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Shuttle Processing Montage
2008 Videographer of the Yea
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2008 Videographer of the Year, 1st place, documentation category. By Glenn Benson, KSC. |
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Nite and Day of a Shuttle
2008 Videographer of the Yea
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2008 Videographer of the Year, 2nd place, documentation category. By Ben Smegelsky, KSC. |
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Ready to Lift
After dark at the Shuttle La
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12/16/08
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After dark at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is attached to the sling that will lift the shuttle away from the shuttle carrier aircraft underneath. Image credit: NASA/ Jim Grossmann Dec. 12, 2008 |
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12/16/08 |
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Going Their Separate Ways
The shuttle carrier aircraft
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12/15/08
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The shuttle carrier aircraft with space shuttle Endeavour on top are poised to enter the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The device is used to remove the shuttle from the top of the carrier aircraft. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett Dec. 12, 2008 |
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12/15/08 |
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Journey's End
At the Shuttle Landing Facil
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12/15/08
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At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, passengers disembark from the shuttle carrier aircraft that ferried space shuttle Endeavour back to the space center. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett Dec. 12, 2008 |
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12/15/08 |
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Up and Away
Before dawn at the Shuttle L
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12/16/08
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Before dawn at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour has been lifted away from the shuttle carrier aircraft. Visible on Endeavour is the tail cone that covers and protects the main engines during the ferry flight. Image credit: NASA/ Jim Grossmann Dec. 13, 2008 |
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12/16/08 |
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Hang Time
Before dawn at the Shuttle L
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12/16/08
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Before dawn at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is suspended by a sling under the mate/demate device. The shuttle carrier aircraft, visible in the background, has rolled away. Image credit: NASA/ Jim Grossmann Dec. 13, 2008 |
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12/16/08 |
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STS-127 - Mission Accomplish
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The drogue chute unfurls beh
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7/31/09
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The drogue chute unfurls behind space shuttle Endeavour on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to complete the 16-day, 6.5-million mile journey on the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour landed on orbit 248. The mission was the 29th flight to the station, the 23rd flight of Endeavour and the 127th in the Space Shuttle Program, as well as the 71st landing at Kennedy. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett July 31, 2009 |
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7/31/09 |
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Getting a Tow
The shuttle carrier aircraft
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12/15/08
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The shuttle carrier aircraft and space shuttle Endeavour are towed toward the mate/demate device in the background. The device will be used to lift the shuttle from the top of the carrier. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett Dec. 12, 2008 |
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12/15/08 |
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Robot Over the Horizon
The Space Shuttle Endeavour'
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4/2/09
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The Space Shuttle Endeavour's robotic arm hovers over Earth's horizon, backdropped by a starburst from the Sun. This photo was taken during the STS-77 shuttle mission in 1996. |
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4/2/09 |
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Wheels Down
After sunrise at the Shuttle
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12/16/08
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After sunrise at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the wheels on space shuttle Endeavour are lowered before its move to the Orbiter Processing Facility. A diesel-powered tractor will tow Endeavour two miles to the Orbiter Processing Facility where it will begin preparations for its next mission. Image credit: NASA/ Jim Grossmann Dec. 13, 2008 |
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12/16/08 |
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Rolling Along
Attached to a diesel-powered
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12/16/08
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Attached to a diesel-powered tractor, space shuttle Endeavour is towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to the Orbiter Processing Facility. Image credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller Dec. 13, 2008 |
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12/16/08 |
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Endeavour is Home
Space shuttle Endeavour kick
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7/31/09
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Space shuttle Endeavour kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to complete the 16-day, 6.5-million mile journey on the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour delivered the Japanese Experiment Module's Exposed Facility and the Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section to the International Space Station. The mission was the 29th flight to the station, the 23rd flight of Endeavour and the 127th in the Space Shuttle Program, as well as the 71st landing at Kennedy. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett July 31, 2009 |
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7/31/09 |
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Nose First
The unfurled drogue chute sl
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8/3/09
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The unfurled drogue chute slows space shuttle Endeavour as it lands on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to complete the 16-day, 6.5-million mile journey on the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour landed on orbit 248, marking the 71st landing at Kennedy. Image credit: NASA/Tony Gray, Tom Farrar July 31, 2009 |
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8/3/09 |
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Surrounded
After landing various vehicl
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6/17/08
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After landing various vehicles and equipment surround space shuttle Discovery on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett June 14, 2008 |
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6/17/08 |
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Take it Away!
