The Big E” completed 25 deployments during 51 years of service, according to Naval History and Heritage Command.

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NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian space agency’s mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue during the third stage ...

The Boeing 747 and NASA's Space Shuttle Enterprise formed an iconic partnership in aerospace history. NASA modified a Boeing 747 into the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), which was specially ...

On May 16, 2011, the space shuttle Endeavour launched on its 25th and final flight. This was also the penultimate mission of the entire shuttle program. Five NASA astronauts and one Italian ...

The Shuttle's orbital capabilities relied on a ... every component served a critical purpose. The Canadarm, space station docking rings, and even sleeping arrangements reveal an era of space ...

The United States Mint is ready to launch the next $1 coin in its American Innovation series, honoring NASA's space shuttle. The mint on Thursday (May 15) will open sales for the golden coins ...

The external camera is mounted on the station's Columbus module. Current plans call for the space station to be operated through at least 2024, with the partners discussing a possible extension.

Space Systems Command (SSC) for the second phase of its Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) program, which is focused on the prototyping and development of a new optical laser communications terminal that ...

Despite the bankruptcy, Pederson's daughter and a local business leader are continuing efforts to establish a permanent home for the Inspiration Mock Orbiter space shuttle project. Felicity-John ...