Glint in the Cat’s Eye

This image of the Cat's Eye Nebula was made by combining data from two of NASA's…

Engine Removal Offers Look at Past and Future of Space Exploration

The recent removal of space shuttle main engine No.0525 provided an interested look at the past…

Crew Arrives, Discovery Set for Aug. 25 Launch

The STS-128 crew arrived Wednesday evening at Kennedy Space Center for their final prelaunch preparation. Pausing…

Discovery Set for Aug. 25 Launch

The Flight Readiness Review for space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission has concluded, setting the launch date…

Flight Readiness Review Continues Today

The Flight Readiness Review, or FRR, for space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission resumed at 7:30 a.m.…

Two California Astronauts to Fly on Next Space Shuttle Mission

NASA's next space shuttle mission will carry two California- born astronauts into orbit.

Texas Astronaut to Fly on Next Space Shuttle Mission

NASA astronaut Patrick Forrester, who was born in El Paso, Texas, will make his third journey…

Virginia Astronaut to Fly on Next Space Shuttle Mission

NASA astronaut Patrick Forrester, whose hometown is Springfield, Va., will make his third journey into orbit…

Florida Native to Live Aboard International Space Station

Nicole Stott, a native of Clearwater, Fla., will make her first journey into orbit on space…

Texas Native to Fly on Next Shuttle Mission

NASA astronaut Danny Olivas, born and raised in El Paso, Texas, will conduct three spacewalks during…