NASA Hometown Heroes 2008: Dan Tani visits the Chicago Cubs

To some, the chance to step on the infield or touch home plate at Wrigley Field is a lifelong dream. NASA astronaut Dan Tani not only got to step onto the 95-year-old field, but was given the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch during the Chicago Cubs' Aug. 20 game against the Cincinnati Reds. MORE...

Stardust Curation Lab prepares for Smithsonian exhibit

Photos of the Stardust Curation Lab at Johnson Space Center preparing for the Smithsonian exhibit. MORE...

NASA Hometown Heroes 2008: Col. Bob Cabana Visits the Minneapolis Twins

Sporting a flight jacket covered with enough mission patches to make almost any astronaut jealous, Col. Bob Cabana launched out of his childhood Minneapolis home at 5 a.m. and headed for the first of several early morning media interviews. MORE...