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Back to Earth
Shuttle Atlantis Returns to NASA's Florida Spaceport
A jumbo jet carrying the space shuttle Atlantis landed Tuesday at Kennedy Space Center.
Space Shuttle Atlantis Headed Back to Florida Spaceport
A jumbo jet carrying the shuttle Atlantis took off Sunday to return to its Florida launch site.
NASA: Challenges Ahead After Shuttle Flight's Success
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The successful return of seven astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis kicks off a challenging construction year for the International Space Station (ISS), NASA officials said Friday.
Back on Earth: Atlantis Shuttle Crew Lands Safely After Succesful Flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Seven NASA astronauts and the shuttle Atlantis returned safely to Earth Friday after a successful mission to boost the power grid aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
Atlantis Shuttle Crew Set for Second Landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA is hoping for a break in the weather in order to bring the space shuttle Atlantis and its seven-astronaut crew back to Earth later today.
24 Extra Hours in Space: What's an Astronaut to Do?
Thunderstorms and a low-lying clouds in Florida forced the space shuttle Atlantis to stay aloft for another day, but the seven astronauts on board aren't spending their time idly gazing out the windows at Earth.
Landing Delayed: Poor Weather Prevents Shuttle Crew's Return
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's shuttle Atlantis and its astronaut crew will have to wait at least one more day before returning to Earth after poor weather thwarted a planned Thursday landing.
Mission Atlantis: Shuttle Astronauts to Land Today
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The seven-astronaut crew of NASA's shuttle Atlantis is hoping to beat the weather to make a Florida landing today after a successful construction flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA Clears Space Shuttle Atlantis for Thursday Landing
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA mission managers cleared the space shuttle Atlantis and its seven-astronaut crew for a planned Thursday landing after resolving two final issues.
Atlantis Shuttle Crew Prepares for Landing
HOUSTON -- The astronaut crew of NASA's shuttle Atlantis is gearing up for a planned Thursday landing after a successful construction flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA Scans Heat Shield, Eyes Debris After Shuttle Leaves ISS
HOUSTON -- Astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis scanned their heat shield for a second time Tuesday as engineers on Earth pondered a bit of debris seen during the orbiter's departure earlier from the International Space Station (ISS).
Atlantis Shuttle Crew Undocks from Space Station
HOUSTON -- Seven astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis cast off from the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday, leaving the orbital laboratory with a more balanced look after installing new starboard solar wings.
Shuttle Atlantis to Undock from Space Station
HOUSTON -- Seven NASA astronauts will bid farewell to the International Space Station (ISS) Tuesday when their shuttle Atlantis undocks after a busy construction mission.
New Solar Wings for ISS
Atlantis Astronauts Prepare to Leave Space Station
HOUSTON -- Seven astronauts are tucked inside NASA's shuttle Atlantis and set to depart the International Space Station (ISS) after a successful Monday test of the orbital laboratory's Russian computer systems.
Space Station Fires Russian Thrusters in Test
HOUSTON -- The International Space Station (ISS) fired up its Russian thrusters Monday during a vital test to verify the health of navigation and control computers that failed last week.
Atlantis Astronauts to Pack Up Shuttle
HOUSTON -- Seven astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis will pack up their spacecraft Monday and prepare to leave the International Space Station (ISS) after one final check of the orbital laboratory's Russian computer systems.
Spacewalkers Prime New ISS Solar Arrays for Action
HOUSTON -- Two astronauts primed the International Space Station's (ISS) newest solar wings for full operations Sunday during an extra spacewalk by NASA's Atlantis shuttle crew.
Mission Atlantis: Astronauts Gear Up For Last Spacewalk
HOUSTON -- A pair of astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station (ISS) one last time Sunday to prime the orbital laboratory's newest solar wings to rotate and track the Sun.
Despite Glitches, Astronauts Keep Spirits High Aboard Space Station
HOUSTON -- Despite facing down tough computer glitches amidst a busy mission to build up the International Space Station (ISS), spirits are high among the ten astronauts aboard the orbital laboratory.
More Progress Made to Recover Space Station Computers
HOUSTON -- Two Russian cosmonauts and engineers on Earth have made more progress to revive critical computers aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA said Saturday.
