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Commander Sergei Volkov leads the crew on the International Space Station.

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Hubble Servicing Shuttle Mission Set for October

Atlantis' seven astronauts will upgrade what may be the most significant satellite ever launched.

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Latest Features

Heavy Lifting

Lifting the space shuttle requires calm precision.
Progress Launches to Space Station

A new Progress cargo carrier launched to the International Space Station at 3:50 p.m. EDT Wednesday with almost 2.7 tons of fuel, air, water, propellant and other supplies and equipment aboard.
Dan Tani Visits the Chicago Cubs

Dan Tani's Aug. 20 visit to his hometown of Chicago was the sixth stop on NASA's Hometown Heroes 2008 campaign.
What Goes Up, Must Come Down

NASA won't send anything into space that needs to return -- without a parachute.
Col. Bob Cabana Visits the Minneapolis Twins

Col. Bob Cabana's Aug. 11 visit to his hometown of Minneapolis was the fourth stop on NASA's Hometown Heroes 2008 campaign.
Astronaut Greg Chamitoff Answers Your Questions: Week 1

Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, aboard the International Space Station 220 miles above Earth, responds to your questions.
Astronaut Greg Chamitoff Answers Your Questions: Week 2

Astronaut Greg Chamitoff, aboard the International Space Station 220 miles above Earth, responds to your questions.
Chess, Live From Space: What's Your Move?

Mission Control, Houston, and astronaut Greg Chamitoff, in orbit aboard the International Space Station, have begun a new game of chess.

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Latest News Releases

NASA?s Kennedy Space Center Holds Unique Media Event, TCDT

09.19.08 - For the first time since July 2001, two space shuttles are on the launch pads at the same time at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Moves To Launch Pad 39B

09.19.08 - For the first time since July 2001, two shuttles are on the launch pads at the same time at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
NASA's Johnson Space Center To Reopen Monday After Ike

09.18.08 - NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is scheduled to reopen Monday, Sept. 22, ending its closure related to Hurricane Ike.
NASA'S Johnson Space Center Closes For Ike

09.11.08 - NASA's Johnson Space Center will close at noon CDT Thursday and remain closed until the threat of Hurricane Ike has passed.