MMT Meets Today for Standard Prelaunch Check

The Mission Management Team is meeting today as the countdown remains on track to launch space…

NASA to Host Live Events for November 4 Comet Encounter

NASA will hold a series of media and educational events about the EPOXI mission's close encounter…

NASA’s Space Shuttle Discovery Launch Rescheduled to Nov. 3

MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. -- Space shuttle Discovery is now targeted for liftoff at 12:52 p.m. PDT…

Discovery’s Last Ride

This image of space shuttle Discovery was taken as the craft began its nighttime trek, known…

Official Countdown Underway

The official countdown clock began ticking backward at 2 p.m. EDT Sunday. Launch is targeted for…

Work Complete and Final Launch Preparation Proceeding Smoothly

NASA Test Director Steve Payne said this morning that the work to repair the leaks is…

Countdown to Start Today for a Targeted Wednesday Launch

Overnight, work continued to prepare space shuttle Discovery for its targeted launch at 3:52 p.m. EDT…

Countdown to Start Sunday for Targeted Launch Wednesday

NASA Test Director Jeff Spaulding said this morning the launch team is confident that repairs to…

Discovery Launch Re-targeted to Wednesday, Nov. 3

NASA managers met this morning and determined it is not possible to launch space shuttle Discovery…

Mission Managers Meeting About Repair Work, Update at 10 a.m.

Kennedy Space Center technicians have worked overnight to repair quick-disconnect fittings in the system used to…