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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers watch as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is lowered toward a work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility.  Raffaello is the second MPLM built by the Italian Space Agency, serving as a reusable logistics carrier and primary delivery system to resupply and return station cargo requiring a pressurized environment.  It has been moved across the floor to allow the third MPLM, Donatello, to be brought in for routine testing.  Donatello has been stored in the Operations and Checkout Building.  This is the first time all three MPLMs are in the SSPF; the other one is the Leonardo.  Raffaello is scheduled to fly on Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-114.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers watch as the Multi-Purpose Logist...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers watch as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is lowered toward a work stand in the Space Station Processing Facility. Raffaello is the second MPLM built by the Ita... More

STS112-706-070 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-706-070 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: Atlantis (Orbiter), Earth Observations (From Space), STS... More

S117E06001 - STS-117 - OMS pod taken during survey on STS-117 mission

S117E06001 - STS-117 - OMS pod taken during survey on STS-117 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pod taken during survey of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, during the STS-117 mission. Subject Terms: ... More

S122E005905 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

S122E005905 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Image of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, taken by the Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC). The IDC is part of the Orbit... More

STS112-703-158 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-703-158 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: Atlantis (Orbiter), Earth Observations (From Space), STS... More

STS098-304-027 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission

STS098-304-027 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during the STS-98 ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), STS-98, ATLANTIS (O... More

STS098-711A-045 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-711A-045 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 mis...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: STS-98, ATLANTIS (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM... More

STS112-702-092 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-702-092 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations as seen by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: Atlantis (Orbiter), Earth Observations (From Space), S... More

S117E05831 - STS-117 - IDC Survey Test taken during STS-117 mission

S117E05831 - STS-117 - IDC Survey Test taken during STS-117 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Integrated Sensor Inspection System Digital Camera (IDC) survey test taken during STS-117 mission, aboard the Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104. Subje... More

S117E05035 - STS-117 - Vertical Stabilizer taken during survey on STS-117 mission

S117E05035 - STS-117 - Vertical Stabilizer taken during survey on STS-...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Vertical Stabilizer taken during survey of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, during the STS-117 mission. Subject Terms: STS-117, Atlantis... More

S129E005165 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E005165 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S129E008816 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E008816 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S129E006041 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E006041 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S117E05966 - STS-117 - IDC Survey Test taken during STS-117 mission

S117E05966 - STS-117 - IDC Survey Test taken during STS-117 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Integrated Sensor Inspection System Digital Camera (IDC) survey test taken during STS-117 mission, aboard the Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104. View ... More

S122E010502 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

S122E010502 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Late inspection image of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, taken by the Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC) after undockin... More

S122E009441 - STS-122 - Survey Views of Atlantis during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations

S122E009441 - STS-122 - Survey Views of Atlantis during Expedition 16/...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of a portion of the Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS). Photo was taken during Expedition 16/STS-122 joint operations. Subject Terms:... More

S129E010011 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E010011 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S129E005147 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E005147 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

STS112-712-004 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-712-004 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Part of the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) is also visi... More

S129E009815 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E009815 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

STS112-718-050 - STS-112 - Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-718-050 - STS-112 - Earth observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: Atlantis (Orbiter), Earth Observations (From Space), STS... More

S112E05776 - STS-112 - Sunset views taken by the STS-112 crew

S112E05776 - STS-112 - Sunset views taken by the STS-112 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Views of the sunset taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis while docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Subject Terms:... More

STS112-716-059 - STS-112 - Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-716-059 - STS-112 - Earth observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: Atlantis (Orbiter), Earth Observations (From Space), STS... More

STS098-302-020 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission

STS098-302-020 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during the STS-98 ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), STS-98, ATLANTIS (O... More

S122E010877 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

S122E010877 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Late inspection image of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, taken by the Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC) after undockin... More

S122E005393 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

S122E005393 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Image of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, taken by the Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC). The IDC is part of the Orbit... More

S117E09115 - STS-117 - Earth Observations taken by STS-117 Crewmember on Space Shuttle Atlantis

S117E09115 - STS-117 - Earth Observations taken by STS-117 Crewmember ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth Observations taken by STS-117 Crewmember on Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: STS-117, Earth Observations (From Space) Date Taken: 6/19/200... More

STS098-712-090 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-712-090 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 miss...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: STS-98, ATLANTIS (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM... More

STS101-363-005 - STS-101 - Earth observations taken during STS-101 mission

STS101-363-005 - STS-101 - Earth observations taken during STS-101 mis...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-101 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), STS-101, ATLANTIS ... More