NASA Clears Shuttle Atlantis for Landing
HOUSTON -- NASA mission managers cleared the space shuttle Atlantis for its planned landing next week after finding its protective heat shield sound for the plunge through Earth's atmosphere.
Shuttle Astronaut Sets New Record, Crew Works at ISS
HOUSTON -- NASA astronaut Sunita Williams set a new spaceflight record early Saturday as she and her Atlantis shuttle crewmates continue their mission to the International Space Station (ISS).
Tense Day Ends in Some Relief for Space Station
HOUSTON -- A tense day in orbit ended with some relief for astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and their Mission Control teams Friday, closing with two critical Russian computer systems back in action.
Atlantis Astronauts Fix Shuttle Blanket, Furl Solar Array
HOUSTON -- Two spacewalkers performed a bit of heat shield surgery and wrestled an old solar wing into submission outside the International Space Station (ISS) Friday, as critical Russian computers were reactivated inside the orbital laboratory.
Spacewalkers to Repair Shuttle Blanket, Wrangle Solar Wing
HOUSTON -- Two spacewalking astronauts will staple a space blanket and help fold a stubborn solar array Friday to repair part of the Atlantis orbiter and prime a space station power truss for relocation.
NASA Eyes Workarounds for Space Station Computer Glitch
HOUSTON -- Russian and U.S. engineers are drawing up plans to work around the failure of critical computers aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in time for the departure of the shuttle Atlantis next week.
NASA Eyes Potential Fix for ISS Computer Glitch
HOUSTON -- Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will physically unplug a pair of cables feeding power from new solar arrays to the outpost's Russian segment late Thursday in hopes that it might aid the recovery of critical computer systems, mission managers said.
Russian Mission Control Restores Contact With Failed ISS Computers
HOUSTON -- Russian flight controllers for the International Space Station (ISS) restored contact with a pair of vital computers aboard the orbital laboratory early Thursday after a major failure left the outpost dependent on U.S. systems and NASA's shuttle Atlantis for attitude control.
Space Station Computer Fix Will 'Take Time,' NASA Says
HOUSTON -- Efforts to fully recover critical Russian computer systems aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will likely continue through the rest of the week, with no quick fix at hand, a top NASA official said Thursday.
Mission Atlantis: Astronauts to Rehearse Shuttle Fix, Stow Solar Array
HOUSTON -- Astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis will rehearse a unique heat shield repair plan Thursday as they continue efforts to retract an older solar array outside the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA: Space Station Computer Crash May Extend Shuttle Mission
HOUSTON -- The loss of vital computers governing Russian systems aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has left the orbital laboratory dependent on U.S. gyroscopes and NASA's visiting Atlantis shuttle, and may lengthen the orbiter's already extended flight, mission managers said late Wednesday.
Astronauts Partially Furl ISS Solar Array in Spacewalk
HOUSTON -- Two spacewalking astronauts partially furled an old solar wing outside the International Space Station (ISS) Wednesday, then faced down tough bolts and crossed wires to help prime the outpost's newest arrays to track the Sun.
Shuttle Carries History and Future to Station
What do a colonial shipping tag, a sci-fi series on DVD, a couple of referee's whistles and a board game's playing pieces have in common? They are all part of the cargo aboard space shuttle Atlantis, now docked at the International Space Station.
Shuttle Mission Going 'Great,' Astronauts Say
HOUSTON -- Astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station (ISS) said Tuesday that their joint mission is going well, despite a busy pace and a few minor glitches.
Mission Atlantis: Spacewalkers to Help Retract Older ISS Solar Wing
HOUSTON -- Two spacewalking astronauts will step outside the International Space Station (ISS) Wednesday to help stow an old solar array and prime the outpost's newest power plant for full operations.
NASA Tests Options for Shuttle Blanket Repair
HOUSTON -- NASA engineers are conducting a series of tests to determine how best to repair a torn heat-resistant blanket on the space shuttle Atlantis.
All Wired Up: Space Station Spreads its New Solar Wings
HOUSTON -- The International Space Station (ISS) unfurled a shiny new set of solar wings Tuesday to increase its power supply and support future construction.
