HOUSTON — Four astronauts will turn the international space station into an orbital construction zone during three complicated spacewalks . Working in teams of two, the spacewalkers and their fellow ...

The STS-115 crew successfully completed the full deployment of the International Space Station’s new set of solar arrays at 8:44 a.m. EDT. The new arrays span a total of 240 feet and have a width of ...

The Space Shuttle Atlantis crew has begun a busy and exciting day. The shuttle and the International Space Station are scheduled to dock at 5:46 a.m. CDT and begin seven days of joint operations. The ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. STS-115 Spacewalker Guide Solid Stripes: Joseph Tanner No Stripes: Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Theupcoming deployment of two wing-like solar arrays outside the space station hasbeen the focus ...

NASA has postponed the launch of space shuttle Atlantis because of a faulty fuel tank sensor. Here are some FOX Facts about Atlantis and STS-115: • NASA's fourth space-rated Space Shuttle orbiter, ...

Flight International online news 08:00GMT: Plans to use the International Space Station (ISS) as a safe haven if a Space Shuttle is seriously damaged will be rendered unviable after the expected March ...

It was a productive day for the six astronauts onboard Atlantis. The crew inspected the shuttle’s heat shield, prepared for docking to the International Space Station and readied spacesuits for the ...