Next Leap in Mars Exploration

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter will bring new capabilities to Mars exploration. The spacecraft arrives at Mars Mar. 10, 2006.

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THEMIS Movie Trailer

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Chandra: Beyond the Light

Scientists make three new black hole discoveries.

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Liftoff of Atlantis!

After a smooth countdown, Space Shuttle Atlantis begins the STS-117 mission with a spectacular climb toward orbit.



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Atlantis Performs Flip

Shuttle Atlantis performs a Rendezvous Pitch Maneuver to examine heat shield.

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1st STS-117 Spacewalk

STS-117's First Spacewalk Begins



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Solar Array Deploys

The solar arrays on the newly installed Starboard 3 and 4 truss segment deploy.


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From Ignition to Splashdown

Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis was recorded by multiple cameras on board the solid rocket boosters.



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Shuttle Performs Fly-Around of Station

Cameras aboard the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Atlantis capture spectacular views as the shuttle performs a fly-around of the station.



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Perfect Touchdown

Atlantis glides to a smooth landing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.



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Animation: AIM Mission To Study Polar Clouds

Animation shows spacecraft launch and deployment.

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Successful Tank Separation

Endeavour's external tank has been jettisoned from the orbiter.



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Boosters Fall Away!

The solid rocket boosters powering Endeavour's ascent have separated from the orbiter.



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3, 2, 1, Liftoff!

Space Shuttle Endeavour roars off the launch pad into a brilliant Florida sky.



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Constellation Lunar Mission Animation

Follow a future lunar mission from launch to the moon and back.

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Phoenix Headed for Mars

A beautiful early morning launch lofts the Mars Phoenix Lander on its journey to the red planet.

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