Read more space shuttle stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/3257/space-shuttle.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 12:19:56 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74658/atlantis-crew-finishes-mission.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAstronauts from the space shuttle Atlantis finished the final spacewalk of their mission at the International Space Station today, clearing the way for their return Wednesday. Astronauts Robert Satcher and Randy Bresnik installed a science experiment that will test how materials, including a new kind of Teflon, hold up to...http://www.newser.com/story/74658/atlantis-crew-finishes-mission.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:55:31 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74161/space-shuttle-lifts-off-safely.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSpace shuttle Atlantis took off without a hitch this afternoon, departing Cape Canaveral, Fla., for the International Space Station. After a cloudy morning, the weather improved and the spacecraft lifted off on schedule at 2:28pm, carrying six astronauts—half of them first-timers in space—and two carriers filled with...http://www.newser.com/story/74161/space-shuttle-lifts-off-safely.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 13:53:32 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74081/shuttle-launch-comes-with-real-world-tweetup.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFinal preparations for tomorrow's space shuttle launch include inspecting Atlantis, briefing the six-person crew, and making sure followers of NASA's Twitter feed can see from where they're sitting. The first 100 people to register for the event received 2-day passes that include an in-person look at the launch. "I'm certain...http://www.newser.com/story/74081/shuttle-launch-comes-with-real-world-tweetup.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 15 Nov 2009 15:01:42 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/69216/discovery-lands-safely-in-calif.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAfter bad weather kept it from heading to Florida for the second consecutive day, the space shuttle Discovery touched down safely in California moments ago, Space.com reports. The crew returns after a 14-day mission that including resupplying and repairing the International Space Station.http://www.newser.com/story/69216/discovery-lands-safely-in-calif.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 11 Sep 2009 20:40:25 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68902/discovery-leaves-space-station-heads-for-home.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe shuttle Discovery detached from the International Space Station today and began its journey home to Earth, Space.com reports. The 13-day mission help resupply and repair the station; the seven crewmembers are scheduled to return to Florida’s Kennedy Space Center at 7:05pm Thursday.http://www.newser.com/story/68902/discovery-leaves-space-station-heads-for-home.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 08 Sep 2009 18:51:13 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68266/space-station-gets-colbert-treadmill.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAstronauts hitched a giant chest of drawers to the International Space Station today containing a new freezer, sleeping compartment, and treadmill named for TV personality Stephen Colbert. The Italian-built chest—nicknamed Leonardo, as in da Vinci—was moved from space shuttle Discovery via a hefty robot arm and hoisted onto...http://www.newser.com/story/68266/space-station-gets-colbert-treadmill.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/68086/discovery-on-3rd-try-blasts-off.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSpace shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts blasted off seconds before midnight (EDT) from Florida, lighting up the sky for miles around. It was NASA's third launch attempt. Tuesday's try was called off by thunderstorms and Wednesday's by fuel valve trouble. Discovery is hauling a full load of space station supplies,...http://www.newser.com/story/68086/discovery-on-3rd-try-blasts-off.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 28 Aug 2009 23:11:03 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/65778/shuttle-returns-to-earth.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSpace shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts are back on Earth. Endeavour landed at Florida's Kennedy Space Center this morning after a 16-day mission that saw the crew complete its major construction goals at the International Space Station. Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, back after 4½ months in space, says he...http://www.newser.com/story/65778/shuttle-returns-to-earth.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 31 Jul 2009 10:14:59 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/64861/forget-space-fix-earth-instead.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOn today’s 40th anniversary of the moon landing, President Obama should again show bravery and determination by not indulging in more space exploration, Alex Pareene urges for Gawker. NASA has $100 billion earmarked to replace the shuttles, in order to do what? Go “back to the damn moon, where we...http://www.newser.com/story/64861/forget-space-fix-earth-instead.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 20 Jul 2009 14:45:02 CDT