With umbilical lines still a
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6/17/08
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With umbilical lines still attached, space shuttle Discovery is towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann June 14, 2008 |
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6/17/08 |
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Ranger Satellite Servicing M
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Ranger is a spaceflight qual
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7/8/08
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Ranger is a spaceflight qualified dexterous robotic servicing system that was primarily designed per the requirements for robotic servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). The fifth and final Space Shuttle servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope is scheduled for October 2008. |
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7/8/08 |
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Journey's Last Leg
With the large Vehicle Assem
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12/16/08
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With the large Vehicle Assembly Building in the distance, space shuttle Endeavour nears the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Visible on Endeavour is the tail cone that covers and protected the main engines during the ferry flight from California. Image credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller Dec. 13, 2008 |
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12/16/08 |
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Homecoming Tribute
The STS-124 crew members wer
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6/23/08
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The STS-124 crew members were welcomed home to Houston June 15, 2008, following the landing of space shuttle Discovery in Florida on June 14. NASA's Johnson Space Center Director Michael L. Coats introduced the crew to a large crowd on hand at Ellington Field near Johnson. From the second left are Mark Kelly, commander, Ken Ham, pilot, Karen Nyberg, Ron Garan, Mike Fossum, Akihiko Hoshide and Garrett Reisman, all mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA/JSC June 15, 2008 |
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6/23/08 |
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Welcome Home
NASA Kennedy Space Center Di
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7/31/09
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NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden walk to welcome home the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour shortly after landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Endeavour completed a 16-day journey of more than 6.5 million miles as the crew delivered the final segment to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and a new crew member to the International Space Station. Image credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls July 31, 2009 |
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7/31/09 |
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Canadian Welcome
Benoit Marcotte, Director Ge
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7/31/09
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Benoit Marcotte, Director General of Operations, Canadian Space Agency, left, welcomes home Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette shortly after the space shuttle Endeavour and its crew landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Image credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls July 31, 2009 |
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7/31/09 |
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Endeavour's Home
Space shuttle Endeavour is t
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12/16/08
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Space shuttle Endeavour is towed into the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. After landing in California to end the STS-126 mission, Endeavour returned to Kennedy on a piggyback flight atop a shuttle carrier aircraft. In the processing facility, Endeavour will begin preparations for its next mission, STS-127, targeted for May 2009. Image credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller Dec. 13, 2008 |
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12/16/08 |
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Making News
At NASA's Kennedy Space Cent
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8/3/09
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At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-127 crew members take part in a news conference following their return to Earth on space shuttle Endeavour after the 16-day mission to the International Space Station. From left are Commander Mark Polansky, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Christopher Cassidy, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette, Tom Marshburn and Dave Wolf, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Koichi Wakata, who spent four months on the space station and returned on Endeavour. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett July 31, 2009 |
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8/3/09 |
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Final Check-Up
The STS-124 mission crew mem
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6/17/08
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The STS-124 mission crew members head for their traditional walk-around space shuttle Discovery. At left is Pilot Ken Ham, in center is Mission Specialist Karen Nyberg, followed by Mission Specialists Akihiko Hoshide and Ron Garan. At right are Mission Specialist Mike Fossum and Commander Mark Kelly. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflet June 14, 2008 |
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6/17/08 |
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We're Back!
