KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storm clouds fill the sky from Launch Pa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storm clouds fill the sky from Launch Pad 39B, at right, west beyond the Vehicle Assembly Building. Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits on the pad after a scrub was called Aug. 27 d... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Hurtling toward space, Space Shuttle Atl...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Hurtling toward space, Space Shuttle Atlantis clears the lightning mast atop the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B. Clouds of smoke and steam nearly obscure the pad. Atla... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a week's delay of launching due t...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a week's delay of launching due to weather and technical issues, the crew of mission STS-115 have had the traditional breakfast before their third attempt to launch on Space... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A view of the launch of Space Shuttle At...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A view of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-115 as it soars over the Space Coast, taken from NASA's WB-57 aircraft. Atlantis is heading for a rendezvous with the... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Nearly obscured by its own contrail, Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Nearly obscured by its own contrail, Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles toward space for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. Liftoff was on-time at 1... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 mission crew pose for a pho...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 mission crew pose for a photo on the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after their arrival. From left are astronaut Clayton Anderson, Mission Specialists James Reilly, Joh... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The shuttle training aircraft, or STA, ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The shuttle training aircraft, or STA, with STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow and Pilot Lee Archambault in the cockpit begins to taxi to the runway at KSC's Shuttle Landing Fac... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The late afternoon sun highlights Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The late afternoon sun highlights Space Shuttle Atlantis after rollback of the rotating service structure. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and se... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge clouds roll over Launch Pad 39B wh...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge clouds roll over Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits after the scrub of its launch on mission STS-115. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:2... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles toward s...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles toward space, propelled by twin columns of fire from the solid rocket boosters. Clouds of smoke and steam spread side to side across Launch Pad 39B... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building a...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Commander Brent Jett finishes suiting up for another attempt at liftoff. The launch attempt on ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With applause and cheers from the onlooke...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With applause and cheers from the onlookers, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars off the launch pad for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. In the foregr... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the K...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch on Space Shuttle Atlantis on June 8. Mission Specialist James Re... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-117 cre...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-117 crew members take part in a payload bay walkdown on Launch Pad 39A to look at the cargo in Space Shuttle Atlantis. The payload includes the S3/... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Menacing storm clouds roll through the L...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Menacing storm clouds roll through the Launch Complex 39 Area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. In the background is the Vehicle Assembly Building. In the foreground is the lower p... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner waits to complete suiting up before heading to the launch pad. Tanne... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Steven MacLean checks his glove during suitup before heading to the launch pad. Mac... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Smoke and steam billow across Launch Pad 39B as Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles into the sky for its rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. Liftoff wa... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper is donning her launch and re-entry suit before headin... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis roars into the s...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis roars into the sky above the primitive sand dunes in the foreground. Heading for its rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115, ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flaming rockets propel Space Shuttle Atla...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flaming rockets propel Space Shuttle Atlantis away from the smoke and steam below and into the sky for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. Liftoff... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-117 crew...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-117 crew members take part in a payload bay walkdown on Launch Pad 39A to look at the cargo in Space Shuttle Atlantis. The payload includes the S3/S... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Pilot Lee Archambault climbs in...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Pilot Lee Archambault climbs into the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. He will be making practice landings in the STA, which is a Gru... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During suitup in the Operations and Che...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During suitup in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Daniel Burbank tests the communication system in his helmet. Burban... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds spread throughout the sky behind...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Clouds spread throughout the sky behind Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits after the scrub of its launch on mission STS-115. Atlantis was originally scheduled... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in lig...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in light on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:29 p.m. EDT on this date, but a 24-hour scrub was called by mission... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A heavy bank of storm clouds gather behi...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A heavy bank of storm clouds gather behind Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch Aug. 27, but a scrub was called by mission manag... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The lights on Launch Pad 39B paint colu...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The lights on Launch Pad 39B paint columns of light in the water next to the pad where Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch on Aug. 2... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner dons his launch and re-entry suit before heading to the launch pad. ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Atlanti...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis makes a perfect picture against the blue Florida sky as Atlantis heads for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission ST... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis appears envelope...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis appears enveloped in the smoke and steam created at liftoff from Launch Pad 39B. Liftoff was on-time at 11:14:55 a.m. EDT. Atlantis is heading for space a... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Although it appears to be standing on tw...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Although it appears to be standing on twin columns of fire, Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps off the launch pad, heading toward space for a rendezvous with the International Space Stat... