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Space Shuttle ColumbiaFebruary 1, 2003 was truly a sad day for America and the rest of the world. That was the day the Space Shuttle Columbia, broke apart, and crashed across east Texas and western border of Louisiana. Everyone aboard was killed.- The Space Shuttle Marathon, a Race to a Meaningless and Costly FinishFor what purpose did America enter the race to outer space? At the end of the three decade, two hundred billion marathon what was achieved? This American says absolutely nothing!
The First Space Shuttle MissionThe last space shuttle mission scheduled for July 2011, the 42nd anniversary of Apollo 11, represents the end of an era. Let us look back at the first mission.
Historic Final Launch of Endeavour Space ShuttleThe final launch of Endeavour went off without a hitch. Hundreds of people stood together in silence and unity as all eyes focused on the bright orange glow spewing from the vessel taking the six brave astronauts into space.
Space Shuttle Endeavour's Final LaunchThe Space Shuttle Endeavour has its final launch. Almost half a million spectators watched the event.
Inside NASA: STS-134An overview of the main mission tasks for the crew of STS-134, Space Shuttle Endeavour's final (and the space shuttle program's second-to-last) planned flight to the ISS, including delivery of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2, equipment, and supplies- Houston and New York Insulted by Space Shuttle DecisionLooking at some recent newspaper editorials in Houston and New York City, one finds a curious dichotomy surrounding the reaction to both cities to the selection of New York instead of Houston for a space shuttle orbiter.
The Future of U. S. Manned Space FlightWhat will happen after the last space shuttle flies this year? When will the next American human space craft fly? The short answers are, not much and not soon.
Witnessing a Space Shuttle LandingThough not as loud or visual as a launch, witnessing a space shuttle landing is as exciting when you consider the airliner-sized spacecraft just came from space.- Famous People Who Died on National Freedom Day Febuary 1 in HistoryFamous People Who Died On National Freedom Day Febuary 1 In History Today is The Anniversary of The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
Space Shuttle Fun Facts and TriviaLearn about the space shuttle's Star trek connection and many more fun facts. Just how much room do the astronauts have inside the space shuttle's crew module? Find out here.
Space Shuttle Astronauts: What They Did and Where They Are NowWith some notable exceptions, space shuttle era astronauts did not achieve the celebrity status of their predecessors during the race to the Moon. Partly that was because there were so many astronauts who flew the space shuttle.
America's Space Shuttles for SaleAs the long history of our space shuttles nears its close, NASA is putting the orbiters up for bid among top American museums.
Watch Space Shuttle Launch Live: Endeavour to Launch Mission to International Space StationThe space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to launch from the Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, at 4:14 a.m. EST. According to NASA, the STS-130's 13 day mission to the International Space Station is to deliver..
Inside NASA: STS-130Explanation of the crew's tasks for STS-130, launching to the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour on February 8, 2010
How the Space Shuttle Columbia DiedMy experience of the space shuttle Columbia disaster took place in my den on an otherwise lazy Saturday afternoon. The TV was tuned onto the news, which was going to broadcast the landing of the shuttle mission STS 107.
Endeavor STS-130 - Details of the Final Five Space Shuttle MissionsThe space shuttle Endeavor's STS-130 duties will include delivery of Tranquility module which will house the COLBERT treadmill and other sundry life-support equipment. Complete mission details.- Space Shuttle Endeavour LandsThis is about Space Shuttle Endeavour.
- MadLibs, but Not Quite . .Sometimes, you just have to be silly, and here's the latest results of goofing off with my family!
Who Invented the Space Shuttle?Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, rocketry and satellite technologies advanced within NASA's space program. By the 1970's these technologies converged to produce one of the greatest inventions of all time - the space shuttle.
Space Shuttle Endeavour LaunchesThe space shuttle Endeavour launched from the Kennedy Space Center at 7:55 PM on Friday, November 14th, with a cargo module filled with supplies and additions to the International Space Station that will enable the crew of ISS to expand from three to six.- NASA Space Shuttle Launches Off Tonight After the Launch Enjoy These Space Rocket Games and Coloring PagesHere you will find space rocket coloring pages for kids, space games with Buzz Lightyear and Wall-E, and information about the space history.
- Space Shuttle October Launch DelayedThe Space Shuttle Atlantis has a repair mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission preparations have been delayed and the updated mission plans are discussed.
- NASA Launches Space Shuttle Endeavour on the STS-123 MissionSTS-123 mission overview and personal experience watching the amazing night launches.
How to Track and Watch the Current Space Shuttle Mission STS-120Watching live mission video and tracking orbits using NASA web-based software makes you part of the mission!
What's Going on This Week with Space Shuttle Mission STS-120?There are many ways to watch and listen to the space shuttle mission. Here are some tips on when to listen, and what will be going on in space.
Latest Space Shuttle Mission HighlightsHighlights about last august exceptional NASA's mission to the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour
Ride a 60 Million Dollar Space Shuttle for 38 DollarsFor the price of an admission ticket costing thirty-eight dollars, you can finally find out if you are made of the stuff it takes to be an astronaut.
Why I Belong on The Space ShuttlePrivate citizens have paid to board the space shuttle to outer space. Hard to believe there was a time long ago when we fretted over sending a teacher! Which of us really belongs? Answer: all of us belong. Here's a past essay on the subject...
Book Review: Space Shuttle by Dennis JenkinsIf you're fascinated by the American Space Program in general and have a passion for the U.S. Space Shuttle in particular, you won't be able to resist a magnificent tome that is distributed by Specialty Press.
Cape Canaveral, Florida : The Space ShuttleWe drove 30 miles east of Orlando and took pictures of the space shuttle which launched around the beginning of December 2006.
The Passing of NASA's Space Shuttle AgeThe space shuttle, once thought to be the solution to cheap access to space, will be retired in 2010 having never achieved that goal. However, cheap access to space may yet be accomplished by the private sector.- 2011: the Year in Space2011 was an eventful year in space, not the least because the year represented a transition from one era—that of the space shuttle—to whatever lays ahead. It was also a time of uncertainty and even anxiety
Ideas to Divide a Narrow Room into Living and Dining SpaceThis article will provide you with ideas to divide a narrow room into separated living and dining space.- Spaces Lacking an Identity in the HomeIt may be hard to fathom the idea of anyone having wasted space but many homes that are being built today have excess space in the building plans.
- Changing Nature of Space and Its Impact on SocietyGlobalization and liberalization have had significant impact on the appearance of Social and personal space in the societies around the world.
- Ideas for Using Wasted Space Under Your StairsIf your home has a set of stairs, it probably also has wasted space under those stairs. Here are some ideas for making the most of the space under your stairs.
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- Space Shuttle EndeavourIt's amazing what I miss when I forget to "look up"





