If 2009 demonstrated an amazing execution of both unprecedented missions of science, cooperation, and exploration for NASA, 2010 undoubtedly demonstrated the agency’s unwavering commitment to investigation and understanding over launch and mission schedules. During the first four months of 2010 alone, NASA’s commitment to safety over schedule was demonstrated in large ways during the STS-130 (Endeavour) and STS-131 (Discovery) Space Shuttle mission launch campaigns.
STS-130
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Endeavour enjoyed an extremely clean flight, following a post-landing TPS (Thermal Protection System) report, which…
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Endeavour has safely returned to her Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF-2), following the highly successful STS-130…
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With the weather at both the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and Edwards Air Force Base…
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As Endeavour sails into what is expected to be her final full day on orbit,…
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Shuttle Endeavour has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS), marking the completion of a…
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The crew of Endeavour have bid farewell to the International Space Station, following the closure…
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International Space Station (ISS) crews have begun to enjoy a unique view of the planet…
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The crew of the Space Shuttle Endeavour have been working through Flight Day 7, as mission…
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With Endeavour continuing to enjoy a smooth stay on orbit, attentions turned to first of…
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An upper elevon “sliding seal” on one of Endeavour’s port wing flippers has protruded, although…
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Endeavour and her crew of six have enjoyed their first full day on orbit following…
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Shuttle Endeavour has launched on the second launch to start STS-130, following a 24 hour…
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Clouds over the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) have scrubbed Endeavour’s launch by 24 hours. Earlier,…
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Endeavour is continuing to enjoy a smooth pad flow as she is prepared for Sunday…
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STS-130 has moved into S0007 (Launch Countdown) operations, ahead of Endeavour’s Sunday morning launch from…
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With just under one week to go before the opening launch attempt for Space Shuttle…
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A Problem Report (PR) has been cleared for what is being described as a “scratch”…
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The Agency Flight Readiness Review (FRR) has concluded with the approval for Endeavour to take…
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As NASA managers prepare to meet on Wednesday for the final Flight Readiness Review (FRR)…