Space Flight

Unique Perspective: Shuttle Launch as Seen from Airplane, Balloon, and Freefall

I thought I had a great view of space shuttle Discovery's final launch, seeing it from the Kennedy Space Center…

14 years ago

Review: Apollo 12 On the Ocean of Storms

[/caption] As one chapter in manned space flight draws to a close, it is human nature to look back, to…

14 years ago

Incredible Video of Shuttle Approaching ISS, Taken from Earth

[/caption] Award winning photographer Theirry Legault sent us a note about some amazing new video he shot of the space…

14 years ago

Leland Melvin remembers the past as he looks forward

[/caption] CAPE CANAVERAL – Most people struggle to find a new path when their primary career ends unexpectedly. Some say…

14 years ago

Discovery Docks at Space Station on Historic Final Voyage with First Human-Robot Crew

[/caption] Space Shuttle Discovery linked up to the International Space Station (ISS) today, Feb. 26, on her historic final voyage…

14 years ago

STS-133 Launch Day Gallery

[/caption] Here's a collection of images from the historic final launch of space shuttle Discovery on February 24, 2011.

14 years ago

STS-133 Launches on Historic Final Mission for Shuttle Discovery

[/caption] Overcoming a down-to the-last second problem, space shuttle Discovery made history today, launching on its final mission to orbit.…

14 years ago

Can’t Get to Today’s Launch? See the Space Shuttles in Intricate Detail

[/caption] We've mentioned the NASATech website before, but this unique website and the incredible images by John O'Connor bear repeating.…

14 years ago

Discovery and Robonaut Unveiled for February 24 Blast Off

[/caption]Space Shuttle Discovery is unveiled for blastoff at 4:50 p.m. today, Feb. 24 from launch Pad 39 A at the…

14 years ago

Students Will Attempt to Photograph Shuttle Discovery Flight At The Edge of Space

[/caption] From a Challenger Center press release: If all goes according to plan, a balloon with a student-oriented payload will…

14 years ago