New Scientist

Shuttle Atlantis may launch despite small hitches

Fuelling of the space shuttle Atlantis’s external tank began at 0249 EDT (0649 GMT) on Friday, setting the stage for a possible lift-off at 1140 EDT (1540 GMT). However, managers are now looking into ...
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Final NASA space shuttle crew reflects under Atlantis 15 years later

The final four shuttle astronauts returned to Kennedy Space Center this past weekend and addressed a crowd underneath their ride, Space Shuttle Atlantis, reflecting on that last flight of the space ...
Digital Journal

NASA Returns the Shuttle Atlantis Back to the Launch Pad

NASA — A drop in storm intensity has caused the U.S. space agency NASA to return the shuttle Atlantis back to the launch pad after it was being pulled toward its hangar for shelter. The reversal means ...
Southeast Missourian

Atlantis chasing space station after year's first shuttle launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- With a 4-inch gap in the space shuttle Atlantis' heat-protecting blanket not appearing to be a problem Saturday, the crew readied themselves for what NASA called a delicate ...
USA Today

Final NASA Space Shuttle crew reflects under Atlantis 15 years later

The crew of the final NASA Space Shuttle mission, STS-135, reunited at Kennedy Space Center to mark the 15th anniversary of their flight. Astronauts reflected on the nearly flawless performance of ...