Mission Atlantis: Space Station to Unfurl New Solar Arrays
HOUSTON -- A pair of expansive new solar arrays is due to creep slowly out of storage boxes outside the International Space Station (ISS) today after a successful installation by NASA astronauts on Monday.
ISS Delivery: Astronauts Install New Space Station Power Plant
HOUSTON -- The International Space Station (ISS) has a new orbital look after a joint team of astronauts installed a pair of massive trusses and solar arrays to the starboard side of the high-flying lab Monday.
NASA Extends Space Shuttle Mission, Adds Fourth Spacewalk
HOUSTON - NASA's shuttle Atlantis will spend two extra days in orbit to allow its astronaut crew to repair minor heat shield damage and perform an extra spacewalk at the International Space Station (ISS), mission managers said late Monday.
Mission Atlantis: Spacewalkers to Deliver New ISS Solar Arrays
A pair of spacewalking astronauts will head outside the International Space Station (ISS) Monday to install a pair of massive girders and two new solar wings to boost the outpost's power grid.
NASA Mulls Possible Spacewalk Repair for Shuttle's Torn Blanket
HOUSTON - Astronauts might have to squeeze in a repair operation during this week's spacewalks to mend a torn insulation blanket on the rear section of the space shuttle Atlantis, mission managers said Sunday.
Orbital Rendezvous: Shuttle Astronauts Arrive at Space Station
HOUSTON - NASA's space shuttle Atlantis berthed with the International Space Station (ISS) Sunday afternoon, ending a two-day chase to deliver new solar arrays to the orbital laboratory.
Shuttle Atlantis to Dock at Space Station Today
Three astronauts living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will roll out the welcome mat for NASA's Atlantis shuttle crew Sunday as their two spacecraft head toward an afternoon rendezvous high above Earth.
Back on Track
First Look Finds Shuttle Atlantis' Heat Shield in Good Shape
HOUSTON - An orbital inspection of the shuttle Atlantis by astronauts today revealed little damage to the orbiter's heat shield after launch, and NASA mission managers say they are not overly concerned about a small piece of torn insulation near the rear of the spacecraft.
Atlantis Astronauts Inspect Shuttle Heat Shield
Astronauts aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis scanned their spacecraft's heat shield for any signs of damage Saturday as they continue on course towards the International Space Station (ISS).
BLOG: Meet the STS-117 Astronauts (A Call Sign Primer)
Nearly every one of Atlantis' seven STS-117 astronauts has their own unique call sign - or nickname - of choice. So rather than Rick, Lee, Patrick, Steven, John, Jim and Clayton, they are: CJ, BRU, Swanny, Danny, JR and Clay.
NASA Lauds 'Beautiful' Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Senior NASA officials spoke glowingly of the shuttle Atlantis' performance late Friday after the orbiter shot into space this evening without any significant hiccups.
Liftoff! Shuttle Atlantis Rockets Towards Space Station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After months of delay, NASA's shuttle Atlantis blasted off from the agency's Florida spaceport Friday in a flawless liftoff, kicking off an 11-day construction flight for seven astronauts bound for the International Space Station (ISS).
Space Shuttle Atlantis to Launch Tonight
Seven NASA astronauts are poised to launch into orbit tonight aboard the shuttle Atlantis to haul vital new solar arrays to the International Space Station (ISS).
Ready to Fly
Mission Atlantis: New Spacewalking Tools for ISS Construction
When NASA spacewalkers head outside the International Space Station (ISS) next week to install new solar arrays and other equipment, they'll have some new tape-wrapped tools at their disposal.
BLOG: Board Game, Sci-Fi to Ride Shuttle Atlantis to ISS
Tokens for the family board game Monopoly and the science fiction film Serenity (not to mention its television show root Firefly) will catch a ride to the ISS aboard Atlantis during NASA's STS-117 mission.
Weather Outlook Improves for Friday Shuttle Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The weather forecast for Friday's evening liftoff of the shuttle Atlantis has improved and NASA officials are optimistic launch will take place as planned.
NASA Clears Shuttle Atlantis for Friday Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations for a Friday evening liftoff of the shuttle Atlantis are still on track despite weather forecasts of possible hail in the days leading up to launch.
