Space Shuttle
A Space Shuttle Tradition that’s Full of Beans
[/caption] Even though today's space shuttle launch took place during the early morning hours (Kennedy Space Center local time) the…
Discovery Dazzles with Two Dawns in One Day
[/caption] (Editor's Note: Ken Kremer and Alan Walters are at the Kennedy Space Center for Universe Today covering the flight…
Watch Discovery’s Launch Video for STS-131
Another spectacular space shuttle launch, as space shuttle Discovery is now on her way to the International Space Station. Watch…
Discovery Unveiled on Easter Sunday to the Heavens Above
[/caption] (Editor's Note: Ken Kremer is at the Kennedy Space Center for Universe Today covering the launch of Discovery) It…
Countdown Clock Ticking for Discovery Blast off on April 5
[/caption] (Editor's Note: Ken Kremer is at the Kennedy Space Center for Universe Today covering the flight of Discovery) At…
Soyuz Blasts off with Russian American Crew for Easter ISS arrival
[/caption] The Russian built Soyuz space TMA-18 capsule blasted off today (Good Friday, April 2) at 12:04 AM EDT (8:04…
3 Welds to Go for 1st Orion Pathfinder Vehicle
[/caption] Just three crucial welds remain to complete the structural assembly of the very first pathfinder Orion manned capsule -…
SpaceX Activates Station Communications System for Future Dragon Dockings
[/caption] SpaceX announced today that a combined team of NASA and SpaceX personal had activated communications hardware aboard the International…
How Long Can the ISS Really Last?
[/caption] How long can the International Space Station really operate – until 2020, or 2028 or beyond? I recently had…
A Look Inside the Space Shuttle “Garage”
This is home movies at their finest. Astronaut Mike Massimino takes us inside the garage of space shuttle Discovery --…