The countdown has resumed and there are no further holds planned as all await liftoff of…
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Final Hold Begins
At T-9 minutes and holding, the STS-131 launch countdown continues its march toward liftoff of space…
Discovery’s Hatch is Closed for Flight
The Closeout Crew working at Launch Pad 39A confirmed space shuttle Discovery's side hatch is closed…
All Aboard
All seven STS-131 crew members are now seated inside space shuttle Discovery as members of the…
STS-131 Crew Boarding Begins
Launch time continues to draw closer as, one by one, the seven STS-131 astronauts are preparing…
Astronauts Head to Launch Pad 39A
Amid cheers and applause from space center workers, the seven STS-131 astronauts walked out of the…
STS-131 Astronauts Suiting Up
After getting an 8 p.m. EDT wake-up call inside the Astronaut Crew Quarters at NASA's Kennedy…
Discovery’s Fully Fueled as Hold Continues
At Launch Pad 39A, the filling of Discovery's external fuel tank with about 500,000 gallons of…
NASA Invites Educators to Webcasts Supporting National Lab Day
In preparation for National Lab Day on May 12, NASA will host a series of weekly…
Media Invited to Education Day at NASA Ames
More than 3,000 students from all over the Bay Area will convene at Education Day on…