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Kennedy Space Center celebrates America's 250th with summer events

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is marking America's 250th anniversary with a monthlong series of events celebrating ...

First look at the Space Shuttle Endeavor in its new L.A. home

People got their first look on Wednesday, June 24 at the space shuttle Endeavour in its new home at the California Science ...

Elton John's 'Rocket Man' Became NASA's Most-Played Wake-Up Song in Space

Wake-up calls date back to the Gemini program in the 1960s, when mission controllers began using music to greet crews at the ...
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NASA astronauts who flew 4 shuttle missions to be inducted into Hall of Fame

A pair of NASA space shuttle astronauts who flew into orbit four times each will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Tom Akers and Joe ...
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NASA Set to Launch Shuttle Mission Despite Serious Safety Concerns

The U.S. space shuttle Discovery is set to launch to the International Space Station July 1, a decision that has caused controversy. The space agency, NASA, is sending the ship up for the ...

There Are Good Reasons Why NASA Stopped Using The Space Shuttle

NASA's Space Shuttle program was a great idea in concept, but flawed execution led to its demise. Here are the problems it ...
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She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with an unusual crew. In addition to six astronauts, the mission took flight with a teacher on board. Christa McAuliffe, the first ...