.
President
Obama Quizzes Astronauts on Life in Space
President
Barack Obama quizzed astronauts aboard the International Space Station about
life in orbit Wednesday and said he was committed to continuing the United
States' space exploration program, even as NASA's plans for human spaceflight
are in flux.
Astronauts
Bask in Spectacular Views From New Space Windows
Astronauts
in space are basking in what they described as "absolutely
spectacular" views of Earth after cranking open the shutters on the
International Space Station's new window-covered observation dome for the first
time.
Astronauts
Move Space Station Docking Port to New Home
Astronauts
moved an old docking port to a new spot on the International Space Station late
Monday in the second straight day of tricky crane work 220 miles above Earth.
Stunning
Space Photo Shows Shuttle in Silhouette
Stunning
new photographs released by NASA reveal the space shuttle Endeavour in
silhouette against a colorful backdrop provided by the Earth.
Spacewalkers
Hook Up Plumbing For New Space Station Room
Two
spacewalking astronauts ventured outside the International Space Station late
Saturday for a high-flying plumbing job on the orbiting laboratory's newest
room.
Astronauts
Tackle Glitch With Space Station's New Room
Astronauts
have run into their first big glitch with the International Space Station's
brand-new room, one that may delay plans for opening its long-awaited
observation deck.
Astronauts
Open Space Station's Newest Room
The
International Space Station just got roomier. Astronauts opened the orbiting
laboratory's brand-new room late Friday and quickly got to work moving things
in.
Shuttle
Endeavour's Heat Shield Cleared of Concerns
The
space shuttle Endeavour's heat shield is in fine shape despite three minor
defects, which pose no risk to the orbiter or its six-astronaut crew, a top
NASA official said Friday.
Space
Station Gets New Room, Windows in Spacewalk
The
International Space Station got a bit bigger Thursday night thanks to two
spacewalking astronauts who helped attach NASA's last major room for the
orbiting lab and what promises to be the ultimate window on the world.
Shuttle
Astronauts Gear Up For First Spacewalk
Two
astronauts will float outside the International Space Station late Thursday to
attach a new room and long-awaited observation deck to the orbiting laboratory.
Astronauts
Work to Fix Space Urine Recycler
Astronauts
aboard the International Space Station tackled a tricky repair of their urine
recycling system Wednesday while engineers on Earth study two issues on the
space shuttle Endeavour.
Earth's
Gravity Kept Astronauts Waiting at Space Station's Door
Astronauts
aboard space shuttle Endeavour had to wait an uncommonly long time to board the
International Space Station. NASA blamed the orbital holdup on no less than the
entire planet Earth — actually, its gravitational pull.
Shuttle
Astronauts Make Midnight Docking at Space Station
The
space shuttle Endeavour and its astronaut crew made a midnight docking at the
International Space Station Wednesday to deliver NASA's last big room and a new
set of windows to the high-flying laboratory.
Astronauts
Inspect Shuttle for Damage
Astronauts
aboard the space shuttle Endeavour inspected spacecraft Tuesday to search for
any signs of heat shield damage as they head to the International Space
Station.
Last Planned Shuttle Night Launch
Space
Shuttle Endeavour Soars in Predawn Launch
CAPE
CANAVERAL, Fla. - The space shuttle Endeavour lit up the predawn sky above
Florida with a false sunrise early Monday as it soared into orbit like a
brilliant, artificial star.
Astronauts
Skip Super Bowl for Space Shuttle Launch
The
six astronauts who rocketed into space early Monday will have to play football
catch-up when they return home in a couple of weeks since they opted to skip
watching the Super Bowl in order to blast off on the space shuttle Endeavour.
World's
Largest Space Window Headed to Orbit
Talk
about a room with a view. The largest space window ever built will launch
aboard NASA's shuttle Endeavour on Sunday, part of a new seven-portal
observation deck for the International Space Station.
NASA
Aims for Monday Space Shuttle Launch After Delay
CAPE
CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA has fueled the space shuttle Endeavour for a
planned predawn launch on Monday after a one-day delay due to thick clouds.
Space
Shuttle Launch Delayed by Thick Clouds
CAPE
CANAVERAL, Fla. – Thick clouds thwarted the attempted predawn launch of
NASA's space shuttle Endeavour on Sunday, forcing the orbiter's six-astronaut
crew to wait at least one more day before rocketing into orbit.
NASA
Fuels Space Shuttle to Launch on Super Bowl Sunday
CAPE
CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA fueled the space shuttle Endeavour for the mother
of all Super Bowl pregame shows – a predawn blastoff on Sunday that is
expected to be the last night launch of an orbiter ever.
Space
Shuttle Endeavour 'Go' for Sunday Launch
CAPE
CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's space shuttle Endeavour is ready for its Sunday
launch to the International Space Station – a planned predawn liftoff
that is expected to be the last time an orbiter lifts off in darkness.
Countdown
Going Well for Sunday Shuttle Launch
NASA
has begun counting down toward the planned predawn launch of the space shuttle
Endeavour on Sunday.
Weather
Looks Good for Next Space Shuttle Launch
The
weekend weather forecast is shaping up to give NASA's space shuttle Endeavour a
good chance of blasting off before dawn on Sunday.
As
Shuttle Launch Looms, NASA Workers in 'Shock' Over Future
CAPE
CANAVERAL, Fla. - With the launch of space shuttle Endeavour just two days
away, NASA workers are staying focused despite being in shock from the
cancellation of the agency's moon program earlier this week.
Astronauts
Ready for Shuttle Launch Amid NASA Uncertainty
WASHINGTON
– Six NASA astronauts are ready to rocket into space on the shuttle
Endeavour in just over a week as questions swirl over the impact of the space
agency’s upcoming budget request.
NASA
Aims to Launch Space Shuttle on Feb. 7
NASA
has set a firm early February launch date for the space shuttle Endeavour to
deliver a brand-new room and observation portal to the International Space
Station.
Space
Shuttle Astronauts Train for February Launch
The
six astronauts preparing to fly into orbit aboard NASA's shuttle Endeavour next
month arrived at their Florida launch site Monday for some final training
sessions as engineers work to replace vital hoses for their cargo – a new
space station room.
NASA
Still Aims for February Shuttle Launch Despite Broken Hoses
NASA
is still hoping to launch the shuttle Endeavour in early February as engineers
scramble to repair broken hoses on the new space station module set to ride aboard
the orbiter.
NASA
Cuts Price for Retired Space Shuttles
NASA
on Friday slashed its multi-million dollar price tag for museums looking to
acquire one of its three space shuttle orbiters after they are
retired later this year. The due date for the reduced payment, which
dropped by almost one-third, was also advanced to be six months earlier than
previously announced.
Pick a
Patch: Polls Under Way to Select End-of-Shuttle Emblem
NASA's
space shuttle program held an in-house contest over the past few
months to have its prior and present employees design a commemorative
patch marking the orbiters' upcoming retirement scheduled for later this
year.
Space
Shuttle Endeavour Takes Frigid Trip to Launch Pad
NASA
braved below-freezing temperatures in Florida Wednesday to move the space
shuttle Endeavour to its seaside launch pad for a planned Feb. 7 blast off to
the International Space Station.
NASA
Weighs Potential Delay to Next Shuttle Mission
The
failure of cooling system hoses during a test for a new space station module
has engineers scratching their heads and NASA officials weighing the potential
impact to the planned February launch of the space shuttle Endeavour, set to
carry the module to space.
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- Complete International Space Station Expedition Coverage
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