If the first third of 2010 represented an outstanding and unwavering commitment to safety and technical investigation/understanding, the middle portion of 2010 would bring with it not only a continued commitment to safety, but also a great deal of uncertainty over launch schedules, payload readiness, the status of orbiter Atlantis, and NASA’s overall future and direction.
Following the snagged cable incident on Atlantis’ Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) Pan Tilt Unit…
As the era of large Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) for NASA launch vehicles appears to…
An In Flight Anomaly (IFA) Review into STS-132’s ascent has noted an observation of over…
A multi-stage approach to the mitigation of foam liberations from the intertank region of the…
After what is becoming more likely to have been her last flight, Atlantis is continuing…
Shuttle Atlantis has managed to dodge unacceptable weather at her home port of the Kennedy…
As Atlantis’ crew complete final checkouts for entry and arrival back home at the Kennedy…
Following a spectacularly successful docked mission to the ISS, Atlantis has undocked from the orbiting…
There’s always a chance the unavoidable end of the shuttle program may be at least…
The Damage Assessment Team (DAT) arm of the Mission Management Team (MMT) are no strangers…
Following a spectacular performance by Steve Bowen and Mike Good during a packed EVA-2, STS-132’s…
As STS-132 reaches its half-way point, astronauts Steve Bowen and Mike Good have ventured outside the…
Russia’s Mini Research Module-1 (MRM-1) “Rassvet” has been successfully docked and installed on to the…
Following a stunning R-bar Pitch Maneuver (RPM) and docking to the ISS Sunday morning, Atlantis’…
NASA’s trusted mitigation approach to problems with their complex hardware has again paid dividends, with…
And so to the end. With a flawless countdown and a launch into a clear…
Atlantis has launched – possibily for the final time – at 14:20:07 EDT on Friday.…
With S0007 (Countdown) operations underway for Friday afternoon’s scheduled 14:20:07 EDT launch of Atlantis, Program…
As the countdown begins for STS-132, mission managers are continuing to review the status of…