Space Shuttle Launch at Kennedy Space Center
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STS-120 Shuttle Launch
I keep meaning to put together a hub about the NASA Shuttle Launchs for the Discovery before the launches occur, but then I always forget to do it. So this time I'm just goin ahead the day after a successful launch :)
The Discovery's latest launch took place yesterday morning, Tuesday, October 23rd at 11:38 a.m. EDT. They'll arrive at the International Space Station on Thursday, October 25th, at around 8:30 a.m. In addition to dropping off a new crew member at the station. Five spacewalks are scheduled as part of the Discovery crew's mission with the objective of installing the Node 2 module named "Harmony".
The Harmony Module
The module will be the connecting point between the U.S. Destiny lab, the European Space Agency's Columbus module and the Japanese Kibo module. Harmony's delivery to the station sets the stage for the following two space shuttle flights that will carry the Columbus and Kibo components to the station.
Space Shuttle News
- Space Shuttle contractor announces layoffsGalveston County Daily News72 minutes ago
HOUSTON The contractor that manages the space shuttle program from NASA will layoff 400 employees, including 160 from the area.
- Pain ahead for Brevard: No shuttle, no identityOrlando Sentinel82 minutes ago
What will replace Space Coast's shuttle logos, icons and themes? "I suppose you'll want to see the shuttle room," said Martha Wisniewski, general manager of the Best Western Space Shuttle Inn on the edge of Titusville.
NASA's Breaking News RSS Feed
- NASA Extends Chandra Science and Operations Support Contract
NASA has extended a contract with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory in Cambridge, Mass., to provide science and operational support for the Chandra X-ray Observatory, a powerful tool used to better understand the structure and evolution of the universe. - 3 days ago
- NASA's Mars Rover Has Uncertain Future as Sixth Anniversary Nears
Mars rover Spirit will mark six years of unprecedented science exploration and inspiration for the American public on Sunday. - 3 days ago
- Winter High School Alumnus in Orbit on Space Station Will Talk with Wisconsin Students, State Representative
Wisconsin Rep. Mary Williams will attend a discussion Jan. 6, 2010, among astronauts orbiting 220 miles above Earth and students from two Wisconsin schools. - 4 days ago
STS-120 Shuttle Discover Moves to Launch Pad
NASA Mission Coverage
- NASA - Space Shuttle Mission Pages
The official NASA Space Shuttle Mission page. - NASA TV at Yahoo
NASA TV provides live coverage of missions and other agency events as well as resources for news media, educators and students, and the general public.
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