Space Shuttle
So, How Would YOU Dress for Atlantis’ Last Scheduled Launch?
[/caption] While most shuttle crews wear polo shirts or comfortable button-downs for their ceremonial pre-launch "last meal" on Earth (for…
The Grand Triumphs and Close Calls of Space Shuttle Atlantis
[/caption] The Atlantis space shuttle now sits poised for her final scheduled flight to space. On this mission, STS-132, Atlantis…
Newton’s Apple Tree to Defy Gravity on Upcoming Shuttle Mission
[/caption] As the space shuttle crew arrived at Kennedy Space Center for Thursday's scheduled launch of the STS-132 mission, already…
Final Shuttle Flight Will Be Delayed at Least Until November for AMS Switchout
[/caption] A switch-out of the magnet for a much anticipated particle physics experiment on the International Space Station will force…
Gallery: Atlantis Rolls Towards Last Launch
[/caption] What a beautiful shot! Universe Today photographer Alan Walters had the opportunity to be inside the Vehicle Assembly Building…
Discovery Landing Pics
[/caption] OK, America. Where were you and your cameras Tuesday morning?? We wanted to post pictures from anyone who captured…
Universe Today Wants Your Shuttle Landing Images/Videos!
Space shuttle Discovery made a cross-country trek over the US Tuesday morning, heading towards an absolutely beautiful landing at Kennedy…
STS-131, the Mission in Pictures
[/caption] Space shuttle Discovery's landing was delayed a day because of uncooperative weather at Kennedy Space Center and the crew…
Shuttle Will Fly Over Heart of US for Monday Morning Landing Attempt
[/caption] If the weather cooperates, space shuttle Discovery will attempt to land in Florida Monday morning using a so-called "descending…
Hitting Home That the Space Shuttle Program is Ending
[/caption] As NASA's space shuttles head towards retirement, events are starting to happen now that are "lasts" for the program.…