S122E010494 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

S122E010494 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Late inspection image of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, taken by the Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC) after undockin... More

S112E05594 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

S112E05594 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis while docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Subject Terms: ... More

S129E005680 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E005680 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

STS098-718-025 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-718-025 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 miss...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: STS-98, ATLANTIS (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM... More

S129E005250 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E005250 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S112E06382 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

S112E06382 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis while docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Subject Terms: ... More

STS098-316-032 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken by the STS-98 crew

STS098-316-032 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken by the STS-98 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-98 crew from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: STS-98, EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), ATLANTIS (ORBITER)... More

STS098-704-089 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-704-089 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 miss...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis, Subject Terms: STS-98, ATLANTIS (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM... More

STS112-706-082 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-706-082 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: Atlantis (Orbiter), Earth Observations (From Space), STS... More

S125E012683 - STS-125 - Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

S125E012683 - STS-125 - Earth Observation taken by the STS-125 Crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-125 crew aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. The Super Lightweight Interchangeable Carrier (SLIC) in the shuttle's p... More

STS098-714-058 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-714-058 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 miss...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: STS-98, ATLANTIS (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM... More

S115E05042 - STS-115 - Survey of STS-115 External Tank after Space Shuttle Atlantis liftoff

S115E05042 - STS-115 - Survey of STS-115 External Tank after Space Shu...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view taken of the STS-115 External Tank after separation from the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Photo was taken from a camera inside the umbilical wel... More

STS101-722-086 - STS-101 - Dark Earth limb views taken during STS-101 mission

STS101-722-086 - STS-101 - Dark Earth limb views taken during STS-101 ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various dark Earth limb views as seen during the STS-101 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE), STS-1... More

S112E05994 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

S112E05994 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis while docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Subject Terms: ... More

S129E005474 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E005474 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

STS112-708-050 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-708-050 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: Atlantis (Orbiter), Earth Observations (From Space), STS... More

STS112-716-017 - STS-112 - Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew

STS112-716-017 - STS-112 - Earth observations taken by the STS-112 cre...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: Atlantis (Orbiter), Earth Observations (From Space), STS... More

S129E005871 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E005871 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S122E006080 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

S122E006080 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Image of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, taken by the Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC). The IDC is part of the Orbit... More

S129E009767 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

S129E009767 - STS-129 - IDC Survey Test during STS-129 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S122E010375 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

S122E010375 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Late inspection image of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, taken by the Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC) after undockin... More

STS098-715-025 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-715-025 - STS-098 - Earth observations taken during STS-98 miss...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken during the STS-98 mission from the space shuttle Atlantis. Subject Terms: STS-98, ATLANTIS (ORBITER), EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM... More

S112E05440 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

S112E05440 - STS-112 - Earth Observations taken by the STS-112 crew

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Earth observations taken by the STS-112 crew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis while docked with the International Space Station (ISS). Subject Terms: ... More

Atlantis Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida. Balkan Room, to bar

Atlantis Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida. Balkan Room, to bar

Picryl description: Public domain image of catering, dinner table arrangement, caterer, restaurant, food, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Atlantis Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida. Balkan Room, from bar

Atlantis Hotel, Miami Beach, Florida. Balkan Room, from bar

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a historic hotel building, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Waving to onlookers, the STS-101 crew eagerly walk to the waiting Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A and the second attempt at liftoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis. In their orange launch and entry suits, they are (left to right) Mission Specialists Susan J. Helms, Yury Usachev, James S. Voss, Mary Ellen Weber and Jeffrey N. Williams; Pilot Scott J. Horowitz; and Commander James D. Halsell Jr. The first launch attempt on April 24 was scrubbed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The mission will take the crew to the International Space Station to deliver logistics and supplies and to prepare the Station for the arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk. This will be the third assembly flight to the Space Station. Liftoff is targeted for 3:52 p.m. EDT. The mission is expected to last about 10 days, with Atlantis landing at KSC Saturday, May 6, about 11:53 a.m. EDT KSC-00pp0575

Waving to onlookers, the STS-101 crew eagerly walk to the waiting Astr...