The STS-124 mission crew add
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6/17/08
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The STS-124 mission crew addresses the media after landing aboard space shuttle Discovery. From left are Pilot Ken Ham, Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg and Akihiko Hoshide, Commander Mark Kelly, and Mission Specialists Mike Fossum and Ron Garan. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett June 14, 2008 |
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6/17/08 |
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Runway to Racetruck: NASA Ho
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From space shuttles coming b
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07/09/10
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From space shuttles coming back home to astronauts making training and weather reconnaissance flights, the Shuttle Landing Facility normally sees some of the fastest craft on wings. Recently, it hosted one of the fastest vehicles on wheels as NASCAR's Joe Gibbs Racing team used the stretch to evaluate its car. |
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07/09/10 |
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STS-127 Crew Back on Earth
The STS-127 crew pause on th
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8/3/09
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The STS-127 crew pause on the runway next to space shuttle Endeavour after their landing that completed the 16-day, 6.5-million mile journey on the STS-127 mission to the International Space Station. This was the 71st landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Commander Mark Polansky spoke to spectators and media gathered on the runway, thanking all the workers for their joint efforts that made the mission a success. Behind Polansky are Mission Specialists Christopher Cassidy and Tom Marshburn, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Julie Payette and Dave Wolf. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett July 31, 2009 |
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8/3/09 |
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Infrared Images
Young visitors to the Space
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7/6/08
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Young visitors to the Space Shuttle tent learn how NASA uses infra-red cameras on-orbit to investigate the Orbiter to determine if repairs are needed prior to coming home. |
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7/6/08 |
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SLIC: The Unsung Hero of Ser
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The composite Super Lightwei
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2009
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The composite Super Lightweight Interchangeable Carrier (SLIC) is a new breed of equipment carrier that will allow the space shuttle to transport a full complement of scientific instruments and other components to Hubble. SLIC will carry the new Wide Field Camera 3 and replacement batteries for the Hubble Space Telescope during Servicing Mission 4. |
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2009 |
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Been There Himself
NASA Administrator Charles B
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7/31/09
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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, a former astronaut, walks around the space shuttle Endeavour shortly after its landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, completing a 16-day journey of more than 6.5 million miles. Image credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls July 31, 2009 |
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7/31/09 |
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Flight Day 15
Canadian Space Agency astron
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7/31/09
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Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette and Pilot Doug Hurley work controls on the aft flight deck of the space shuttle Endeavour. Image credit: NASA July 29, 2009 |
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7/31/09 |
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It's Great To Be Back
STS-124 Commander Mark Kelly
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6/14/08
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STS-124 Commander Mark Kelly, right, talks with NASA Associate Administrator Chris Scolese and NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier underneath space shuttle Discovery shortly after landing. Photo credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls June, 14, 2008 |
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6/14/08 |
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Back to the Beginning
Space shuttle Discovery is t
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6/17/08
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Space shuttle Discovery is towed into bay No. 3 at the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center where the vehicle will be processed and prepared for a future flight. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann June 14, 2008 |
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6/17/08 |
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Prepare to Disembark
Space shuttle Discovery is p
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6/17/08
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Space shuttle Discovery is purged -- providing cool and humidified air conditioning to the payload bay and other cavities to remove any residual explosive or toxic fumes 'Ú__…__ while still on the runway. Cooling transfer to ground services occurs at about the same time, allowing onboard cooling to be shut down. When it is determined that the area in and around the orbiter is safe, the crew prepares for departure from the orbiter. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett June 14, 2008 |
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6/17/08 |
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First Obstacle
The team from Carlisle Count
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6/16/08
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The team from Carlisle County High School in Kentucky crosses the first obstacle. The starting line and first obstacle are under the space shuttle exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. |
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6/16/08 |
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Discovery Comes Home
The Boeing 747 Shuttle Carri
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9/22/09
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The Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, with space shuttle Discovery on top, is towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility's runway 33 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after touching down on Sept. 21 at 12:05 p.m. EDT. The two-day return flight from Edwards Air Force Base in California began at 9:20 a.m. EDT Sept. 20. After three fueling stops that included an overnight stay in Louisiana, the piggybacked shuttle had to navigate through a line of showers across Louisiana and around Kennedy. Discovery had landed at Edwards Sept. 11 after the 13-day STS-128 mission to the International Space Station. Landings at Kennedy were waved off on two days due to inclement weather, leading to the landing at Edwards. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett Sept. 21, 2009 |
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9/22/09 |
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Liftoff of Space Shuttle End
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Billows of smoke and steam i
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7/16/09
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Billows of smoke and steam infused with the fiery light from space shuttle Endeavour's launch on the STS-127 mission fill NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A. Endeavour lifted off on the mission's sixth launch attempt, on July 15, 2009 at 6:03 p.m. EDT. July 15, 2009 Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph, Kevin O'Connell |
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7/16/09 |
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Discovery Waits
Lights around Launch Pad 39A
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3/11/09
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Lights around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida bathe space shuttle Discovery after rollback of the rotating service structure. The rotating structure provides protected access to the shuttle for changeout and servicing of payloads at the pad. The rollback is in preparation for Discovery's liftoff on the STS-119 mission with a crew of seven. The mission is the 28th to the International Space Station and the 125th space shuttle flight. Discovery will deliver the final pair of power-generating solar array wings and the S6 truss segment. Installation of S6 will signal the station's readiness to house a six-member crew for conducting increased science. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett March 11, 209 |
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3/11/09 |
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Discovery lands!