70 Percent Chance Atlantis Will Launch Friday
Preparations are on track for Friday's evening launch of the space shuttle Atlantis from Florida, despite a small chance of a scrub due to weather.
Mission Atlantis: Space Station Power Play
A new pair of solar wings and two massive trusses are packed and ready to rocket into orbit aboard NASA's shuttle Atlantis this week to become the latest additions to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA Green Lights June 8 Launch for Atlantis
NASA officials have given the green light for an early June launch of the space shuttle Atlantis to deliver new solar arrays to the International Space Station (ISS).
Final Push to Launch Countdown Under Way
NASA is stepping through final launch countdown preparations at Kennedy Space Center this week as the agency positions itself for the planned launch next week of shuttle Atlantis on an International Space Station assembly mission.
Space Shuttle Atlantis Returns to Launch Pad After Repairs
The space shuttle Atlantis is back at the launch pad after more than two months of extensive fuel tank repairs as NASA primes the spacecraft for a June 8 launch towards the International Space Station (ISS).
Hail-spawned Headaches
NASA: Fuel Tank Repairs Complete for Shuttle Atlantis
After months of unprecedented repairs, the ding-ridden fuel tank of NASA's space shuttle Atlantis is patched up and primed for a planned June 8 launch, top agency officials said Friday.
NASA to Discuss Fuel Tank Repair Progress for Shuttle Atlantis
NASA mission managers will discuss repair efforts to the space shuttle Atlantis' hail-battered fuel tank today, and are expected to lay out plans for the orbiter's return to the launch pad next week.
Fuel Tank Repairs Enter Second Phase for Shuttle Atlantis
CAPE CANAVERAL - NASA set out Tuesday on a second phase of repairs to shuttle Atlantis' hail-battered external tank, work that will determine whether the agency can resume International Space Station construction as planned in early June.
Space Station Astronaut to Return to Earth Early
American astronaut Sunita Williams will return home from her mission to the International Space Station (ISS) a bit early this summer due to delays associated with NASA's next shuttle flight, the space agency announced Thursday.
NASA Targets June Launch for Space Shuttle Atantis
NASA is targeting an early June launch for its space shuttle Atlantis and will complete repairs to the orbiter's hail-battered external fuel tank rather than replace the 15-story vessel with a pristine one, mission managers said late Tuesday.
To Swap or Not? NASA Reviews Fuel Tank Repair Plan for Next Shuttle Launch
NASA shuttle managers and engineers will meet today to discuss whether to press ahead with repairs to the Atlantis orbiter's hail-damaged tank for the agency's next mission or replace the dinged vessel with a pristine replacement.
New External Tank Arrives in Florida
A new external tank arrived this morning at Port Canaveral, positioning NASA managers for a decision that will determine whether shuttle Atlantis is slated to launch in May or June.
NASA: Some Atlantis Shuttle Fuel Tank Repairs Complete, New Vessel Due Friday
NASA engineers have completed some repairs to the shuttle Atlantis' hail-damaged external fuel tank at the agency's Florida spaceport, where a possible replacement is due to arrive Friday, agency officials reported Thursday.
Repair Efforts Continue on Atlantis Shuttle's Dinged Fuel Tank
Engineers continue to work feverishly to repair the hail-damaged fuel tank of NASA's Atlantis shuttle in time for a mid-May launch, though space agency officials are still unsure whether a replacement may be required.
NASA Delays Shuttle Launch Date Decision to April
NASA mission managers will wait until early April to pick a new launch date for the space shuttle Atlantis pending additional repairs and checks of its hail-battered fuel tank, top agency officials said Wednesday.
NASA Mulls Shuttle Fuel Tank Repair Plan
NASA mission managers are meeting today to discuss of fuel tank repair efforts for the agency's delayed shuttle flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA Weighs Shuttle Fuel Tank Repair Options
NASA engineers and mission managers are weighing their options on how best to fix thousands of dings in the foam-covered fuel tank of the space shuttle Atlantis.