Waving to onlookers, the STS-101 crew eagerly walk to the waiting Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A and the second attempt at liftoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis. In their orange launch and entry sui... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers attach an overhead crane to the Columbus Laboratory module.  The module will be moved to a weigh station before transfer to the payload canister.  The European Space Agency 's largest single contribution to the International Space Station, Columbus will expand the research facilities of the station, providing crew members and scientists around the world the ability to conduct a variety of life, physical and materials science experiments. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The module is scheduled to be transferred to Launch Pad 39A in early November, in preparation for its journey to the station. Columbus will fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-122 mission, targeted for launch Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3018

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers attach an overhead crane to the Columbus Laboratory module. The module will be moved to a weigh st... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission Specialists Mike Massimino (left) and Michael Good (right) check out the orbiter boom sensor system and the attached camera in space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay.  Equipment familiarization is part of the crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment for the mission.  Atlantis is targeted to launch Oct. 8 on the STS-125 mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission crew will perform history-making, on-orbit “surgery” on two important science instruments aboard the telescope.  After capturing the telescope, two teams of spacewalking astronauts will perform the repairs during five planned spacewalks.    Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1959

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's K...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission Specialists Mike Massimino (left) and Michael Good (right) check out the orbiter boom sensor system and... More

Space shuttle STS_135_VR. NASA public domain image colelction.

Space shuttle STS_135_VR. NASA public domain image colelction.

JSC2011-E-059397 (13 May 2011) --- NASA astronaut Rex Walheim, STS-135 mission specialist, simulates a spacewalk in the Virtual Reality Laboratory at NASA?s Johnson Space Center May 13, 2011. Photo credit: NASA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Mission Specialist Sandy Magnus is inspecting the mid-deck of shuttle Atlantis. The four-member crew is at Kennedy participating in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), which gives them an opportunity for hands-on training with the spacecraft and familiarization of the payload they'll deliver to the International Space Station.         Atlantis and its payload is being prepared for the STS-135 mission, which will deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the station. Atlantis is targeted to launch June 28, and will be the last shuttle flight for the Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2011-2916

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Mission Specialist Sandy Magnus is inspecting the mid-deck of shuttle Atlantis. The four-membe... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is in the Canister Rotation Facility where it will be lifted to a vertical position.  The canister transporter will then carry the canister and its cargo to Launch Pad 39A.  The cargo consists of four carriers holding various equipment for the STS-125 mission aboard space shuttle Atlantis to service NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.  At the pad, the cargo will be moved into the Payload Changeout Room.  The changeout room is the enclosed, environmentally controlled portion of the rotating service structure that supports cargo delivery to the pad and subsequent vertical installation into the shuttle’s payload bay. Launch of Atlantis is targeted for Oct. 10.   Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd2769

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload ca...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister is in the Canister Rotation Facility where it will be lifted to a vertical position. The canister transporter will then carry the ca... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Filling the ground with billows of smoke and steam created by the flaming solid rocket boosters, Space Shuttle Atlantis speeds toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time liftoff occurred at 8:45:47 a.m. EDT. On the 11-day mission to the International Space Station, the seven-member crew will perform support tasks on orbit, transfer supplies and prepare the living quarters in the newly arrived Zvezda Service Module. The first long-duration crew, dubbed “Expedition One,” is due to arrive at the Station in late fall. Landing of Atlantis is targeted for 4:45 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19 KSC00pd1263

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Filling the ground with billows of smoke...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Filling the ground with billows of smoke and steam created by the flaming solid rocket boosters, Space Shuttle Atlantis speeds toward space on mission STS-106. The perfect on-time ... More

Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage

Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank repairs from Hail Damage

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, United Space Alliance technicians Brenda Morris and Brian Williams are applying foam and molds on Space Shuttle Atlantis' external tank to areas damaged by hail. The white hole... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane moves the Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier, or ORUC, above the payload canister for installation.  The carrier is one of four associated with the STS-125 mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. It will be installed in the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39A. At the pad, all the carriers will be loaded into space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay. Launch of Atlantis is targeted for Oct. 10.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd2714

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane moves the Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier, or ORUC, above the payload canister for installa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near sunset, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform, begins moving through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building for rollout to Launch Pad 39A. First motion out of the VAB was at 8:10 p.m.  July 10, and the shuttle was hard down on the pad at 3:02 a.m. July 11.  Seen below the orbiter's wings and attached to the launcher platform are the tail masts, which provide several umbilical connections to the orbiter, including a liquid-oxygen line through one and a liquid-hydrogen line through another.  Endeavour is scheduled to launch on mission STS-118 on Aug. 7.  During the mission, Endeavour will carry into orbit the S5 truss, SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and will mark the first flight of Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan, the teacher-turned-astronaut whose association with NASA began more than 20 years ago.  STS-118 will be the first flight since 2002 for Endeavour, which has undergone extensive modifications, including the addition of safety upgrades already added to orbiters Discovery and Atlantis.  Photo credit: NASA/Tom Farrar KSC-07pd1853

