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Astro-bat feared dead after shuttle launch

Mar 18, 2009 | 3.5 / 5 (6) | 2

The seven astronauts onboard the space shuttle Discovery had an unexpected companion during their liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center earlier this week, the US space agency said.

The space shuttle Discovery sitting on launch pad 39-A on, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

NASA delays shuttle Discovery launch

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Aug 27, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 1

NASA on Thursday delayed the launch of the space shuttle Discovery until 0359 GMT Saturday so mission specialists could review tests on a faulty valve, the US space agency said.

Bad valve forces NASA to call off shuttle launch

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Aug 25, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

(AP) -- NASA called off the launch of space shuttle Discovery on Tuesday, the second day in a row the liftoff was scrubbed, this time because of a bad fuel valve.

Discovery Set for Aug. 25 Launch

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Aug 19, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Flight Readiness Review for space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission has concluded, setting the launch date for Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 1:36 a.m. EDT.

Damage eyed as shuttle heads toward space station

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Jul 16, 2009 | 3.3 / 5 (3) | 1

(AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour rocketed toward the international space station Thursday as engineers on Earth pored over launch pictures that showed debris breaking off the fuel tank and striking the craft.

Discovery nears space station as debris nears, too (AP)

NASA eyes debris as Discovery nears space station

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Mar 16, 2009 | 3.8 / 5 (4) | 0

(AP) -- NASA kept close tabs on an old piece of space junk Monday that threatened to come too close to the international space station as the shuttle Discovery raced toward the orbiting outpost for a 220-mile-high ...

NASA: Good shot at Sunday shuttle launch

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Mar 13, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- NASA feels it has a good shot at sending shuttle Discovery to the international space station on Sunday following repairs out at the launch pad.

NASA shooting for Sunday shuttle Discovery launch

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Mar 12, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- NASA is replacing some space shuttle connections in hopes of plugging a gas leak and launching Discovery to the international space station on Sunday, after delays of more than a month.

NASA Gives 'Go' for Space Shuttle Launch on March 11

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Mar 06, 2009 | 5 / 5 (2) | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA managers completed a review Friday of space shuttle Discovery's readiness for flight and selected the official launch date for the STS-119 mission. Commander Lee Archambault and his six ...

NASA has targeted Discovery's third launch attempt for no earlier than Friday at 12:22 am (0422 GMT)

Discovery valve working, countdown to resume

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Aug 27, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Initial testing on a malfunctioning valve that grounded the space shuttle Discovery is encouraging and countdown will resume Thursday ahead of the next launch attempt, NASA said.

Discovery's Next Launch Attempt Early Friday

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Aug 26, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

NASA has targeted the next launch attempt for space shuttle Discovery for no earlier than 12:22 a.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 28, from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Wednesday's launch attempt was postponed ...

Astronauts inspect space shuttle for launch damage

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

Jul 16, 2009 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

(AP) -- Space shuttle Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship Thursday as engineers on Earth pored over launch pictures that showed debris breaking off the fuel tank and striking the craft.