Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis has undocked from the ISS for the final time, ahead of carrying out the unique and stunning flyaround. And while the moment resulted in dazzling images of a graceful orbital ballet, as well as a multitude of emotions, Atlantis once again lent a helping hand to future spacecraft as she performed one more TriDAR detailed test objective.
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Teams on the ground are working through possible root causes into the temporary failure of…
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The Mission Management Team (MMT) have approved the extension of the STS-135 mission by one…
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Atlantis has docked to the International Space Station (ISS) – one final time – following…
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The crew of Atlantis have completed the main task of Flight Day 2, a sweep…
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Shuttle
STS-135: Initial Ascent Reviews point to superb launch performance by Atlantis
by Chris BerginFollowing a typically eventful shuttle launch countdown, the Mission Evaluation Room (MER) teams have confirmed…
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Following was Atlantis’ last – and rather eventful – final full day at Launch Pad…
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Atlantis and her engineers are now working through the complex set of tasks relating to…
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For Atlantis, the last decade of her career would be marked with many more triumphs…
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With Atlantis’s early years behind her, the middle years of OV-104’s impressive career would serve…
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The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis, in many ways the middle-child orbiter of the Space Shuttle…
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Atlantis is continuing to behave on Pad 39A as preparations for entering S0007 tasks –…
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The Agency Flight Readiness Review (FRR) has – as expected – approved the July 8…
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With her team ably dealing with the usual pad flow hiccups, Atlantis is heading towards…
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Interrupting a nominal pad flow, engineers are set to begin S0037 operations – otherwise known…
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As the procession of “lasts” continue for the Space Shuttle Program (SSP), Atlantis is undergoing…
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Atlantis kicked off what was a historic evening for the Space Shuttle Program (SSP), as…
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Managers are reviewing one item of interest – relating to an ascent observation during Endeavour’s…
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Atlantis has rolled over to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for mating operations ahead of…
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With schedules continuing to be refined based on Endeavour’s troubleshooting efforts, Kennedy Space Center (KSC)…