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near sunset, Space Shuttle Endeavour, at...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near sunset, Space Shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform, begins moving through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building for rollout to Launch Pad 39A. First motio... More

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-132

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-132

STS132-S-040 (14 May 2010) --- Space shuttle Atlantis and its six-member STS-132 crew head toward Earth orbit and rendezvous with the International Space Station. Liftoff was at 2:20 p.m. (EDT) on May 14, 2010,... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians use a Hyster forklift to transport Engine #3 to the Engine Shop for possible future use after it was removed from space shuttle Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Each of the three space shuttle main engines is 14 feet long and weighs 7,800 pounds. Removal of the space shuttle main engines is part of the Transition and Retirement work that is being performed in order to prepare Atlantis for eventual display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Photo credit: Frankie Martin KSC-2011-6526

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians use a Hyster forklift to transport...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians use a Hyster forklift to transport Engine #3 to the Engine Shop for possible future use after it was removed from space shuttle Atlantis in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at N... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Leaving a wavy contrail in its wake, the launch of space shuttle Atlantis is viewed through the windows of the Launch Control Center, where VIPS gathered to watch, including Center Director Bill Parsons, Associate Administrator for NASA Space Operations William H. Gerstenmaier and NASA Administrator Mike Griffin.  Liftoff was on time at 2:45 p.m. EST from Launch Pad 39A.  The launch is the third attempt for Atlantis since December 2007 to carry the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory to the International Space Station.  During the 11-day mission, the crew's prime objective is to attach the laboratory to the Harmony module, adding to the station's size and capabilities.    Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0207

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving a wavy contrail in its wake, th...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving a wavy contrail in its wake, the launch of space shuttle Atlantis is viewed through the windows of the Launch Control Center, where VIPS gathered to watch, including Cente... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two bald eagles stand sentinel as STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh and Pilot Barry E. Wilmore practice landings in a Shuttle Training Aircraft in preparation for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge coexists with Kennedy Space Center and provides a habitat for 330 species of birds including bald eagles.  Bald eagles, which mate for life, use a specific territory for nesting, winter feeding or a year-round residence. Its natural domain is from Alaska to Baja, Calif., and from Maine to Florida.  For information on the refuge, visit http://www.fws.gov/merrittisland/Index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6262

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenne...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two bald eagles stand sentinel as STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh and Pilot Barry E. Wilmore practice landi... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians move a Hyster forklift closer to Engine #1, the final engine to be removed from space shuttle Atlantis. The forklift will be used to remove the engine and transport it to the Engine Shop for possible future use. Each of the three space shuttle main engines is 14 feet long and weighs 7,800 pounds. Removal of the space shuttle main engines is part of the Transition and Retirement work that is being performed in order to prepare Atlantis for eventual display at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. Photo credit: Frankie Martin KSC-2011-6530

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians move a Hyster forklift closer to Engine #1, the final engine to be removed from space shuttle Atla... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane carries the EXPRESS Logistics Carrier toward a stand. The carrier is part of the payload on space shuttle Atlantis, which will deliver to the International Space Station components including two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  STS-129 is targeted to launch Nov. 12.  Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-2009-2249

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane carries the EXPRESS Logistics Carrier toward a stand. The carrier is part of the payload on... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated with the aid of twin solid rocket boosters, space shuttle Atlantis clears the tower on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.     Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Rusty Backer and Tom Farrar KSC-2009-6386

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generate...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated with the aid of twin solid rocket boosters, space shuttle Atlantis clears the tower on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Fl... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The STS-117 crew members stride out of the Operations and Checkout Building as they head for the astrovan to take them to Launch Pad 39A. Leading the way are Pilot Lee Archambault (left) and Commander Frederick Sturckow.  Behind them, left and right, are Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester and Steven Swanson, John "Danny" Olivas and astronaut Clayton Anderson, and James Reilly at the rear.  Anderson is joining the Expedition 15 crew on the International Space Station; Flight Engineer Suni Williams will return to Earth in his place.  Liftoff is scheduled for 7:38 p.m. today aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis. The shuttle is delivering a new segment to the starboard side of the International Space Station's backbone, known as the truss. Three spacewalks are planned to install the S3/S4 truss segment, deploy a set of solar arrays and prepare them for operation. STS-117 is the 118th space shuttle flight, the 21st flight to the station, the 28th flight for Atlantis and the first of four flights planned for 2007.    Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1424

