NASA’S Final Space Shuttle Mission Begins With Atlantis’ Launch

Space shuttle Commander Chris Ferguson and his three crewmates are on their way to the International…

The Voyage Home

Space shuttle Atlantis' bright-white, iconic frame illuminates the darkness as it touches down on the Shuttle…

Station Crew Views Shuttle Landing

This unprecedented view of the space shuttle Atlantis, appearing like a bean sprout against clouds and…

NASA, United Launch Alliance Announce New Commercial Crew Agreement

NASA and United Launch Alliance (ULA) managers will hold a news conference on Monday, July 18,…

NASA Honors Lunar Scientist for Research Contributions

G. Jeffrey Taylor received the Shoemaker Distinguished Lunar Scientist Award during a ceremony at the Lunar…

STS-135 MCC Status Report #27

Atlantis landed at 4:57 a.m. CDT Thursday, wrapping up a successful 13-day mission, ending its own…

NASA Begins Commercial Partnership With United Launch

Through a new agreement, United Launch Alliance (ULA) will provide technical information to NASA about using…

Crew Prepares for Final Shuttle Landing

Space shuttle Atlantis’ wakeup song for landing day was “God Bless America” by Kate Smith, played…

Astronauts Wrapping Up Preparations for Landing Early Thursday

Space shuttle Atlantis’ crew is wrapping up final preparations for its planned landing at 5:56:58 a.m.…

Crew Prepares for Landing

The STS-135 crew members spent Wednesday getting themselves and space shuttle Atlantis ready for the return…