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Android aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis

By Elifesoft on  From elifesoft.com
Back to last December, Android ventured into near space through a combination of DIY work, some Nexus S phones, and some weather balloons. After this first adventure, we knew clearly that Android was destined to boldly go where no Android has gone before; it was only a matter of time before Android went further into space. Then NASA agreed on its final mission, Atlantis carried aboard two Nexus S phones as part of STS-135’s mission. The goal is to use Nexus S on the International Space...Read Full Story

NASA reviews TPS nose cap damage to STS-135/Atlantis

By -Ice- on  From nasaspaceflight.com
With the Space Shuttle Program now officially a part of NASA’s past, the agency is continuing the process of getting Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour ready for their display at museums around the United States. However, following STS-135, NASA did conduct one official post-flight review – an investigation into RCC nose cap/chin strap damage to orbiter Atlantis on STS-135. Post-STS-135 OV-104 Nose Cap damage: As part of the standard landing-day procedures, a quick assessment of orbiter...Read Full Story

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands for the Last Time [VIDEO]

By arbindsanders on  From blog.bullcitybillionaires.com
Space Shuttle Atlantis , the last orbiter to fly as part of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, successfully landed in Florida at at 5:56 a.m. ET. In its final voyage, the Atlantis flew with a reduced crew of four, bringing supplies to the International Space Station. Since its first flight in 1985, the Atlantis orbited the Earth more than 4,800 times and traveled more than 120 million miles in space. Check out a video of Atlantis’ landing as well as a gallery of photos from its last mission...Read Full Story

Space Shuttle Atlantis Lands For the Last Time [VIDEO]

By arbindsanders on  From blog.bullcitybillionaires.com
Space Shuttle Atlantis , the last orbiter to fly as part of NASA’s Space Shuttle program, successfully landed in Florida at at 5:56 a.m. ET. In its final voyage, the Atlantis flew with a reduced crew of four, bringing supplies to the International Space Station. Since its first flight in 1985, the Atlantis orbited the Earth more than 4,800 times and traveled more than 120 million miles in space. Check out a video of Atlantis’ landing as well as a gallery of photos from its last mission...Read Full Story

View From Above: First Space View of Shuttle Reentry [PICS]

By arbindsanders on  From blog.bullcitybillionaires.com
Soon after the space shuttle Atlantis pulled away from the International Space Station for the last time, the space station crew took this first-of-a-kind shot of the shuttle’s fiery reentry. As NASA described it: This unprecedented view of the space shuttle Atlantis , appearing like a bean sprout against clouds and city lights, on its way home, was photographed by the Expedition 28 crew of the International Space Station. Airglow over Earth can be seen in the background. There have...Read Full Story
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Another milestone was marked for NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on January 18, 2012 when ground was broken for the future home of the space shuttle Atlantis. The $100 million, 65,000 square-foot Atlantis exhibit will be the marquee ...  
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Among those expected to attend is the last astronaut to command a shuttle mission, Chris Ferguson. Making a special appearance -- the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup. Kennedy Space Center and visitor complex operator Delaware North ...  
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Gov. Jennifer Carroll and the last astronaut to command a shuttle mission, Chris Ferguson. Making a special appearance — the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup. Kennedy Space Center and visitor complex operator Delaware North Companies ...  
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NASA's Kennedy Space Center and Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking on Jan. 18 at the future home of the space shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The $100 million, 65,000-square-foot exhibit is the marquee element of the visitor complex's 10-year master plan. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.  
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Helping break ground Wednesday was Chris Ferguson, commander of the last Atlantis mission in July 2011. "It's very fortunate we can celebrate this milestone, fortunate we had the foresight and the resources to preserve Atlantis to serve as a ...  
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CAPE CANAVERAL -- Chris Ferguson was the last astronaut to command a space shuttle mission, closing out the program aboard the final flight of Atlantis in July. On Wednesday, he helped launch the orbiter’s new mission — one to teach and ...  
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Shuttle Endeavour will travel some months later to the California Science Center in Los Angeles. NASA's 30-year shuttle program ended last July with the voyage of Atlantis.  The space shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor ...  
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