End of an era for US spaceflight as Atlantis lands

2011-07-21T14:30:34Z

The shuttle Atlantis cruised home for a final time Thursday, ending its last mission to the International Space Station and closing a 30-year chapter in American space exploration.

Under cover of darkness, the shuttle glided seamlessly to a predawn landing at International Space Station Saturday after it rocketed off the launch pad for a final time, marking the last-ever liftoff of the US space shuttle program.

The storied spacecraft is carrying a crew of four US astronauts on a 12-day mission to re-stock the orbiting lab, where it is due to dock on Sunday.

The mission marks the end of an era in human spaceflight. The <...

Atlantis blasts off on end-of-era spaceflight

2011-07-08T17:30:19Z

Atlantis blazed a path into history Friday as it rocketed off the launch pad for a final time, marking the last-ever liftoff of the 30-year-old American space shuttle program.

The storied spacecraft is carrying a crew of four US astronauts toward the International Space St...

Tourists jam Florida for last shuttle launch

2011-07-07T19:30:50Z

Tourists crowded into central Florida on Thursday as NASA forged ahead with plans to launch Atlantis on the final mission of the US shuttle program despite stormy weather.

Up to 750,000 people are expected to pack

2011-07-07T13:30:15Z

TITUSVILLE, Florida (Reuters) - The end of the U.S. space shuttle program is the end of the line for Tom Brown and other workers like him at the Kennedy...

Countdown starts for NASA's last shuttle launch

2011-07-05T12:30:14Z

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Countdown clocks at the Kennedy Space Center began ticking on Tuesday toward the final flight in the 30-year-old U.S. space shuttle program, a cargo run to the NASA jobs known as the "Space Coast" is struggling with sadness, bitterness and fear for the future as the US shuttle program draws to a close.

Three decades of human spaceflight driven by the iconic shuttle program have fueled growth in this Atlantic coast beach community, but the end of those glory days are hurtling closer with the fin...

Shuttle Atlantis prepares to rocket into history

2011-07-03T16:30:20Z

The shuttle Atlantis is poised to launch Friday on the final flight of the 30-year American program, a journey that marks the end of an era of US dominance in human space exploration.

The liftoff is scheduled for July 8 at 11:26 am (1526 GMT) from Kennedy Space Center

Countdown begins for US shuttle Endeavour

2011-05-14T06:30:12Z

Countdown has begun for the final flight of the Endeavour, scheduled to lift off Monday on the American space program's second to last mission to the International Space Station.

Astronauts will deliver a potent physics experiment to probe the origins of the universe during the 16-day mission, which will include four spa...

Repaired Endeavour ready to launch Monday: NASA

2011-05-13T14:30:37Z

Two weeks after technical problems postponed the launch of Endeavour, engineers have fixed the problem and the crew looks set to lift off Monday on the space shuttle's final flight, NASA said.

The 16-day mission to the International...

Shuttle crew at space center for next launch

2011-05-12T08:00:36Z

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla (Reuters) - Space shuttle Endeavour commander Mark Kelly and his crew returned to the US space shuttle Endeavour was delayed at least 72 hours Friday due to a technical failure with the shuttle's heating units that arose shortly before liftoff, NASA said.

Engineers were working to determine what caused the problem, which postponed until at least Monday the shuttle's last jour...

Pride and frustration mark end of shuttle flights

2011-04-28T15:30:28Z

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - For the residents of Florida's Space Coast, the approaching end of the shuttle program brings a mix of pride in what they helped build and frustration that America has no new spacecraft ready to launch the next generation of explorers.

Countdown begins for Friday's US shuttle flight

2011-04-26T18:30:17Z

Countdown began Tuesday for the US space agency's launch of the shuttle Endeavour, with preparations proceeding smoothly and the weather forecast looking pleasant for the Friday liftoff, NASA said.

"We're really happy to be here today," said shuttle commander NASA said Tuesday that preparations for the space shuttle Endeavour's final launch were proceeding smoothly and the weather looks pleasant for liftoff later this week.

"We're not working any issues at this time," said Jeremy Graeber, assistant NASA test director.

The shuttle is set to depart on Friday at 1947 GMT from US President Barack Obama plans to attend the April 29 launch of the space shuttle Endeavour from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, a White House official said Wednesday.

The launch is heavily symbolic because it is the ...

NASA sets April 29 launch for Endeavour shuttle

2011-04-19T17:30:37Z

The US space agency on Tuesday confirmed plans to launch the shuttle Endeavour on its final mission to the International Space Station on April 29.

NASA's confirmation came following a flight readiness review meeting at

Cocaine is found at NASA's Kennedy Space Center

2011-03-15T18:30:41Z

A packet of white powder that was found at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, where the space shuttle launches, has tested positive for cocaine, according to NASA's Inspector General's office.

