Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Atlantis Returns

8:07:20 Central, Atlantis, STS-122 touchdown.


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Thursday, February 07, 2008

Ares Exploration Architecture Video

This is a new video animation of the Ares launch and exploration architecture of NASA's Constellation program. Shows the Ares V Cargo Launch Vehicle and the Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle working in tandem in a lunar expedition scenario and the return to Earth.

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Atlantis Delivering Columbus Lab to ISS

Atlantis is safely on it's way to the International Space Station to deliver and attach the Columbus module.
During the 11-day mission, the crew's prime objective is to attach the European Space Agency's Columbus Laboratory to the International Space Station, adding to the station's size and capabilities.

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STS-122 Launch!


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STS-122 ready for launch

"Liftoff is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. EST, which is the middle of the 10-minute launch window. The timing is precise so Atlantis can catch up and dock with the International Space Station.
Forecasters expect a cold front to move over Kennedy around launch time, bringing with it clouds and storms, resulting in only a 30-percent chance of good weather for liftoff. Further, there is a possibility that the front may stall over Central Florida, providing only slightly better chances for acceptable weather for launch attempts on Friday or Saturday."
more at NASA.gov



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