Space Shuttle Atlantis

Space Shuttle Atlantis

NASA's Atlantis shuttle was originally scheduled to launch in March before a freak hailstorm in February riddled the insulating foam of the spacecraft's external fuel tank with pockmarks and forced engineers to spend two months repairing... [more]

NASA's Atlantis shuttle was originally scheduled to launch in March before a freak hailstorm in February riddled the insulating foam of the spacecraft's external fuel tank with pockmarks and forced engineers to spend two months repairing it.

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis fired their ship's braking rockets on Friday to leave orbit and begin an hour-long glide to Earth, the last leg of an 11-day mission to the International Space Station. Touchdown at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida is scheduled for 9:44 a.m. EST. The shuttle blasted off on November 16 with 15 tons of equipment and spare parts, including pumps, gyroscopes and tanks which are needed to keep the space station operational after the shuttle fleet's retirement next year. NASA plans five more shuttle missions to complete construction of the $100 billion orbital outpost, ... Read Full Story
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EcoWorld.com Shuttle Atlantis lands safely NSBNEWS.net CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis and its crew of seven astronauts ended an 11-day journey of nearly 4.5 million miles with a 9:44 am EST landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission, designated STS-129 ... Space shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth Dubuque Telegraph Herald NASA Giving Away Historic Space Artifacts Central Florida News 13 Second rate in space? Unacceptable Examiner.com Space Ref (press release)  - EcoWorld.com  - MyFox Tampa Bay all 15 news articles » Read Full Story
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EcoWorld.com NASA clamors for safer launches Florida Today CAPE CANAVERAL — President Barack Obama faces decisions that will set safety levels for American astronauts launching on space expeditions for decades to come. Congress will hear this week from NASA ... Shuttle Atlantis lands safely NSBNEWS.net Space shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth Dubuque Telegraph Herald NASA Giving Away Historic Space Artifacts Central Florida News 13 ToTheCenter.com (blog)  - Examiner.com  - Space Ref (press release) all 15 news articles » Read Full Story
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It's time for Atlantis and its seven astronauts to leave the International Space Station. The shuttle will undock early Wednesday morning, then aim for a Friday landing. Two of Atlantis' crew are especially eager to get home. Astronaut Nicole Stott has been in orbit since late August. She says she misses her husband and 7-year-old son, and being out in the sunshine. She'd also love a pizza. NASA's new dad in space, Randolph Bresnik, wants to see his baby daughter as soon as possible after the shuttle lands. Abigail Mae Bresnik was born Saturday night in Houston, shortly after his first spacewalk. Bresnik says ... Read Full Story
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Space Shuttle Atlantis and seven astronauts on board landed on Earth with a nice smooth touchdown. Read more about the work of the crew of Atlantis on its flight to 11 days ahead. Space Shuttle Atlantis landed at the right time, in excellent condition, no clouds and temperatures in the fifties. "Could not have chosen a clear day," said Maj. Gen. Charles Hobaugh. Mission Control congratulated him on a "picture perfect" landing. The Homecoming was especially important for two of the crew of Atlantis. Astronaut Nicole Stott had been missing for three months living on the space station. And his fellow crew Bresnik Randolph ... Read Full Story
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Space shuttle Atlantis, 7 astronauts back on Earth Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis and its seven astronauts returned to Earth with a smooth touchdown Friday to end an "amazing" flight that resupplied the International Spac  
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The space shuttle Atlantis landed back on Earth with its crew of seven astronauts Friday to cap an 11-day mission to the International Space Station.Atlantis commander Charlie Hobaugh and pilot Barry Wilmore touched down as scheduled at 9:44 am (1444 GMT) at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida amid clear blue skies.During their successful voyage, the Atlantis crew delivered nearly 30,000 pounds (13,608 kilograms) of spare parts...  
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Reuters - Astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis fired their ship's braking rockets on Friday to leave orbit and begin the return to Earth after an 11-day mission to deliver spare parts to the International Space Station.  
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Space shuttle Atlantis is headed for a landing, weather permitting. The shuttle's seven astronauts hope to wrap up their 11-day flight Friday. Good weather is forecast for the 9:44 a.m. landing.  
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