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…

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, 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 Administrator Commemorates Final Space Shuttle Landing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden today issued this statement about the final landing of the Space Shuttle…

NASA’s Proud Space Shuttle Program Ends With Atlantis Landing

Wrapping up 30 years of unmatched achievements and blazing a trail for the next era of…

NASA Begins Commercial Partnership With United Launch

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

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…

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.…