Discovery astronauts launch in February to deliver the final set of solar arrays to the International Space Station.
Discovery astronauts launch in February to deliver the final set of solar arrays to the International Space Station.
Commander Mike Fincke leads the crew on the International Space Station.
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"I am going to try to describe a typical day of life on the ISS."
"When you think about it, food is an important part of our lives."
"I hope my flight, as a long-duration flight crew member will further motivate the people in Japan in the human space exploration."
"Just the overall scale of things and seeing how big the rocket is, how big the work force is and how many thousands of people are supporting that mission is really awesome."
"Those dreams are all out there for these kids that are sitting in school today to realize. You just have to pick what you want to do and work hard to get there."
"It was just, heart-stopping, hanging on the top of the station. You look out and the sun comes up and you can see the station with Earth below."
"I think I've been very fortunate in the roles that I have. I kind of feel like a utility player on a baseball team."
"It took a little while getting assigned, working the way up the ladder to be next, but it's pretty exciting. I'm ready to go."
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01.08.09 - Space shuttle Discovery is scheduled to roll out to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, Jan. 14, as preparations for the STS-119 mission move forward.
01.06.09 - Las Vegas students who "struck it rich" and have an opportunity to chat with NASA Expedition 18 astronauts.
01.06.09 - NASA has awarded Verizon Business of Ashburn, Va., a contract to provide conferencing services for the agency.
These are copies of the flight plan timelines used by the crew onboard the International Space Station.
These are copies of the flight plan timelines used by the crew onboard the International Space Station.
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