Space shuttle Endeavour and its six astronauts are rocketing toward orbit after a brilliant nighttime liftoff…
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Countdown in Final Phase
The last minutes of Endeavour's countdown to launch is marked by several steps, including the retraction…
Mission Management Teams Give “Go” for Liftoff
Space shuttle Endeavour has been cleared for launch this morning at 4:14 a.m. EST. The mission…
Countdown to Launch
At 2:59 a.m. EST the countdown entered a 10-minute built-in hold.Weather is still a primary concern…
White Room Closeout
The White Room crew has closed the hatch and will pressurize the crew cabin, check for…
Retrieval Ships Ready
NASA's Freedom Star and Liberty Star booster recovery ships are in position. Both currently are stationed…
Astronauts Climb Aboard
Commander George Zamka is first to board and be seating inside Endeavour. First-time flier, Pilot Terry…
Arrival at the Pad
The crew of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-130 mission is at the launch pad and took a…
Next Stop, Launch Pad 39A
The STS-130 astronauts are striding out of the Operations and Checkout Building to the cheers and…
LLNL / Ames Hosts Tests to Improve Fuel Efficiency
Saving the nation $10 billion annually in diesel fuel costs may be possible in a few…