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members stride out of ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members stride out of the Operations and Checkout Building as they head for the astrovan to take them to Launch Pad 39A. Leading the way are Pilot Lee Archambault... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Mission Specialist Megan McArthur puts on her launch-and-entry suit before heading for Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This launch will be McArthur's first space shuttle flight.  Liftoff is scheduled for 2:01 p.m. May 11 EDT. Atlantis' 11-day flight will include five spacewalks to refurbish and upgrade NASA's Hubble Space Telescope with state-of-the-art science instruments that will expand Hubble's capabilities and extend its operational lifespan through at least 2014.  The payload includes a Wide Field Camera 3, fine guidance sensor and the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-3049

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Mission Specialist Megan McArthur puts ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-125 Mission Specialist Megan McArthur puts on her launch-and-entry suit before heading for Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This launch will be McArthur's fir... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Only space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute is visible as the spacecraft disappears into the darkness and rolls to a stop on Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the final time. Atlantis marked the 26th nighttime landing of NASA's Space Shuttle Program and the 78th landing at Kennedy. It also was the final mission for the shuttle program.    STS-135 was the 33rd and final flight for Atlantis, which has spent 307 days in space, orbited Earth 4,848 times and traveled 125,935,769 miles. For more information on the space shuttle era, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/flyout. Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph and Kevin O'Connell KSC-2011-5852

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Only space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute is vis...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Only space shuttle Atlantis' drag chute is visible as the spacecraft disappears into the darkness and rolls to a stop on Runway 15 on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis travels upward on streams of flame as it lifts off on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.          Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray and Tom Farrar KSC-2011-5414

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cent...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis travels upward on streams of flame as it lifts off on its STS-135 mission to the International Space S... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew members express their gratitude to the thousands of workers who have processed, launched and landed the space shuttles for more than three decades during an employee appreciation event. From left, are Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus, Commander Chris Ferguson, and Pilot Doug Hurley. Space shuttle Atlantis' final return from space at 5:57 a.m. EDT secured the space shuttle fleet's place in history and brought a close to the STS-135 mission and America's Space Shuttle Program.                       STS-135 delivered spare parts, equipment and supplies to the International Space Station. STS-135 was the 33rd and final flight for Atlantis, which has spent 307 days in space, orbited Earth 4,848 times and traveled 125,935,769 miles. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2011-5766

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew members express their gratitu...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-135 crew members express their gratitude to the thousands of workers who have processed, launched and landed the space shuttles for more than three decades during an employee app... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers complete installation of the orbiter boom sensor system into Atlantis' payload bay. The 50-foot-long boom attaches to the shuttle arm and is one of the new safety measures added prior to Return to Flight last year. It equips the orbiter with cameras and laser systems to inspect the shuttle's heat shield while in space.  Atlantis is scheduled to launch on mission STS-115 no earlier than Aug. 28.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-06pd0568

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers complete installation of the orbiter boom sensor system into Atlantis' payload bay. The 50-foot-long bo... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery -- its space shuttle main engines long since removed -- approaches the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, from Orbiter Processing Facility-2, or OPF-2.    Discovery will be stored inside the VAB for approximately one month while shuttle Atlantis undergoes processing in OPF-2 following its final mission, STS-135. Discovery flew its 39th and final mission, STS-133, in February and March 2011, and currently is being prepared for public display at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia. For more information about Discovery's Transition and Retirement, visit   www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/launch/discovery_rss_collection_archive_1.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2011-5547

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spa...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery -- its space shuttle main engines long since removed -- approaches the Vehicle Assembly Building, or VAB, from Orbiter ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Commander Brent Jett settles in the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft to practice landing the shuttle. STA practice is part of launch preparations. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulf Stream II jet that was modified to simulate an orbiter’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. In flight, the STA duplicates the orbiter’s atmospheric descent trajectory from approximately 35,000 feet altitude to landing on a runway. Because the orbiter is unpowered during re-entry and landing, its high-speed glide must be perfectly executed the first time. Mission STS-115 is scheduled to lift off about 12:29 p.m. Sept. 6. Mission managers cancelled Atlantis' first launch campaign due to a lightning strike at the pad and the passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto along Florida's east coast. The mission will deliver and install the 17-and-a-half-ton P3/P4 truss segment to the port side of the integrated truss system on the orbital outpost. The truss includes a new set of photovoltaic solar arrays. When unfurled to their full length of 240 feet, the arrays will provide additional power for the station in preparation for the delivery of international science modules over the next two years. STS-115 is expected to last 11 days and includes three scheduled spacewalks. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd2027