The packet contained "4.2 grams of a white powdery substance" and was "found in a NASA facility at KSC on March 7," said spokeswoman Renee Juhans on Tuesday.

"Law enfor...

Fueling Problem Delays Launch of Huge Rocket Carrying Secret U.S. Satellite

2010-11-29T14:50:54Z

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2010-11-29T15:49:51Z

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2010-11-29T15:48:47Z

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2010-11-29T16:07:14Z

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2010-11-29T15:59:31Z

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2010-11-29T16:07:06Z

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2010-11-29T15:59:27Z

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2010-11-29T15:59:30Z

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2010-11-29T16:07:02Z

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Shuttle Discovery launch delayed to Friday

2010-11-04T15:00:56Z

Heavy rain early Thursday buffeted Florida's Kennedy Space Center where Discovery had already been rolled out to the launchpad after early glitches that postponed the launch three times earlier in the week were resolved.

"There is a no go for 24 hours because of the weather," a spokesman at Kennedy Space Center said.

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2010-11-04T13:18:35Z

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2010-11-04T09:37:07Z

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Shuttle Discovery launch delayed to Wednesday: NASA

2010-11-02T18:00:16Z

Kennedy Space Center technicians worked overnight to repair quick-disconnect fittings in the system used to pressurize one of Discovery?s orbital maneuvering rocket engines.

The leaks were discovered Friday, prompting the space agency to push back the launch by a day to Tuesday.

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2010-11-30T12:57:41Z

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2010-11-04T14:46:07Z

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2010-11-03T00:59:33Z

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2010-11-03T01:21:36Z

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2010-11-03T01:28:36Z

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2010-11-03T01:00:36Z

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Last Crew of Space Shuttle Discovery Practices Launch Escape

2010-11-02T14:13:02Z

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Robot 'Transformers' Invade Space Shuttle Launch Site For Sci-Fi Film

2010-11-02T14:13:01Z

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2010-11-02T18:24:44Z

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2010-10-06T06:31:00Z

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2010-09-29T22:12:54Z

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Shuttle Discovery takes first step toward final flight

2010-09-11T23:45:45Z

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Space Shuttle Move Delayed By Broken Water Pipe

2010-09-11T16:52:45Z

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2010-11-03T08:49:28Z

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Senator Pushes for Tax Breaks for Private Spaceships

2010-09-11T16:48:45Z

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Florida senator seeks tax breaks for space ventures

2010-08-17T12:30:24Z

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, a Florida Democrat, proposed on Tuesday legislation that would introduce tax breaks for investments in commercial space ventures to offset job losses from the end of the U.S. space shuttle program.

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Robonaut Is Getting Ready For His Big Trip to Space

2010-09-11T16:08:01Z

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2010-09-11T07:34:09Z

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Shuttle contractor laying off 1,400 workers

2010-07-28T14:16:09Z

Space shuttle's contractor laying off 1,400 workers in the fall as part of planned reductions

The private contractor that handles the bulk of the work servicing NASA's space shuttle fleet is notifying 1,400 employees in Florida, Texas and Alabama that they will be laid off in the fall.

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2010-11-03T08:49:17Z

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2010-11-03T08:49:16Z

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Shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth after final voyage

2010-05-26T07:15:27Z

The space shuttle Atlantis returned to Earth Wednesday, wrapping up the final mission of its 25-year career.

Atlantis touched down at 8:48 am (1248 GMT) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, completing a picture-perfect landing on the runway at the Kennedy Space Center.

The shuttle u...

Shuttle Atlantis heads for Earth

2010-05-26T06:15:57Z

The shuttle Atlantis began its descent to Earth Wednesday, as it wrapped up the final mission of its 25-year career.

NASA cleared the shuttle for an 8:48 am (1248 GMT ) landing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, giving it authorization to break ou...

Green light for Atlantis landing

2010-05-26T05:16:23Z

NASA on Wednesday gave a green light for the return to Earth of the shuttle Atlantis, which was to be retired after its final voyage to space.

The shuttle, capping a 25-year career of space flight, was authorized to break out of orbit at 1141 GMT, starting a 67-minute descent towards the Kennedy Spac...

Space Shuttle Atlantis Final Flight

2010-10-27T07:11:18Z

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2010-10-27T08:07:03Z

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Discovery shuttle makes safe return to Earth

2010-04-20T07:16:01Z

Shuttle Discovery touched down at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida early Tuesday, making a safe return to Earth after a two-week resupply mission to the orbiting International Space Station.

Obama tries to sell NASA on new space plan

2010-06-12T10:43:27Z

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to blunt criticism of his new space policy on Thursday by telling NASA employees his plan would save some jobs and advance exploration of the solar system.

