Space Flight

Atlantis Unveiled for Historic Final Flight amidst Stormy Weather

[/caption] The last Space Shuttle in history that will blast off for space was unveiled today at the Kennedy Space…

13 years ago

A Look Back at the First Ever Space Shuttle Mission

As we await the final launch of a space shuttle, here's a blast from the past: the first ever space…

13 years ago

Counting down to the Last Shuttle; Stormy weather projected

[/caption] The countdown to NASA’s 135th and final shuttle launch began today (July 5) with no technical issues blocking liftoff…

13 years ago

Ride Along with a Sounding Rocket

Earlier this year, a sounding rocket was launched to measure solar energy output and calibrate the EVE instrument on the…

13 years ago

Gallery: Atlantis, the Last Shuttle on the Launchpad

[/caption] It was the ultimate experience for a space enthusiast. Universe Today photographer Michael Deep had the opportunity to get…

13 years ago

Atlantis Crew Jets to Florida on Independence Day for Final Shuttle Blastoff

[/caption] The four astronauts who will fly the Grand Finale of NASA’s space shuttle program arrived at the Florida launch…

13 years ago

Launch Complex 37B: Level by Level

[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL Fla. – Space Launch Complex 37 is where United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rockets send their…

13 years ago

First Orion Assembled at Denver, Another Orion Displayed at Kennedy Space Center

[/caption] Assembly of NASA’s first Orion Crew vehicle that could actually launch to space has been accomplished by prime contractor…

13 years ago

The Final Countdown: Fueling the Anticipation

An update on my NASA Tweetup adventure... The launch of the space shuttle Atlantis is just a week away, and…

13 years ago

Reason to Serve Red Wine on the Space Station?

[/caption] Some new research may make NASA reconsider its “no alcohol in space” policy. A new study suggests that the…

13 years ago