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Commander Brent Jett settles in t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Commander Brent Jett settles in the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft to practice landing the shuttle. STA practice is part of launch preparations. The STA is a Grumm... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   Seen from behind the mobile launcher platform, the orange external tank and solid rocket boosters all but hide Atlantis.  The crawlerway stretches in a curve on the other side.  The shuttle is being rolled back to the Vehicle Assembly Building where it will be examined for hail damage.  A severe thunderstorm with golf ball-sized hail caused divots in the giant tank's foam insulation and minor surface damage to about 26 heat shield tiles on the shuttle's left wing. Further evaluation of the tank is necessary to get an accurate accounting of foam damage and determine the type of repair required and the time needed for that work.  A new target launch date has not been determined, but teams will focus on preparing Atlantis for liftoff in late April.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-07pd0554

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen from behind the mobile launcher p...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen from behind the mobile launcher platform, the orange external tank and solid rocket boosters all but hide Atlantis. The crawlerway stretches in a curve on the other side. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Looking as if it is breaking out of a cocoon, space shuttle Atlantis races into the sky on mission STS-122 to the International Space Station.  Liftoff of the shuttle was on time at 2:45 p.m. EST.  The launch is the third attempt for Atlantis since December 2007 to carry the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory to the International Space Station.  During the 11-day mission, the crew's prime objective is to attach the laboratory to the Harmony module, adding to the station's size and capabilities.    Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph, Tony Gray, Robert Murray KSC-08pd0220

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking as if it is breaking out of a c...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Looking as if it is breaking out of a cocoon, space shuttle Atlantis races into the sky on mission STS-122 to the International Space Station. Liftoff of the shuttle was on time ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Veiled in darkness, space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown for the final time on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Securing the space shuttle fleet's place in history, Atlantis marked the 26th nighttime landing of NASA's Space Shuttle Program and the 78th landing at Kennedy. Main gear touchdown was at 5:57:00 a.m. EDT, followed by nose gear touchdown at 5:57:20 a.m., and wheelstop at 5:57:54 a.m. On board are STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim.    On the 37th shuttle mission to the International Space Station, STS-135 delivered the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module    filled with more than 9,400 pounds of spare parts, equipment and supplies that will sustain station operations for the next year. STS-135 was the 33rd and final flight for Atlantis, which has spent 307 days in space, orbited Earth 4,848 times and traveled 125,935,769 miles. STS-135 also was the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program.  For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Chad Baumer KSC-2011-5707

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Veiled in darkness, space shuttle Atlantis nea...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Veiled in darkness, space shuttle Atlantis nears touchdown for the final time on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Securing the space shuttle fleet's place in history,... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-101 Mission Specialist Jeffrey N. Williams takes his seat inside Space Shuttle Atlantis before taking part in a simulated launch countdown. The countdown is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities that also include emergency egress training and familiarization with the payload. Other crew members taking part are Commander James D. Halsell Jr., Pilot Scott J. "Doc" Horowitz and Mission Specialists Mary Ellen Weber, James Voss, Susan Helms, and Yury Usachev of Russia. During their mission to the International Space Station, the STS-101 crew will be delivering logistics and supplies, plus preparing the Station for the arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk to perform maintenance on the Space Station. This will be the third assembly flight for the Space Station. STS-101 is scheduled to launch April 24 at 4:15 p.m. from Launch Pad 39A KSC00pp0467

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-101 Mission Specialist Jeffrey N. Wi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-101 Mission Specialist Jeffrey N. Williams takes his seat inside Space Shuttle Atlantis before taking part in a simulated launch countdown. The countdown is part of Terminal Co... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 1, the orbiter Atlantis is being lowered into position for mating to its external tank/solid rocket booster stack. Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to launch on mission STS-104 in early July KSC-01pp1045

