Space Station

Captain Kirk Hails the Space Station

As thanks for enjoying his new album while in orbit, William Shatner recorded a special message for the crew of…

13 years ago

Enterprise Strapped atop 747 and Delights Dulles Airport Flyers

[/caption] Space Shuttle Enterprise has been strapped atop the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) that will soon fly NASA’s path…

13 years ago

Discovery & Enterprise – Historic Nose to Nose Shuttle Image

[/caption] Two NASA Space Shuttles - Enterprise and Discovery - sit nose to nose in a historic, once in a…

13 years ago

Discovery Enters Eternal Smithsonian Home as Historic Relic

[/caption] Space Shuttle Discovery, the longest serving and most flown spaceship in human history, entered her eternal home today, Thursday,…

13 years ago

‘Seeing’ Cosmic Rays in Space

Astronauts have long reported the experience of seeing flashes while they are in space, even when their eyes are closed.…

13 years ago

How to Capture a Dragon in Space

[/caption] With the upcoming historic launch of the SpaceX Dragon capsule to the International Space Station, astronauts in orbit have…

13 years ago

Discovery Poised for Final Takeoff on April 17

[/caption] Space Shuttle Discovery is poised for her final takeoff, bolted firmly on top of the Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier…

13 years ago

Beautiful Image: The Moon as Seen from the Space Station

[/caption] A lovely view for the start of your week: The Moon and Earth's atmosphere as seen from the International…

13 years ago

NanoRacks and CASIS Put Research on the Universe’s Front Porch

[/caption] The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) has opened part of the ISS exterior to research…

13 years ago

Poetry from the Space Station

[/caption] Astronaut Don Pettit is not only a scientist and on-orbit fix-it guy extraordinaire, but he is also a poet.…

13 years ago