Discovery Crew Practices Launch as Workers Prep Shuttle

The astronauts of space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 mission are practicing launch and ascent in the motion-based…

Atlantis, STS-132 Crew Return Home

Space shuttle Atlantis and six astronauts ended a journey of more than 4.8 million miles Wednesday…

STS-132 Commander: Entry and Landing Were ‘Smooth as Silk’

Space shuttle Atlantis and six astronauts ended a journey of more than 4.8 million miles with…

‘A Lot of Praise and Congratulations’ Follow Today’s Landing of Atlantis

Space shuttle Atlantis and six astronauts ended a 12-day journey of more than 4.8 million miles…

Atlantis Lands in Florida

Space shuttle Atlantis and six astronauts ended a 12-day journey of more than 4.8 million miles…

Atlantis’ Payload Bay Doors Closed

At 5:30 a.m. EDT, the crew closed space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay doors for this morning’s…

Atlantis Crew Preparing for Landing Today

Atlantis' crew woke at 12:20 a.m. EDT to "Supermassive Black Hole" by Muse, played for Commander…

STS-132 Crew Prepares for Landing

Tuesday the space shuttle crew participated in interviews and prepared for its return to Earth. The…

Crew Prepares for Landing, Talks to Media

At 3:40 a.m. EDT, space shuttle Atlantis' flight control system was checked out, and its maneuvering…

Atlantis Crew Preparing for Wednesday Landing

Atlantis' crew woke at 12:20 a.m. EDT to "Empire State of Mind" by Jay Z, featuring…