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Space Shuttle with payload bay doors open.

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Astronauts

Learn about the men and women who travel to space on journeys of exploration and discovery.

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Shuttle and Station Missions

STS-119: A Final Station Power Up

Discovery astronauts launch in February to deliver the final set of solar arrays to the International Space Station.

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Expedition 18

Commander Mike Fincke leads the crew on the International Space Station.

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Previous Missions

Find details on all shuttle missions and expeditions to the International Space Station.

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Latest Features

Earth vs. Space Match Resumes

Astronaut Greg Chamitoff is ready to resume the unique Earth vs. space chess match he started on orbit.
A Typical Day

"I am going to try to describe a typical day of life on the ISS."
Food and Cooking in Space

"When you think about it, food is an important part of our lives."
Preflight Interview: Koichi Wakata, STS-119 Mission Specialist

"I hope my flight, as a long-duration flight crew member will further motivate the people in Japan in the human space exploration."
Preflight Interview: John Phillips, STS-119 Mission Specialist

"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."
Preflight Interview: Richard Arnold, STS-119 Mission Specialist

"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."
Preflight Interview: Steven Swanson, STS-119 Mission Specialist

"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."
Preflight Interview: Joe Acaba, STS-119 Mission Specialist

"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."

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Latest News Releases

56th Inauguration Features NASA Astronauts, Lunar Rover, Panoramic Photos And Live Twitter

01.16.09 - NASA astronauts who recently returned from a trip to the International Space Station will join representatives from across the country and the nation's armed forces in the 56th Inaugural Parade.
Astronauts Call Lakebay Washington Students From Space Station

01.15.09 - Students from Key Peninsula Middle School of Lakebay, Wash. chat with NASA Expedition 18 astronauts Mike Fincke and Sandra Magnus.
NASA Extends Shuttle and Space Station Spacesuit Contract

01.15.09 - NASA has exercised an $86 million, one-year contract option with Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International of Windsor Locks, Conn., for work on spacesuits used on the space shuttles and the International Space Station.
NASA Sets Briefing With Next Space Station Crew

01.14.09 - NASA will hold a media briefing Thursday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. CST, with the next resident crew of the International Space Station

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Media Resources

STS-119 Preflight Briefing Videos

01.15.09
STS-119 EVA Overview Briefing Materials

01.09.09 - Images shown by NASA TV during the STS-119 spacewalk overview briefing are available for download by the media and general public.