Astronauts In Astrovan Heading to Launch Pad

The six astronauts of STS-133 are riding in the Astrovan headed to Launch Pad 39A. The…

Countdown Resumes After Planned Hold

It is T-3 hours and counting for space shuttle Discovery. Launch remains on track for 4:50…

ATV-2 Docks at Station as Discovery Continues Toward Launch

The Automated Transfer Vehicle-2, or ATV-2, docked with the International Space Station moments ago to bring…

Discovery’s External Fuel Tank is Loaded

The fueling process has finished for space shuttle Discovery in a major milestone leading up to…

Forecast Stands at 90 percent “Go”

Meteorologists expect fine weather this afternoon for the launch of space shuttle Discovery. The forecast calls…

External Tank Fueling Began at 7:25 a.m. EST

Tanking operations began on time at 7:25 a.m. EST, and slow filling of liquid hydrogen is…

Discovery’s Fueling Under Way

Cryogenic propellants are flowing into space shuttle Discovery's external fuel tank this morning as the countdown…

Launch Day Dawns on Discovery

Discovery is shimmering in the xenon lights out at Launch Pad 39A this morning as the…

Discovery Lifts Off!

Space shuttle Discovery's liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on…

NASA Assessing New Launch Dates For The Glory Mission

Preparations for the launch of NASA's Glory mission from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California have…