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tree limbs frame the brilliant launch o...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Tree limbs frame the brilliant launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis as it flees the smoke and steam below, heading for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch on Space Shuttle Atlantis on June 8. Mission Specialist Patrick... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow (l...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow (left) and Pilot Lee Archambault head for the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. They will be making pract... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Early evening shadows glide across Spa...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Early evening shadows glide across Space Shuttle Atlantis after rollback of the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter f... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Pilot Christopher Ferguson checks his helmet during suitup before heading to the launch pad. Ferguson ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, ST...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-115 Mission Specialist Steven MacLean adjusts his launch suit while talking with the closeout crew. MacLean, who represents the Canadian ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From the top of the Vehicle Assembly Buil...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the fiery launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis is seen against the background of the Atlantic Ocean to the east while billows of smoke and... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a fiery liftoff, Space Shuttle Atlan...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a fiery liftoff, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars off the launch pad for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. After launch attempts were scrubbed A... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch on Space Shuttle Atlantis on June 8. Commander Frederick Sturck... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the K...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch on Space Shuttle Atlantis on June 8. Mission John "Danny" Olivas... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the K...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch on Space Shuttle Atlantis on June 8. Still in the plane, Pilot L... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow se...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow settles into his seat in the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. He will be making practice landings in the... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge clouds billow on the horizon behin...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Huge clouds billow on the horizon behind Space Shuttle Atlantis still sitting on Launch Pad 39B after the scrub of its launch on mission STS-115. Atlantis was originally scheduled... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Atlantis is revealed. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and servicin... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sky is finally clear behind Launch ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sky is finally clear behind Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits after the scrub of its launch on mission STS-115. Atlantis was originally scheduled to laun... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is in the spotli...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is in the spotlight on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:29 p.m. EDT on this date, but a 24-hour scrub was called by miss... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in lig...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in light on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:29 p.m. EDT on this date, but a 24-hour scrub was called by mission... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated o...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated on Launch Pad 39B, while amber lights on the fixed service structure give a surreal appearance. Seen above the golden external tank is the v... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After suiting up, the STS-115 mission cre...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After suiting up, the STS-115 mission crew enthusiastically greet the onlookers as they head to the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39B. From left are Mission Specialist Heidem... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Mission Specialists Daniel Burba...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-115 Mission Specialists Daniel Burbank (left) and Steven MacLean get help with their launch suits from the closeout crew before entering Space Shuttle Atlantis. Both astronau... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner dons his launch and re-entry suit before heading to the launch pad f... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -As if leaping out from amidst the woods, S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -As if leaping out from amidst the woods, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars off Launch Pad 39B for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. Liftoff was on-tim... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles toward s...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis hurtles toward space, propelled by twin columns of fire from the solid rocket boosters, which are captured in the reflection on the water. The resulting cl... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The rotating service structure (left) ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The rotating service structure (left) on Launch Pad 39B is rolled back to reveal Space Shuttle Atlantis. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and serv... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed service structure (FSS) still illuminate the orbiter on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed service structure (FSS) still illuminate the orbiter on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storm clouds roll across Launch Pad 39B ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Storm clouds roll across Launch Pad 39B where Space Shuttle Atlantis still sits on the pad. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch Aug. 27, but a scrub was called by missi... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sun radiates on Space Shuttle Atlant...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The sun radiates on Space Shuttle Atlantis as it heads for space on mission STS-115 to the International Space Station. Liftoff was on-time at 11:14:55 a.m. EDT. After several lau... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a work of art, Space Shuttle...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Looking like a work of art, Space Shuttle Atlantis roars into the blue Florida sky atop a column of fire for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. Af... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis roars off the laun...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis roars off the launch pad for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. In the foreground is the countdown clock, marking launch a... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps off the la...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis leaps off the launch pad as smoke and steam billow behind it. Atlantis is heading for space and its rendezvous with the International Space Station on miss... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A view of the launch of Space Shuttle At...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A view of the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-115 as it soars over the Space Coast, taken from NASA's WB-57 aircraft. Atlantis is heading for a rendezvous with the... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After greeting the media on the KSC Shu...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After greeting the media on the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after their arrival, the STS-117 crew members head for crew quarters. Welcoming the crew are KSC Deputy Director Jane... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 mission crew pose for a pho...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 mission crew pose for a photo on the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after their arrival. From left are astronaut Clayton Anderson, Mission Specialists James Reilly, Joh... