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Space shuttle atronauts take second spacewalkCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- An astronaut anticipating the birth of his daughter at any moment embarked on the first spacewalk of his career Saturday, tackling a load of maintenance work outside the International Space Station. Atlantis... In this article: Randolph Bresnik, Atlantis, Space Shuttle, International Space Station, NASA TV, and Florida |
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thestar.com | 4 days ago
Space shuttle docks at space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -Space shuttle Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday for a weeklong stay, delivering a load of spare parts needed to keep the outpost running for another decade. The two craft came together...
In this article: Atlantis, Charles Hobaugh, Nicole Stott, NASA, International Space Station, Barack Obama, Pacific, Tasmania, and Florida
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USATODAY.com | 4 days ago
Space shuttle arrives at ISS today
The space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. By Todd Halvorson, Florida Today The Atlantis astronauts plan a high-flying arrival at the International Space Station today after a two-day trip from Kennedy Space...
In this article: Space Shuttle Atlantis, Randy Bresnik, Florida, Columbia, International Space Station, USA Today, and NASA
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AP Online | 5 days ago
Astronauts inspect space shuttle in case of damage
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Space shuttle Atlantis' astronauts scoured their ship Tuesday for any signs of launch damage while pursuing the International Space Station. Atlantis and its crew of six will hook up with the space station...
In this article: Space Shuttle Atlantis, Charles Hobaugh, Columbia disaster, International Space Station, and Florida
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Yahoo! News | 5 days ago
Astronauts inspect space shuttle in case of damage (AP)
Astronauts inspect space shuttle in case of damage AP - In this photo provided by NASA, guests at NASA's Kennedy Space Center view the launch of space shuttle … By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer Marcia Dunn, Ap Aerospace Writer - 29...
In this article: Space Shuttle Atlantis, NASA, Columbia disaster, International Space Station, and Florida
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washingtonpost.com | 5 days ago
Astronauts inspect space shuttle in case of damage
In this article: Space Shuttle Atlantis, Columbia disaster, International Space Station, NASA, and Florida
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In-orbit inspection scheduled for space shuttle
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Space shuttle Atlantis is circling Earth in pursuit of the International Space Station. Atlantis and its crew of six will hook up with the space station Wednesday. In the meantime, the astronauts will pull out...
In this article: Space Shuttle Atlantis, Columbia disaster, International Space Station, NASA, Earth, and Florida
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Geeky 'tweeters' to report on space shuttle launch
...for MoonPies. For the first time ever, NASA last month invited its Twitter followers to sign up online for the chance to see a space shuttle launch up close. The 100 slots - and 50 backup positions - filled in less than 20 minutes Oct....
In this article: NASA, Twitter, Space Shuttle Atlantis, Iphone, and Florida
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The Space Shuttle, part of the Space Transportation System (STS), is a spacecraft operated by NASA for orbital human spaceflight missions. It began operations in 1982 and is scheduled to be retired from service in 2010 after 134 launches. Major missions have included launching numerous satellites and interplanetary probes, conducting space science experiments, and servicing and construction of space stations. The Shuttle has been used for orbital space missions by NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, the European Space Agency, and Germany. The United States funded STS development and shuttle operations.
At launch, Space Shuttle consists of a dark orange-colored external tank (ET); two white, slender Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs); and the STS Orbiter Vehicle (OV) which contains the crew and payload. Payloads can be launched into higher orbits with either of two different booster stages developed for STS (1 stage PAM or 2 stage IUS).
The orbiter carries astronauts and payload such as satellites or space station parts into low earth orbit, into the Earth's upper atmosphere or thermosphere. Usually, five to seven crew members ride in the orbiter. Two crew members, the Commander and Pilot, are sufficient for a minimal flight, as in the first four "test" flights, STS-1 through STS-4. A typical payload capacity is about 22700 kg, but can be raised depending on the choice of launch configuration. The orbiter carries the payload in a large cargo bay with doors that open along the length of its top, a feature which makes the space shuttle unique among present spacecraft. This feature made possible the deployment of large satellites such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and also to capture and return large payloads back to Earth.
- Manufacturer:
- Rockwell/Boeing (orbiter)
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