Obama pushes NASA revamp, vision of Mars flight

2010-04-15T15:17:31Z

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought to blunt criticism of his new space policy on Thursday by telling NASA workers his plans would save some jobs and steer a course toward a manned mission to Ma...

Obama insists new plan will spur deep space exploration

2010-10-25T14:33:55Z

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Obama to present new vision for US space travel

2010-06-26T03:33:53Z

President Barack Obama travels to Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday in a bid to soothe critics of his plan to scrap an over-budget Moon launch program and reshape NASA's future.

Critics, included the first man on the Moon President Barack Obama will travel to Kennedy Space Center on Thursday, in a bid to soothe critics of his plan to scrap an over-budget Moon launch program and reshape NASA's future.

Obama will travel to the Florida center after anger greeted his decision earlier this year...

Obama to outline 'bold' US space future

2010-06-12T10:43:20Z

Under fire from critics, President Barack Obama will outline a "bold" new vision of US space exploration on Thursday when he addresses astronauts, workers and lawmakers at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Details of his ambitious proposal, contained in a three-page document posted on the White H...

Obama to outline 'bold and daring' US space future

2010-06-12T10:43:22Z

President Barack Obama will outline a new future for US space exploration when he addresses astronauts, workers and lawmakers at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday.

His address comes after budget proposals in February revealed plans to axe the expensive and under-funded Constellation rocket project...

NASA chief says space agency positioned to grow

2010-04-09T06:16:00Z

NASA chief Charles Bolden has sought to reassure his staff that the US space agency remains well positioned for the future despite the cancellation of a program to return Americans to the moon.

The change of course away from former president George W. Bush's vision of manned space exploration comes at a time when NASA is abo...

Shuttle Endeavour glides to ghostly night landing

2010-10-25T08:01:46Z

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Cheap Beachfront Hotels Near Kennedy Space Center

2010-10-25T04:32:50Z

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2010-10-24T16:07:14Z

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2010-10-24T15:32:59Z

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Endeavour cleared for Feb. 7 launch

2010-10-22T15:13:00Z

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How Things Work: Shuttle Launch Windows

2010-11-03T08:49:04Z

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Shuttle Endeavour readying for February launch

2010-10-22T15:06:40Z

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An Unlikely Victicm of Space Shuttle's Demise: Florida's Economy

2010-10-26T23:14:50Z

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Florida's space economy threatened by shuttle's end

2010-04-16T08:34:40Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - At El Leoncita Cuban &amp; Mexican Restaurant near the Kennedy Space Center on Florida's "space" coast, a bar sign says it all:

"No happy hour on launch days."

Business from tourists is so strong that when a 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...

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NASA launches space shuttle Atlantis

2010-04-16T09:06:36Z

The shuttle Atlantis blasted off Monday carrying vital supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station to push its life past the 2010 retirement of the aging shuttle fleet.

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Space shuttle Atlantis set for launch

2010-04-16T09:07:00Z

The Atlantis was set to blast off Monday with vital supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station to extend its life past the 2010 retirement of the aging shuttle fleet.

Atlantis is due to launch at 2:28 pm (1928 GMT) from the Kennedy Space ...

NASA readies space shuttle Atlantis for launch

2010-04-16T09:08:09Z

The US space agency was readying the space shuttle Atlantis and its crew of seven astronauts for an imminent launch to deliver a load of spare parts to the International Space Station (ISS).

Liftoff is set for 2:28 pm (1928 GMT) Monday from the US space agency was readying the space shuttle Atlantis and its crew of seven astronauts for a Monday launch to deliver a stockpile of spare parts for the nearly completed International Space Station (ISS).

Liftoff is set for 2:28 pm (1928 GMT) from the

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2010-10-26T23:14:44Z

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Space shuttle Discovery leaves La. for Fla.

2010-04-16T10:12:47Z

Shuttle Discovery leaves La. Air Force base on last leg of cross-country trip to Fla.

Space shuttle Discovery has left Barksdale Air Force base in Louisiana on the last leg of its cross-country flight h...

Space Shuttle

2010-11-05T14:32:30Z

Mike Moses, left, chair of the Prelaunch Mission Management team, and Launch Director Mike Leinbach talk about the hydrogen leak that scrubbed the scheduled launch of space shuttle Discovery at the Kennedy Space Center in space shuttle Discovery, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Discovery, and her crew of six astronauts, are scheduled to lift off Thursday on a trip to the President Barack Obama walking away from the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle with Elon Musk, of SpaceX, right, at U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis speaks at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Solis announced an emergency grant that will assist about 3,200 workers at the space center in finding new jobs.(AP Photo/John Raoux...

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2010-04-15T17:00:52Z

Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., left, smiles as President Barack Obama is greeted by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, at a NASA Space Conference at the Kennedy Space Center in

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