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In photos: NASA's first space shuttle flight, STS-1 on Columbia
By Space.com Staff published
Photos of NASA's first space shuttle launch STS-1 aboard Columbia on April 12, 1981.
Mock space shuttle Pathfinder lowered to ground for first time in 30 years
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
An early mockup-turned-model of NASA's space shuttle orbiter, the Pathfinder, is headed for a multi-million-dollar restoration in Alabama.
Astronaut William Thornton, who invented space shuttle treadmill, dies at 91
By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated
Former NASA astronaut William "Bill" Thornton, who used his own inventions to measure and combat the ill-effects of microgravity while on board two space shuttle missions, has died at the age of 91.
Space shuttle rocket booster to be part of astronaut memorial at California museum
By Robert Z. Pearlman last updated
A space shuttle solid rocket booster has been delivered to a Southern California museum to become the centerpiece of a new memorial to NASA's fallen astronauts.
Former space shuttle commander Pam Melroy talks space station and diversity in 'Virtual Astronaut' webinar
By Elizabeth Howell published
Tune in to "The Virtual Astronaut" talk with Melroy on Oct. 24!
Space shuttle rocket boosters roll into California for Endeavour orbiter exhibit
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Two rocket boosters whose parts were used in 80 space shuttle missions are parked outside of Los Angeles, a step closer to joining NASA's retired Endeavour orbiter in an stand-up display.
NASA's Space Shuttles: Where Are They Now?
By Miriam Kramer last updated
Here's where to go to get your space shuttle fix in museums across the United States.
Rocket Center gets $500K grant to 'save' mock NASA space shuttle
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
An early space shuttle mockup qualified as an "American Treasure" worthy of preservation and a half-a-million-dollar federal grant.
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