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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Space Shuttle Atlantis Launches Into Space for Final Time from Kennedy Space Center

On July 8, 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on the STS-135 ...

Texas and the Smithsonian Are Locked in a Custody Battle Over a Space Shuttle

Two senators earmarked $85 million for the move to Houston—but safely shipping an 86-ton shuttle orbiter cross-country could ...
Space Coast Daily

Final Space Shuttle Atlantis Crew to Commemorate 15th Anniversary at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Set July 11

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of STS-135, the final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis and the conclusion of NASA's ...
Dolphins Wire

NASA's Kennedy Space Center VAB remains the heart of American space flight

A symbol of Florida's Space Coast, the VAB at Kennedy Space Center has powered moon missions past and present. Here is its ...

There are good reasons why NASA stopped using the space shuttle

NASA's Space Shuttle program was a great idea in concept, but flawed execution led to its demise. Here are the problems it ...
CNN

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with an unusual crew. In addition to six astronauts, the mission took flight with a teacher on board. Christa McAuliffe, the first educator ...

First look at the Space Shuttle Endeavor in its new L.A. home

First look at the Space Shuttle Endeavor in its new L.A. home ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Inside NASA's space shuttle Challenger disaster that could have been stopped 40 years ago

The two solid rocket boosters flew in different directions as the external fuel tank became a fireball.(AP: Bruce Weaver / File) Forty years ago, the Challenger space shuttle disintegrated just after ...

Rocket vs. space shuttle: What's the difference?

Rockets have always been a major part of getting people into space, but NASA's space shuttles had very specific missions and ...

These 5 astronauts have gone to space - and then stopped in SLO County

But only one can call himself a Mustang.