16 Space shuttle Atlantis and its crew of six astronauts are headed for space, ready to begin their 11-day mission to the International Space Station. The climb to orbit takes about 8 1/2 minutes. Following a smooth countdown, with no technical issues and weather that steadily improved throughou...
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Even astronauts need help getting through the day-to-day chores on Earth. Here, NASA looks at the one secretary who wrangles the needs of six astronauts and their families.
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How do astronauts get dressed for space? STS-129 shuttle commander Charlie Hobaugh shows how astronauts step into their bright orange spacesuits, or "pumpkin suits." Also, watch how they prepare drinks in space!
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Presented by collectSPACE.com — The Source for Space History and Artifacts. NASA Television replay of crew choice television that was sent down from space late Sunday afternoon, showing Atlantis and International Space Station crew members joining Mission Specialist Randy Bresnik in celebr...
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Watch how STS-129 astronauts practice converting their space shuttle into a 100-ton glider capable of re-entering Earth’s atmosphere on landing day.
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The STS-129 astronauts did not prepare for their shuttle mission on their own. They studied literally thousands of pages and mission cards to cover every inch of their spacecraft. A dedicated NASA team prepares those books for every flight.
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STS-129 astronauts discuss the ins and outs of preflight training for a shuttle mission as they prepare for a 2009 flight to the International Space Station.
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This is a clip of STS 129, docked with the ISS, flying over Southern New Hampshire on Saturday, November 21, 2009. This was the first flyover during the evening hours, at 4:54PM, just as dusk was falling. It’s not very good quality. I missed the second flyover of the evening. At the end, there i...
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Shot from the aft skirt of the Left Solid Rocket Booster looking up at the shuttle during the STS-129 launch. ... NASA ISS "Space Shuttle" STS-129
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