Space Flight

Podcast: A Look at NASA’s Future Through an Astronaut’s Eyes

[/caption] While at the 2011 Lunar Forum last month, which was sponsored by the NASA Lunar Science Institute, I had…

13 years ago

Juno Jupiter Orbiter poised at Launch Pad for Aug. 5 Blastoff

[/caption] The Atlas V rocket that will power NASA’s new Juno science probe to Jupiter was rolled out to the…

13 years ago

Atlantis Final Crew and NASA thank Shuttle Workforce with space flown Tribute Banner

[/caption] Following the majestic predawn touchdown of Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to close out the…

13 years ago

NASA Unveils Thrilling First Full Frame Images of Vesta from Dawn

[/caption] NASA has just released the first full frame images of Vesta- and they are thrilling! The new images unveil…

13 years ago

Chasing Rockets, Chasing History: One Journalist’s Video Reflections

[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. – As one might imagine covering the space program is a exciting vocation. Some professionals focus…

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JUNO Orbiter Mated to Mightiest Atlas rocket for Aug. 5 Blastoff to Jupiter

[/caption] In less than one week’s time, NASA’s $1.1 Billion Juno probe will blast off on the most powerful Atlas…

13 years ago

Last Towback of a Flight Worthy Space Shuttle – Atlantis Post Touchdown Photo Album

[/caption] Space Shuttle Atlantis closed out NASA’s Space Shuttle Era with a safe touchdown on July 21, 2011 at the…

13 years ago

SpaceX Pushes for Mission to Space Station on Next Flight

[/caption] NASA and SpaceX have "technically" agreed to allow the Dragon capsule to dock with the International Space Station this…

13 years ago

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Marks 40th Anniversary of Apollo 15

[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. – Apollo 15 was the first manned lunar mission to use a lunar rover, the first…

13 years ago

One On One With Space Shuttle Program’s First Pilot, Robert Crippen

[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. – The shuttle program has drawn to a close. Present at the final flight was one…

13 years ago