Analysts expect the assortment of instruments on Discovery's external tank to produce more than six terabytes…
Tanking Test Begins
Teams began space shuttle Discovery’s tanking test on time at 7 a.m. EST. Teams will fill…
Managers Give “Go” for Tanking Test
Managers gave the “go” to begin the tanking test on space shuttle Discovery’s external fuel tank.…
NASA Moves Forward in Commercial Rocket Engine Testing
NASA conducted a test fire Friday of the liquid-fuel AJ26 engine that will power the first…
NASA Moves Forward In Commercial Rocket Engine Testing
NASA conducted a test fire Friday of the liquid-fuel AJ26 engine that will power the first…
NASA Announces Lineup For Total Eclipse Of The Moon
NASA has planned various ways to help the public enjoy the total lunar eclipse on the…
Wright Flyer
On Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight and, in March 1999,…
Preparations on Schedule for Friday Tanking Test
The rotating service structure was moved away from space shuttle Discovery at NASA Kennedy Space Center's…
Winter solstice to coincide with lunar eclipse for first time in 456 years
This year's winter solstice will coincide with a full lunar eclipse in a union that has…