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About above image: In this photo we see the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting Space Shuttle Discovery as it departs the Kennedy Space Center.
Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann
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About above image: Space Shuttle Discovery is pictured atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft as it flies over the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building.
Photo credit: NASA/Glenn Benson
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
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Space Shuttle Discovery departed NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the last time with an early-morning takeoff atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA). Instead of blazing a trail toward low Earth orbit, the agency's most-flown shuttle is on its way to Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va.
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The SCA transporting Discovery took off from Kennedy at 7am EDT, just as the first light dawned at the Shuttle Landing Facility. The ferry flight concluded at 11:05 a.m. when the aircraft touched down at Washington Dulles International Airport in Sterling, Va. …
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SpaceX Dragon 'Looks Good' in Flight Readiness Review
As of Monday, April 16th, 2012
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NASA and SpaceX officials met Monday at Johnson Space Center in Houston for a detailed Flight Readiness Review meeting ahead of the second demonstration mission of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft targeted to lift off on one of the company's Falcon 9 rockets.
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The meeting, a standard part of NASA's pre-launch preparations, confirmed the cargo test flight to the International Space Station is on-track for an April 30th launchfrom Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, adjacent to NASA's Kennedy Space Center. "Everything looks good heading to the April 30th launch date," said Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA's associate administrator for Human Exploration and Operations.
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I’ll say it again…
It’s going to be a lot of fun watching the SpaceX Dragon fly!
Artist's concept of the new Space Launch System rocket launching with the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
Credit: NASA
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CONTRACT RELEASE: C11-042
NASA Modifies Contract To Continue Ground Operations Work
HOUSTON -- NASA signed a $49.4 million contract modification for United Space Alliance (USA) of Houston to continue maintaining and sustaining the ground operations capabilities at the Kennedy Space Center launch facilities in Florida through Sept. 30, 2012.
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As a result, these critical systems can be used by future space programs. The programs include potential commercial launch vehicle customers, the agency's Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle that will take astronauts farther into space than ever before, create high-quality jobs here at home and provide the cornerstone for America's future human space exploration efforts.
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USA has provided this support under the Space Program Operations Contract since 2006. The contract outlines the flight and ground processing and operations requirements. The modification also includes requirements for NASA 21st Century Ground Systems modifications to the Crawler Transporter Number 2, Launch Pad 39B life extension and Vehicle Assembly Building life extension.
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Work in support of this contract modification is performed at Kennedy and USA's facilities in Cape Canaveral.
The Beginnings of Going BACK to the MOON NASA Completes Assembly of Ares I-X Test Rocket Original post date: August 14, 2009 .
For the first time in more than a quarter-century, a new space vehicle stands ready in NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building in Florida. The final segments of the Ares I-X rocket, including the simulated crew module and launch abort system, were stacked on August 13th on a mobile launcher platform, completing the 327-foot launch vehicle and providing the first entire look of Ares I-X's distinctive shape. The Ares I-X flight test is targeted for October 31st. ......................................... . You can bet that I’ll be posting this Upcoming Launch -- LIVE... So Check Back!!! AubreyJ......... . ********************************************* . Note:Many of you out there have probably seen this video already... but for the ones that haven’t... be sure to click it out! Really COOL STUFF!!! . NASA Future Moon Mission Animation "Constellation Animation"
About this Video: A look into what our missions to the Moon will look like in the near future. .................................... . And the Obama Team is THINKING about Pulling the PLUG on all Future Moon Missions! I DON’T THINK SO!!!!!!!!! Find the Money, Congress! AubreyJ.......... . Above Info, Photo, Video from the NASA.gov/YouTube websites
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STS-125 Atlantis Landing Weather Permitting, 1st Landing Opportunity at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., is at 9:00am CDT Friday morning
File photo by: NASA/Chuck Tintera . Atlantis’ Crew Prepares for Landing Thursday morning, May 21, 2009
The crew of space shuttle Atlantis is spending today getting ready for its journey home and the end of the STS-125 mission. Among the preparations is a test of the thrusters that will be used to position the orbiter for re-entry and the control surfaces for its flight through the atmosphere. . After this testing is complete, the crew members will speak to Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and members of the media from ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox. . The STS-125 crew performed five spacewalks to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis is scheduled to land at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Friday. . …………………………………………………… . Crew Conducts Tests for Friday Landing Thursday, May 21, 2009 6:29am CDT . Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew completed a test of the Reaction Control System steering thrusters that will help control Atlantis' attitude and speed after Friday's deorbit burn. They also tested the shuttle aerosurfaces and flight control systems that will be used once the shuttle enters the atmosphere. . Landing time has changed slightly to 9:00:31 a.m. CDT at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. A second landing opportunity is available at 10:39 a.m.
