Here is the complete collection of stories, image galleries and multimedia files from SPACE.com about shuttle Discovery's STS-102 mission to bring the Expedition Two crew to the International Space Station and return home the Expedition One crew.
Shepherd Ready to Resume Life as a Regular Guy
Back on Earth now after 141 days in space, U.S. astronaut Bill Shepherd -- the first commander of the International Space Station -- says he's ready to settle back into life as a regular guy.Discovery Returns Vanguard Station Crew to Earth
The first crew of the International Space Station taxied back to Earth aboard shuttle Discovery Wednesday, closing out a historic orbital odyssey with a night owl landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
First Station Crew Faces Woozy, Wobbly Return to Earth
Weak, woozy and barely able to walk: That's how three International Space Station pioneers are bound to feel when they return to Earth Wednesday, winding up a 141-day stay in weightlessness.
First Station Crew Homebound Aboard Discovery
Shuttle Discovery's astronauts taxied the first trailblazing tenants of the International Space Station back toward terra firma Monday, leaving a new Russian commander and his two U.S. crewmates behind at the frontier outpost.
Changing of the Guard Takes Place at Space Station Alpha
A U.S. Navy skipper relinquished command of the International Space Station to a Russian cosmonaut Sunday as astronauts aboard shuttle Discovery set out to ferry the outpost's vanguard crew back to Earth.
Trash-Filled Moving Van to be Stowed for Return to Earth
Shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station will be converted into a linked orbital loading dock Sunday as a high-flying crane operator attempts to stow a trash-filled Italian moving van for a return trip to Earth.
Mir Vets On Alpha: It's Time To Retire Aging Russian Station
The Mir space stations fiery demise next week will be cheerless and charged with emotion, but the time has come to retire the venerable outpost.
Shuttle Crew In No Rush to Return Home
The first full-time tenants of the International Space Station are in no big rush to end their vanguard voyage to the frontier outpost, and as it turns out, they'll get a bonus day in space.
Shuttle's Stay at Station Extended a Day
Shuttle Discovery will remain at the International Space Station an extra day to give its crew more time to pack up an Italian moving van for a return trip to Earth.
Shuttle Crew Takes Out Station Trash
Visiting astronauts finished moving a new crew into the International Space Station Thursday and then turned their attention to one of the more menial necessities of life in space -- taking out the trash.
Theatrical Crew Exchange Capped at Space Station
A highly choreographed changing of the guard wrapped up at the International Space Station Wednesday after U.S. astronauts and Russian cosmonauts hauled the first research rack into the orbiting science center.
Astronauts Waltz Through Critical Station Spacewalk
Two rookie spacewalkers waltzed through an adventurous workday outside the International Space Station Tuesday, pulling off some critical wiring work and a rooftop repair job at the 17-story outpost.
Spacewalkers Take on Crucial Station Wiring Work
Spacewalking astronauts floated outside shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station early Tuesday, setting out on an unfinished job that is crucial to upcoming construction missions at the orbital outpost.
Moving Van Mounted at Station, Second Spacewalk On Tap
An orbital crane operator mounted an oversized Italian travel trunk to the International Space Station Monday, setting the stage for a new resident crew to move into the frontier outpost later this week.
Astronauts Struggle Through Record-Setting Spacewalk
Two spacewalking astronauts struggled through an extra-long, record-setting sortie at the International Space Station Sunday, eventually managing to leave their new home ready for the arrival of an orbital moving van.
Spacewalkers Set Out on 'Big Day' at Space Station
Spacewalking astronauts ventured outside the International Space Station early Sunday, setting out on a seven-hour excursion considered crucial to continuing construction work at the frontier outpost.
Relief Crew Welcomed Aboard Space Station
The International Space Station's first full-time tenants rolled out the red carpet for a relief crew Saturday, celebrating an impending return to Earth after their ride home arrived at the orbiting outpost.
Discovery Docks With Space Station Alpha
Shuttle Discovery's astronauts cruised to a late night rendezvous at the International Space Station Saturday, taxiing up to the frontier outpost with a fresh crew that will be relieving its inaugural tenants.
Shuttle Crew Preps for Emotional Station Arrival
Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to pull in to the International Space Station early Saturday, bringing with it a fresh crew of astronauts and cosmonauts and mixed emotions for the tenants they will replace.
Shuttle Discovery Blasts Off With New Crew, Supplies for Space Station Alpha
Shuttle Discovery sprinted toward the International Space Station Thursday, hauling a new resident crew into orbit along with fresh supplies, critical construction equipment and the outposts first science research rack.
Shuttle Discovery Launch Surrounded by Station Distractions
Shuttle Discovery is set to blast off amid a swirling cloud of uncertainty Thursday, rocketing to the International Space Station as project officials cut soaring outpost costs and ponder the possibility of flying paying customers to the complex.
Station-Bound Astronaut Severs Ties with Earth
Susan Helms is about to embark on "The Great Escape," having severed almost all ties that bind her to planet Earth.
Shuttle Discovery Set for Station Crew Swap
At long last, NASA's space shuttle fleet is about to live up to its name.
Next Station Crew Will Welcome Any Visitors - Even Tito
Just like Bob Barker - the ageless host of the American TV game show The Price Is Right - the next resident crew of the International Space Station might find themselves saying "Come On Down!" to U.S. millionaire Dennis Tito.
Discovery Rolls Out to Launch Pad for March Blast Off
Shuttle Discovery seemed to float through the morning mist to launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center Monday.
Space Station's U-Haul Arrives Wednesday
An Italian-built module that will be used to haul equipment and supplies to and from the International Space Station is scheduled to arrive at the Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday to begin preparations for launch.
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