Space Shuttle
Podcasts: Our Favorite Space Shuttle Missions
UT writer Steve Nerlich and I have collaborated for a couple of podcasts on the 365 Days of Astronomy podcast…
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…
Obama: This is a ‘Capture the Flag’ Moment for Commercial Spaceflight
President Barack Obama called out for pizza today and ending up talking with the crews of STS-135 and Expedition 28…
SRB Camera Views of Atlantis’ Last Ride
Always a good show and a unique, fun view, NASA released today the videos taken from the cameras mounted on…
Bringing You There: Atlantis Roars into Orbit One Final Time
Videographers David Gonzales, Kurt Johnson and Mike Deep filmed the final launch of the Space Shuttle from the Kennedy Space…
Share a Meal With Astronauts in Space on July 14
[/caption] I’m just making out my shopping list for going to the grocery store tomorrow, and it includes everything I…
Historic Images of Final Spacewalk of Shuttle Era
[/caption] It's the end of an era: the final spacewalk during the space shuttle era was conducted by astronauts on…
Infographic: Powering the Space Shuttle
How much energy does it take get the space shuttle launched, into orbit, and back to Earth again? This infographic…
3-D Atlantis in Flight
[/caption] Time to grab your 3-D glasses (the red/cyan kind, please) and see a couple of 3-D views of Atlantis…
Watch Live: Final Spacewalk of Space Shuttle Program
Live Video streaming by Ustream The final spacewalk of the shuttle era is taking place today, beginning at 8:22 a.m.…