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Update:3:39pm CDT . Weather is Currently Forecast "No Go" for Friday Landing . Before going to sleep at 5:01pm CDT, Space Shuttle Atlantis' astronauts are making final preparations for Friday's planned 9:00am landing at Kennedy Space Center.
.Weather currently is forecast "no go" due to a prediction of broken clouds at 4,000 feet and a chance of thunderstorms within 30 nautical miles of Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility. STS-125 Entry Flight Director Norm Knight and his mission control team will assess the Kennedy weather Friday before giving a "go" for the deorbit burn.
************************************** . Post Update: Friday Morning May 22, 2009 . First Landing Attempt Waved Off 5:02am CDT . STS-125 Entry Flight Director Norm Knight has waved off today's first landing attempt at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Weather continues to be a concern as we prepare for the second opportunity at 10:39am EDT..Capcom Greg Johnson informed Atlantis Commander Scott Altman that the weather is not clearing up at Kennedy. The crew will hold in its entry timeline and await further updates. . Only one landing opportunity remains available for Atlantis to return to Earth today. Weather continues to be the concern as the crew prepares for the second and last landing opportunity today at 10:39am CDT. ………………………………………. . Second Landing AttemptWaved Off 7:00am CDT . STS-125 Entry Flight Director Norm Knight has waved off today's second landing attempt at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the final chance to land today. . Weather conditions at Kennedy would not permit a safe landing. CAPCOM Greg Johnson explained to Commander Scott Altman that weather is real moist, unstable, and officially "no go" due to thunderstorms, low cloud ceilings and showers consistently popping up offshore and over land.
* Next Landing Opportunity is Saturday Morning *
Saturday’s first landing opportunity at Kennedy Space Center is at 8:16am CDT. Edwards Air Force Base in California will be activated for consideration as well. …………………………………………………… . Friday evening update: Weather Delays Friday Landing - Next Opportunity Saturday
Shortly after the final weather wave off Friday morning, Entry Flight Director Norm Knight called up support for the backup landing site Saturday at Edwards Air Force Base. . There are three landing opportunities available for Atlantis at both Kennedy and Edwards on Saturday. The Kennedy weather forecast is expected to improve somewhat, but there’s a good chance weather in the vicinity of the Shuttle Landing Facility will be unfavorable. The Edwards forecast is generally favorable for all three opportunities. .............................. . Landing Targets KSC Saturday Morning 4:28pm CDT
The Atlantis crew is now in its sleep period and is scheduled to wake up early… early Saturday morning at 12:01am CDT. . Landing opportunities are now available at KSC and Edwards Air Force Base in California on Saturday and Sunday. The first KSC landing opportunity begins Saturday with a deorbit burn at 7:01am leading to a touchdown in Florida at 8:15am.
********************************************* . Post Update: Saturday Morning May 23, 2009 . Weather Delays Saturday’s Landing - Next Opportunity on Sunday . Weather forced flight controllers to pass on STS-125’s landing opportunities Saturday. . The next landing opportunity is at 9:11am CDT Sunday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ……………………………. . Saturday Landing Opportunities Waved Off 7:44am CDT . STS-125 Entry Flight Director Norm Knight has waved off today's landing opportunities. Capcom Greg Johnson explained to the crew the weather did not permit a Kennedy landing today. Johnson said, "There's a chance for a landing at Kennedy tomorrow, and we're going to keep that option open. . Edwards remains good for tomorrow and Monday, if needed." . Sunday’s first landing opportunity at Kennedy Space Center will be at 9:11am CDT.
(To the Crew of Atlantis… Enjoy the view for one more day. Thousands of us, here back on earth, wish we could be there to see it with you.) . ****************************** . Post Update: Sunday Morning May 24, 2009
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Image Credit: NASA TV . Atlantis Lands in California 10:52am CDT . With Commander Scott Altman and Pilot Gregory C. Johnson at the controls, Space Shuttle Atlantis descended to a smooth landing at Edwards Air Force Base at 10:39am CDT, completing a 13-day journey of approximately 5.3 million miles in space. . A post-landing news conference with managers at Kennedy is expected in approx. 30 minutes. The participants will be Ed Weiler, associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, Mike Moses, launch integration manager, and Mike Leinbach, space shuttle launch director. A crew news conference is tentative and will be announced later. The ceremony to welcome the astronauts back will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Houston's Ellington Field. . Welcome Home Atlantis!!! Congratulations on a successful mission… . ************************ * View landing ground tracks HERE
****************************** . Read Latest News and Updates at NASA.gov . ********************************* . Watch Preparations/Landing LIVE Its On right NOW!
