Space Events
March 5th, 2008
The USAF Thunderbirds fly past Space Shuttle Endeavour as it awaits launch on the STS-123 mission. The aircraft had flown earlier during the Daytona 500. |
Kennedy Space Center, FL – All systems are “go” with the space shuttle that will fly the astronauts, a space station module and a robotics system to the International Space Station on March 11 at 2:28 a.m. Mission STS-123 on Space Shuttle Endeavour will deliver the Kibo Japanese Experiment Logistics Module – Pressurized Section (ELM-PS) on the twenty-fifth mission to the International Space Station.
February 20th, 2008
Kennedy Space Center, FL – Space Shuttle Atlantis rolled to a stop on Runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida after a 9:07 a.m. EST touchdown that brings to a close mission STS-122.
The next mission, STS-123 scheduled for March 11, will see the delivery of the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s new laboratory module, Kibo. Canada’s new robotics system, the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator, or Dextre, will also be delivered to the International Space Station.
February 7th, 2008
Cape Canaveral, FL – Space shuttle Atlantis and its crew of seven astronauts launched today 2:45 pm on spectacular plumes of gold-tipped smoke carrying Europe’s primary contribution to the International Space Station – the Columbus science laboratory.
February 4th, 2008
Cape Canaveral, FL – Scientific research will take on a new look aboard the International Space Station when the space shuttle Atlantis launches on the STS-122 mission. The mission, also known as assembly flight 1E, will deliver the newest research module to the orbiting complex, the European Space Agency’s Columbus laboratory.
The Columbus laboratory is the cornerstone of the European Space Agency’s contribution to the International Space Station (ISS) and is the first European laboratory dedicated to long-term research in space. Named after the famous explorer from Genoa, the Columbus laboratory will give an enormous boost to current European experiment facilities in weightlessness and to the research capabilities of the ISS once it becomes an integral part of the space station.
Launch Date: Feb. 7, 2008
Launch Time: 2:45 p.m. EST
Launch Pad: 39A
January 29th, 2008
Kennedy Space Center, FL – On Friday, February 1, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., The Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF) will conduct a ceremony to honor the crew of Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107 on the 5th anniversary of the Columbia accident. The Astronauts Memorial Foundation honors and memorializes all astronauts who have sacrificed their lives for the nation and the space program. The ceremony will be held at the Space Mirror Memorial at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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December 17th, 2007
UPDATE: The Launch occurred at 3:04 p.m. EST on 12/20/7
 Cape Canaveral, FL – A Delta 2 will is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) on Thursday. The rocket will launch the GPS IIR-18 (M) satellite for the U.S. Air Force. Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio-positioning system nominally consisting of a minimum of 24-satellite constellation that provides navigation and timing information to military and civilian users worldwide.
Launch Window: Dec. 20, 2:59 – 3:13 p.m. EST. If delayed, the next attempt is set for Dec. 21, 2:55 – 3:09 p.m. EST.
December 1st, 2007
UPDATE: Fuel sensor problems continue to baffle NASA, the next launch attempt will be no sooner than January 2.
Kennedy Space Center, FL – Space shuttle Atlantis is set to begin its launch countdown for the STS-122 mission with a flurry of activities at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Atlantis is scheduled to launch at 3:43 p.m. EST on Saturday, December 8.
The seven astronauts who will fly Atlantis to the International Space Station will arrive at KSC at 12:30 p.m. on Monday. The countdown officially begins at 7 p.m.
Atlantis will carry the Columbus laboratory to the space station and install it to the Harmony module, which was brought to the station in October during the last shuttle mission.
November 8th, 2007
Cape Canaveral, FL – A Delta IV Heavy is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station this weekend. The launch will be the first Delta IV launch contracted by United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin. The launch is also the first of a valuable payload aboard a Heavy vehicle. The DSP-23 is the 23rd and final Defense Support Program missile-warning satellite. Launch will take place from Cape Canaveral and is currently scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 10 with a launch window of 8:39 – 10:42 p.m. EST
November 3rd, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Kennedy Space Center, FL – Friday, I had the chance to view America’s military air capabilities in a preview of the Aerial Salute to 50 Years in Space during the World Space Expo at Kennedy Space Center. It was the coolest.
U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, based at Patrick Air Force Base, performed a sea rescue and refueling demonstrations. The team consist of a HC-130 and two HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters.
The U.S. Navy demonstrated the capabilities of the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, a carrier based strike-fighter.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds were the highlight of the show and performed precision air maneuvers in their F-16Cs.
October 23rd, 2007
Kennedy Space Center, FL – The Space Shuttle Discovery raced into space this morning with an on-time launch at 11:38 am. Onboard are seven crewmembers led by veteran astronaut Pam Melroy. Discovery’s crew will join the International Space Station’s Expedition 16 crew Thursday morning.
The launch of Discovery on its 34th mission begins a flight that will see the space station grow in size and capability with the addition of the first U.S. pressurized module since the Quest Airlock was delivered in 2001. The Harmony module, also known as Node 2, will add 2,600 cubic feet of living and working space to the complex.
October 19th, 2007
Kennedy Space Center, FL – Commander Pam Melroy and her six crewmates are scheduled to lift off at 11:38 a.m. EDT on their mission to the International Space Station. STS-120 is the 23rd shuttle mission to the International Space Station, and will launch an Italian-built U.S. multi-port Harmony module for the station. The 14-day mission includes five spacewalks – four by shuttle crew members and one by the station’s Expedition 16 crew. Discovery is expected to complete its mission and expected return home at 4:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 6.
October 19th, 2007
Kennedy Space Center, FL — Kennedy Space Center plays host to the inaugural World Space Expo, celebrating NASA’s 50 years in space exploration. World Space Expo will take place from Thursday, November 1, 2007 through Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex east of Orlando, Florida.
Aerial Salute to 50 Years in Space, November 3-4, 2007
Space flight and flight training have deep roots that originate with military aviators. World Space Expo will highlight these roots with a special Aerial Salute to 50 Years in Space featuring some of the most significant aircraft in use by our military today. The Aerial Salute will take place on the NASA Causeway overlooking the Banana River and will include the following aerial demonstrations:
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October 8th, 2007
United Launch Alliance
Atlas 5 |
UPDATE: Launch occurred at 8:33 pm on 8/10
The US Air Force will attempt to launch a classified payload Wednesday, October 10 between 8:21 and 9:33 pm EDT. The payload is the first Wideband Global SATCOM spacecraft and will be launched on an Atlas 5.
Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule
September 27th, 2007
Cape Canaveral, FL – NASA’s Dawn spacecraft is on its way to study a pair of asteroids after lifting off Thursday from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 7:34 a.m. EDT (4:34 a.m. PDT).
Mission controllers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., received telemetry on schedule at 9:44 a.m. EDT (6:44 a.m. PDT) indicating Dawn had achieved proper orientation in space and its massive solar array was generating power from the sun.
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