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Endeavour Powered Down 20 Years after First Launch

Technicians switched off Endeavour's displays and systems for the final time.
Enterprise Ferry Flight from Washington to New York

Update: NASA's 747 and Enterprise have landed in New York.
Discovery Spotted Throughout Washington →

See photos of the flyover on NASA HQ's Flickr page.
Discovery Departs Kennedy Space Center

Secured atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, space shuttle Discovery started its final journey with a sunrise takeoff at 7 a.m. EDT.
SCA Crews Focus on Ferrying Shuttles Home

NASA 905 will support the last three shuttle ferry flights.
Where to See Discovery on April 17

The best views in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. will be from the National Mall and near the Potomac River.
World's Greatest Piggyback Ride

Imagine flying from Florida to D.C. with nowhere to sit, no A/C -- not even a bathroom. NASA kept two 747s set up this way on purpose.
Shuttles to Arrive at Permanent Homes by Year's End

Recently, NASA's space shuttles were on the move as part of the transition and retirement activities at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Discovery and Atlantis Permanently Powered Down

The "vehicle powered" light is turned off for the last time as two shuttle orbiters' flight decks go dark.
Construction Begins on Atlantis' Permanent Home

A groundbreaking ceremony officially launched construction of space shuttle Atlantis' future home at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.