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 1,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Vehicle Assembly Building high bay 1, the orbiter Atlantis is being lowered into position for mating to its external tank/solid rocket booster stack. Space Shuttle Atlantis is s... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   On a morning where broken clouds filled the sky of Central Florida, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its passenger Atlantis ease their way past the NASA News Center for a landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, known as the SLF.   The aircraft is a modified Boeing 747 jetliner Atlantis landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California to end mission STS-117.  The return to KSC began July 1 and  took three days after stops across the country for fuel.  The last stop was at Ft. Campbell in Kentucky. Weather conditions over the last leg postponed the return trip until July 3. Touchdown was at 8:27 a.m. EDT.  Atlantis will be removed from the back of the SCA via the mate/demate device at the SLF.  It will then be towed to the Orbiter Processing Facility to begin processing for its next launch, mission STS-122 in December.  Photo credit: NASA/Debbie Odom KSC-07pd1722

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a morning where broken clouds fille...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a morning where broken clouds filled the sky of Central Florida, the shuttle carrier aircraft, or SCA, and its passenger Atlantis ease their way past the NASA News Center for ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, from left, United Space Alliance workers Loyd Turner, Craig Meyer and Erik Visser prepare to conduct a fit check of an External Tank (ET) digital still camera in the right-hand liquid oxygen umbilical well on Space Shuttle Atlantis.  NASA is pursuing use of the camera, beginning with the Shuttle’s Return To Flight, to obtain and downlink high-resolution images of the ET following separation of the ET from the orbiter after launch.  The Kodak camera will record 24 images, at one frame per 1.5 seconds, on a flash memory card.  After orbital insertion, the crew will transfer the images from the memory card to a laptop computer.  The files will then be downloaded through the Ku-band system to the Mission Control Center in Houston for analysis. KSC-04pd1810

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, from ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, from left, United Space Alliance workers Loyd Turner, Craig Meyer and Erik Visser prepare to conduct a fit check of an External Tank (ET) digital... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space Alliance technician, lying on a work platform, works inside the crew module of space shuttle Atlantis following removal of window #8.    Inspection and maintenance of the crew module windows is standard procedure between shuttle missions.  Atlantis is next slated to deliver an Integrated Cargo Carrier and Russian-built Mini Research Module to the International Space Station on the STS-132 mission.  The second in a series of new pressurized components for Russia, the module will be permanently attached to the Zarya module. Three spacewalks are planned to store spare components outside the station, including six spare batteries, a boom assembly for the Ku-band antenna and spares for the Canadian Dextre robotic arm extension. A radiator, airlock and European robotic arm for the Russian Multi-purpose Laboratory Module also are payloads on the flight.  Launch is targeted for May 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Glenn Benson KSC-2010-1083

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space Alliance technician, lying on a work platform, works inside the crew module of space shuttle Atl... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the massive crawler-transporter carrying space shuttle Endeavour approaches the launch pad.  First motion of Endeavour from the Vehicle Assembly Building was at 11:15 p.m. Sept. 18.  The crawler travels on eight tracked tread belts, each containing 57 tread belt “shoes.” Each shoe is 7.5 feet long, 1.5 feet wide and weighs approximately 2,100 pounds. Endeavour completed the 4.2-mile journey to Launch Pad 39B on Sept. 19 at 6:59 a.m. EDT. For the first time since July 2001, two shuttles are on the launch pads at the same time at the center. Endeavour will stand by at pad B in the unlikely event that a rescue mission is necessary during space shuttle Atlantis' upcoming mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, targeted to launch Oct. 10. After Endeavour is cleared from its duty as a rescue spacecraft, it will be moved to Launch Pad 39A for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. That flight is targeted for launch Nov. 12. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd2668

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the massive c...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the massive crawler-transporter carrying space shuttle Endeavour approaches the launch pad. First motion of Endeavour from the Vehicle Assembly Building... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Atlantis towers above the workers aboard.  The Shuttle and MLP rest on top of the crawler-transporter beneath it, which moves about 1 mile per hour. Atlantis is scheduled for launch April 4 on mission STS-110, which will install the S0 truss, the framework that eventually will hold the power and cooling systems needed for future international research laboratories on the International Space Station.  The  Canadarm2 robotic arm will be used exclusively to hoist the 13-ton truss from the payload bay to the Station.  The S0 truss will be the first major U.S. component launched to the Station since the addition of the Quest airlock in July 2001.  The four spacewalks planned for the construction will all originate from the airlock.  The mission will be Atlantis' 25th trip to space KSC-02pd0274

