Space Shuttle
Special Star Trek Song Beamed Up To Space Shuttle
William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk on the original Star Trek television series, provided a very special message…
Always a Good Show: SRB Camera Views from Discovery’s Last Ride
I always enjoy the views from the cameras placed on the solid rocket boosters for the space shuttles, and this…
How Does the Shuttle Orbiter Get Attached to the External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters?
Ever wondered how the space shuttle orbiter gets attached to the big external tank and the solid rocket boosters? This…
No-go for ‘Fly About’ Photo-Op at Space Station
[/caption] The international partners have decided against an historic ‘fly-about’ of the International Space Station, which would have provided one-of-a-kind…
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…
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.
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.…
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.…
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…
Watch Live-Stream of Shuttle Launch on your PlayStation
[/caption] Get a dose of reality via Sony’s PlayStation gaming system. The final liftoff of space shuttle Discovery on February…