NASA’s SOFIA Observatory Obtains ‘First Light’ Imagery

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, or SOFIA, successfully obtained its first in-flight, nighttime celestial observations…

Space Shuttle Atlantis Returns Home After Its Final Planned Mission

Space shuttle Atlantis and six astronauts ended a 12-day journey of more than 4.8 million miles…

STS-132 MCC Status Report #25

Space shuttle Atlantis made its last planned landing Wednesday morning at Kennedy Space Center in Florida,…

Space Shuttle Atlantis Returns Home After Its Final Planned Mission

Space shuttle Atlantis and six astronauts ended a 12-day journey of more than 4.8 million miles…

STS-132 Crew Prepares for Landing

Tuesday the space shuttle crew participated in interviews and prepared for its return to Earth. The…

Crew Prepares for Landing, Talks to Media

At 3:40 a.m. EDT, space shuttle Atlantis' flight control system was checked out, and its maneuvering…

Atlantis Crew Preparing for Wednesday Landing

Atlantis' crew woke at 12:20 a.m. EDT to "Empire State of Mind" by Jay Z, featuring…

NASA Invites Media to Arrival of Last Shuttle Booster Segments

Media will have the opportunity on May 27 to cover the final train of space shuttle…

Space Shuttle Crew Set to Return to Earth Wednesday

Space shuttle Atlantis and its six-member crew are expected to return to Earth on Wednesday, May…

NASA Helps Create Brighter Future for Students

MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. – Renewing the spark of curiosity in math and science for students is…