Mission managers held a post-landing news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, and described the mission…
Author: STS 131 Mission Updates
Discovery’s Crew Back on Earth
After physicals aboard the crew transport vehicle, space shuttle Discovery's seven astronauts took a walk around…
Discovery and Crew are Home
Discovery's astronauts are expected to exit the crew transport vehicle shortly and conduct a walkaround of…
Discovery Lands in Florida
Space shuttle Discovery has landed at Kennedy Space Center after 238 orbits around Earth and a…
Discovery “Go” for Deorbit Burn
Entry Flight Director Bryan Lunney and his team have given Discovery's seven astronauts a "go" for…
Discovery Focusing on KSC for Second Landing Opportunity
Entry Flight Director Bryan Lunney and his team have decided to focus on Kennedy Space Center…
First KSC Landing Opportunity Waved Off
Because of declining trends in the weather conditions, including showers within 30 nautical miles and concern…
First Kennedy Landing Opportunity Waved Off
Lingering fog and some unexpected small rain showers near Kennedy Space Center forced space shuttle Discovery…
Discovery Landing on Target for 7:34 a.m. EDT
At 11:21 p.m. EDT Monday, Mission Control played “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson as…
Disocovery Prepares for Tuesday Landing
At 10:21 p.m. Monday, mission control played “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson as the…