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting atop the Mobile Launcher Platform...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, Space Shuttle Atlantis towers above the workers aboard. The Shuttle and MLP rest on top of the crawler-transporter beneath it, which move... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the airlock of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center prepare to remove the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph, or COS, from its transportation canister.  The COS will be installed on the Hubble Space Telescope on space shuttle Atlantis' STS-125 mission.  COS will be the most sensitive ultraviolet spectrograph ever flown on Hubble and will probe the "cosmic web" - the large-scale structure of the universe whose form is determined by the gravity of dark matter and is traced by galaxies and intergalactic gas.  COS's far-ultraviolet channel has a sensitivity 30 times greater than that of previous spectroscopic instruments for the detection of extremely low light levels.  Launch of STS-125 is targeted for Oct. 8.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd2184

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the airlock of the Payload Hazardous Servici...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the airlock of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center prepare to remove the Cosmic Origins Spectrograp... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As clouds of smoke and steam smother Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis soars above them atop a column of fire.  Atlantis will rendezvous with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on the STS-125 mission.  Liftoff was on time at 2:01 p.m. EDT.  Atlantis' 11-day flight will include five spacewalks to refurbish and upgrade the telescope with state-of-the-art science instruments that will expand Hubble's capabilities and extend its operational lifespan through at least 2014.  The payload includes a Wide Field Camera 3, fine guidance sensor and the Cosmic Origins Spectrograph.  Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray-Tom Farrar KSC-2009-3084

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As clouds of smoke and steam smother Launch Pad...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As clouds of smoke and steam smother Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis soars above them atop a column of fire. Atlantis will rendezvous wit... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare space shuttle Atlantis for its trek from the Shuttle Landing Facility to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 for the last time. Atlantis' final return to Earth on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida occurred at 5:57 a.m. EDT July 21, 2011.              Securing the space shuttle fleet's place in history, Atlantis marks the 26th nighttime landing of NASA's Space Shuttle Program and the 78th landing at Kennedy. Atlantis and its crew delivered to the International Space Station the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with more than 9,400 pounds of spare parts, equipment and supplies that will sustain station operations for the next year. STS-135 is the 33rd and final flight for Atlantis and the final mission of the Space Shuttle Program. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-5775

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare space shuttle Atlantis for its...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers prepare space shuttle Atlantis for its trek from the Shuttle Landing Facility to Orbiter Processing Facility-2 for the last time. Atlantis' final return to Earth on Runway 15 at ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two launch and entry seats were installed on the space shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck as part of final preparations for the orbiter's cross-country ferry flight to California.      The work is part of Transition and Retirement of the remaining space shuttles, Endeavour and Atlantis. Endeavour is being prepared for public display at the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Its ferry flight to California is targeted for mid-September. Endeavour was the last space shuttle added to NASA’s orbiter fleet. Over the course of its 19-year career, Endeavour spent 299 days in space during 25 missions. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/transition Photo credit: NASA/ Jim Grossmann KSC-2012-4350

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 at NASA’s ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two launch and entry seats were installed on the space shuttle Endeavour's aft flight deck as part of final... More

S125E006098 - STS-125 - IDC Survey Test during STS-125 Mission

S125E006098 - STS-125 - IDC Survey Test during STS-125 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S122E007490 - STS-122 - IDC Focus Inspection of STBD OMS Pod during STS-122 Mission

S122E007490 - STS-122 - IDC Focus Inspection of STBD OMS Pod during ST...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC) focused inspection image of damage to the thermal blanket on the starboard (STBD) Orbita... More

S117E05923 - STS-117 - IDC Survey Test taken during STS-117 mission

S117E05923 - STS-117 - IDC Survey Test taken during STS-117 mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Integrated Sensor Inspection System Digital Camera (IDC) survey test taken during STS-117 mission, aboard the Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104. Subje... More

S125E011250 - STS-125 - IDC Survey Test during STS-125 Mission

S125E011250 - STS-125 - IDC Survey Test during STS-125 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S122E006485 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

S122E006485 - STS-122 - IDC Survey Images during STS-122.

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Image of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, taken by the Integrated Sensor Inspection System (ISIS) Digital Camera (IDC). The IDC is part of the Orbit... More

S125E005562 - STS-125 - IDC Survey Test during STS-125 Mission

S125E005562 - STS-125 - IDC Survey Test during STS-125 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

S125E006323 - STS-125 - IDC Survey Test during STS-125 Mission

S125E006323 - STS-125 - IDC Survey Test during STS-125 Mission

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the ISIS (Integrated Sensor Inspection System) Digital Camera (IDC) survey test imagery for the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104... More

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