This video explores the intricate process of getting the Space Shuttle into orbit, primarily taking place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It covers the various stages involved, notable spacecraft, ...

Watch as the International Space Station takes shape in this time-lapsed NASA animation of its decade-long assembly, which began in 1998. Also, see a time-lapsed flyaround of the orbital outpost ...

Upon its inception, NASA’s space shuttle program promised to usher in a new era of exploration, keeping astronauts space-bound with a reusable and relatively cheap ride into orbit. It was a project ...

A NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter re-enters the Earth's atmosphere at about 75 miles above sea level and speeds close to 17,500 mph. When slowing down to its landing speed of about 215 mph, the orbiter's ...

"You'd be doing irreparable damage." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The tug-of-war over space shuttle Discovery is becoming more ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. The Space Shuttle Discovery (OV-103) would need to be cut into ...

A memo sent by the Smithsonian said transporting Discovery could swell in price and result in irreparable damage to the space shuttle. On paper, it reads like a riddle: How do you transport a 120-foot ...