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Astronauts Learn Ropes Strapping in Crews
Astronauts flying on the shuttle depend on other astronauts to strap them in for launch.
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Bobko, Helms Join Astronaut Hall of Fame
Astronauts Karol "Bo" Bobko and Susan Helms were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame as the Class of 2011.
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All Eyes on the Shuttle
Using multiple sources, teams keep a close watch on each space shuttle launch.
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Endeavour Captains’ Letters Span Centuries
The captains of two craft named for James Cook's bark Endeavour exchanged letters of greetings and well wishes.
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Shuttle Liftoffs Require Precision Launch Pad
The launch pad is equipped with all the elements needed to safely send a space shuttle into orbit.
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The Legacy of Endeavour
Space shuttle Endeavour has spent 19 years pushing boundaries, and its final mission will allow that legacy to live on.
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STORRMing in Space: Endeavour’s Special Experiment
Though the next shuttle launch marks the end of an era for Endeavour, it will mark the beginning for a new NASA rendezvous and docking sensor technology designed to support future crew and uncrewed spacecraft.
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Robonaut Hand, Ship Bearing Head to Space
The astronauts of Endeavour's last mission are marking the achievement with several notable mementoes.
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T-38s Soar as Spaceflight Trainers
NASA's T-38s would not be mistaken for a space shuttle, but they are necessary tools for astronaut training.
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Firing Rooms Keep Launch Team Well-Connected
Launching a space shuttle requires a unique nerve center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
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NASA to Enhance Shuttle Story at Kennedy with Atlantis
Kennedy visitors will see shuttle Atlantis as it worked in space, with cargo bay doors open and arm extended.
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STS-1: A Monumental Spaceflight Milestone Recalled
It was 30 years ago this week that NASA ushered in a new era of spaceflight with the inaugural launch of space shuttle Columbia on April 12, 1981.
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Space Shuttle Becomes Movie Star
Directors gave the space shuttle central roles in major motion pictures to draw audiences and tell action stories.
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M113s Give Armored Ride to Firefighters
Firefighters at NASA-Kennedy Space Center rely on M113 armored personnel carriers in launch pad emergencies.
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How the Space Shuttle Got "Smarter"
NASA's space shuttles became easier and safer to fly because of "glass cockpit" technology.
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Cool Under Pressure
Final space shuttle inspection team goes where few others venture.
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AMS Eyes to Focus on Invisible Universe
The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer is designed to open human eyes to invisible cosmic rays.
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Retirement a New Beginning for Discovery
Space shuttle Discovery will contribute to spacecraft design in retirement.
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Discovery Makes Last Mission a Flight to Remember
The crew of STS-133 flew Discovery to the International Space Station to deliver new module, supplies.
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Legendary Fire Trainer Retires After 42 Years
George Hoggard trained Apollo, shuttle astronauts for emergencies.