Engineers Inspect Atlantis Shuttle's Hail-Damaged Fuel Tank
A team of engineers is taking a meticulous look at the hail-damaged fuel tank of NASA's shuttle Atlantis to determine how best to repair its weather-beaten surface for a planned April launch to the International Space Station (ISS).
Shuttle Atlantis Hauled Off Launch Pad for Fuel Tank Repairs
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (AP) -- The hail-damaged space shuttle Atlantis on Sunday began a slow trek from the launch pad back to a hangar so technicians can inspect the impact of a hail storm and determine what kind of repairs should be made.
NASA: Atlantis Shuttle Launch Delayed to Late April After Storm
A freak hail storm that peppered NASA's space shuttle Atlantis late Monday, damaging its external fuel tank and sending launch pad workers seeking cover, has delayed the orbiter's planned March liftoff by at least one month, mission managers said Tuesday.
NASA Eyes Fuel Tank Damage for March Shuttle Launch
NASA mission managers discussing the planned March 15 launch of the space shuttle Atlantis have added one more topic to their standard preflight meeting: hail damage to the orbiter's external tank.
Headed for Launch
Atlantis Shuttle Astronauts Rehearse March Launch Plans
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The six crew members of space shuttle Atlantis strapped into the spacecraft and ran through a practice countdown Friday in preparation for the program's first launch of the year next month. "It went seamlessly,'' NASA spokesman Bill Johnson said.
Atlantis Astronauts Put Safety First in Launch Training
CAPE CANAVERAL - The Atlantis astronauts will go through emergency training at Kennedy Space Center today as NASA prepares for a planned mid-March launch of an International Space Station assembly mission.
NASA Replaces Charged Astronaut for Next Shuttle Mission
NASA has chosen a substitute spacecraft communicator to replace astronaut Lisa Nowak during the upcoming STS-117 shuttle flight to launch next month, mission managers said Thursday.
Next Shuttle Astronauts to Fly Take Aim at ISS
WASHINGTON -- NASA's next shuttle astronauts to fly, a blend of veteran spaceflyers and rookies, are in the final month of training for a March construction flight to the International Space Station (ISS).
Shuttle Atlantis Reaches Launch Pad for March Space Shot
WASHINGTON -- With a slow and determined pace, NASA's shuttle Atlantis rolled out to its Florida launch site Thursday, where the spacecraft is slated to rocket towards the International Space Station (ISS) in one month's time.
Shuttle Atlantis Set For Thursday Trek to Launch Pad
CAPE CANAVERAL - Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to roll out to one of Kennedy Space Center's twin launch pads Thursday as NASA presses ahead with preparations for the planned March 15 launch of an International Space Station assembly mission.
Space Shuttle Atlantis, Cargo Prepared for March Launch
NASA engineers have attached the shuttle Atlantis to its immense external fuel tank and twin rocket boosters, bringing the spacecraft one step closer to a March launch towards the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA to Launch Jamestown Artifact, Coins Aboard Shuttle
The 17th-century metal worker who prepared a tag to mark cargo heading for the New World could have never imagined that his craftsmanship would eventually be leaving the planet.
BLOG: NASA
Targets March 15 for Next Shuttle Launch
NASA's next space shuttle crew
is now slated to launch one day early, on March 15, to deliver a new set of
solar arrays to the International Space Station (ISS) during an 11-day mission.
BLOG:
Earlier Launch Date Decision Due for Shuttle Atlantis
NASA mission managers are
expected to decide this week whether the shuttle Atlantis can launch a day
earlier than its current March 16 target to continue assembly of the
International Space Station, a space agency spokesperson said.
Atlantis
Shuttle Astronauts Train for March Spaceflight
Six astronauts have two training-filled
months ahead as they prepare to haul new solar arrays towards the International Space
Station (ISS) aboard NASA Atlantis
orbiter in March.
NASA Official:
Five Shuttle Launches This Year a Challenge
CAPE CANAVERAL,
Fla. (AP) - NASA's goal of five space
shuttle missions this year may be too ambitious, the new director of Kennedy
Space Center said Wednesday.
NASA Sets Target Launch Dates for Three 2007
Shuttle Flights
NASA space shuttle managers formally
decided Thursday to push back the launches of three orbiter missions in 2007 to
allow extra time for spacecraft processing.
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