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Expedition Experiences Unite Astronauts
Astronauts Michael Lopez-Alegria and Sunita Williams discussed their International Space Station missions.
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LSP Celebrates 50 Launches
The Launch Services Program marked its 50th successful launch with a celebratory film.
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Astronauts to Ride Rails in Emergency
NASA plans to use a car on rails to evacuate the Ares I launch pad in an emergency.
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Kennedy Prepares to Host Constellation
Kennedy Space Center is getting ready for the Constellation Program.
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STS-120 Bringing Space Station ‘Harmony’
Module provides an international crossroads in space.
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Generation Constellation Learns about Apollo 13
Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise and engineers discussed lessons from the 1970 mission that could improve future moon missions.
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Astronauts Bring NASA's Magic to Disney
After the STS-118 astronauts wrapped up a successful 13-day mission in space, where did they go? Walt Disney World!
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STS-118: Investing in Future Exploration
During the STS-118 mission, astronauts added a segment to the International Space Station's backbone and reached out to tomorrow's explorers.
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Lightsaber, Artifacts Make Journey to Space
Astronauts take items into orbit that mark great accomplishments.
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Monitoring Hail at the Pad
Severe weather can't be stopped, so knowing how it affects a space shuttle is essential.
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SPACEHAB Ready for Last Mission
The last SPACEHAB mission is scheduled to carry more than 5,000 pounds of spare parts and cargo into space.
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Spacesuits Open Doors to MOL History
The discovery of a pair of spacesuits designed for the Air Force's Manned Orbiting Laboratory program brought back memories of the Cold War-era project for Bob Crippen.
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Phoenix Readied for Mars Arctic Expedition
Lander will dig for clues to more red planet mysteries.
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Modified Jet Stands in for Landing Orbiter
When it's time to teach an astronaut how to land an orbiter, a modified business jet fits the bill.
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Demolition Evokes Memories of Historic Launches
A pair of mobile servicing gantries at historic Launch Complex 36 were toppled using explosives.
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Technicians Ready Test for Shuttle Thermal Blanket
Kennedy Space Center workers assembled thermal protection system pieces for tests.
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Sharp Group Devises Tank Sander
Lockheed Martin engineers and designers invented a tool to sand foam on the external tank while the tank was still in its launch position.
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Rehearsing for Rescue
Crews and rescue swimmers from the Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy rehearsed a search-and-rescue mission.
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Part Office, Part Sanctuary, All Crew Quarters
The Astronaut Crew Quarters has served as a hotel and business center for astronauts since the first Gemini flights.
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NASA's Cutting Crew
A crew of technicians carves intricate and exact shapes to hold space equipment in place during launch and in orbit.