Atlantis launched into an almost clear Florida sky this morning for an 11-day mission that marks the return to assembly of the International Space Station. Today marks the first time in almost four ...

CAPE CANAVERAL — When NASA’s shuttle Atlantis launches toward the international space station (ISS) Aug. 27 , it will kick off an intricate series of missions that will — with each flight — leave the ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - When NASA's shuttleAtlantis launches toward the International SpaceStation (ISS) Sunday, it will kick off an intricate series of missions thatwill--with each flight--leave the ...

HOUSTON — Four astronauts will turn the international space station into an orbital construction zone during three complicated spacewalks . Working in teams of two, the spacewalkers and their fellow ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. STS-115 Spacewalker Guide Solid Stripes: Joseph Tanner No Stripes: Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper ...

The crew of STS-115 pose for the media shortly after arriving at the Kenney Space Center, Florida on August 24, 2006. The crew (L to R), Steve Maclean, Dan Burbank, Chris Ferguson, Brent Jett, Heide ...

Flight International online news 08:00GMT: Plans to use the International Space Station (ISS) as a safe haven if a Space Shuttle is seriously damaged will be rendered unviable after the expected March ...

The Atlantis mission, set for landing this week, reinitiates International Space Station assembly while also clearing the way for resumption of night launches critical to completion of the ISS before ...

It was a productive day for the six astronauts onboard Atlantis. The crew inspected the shuttle’s heat shield, prepared for docking to the International Space Station and readied spacesuits for the ...