The final space shuttle launched from the Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, signalling the start…
Crew Checks Out Robotic Arm, Surveys OMS Pods
After launching from Kennedy Space Center’s historic Launch Pad 39A at 11:29 a.m. EDT, space shuttle…
“Awesome” Launch for Atlantis
"What a truly awesome day today," said NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier at…
Atlantis Begins Final Shuttle Mission
Atlantis and its four astronauts left Earth for the final space shuttle mission, which will cap…
Atlantis in Orbit
With solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank jettisoned, space shuttle Atlantis is now in orbit.Atlantis…
Atlantis Soars!
Liftoff of Atlantis! Atlantis and its four astronauts leave Earth on the final space shuttle mission,…
Countdown Resumes for 11:26 a.m. EDT Launch
The countdown has resumed at the T-9 minute mark. There are no technical concerns and the…
Launch Less Than One Hour Away; Count Enters Planned Hold
The countdown has entered a 45-minute hold at T-9 minutes. There are no technical concerns and…
One Hour Until Launch
Space shuttle Atlantis is set to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT. There is a planned…