Space Flight
Atlantis Undocks from ISS; Farewell for Shuttle
The crew of STS-135 are now on the homestretch of their mission. At 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, space shuttle Atlantis…
Love of Science Drives Last Shuttle Commander – Chris Ferguson Brings Science Museum to Orbit
[/caption] In the weeks leading up to the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, I had the distinct honor to speak…
First Ever Vesta Vistas from Orbit – in 2D and 3D
[/caption] The first ever Vesta Vista snapped from the protoplanets orbit has been transmitted back through 117 million miles of…
ULA Inks Deal With NASA To Study Man-Rating Atlas V
[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. -- NASA is looking for a few good rockets – that's right, plural. While it continues…
One on One with SpaceX’s Garrett Reisman
[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. – Garrett Reisman knows a thing or two about what it takes to send astronauts to…
Dawn Exceeds Wildest Expectations as First Ever Spacecraft to Orbit a Protoplanet – Vesta
[/caption] NASA’s super exciting Dawn mission to the Asteroid Belt marked a major milestone in human history by becoming the…
Two Days of Tweetness: Witnessing a Shuttle Launch
It's been over a week since the NASA Tweetup and I'm still thinking about it. For good reason, of course...…
Revolutionary Robotic Refueling Experiment Opens New Research Avenues at Space Station
[/caption] NASA’s new Robotic Refueling Experiment (RRM) is a revolutionary technology demonstration device - brought aloft by the final shuttle…
Awesome Aurora Photographed by Shuttle/ISS Crews
[/caption] The STS-135 crew of space shuttle Atlantis and the Expedition 28 crew of the International Space Station were treated…
ULA Delta IV Thunders Off Pad With GPS IIF-2 Satellite
[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The U.S. Air Force launched the GPS IIF-2 satellite into orbit Saturday (July 16) on…