The space shuttle Discovery is poised for liftoff on the STS-128 mission from Pad 39a at…
Making Preparations
STS-128 astronaut Nicole Stott participates in an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit fit check in the…
Discovery gets final all-clear for Tuesday launch
NASA gave a final green light to continue the countdown to the launch of the shuttle…
Hardinger Award
General C. Robert Kehler received the Hardinger Award at the 26th Annual National Defense Industrial Association…
L-2 Update
NASA's mission management team has given the "go" to continue the launch countdown. They determined there…
Launch Day Approaches
A prelaunch news conference will take place today from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and…
Countdown to Launch Continues Smoothly
Discovery's launch remains on track for 1:36 a.m. EDT Tuesday for its 13-day mission to the…
STS-128’s Official Countdown Under Way
The countdown for the launch of space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission officially is under way. The…