The crew of space shuttle Discovery awoke at 6:54 a.m. EST to the song “Through Heaven's…
Category: Shuttle Update
Discovery Thunders into Space to Begin Final Flight
Space shuttle Discovery rode a brilliant trail of fire and smoke Thursday afternoon as it soared…
Discovery in Orbit
Space shuttle Discovery has reached orbit and is on its way to the International Space Station.…
Discovery Launches!
Space shuttle Discovery lifts off on its mission to the International Space Station.
Eastern Range is “Go”
T-5 minutes and counting . . . Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of six astronauts…
T-5 minutes and holding
The clocks are holding at T-5 minutes as the Eastern Range troubleshoots a technical issue.
Countdown Moving to T-5 Minutes
Discovery's countdown is moving again, but will pause at T-5 minutes as the Eastern Range addresses…
Range is “No-Go”
The range safety officer reports that the range is “no-go.” Teams are working the issue and…
Discovery Countdown Enters Last Planned Hold
At T-9 minutes and counting, space shuttle Discovery is moving toward an on-time liftoff at 4:50…
Discovery Countdown Enters Last PLanned Hold
At T-9 minutes and counting, space shuttle Discovery is moving toward an on-time liftoff at 4:50…