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After rollback of the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Atlantis shines in the late afternoon sun. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Twin columns of fire propel Space Shutt...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Twin columns of fire propel Space Shuttle Atlantis into a clear blue sky after liftoff from Launch Pad 39B. At left is the fixed service structure, topped by the lightning mast. ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Menacing storm clouds roll through the L...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Menacing storm clouds roll through the Launch Complex 39 Area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Seen in the photo is the lower parking lot for the NASA News Center where the media's... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Menacing storm clouds roll through the ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Menacing storm clouds roll through the Launch Complex 39 Area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Framed between the horizon and the clouds is Space Shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Commander Brent Jett dons his launch and re-entry suit before heading to the launch pad. Jett is makin... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After suiting up, the STS-115 mission cre...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After suiting up, the STS-115 mission crew exits the Operations and Checkout Building to board the Astrovan to Launch Pad 39B. On the left, front to back, are Pilot Christopher Fer... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Daniel Burbank dons his launch and re-entry suit before heading to the launch pad f... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Daniel Burbank gets a final adjustment on his helmet before heading to the launch p... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialists Joseph Tanner and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper pose while suiting up for the ride ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flaming rockets propel Space Shuttle At...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flaming rockets propel Space Shuttle Atlantis away from the smoke and steam below and into the sky for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. Lifto... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis into ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis into the deep blue sky is reflected in the nearby water framed by the green underbrush. Clouds of smoke and steam spread side to side across Lau... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-115 Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper gets help with her launch suit from the closeout crew before entering Space Shuttle A... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Back at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facilit...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Back at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow (left) and Pilot Lee Archambault are satisfied with their landing practice in the shuttle training a... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed service structure (FSS) still illuminate the orbiter on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The rotating service structure (left) o...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The rotating service structure (left) on Launch Pad 39B is rolled back to reveal Space Shuttle Atlantis. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and servi... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the K...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew members arrive at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch on Space Shuttle Atlantis on June 8. Mission Specialist Steven S... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The rotating service structure (left) on...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The rotating service structure (left) on Launch Pad 39B begins rolling back to reveal Space Shuttle Atlantis. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in lig...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is bathed in light on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally scheduled to launch at 12:29 p.m. EDT on this date, but a 24-hour scrub was called by mission... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a week's delay of launching due to...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a week's delay of launching due to weather and technical issues, the crew of mission STS-115 enjoy the traditional breakfast before their second attempt to launch on Space Sh... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Steven MacLean signals "go" for another attempt at liftoff. MacLean is with the C... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trailing fire and a plume of smoke, Spac...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trailing fire and a plume of smoke, Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves a dance of lights on nearby water as it hurtles toward space for a rendezvous with the International Space Station... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, ST...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-115 Commander Brent Jett gets help with his launch suit from the closeout crew before entering Space Shuttle Atlantis. Jett is making his... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the arrival of the STS-117 cre...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the arrival of the STS-117 crew members at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, each briefly described their role on the mission. Here, astronaut Clayton Anderson takes his... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-117 cre...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-117 crew members take part in a payload bay walkdown on Launch Pad 39A to look at the cargo in Space Shuttle Atlantis. The payload includes the S3/... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow c...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-117 Commander Frederick Sturckow climbs into the shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. He will be making practice landings in the STA, which ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Back at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Back at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-117 Pilot Lee Archambault and Commander Frederick Sturckow are satisfied with their landing practice in the shuttle training aircraft ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space S...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The morning sky lightens behind Space Shuttle Atlantis while lights on the fixed service structure (FSS) still illuminate the orbiter on Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis was originally s... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated o...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis is illuminated on Launch Pad 39B, surrounded by amber lights on the rotating and fixed service structures. Seen above the golden external tank is the vent ... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Pilot Christopher Ferguson dons his launch and re-entry suit before heading to the launch pad. Ferguso... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building ...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper is helped with her launch and re-entry suit before hea... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Mission Specialist Steven MacLean dons his launch and re-entry suit before heading to the launch pad.... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building a...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, STS-115 Pilot Christopher Ferguson finishes suiting up for another attempt at liftoff. The launch attempt on S... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The primitiveness of the dunes (foregrou...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The primitiveness of the dunes (foreground) clash with the technology exhibited in the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis for its rendezvous with the International Space Station on m... More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to sprin...
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Atlantis appears to spring out of the shrubbery near Launch Pad 39B. Atlantis is heading for a rendezvous with the International Space Station on mission STS-115. ... More