Space shuttle Discovery touc
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3/28/09
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Space shuttle Discovery touches down on runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. |
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3/28/09 |
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Congratulations
The crew of space shuttle Di
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3/28/09
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The crew of space shuttle Discovery shares spirited congratulatory handshakes with NASA officials at the Shuttle Landing Facility shortly after Discovery touched down to end STS-119. Commander Lee Archambault is leading the astronauts on the right. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett March 28, 2009 |
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3/28/09 |
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Leo Gets Canned
In the Space Station Process
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7/23/09
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In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo toward the payload canister. The canister will transport the module to Launch Pad 39A for installation in space shuttle Discovery's payload bay for the STS-128 mission. The module will carry science and storage racks to the International Space Station. Image credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller July 22, 2009 |
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7/23/09 |
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Beautiful Sight!
Riding a tower of flames, sp
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8/29/09
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Riding a tower of flames, space shuttle Discovery punches through a fabric of clouds as it roars toward space from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff from Launch Pad 39A was on time at 11:59 p.m. EDT. The STS-128 mission is the 30th International Space Station assembly flight and the 128th space shuttle flight. The 13-day mission will deliver more than seven tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the space station. Image credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann Aug. 28, 2009 |
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8/29/09 |
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At the ready
Fire Rescue Services vehicle
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3/28/09
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Fire Rescue Services vehicle stands by as space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to complete the 13-day, 5.3-million mile journey on the STS-119 mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 3:13:17 p.m. EDT. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder March 28, 2009 |
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3/28/09 |
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Parachute deploys at landing
The drogue chute unfurls beh
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3/28/09
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The drogue chute unfurls behind space shuttle Discovery on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Landing of Discovery March 28, 2009, completed the 13-day, 5.3-million mile journey on the STS-119 mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 3:13:17 p.m. EDT. Nose gear touchdown was at 3:13:40 p.m. and wheels stop was at 3:14:45 p.m. Discovery delivered the final pair of large power-generating solar array wings and the S6 truss segment. The mission was the 28th flight to the station, the 36th flight of Discovery and the 125th in the Space Shuttle Program, as well as the 70th landing at Kennedy. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder March 28, 2009 |
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3/28/09 |
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Next Flight, Discovery
Astronaut Tony Antonelli, pi
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3/9/09
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Astronaut Tony Antonelli, pilot for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission, arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. STS-119 is the 125th space shuttle flight and the 28th flight to the International Space Station. Discovery and its crew will deliver the final set of large power-generating solar array wings and integrated truss structure, S6, to the space station. The mission includes four spacewalks. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett March 8,2009 |
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3/9/09 |
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Discovery Blazes Into Orbit
As it arcs into space, space
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3/15/09
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As it arcs into space, space shuttle Discovery is lighted by sunlight after leaving the darker skies over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the STS-119 mission. Liftoff was on time at 7:43 p.m. EDT. Photo credit: NASA/Fletch Hildreth March 15, 2009 |
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3/15/09 |
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A Towering Flight
Propelled by columns of fire
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3/16/09
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Propelled by columns of fire, space shuttle Discovery races toward space on the STS-119 mission after liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Clouds of smoke and steam roll across the pad. Launch was on time at 7:43 p.m. EDT. Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph, Kevin O'Connell March 15, 2009 |
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3/16/09 |
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Straight Up!
Clouds of smoke and steam ro
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3/16/09
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Clouds of smoke and steam roll across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space shuttle Discovery races toward space on mission STS-119. Launch was on time at 7:43 p.m. EDT. Photo credit: Courtesy of Scott Andrews March 15, 2009 |
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3/16/09 |
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Discovery Roars Toward Orbit
Space shuttle Discovery roar
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3/16/09
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Space shuttle Discovery roars off Launch Pad 39A on the STS-119 mission atop twin towers of fire that light up the sky after sunset at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff was on time March 15, 2009 at 7:43 p.m. EDT. The STS-119 mission is the 28th to the International Space Station and the 125th space shuttle flight. Discovery will deliver the final pair of power-generating solar array wings and the S6 truss segment. Image credit: Photo courtesy of Scott Andrews March 15, 2009 |
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3/16/09 |
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Touchdown Discovery
Space shuttle Discovery touc
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3/28/09
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Space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to complete the 13-day, 5.3-million mile journey on the STS-119 mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 3:13:17 p.m. EDT. Nose gear touchdown was at 3:13:40 p.m. and wheels stop was at 3:14:45 p.m. Discovery delivered the final pair of large power-generating solar array wings and the S6 truss segment. The mission was the 28th flight to the station, the 36th flight of Discovery and the 125th in the Space Shuttle Program, as well as the 70th landing at Kennedy. Image credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett March 28, 2009 |
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3/28/09 |
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