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SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft in pictures

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft in pictures

...is that it is planned to be reuseable, similar to the space shuttles.Here is a test of its capsule falling back to Earth.This... Read more

27 April, 2012 by Andy Smith
The space <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term>'s history in pictures

The space shuttle's history in pictures

...The little-known Buran shuttle was the Russian equivalent of the US space shuttle. It began development... Read more

8 July, 2011 by Jon Yeomans
Nasa's test planes in pictures

Nasa's test planes in pictures

...in April 2010.Photo credit: Nasa This story originally appeared as Space shuttle precursors in action (photos) on CNET News Get the latest technology news... Read more

20 May, 2011 by Jonathan E Skillings
Inside Nasa's astronaut training centre

Inside Nasa's astronaut training centre

...This is the dashboard in the cockpit of the Space Shuttle model. The dashboard here is a mock-up, with pictures of the... Read more

25 November, 2010 by Nick Heath
World's largest spaceship docks with ISS

World's largest spaceship docks with ISS

...Since the end of space shuttle flights, the European Space Agency's Edoardo Amaldi Automated Transfer Vehicle-3... Read more

12 April, 2012 by James Martin
Yuri Gagarin: 50 years since first space flight

Yuri Gagarin: 50 years since first space flight

...launch pad, as well as the first flight of the US space shuttle 20 years later. Speaking to reporters prior to the launch, Garan noted... Read more

12 April, 2011 by Staff
Space <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term> Atlantis's final flight in pictures

Space shuttle Atlantis's final flight in pictures

...their return to Earth.Photo credit: NasaThis story originally appeared as Space shuttle touches down for the final time (photos) on CNET News. Get the... Read more

22 July, 2011 by James Martin
Photos: Space <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term> Discovery's final flight

Photos: Space shuttle Discovery's final flight

...Above, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting Discovery departs Kennedy Space Center."The good news is... Read more

18 April, 2012 by William Harwood
Discovery <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term>'s final mission in pictures

Discovery shuttle's final mission in pictures

...Discovery's final crew pose in front of the shuttle following its landing. From left to right: Nicole Stott, Michael Barratt, pilot... Read more

11 March, 2011 by Staff
Space <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term> Discovery: An historic legacy

Space shuttle Discovery: An historic legacy

...Mission STS-96 in 1999, at Kennedy Space Center's brightly lit shuttle landing facility, and is seen silhouetted while it deploys its drag chute... Read more

23 February, 2011 by James Martin
Space <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term> Endeavour's career in pictures

Space shuttle Endeavour's career in pictures

...The space shuttle Endeavour launched on its 25th and final flight on Monday. The 16... Read more

16 May, 2011 by James Martin
Discovery <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term> returns to Nasa workshop

Discovery shuttle returns to Nasa workshop

...credit: Nasa/Frank MichauxFor more on this ZDNet UK-selected story, see Shuttle Discovery in the repair shop (photos) on CNET News. Get the latest... Read more

18 January, 2011 by Jonathan E Skillings
Tweeting astronaut photographs the skies

Tweeting astronaut photographs the skies

...thousands of space fans.Garan has been photographing the Earth, the space shuttle Atlantis and his team's spacewalks from his home on board the... Read more

1 August, 2011 by James Martin
Atlantis <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term> docks with space station

Atlantis shuttle docks with space station

...The space shuttle Atlantis docked with the International Space Station on Sunday, pausing 600 feet... Read more

11 July, 2011 by William Harwood
Endeavour <endeca_term>shuttle</endeca_term> detaches from ISS

Endeavour shuttle detaches from ISS

...The shuttle Endeavour undocked from the International Space Station for the 12th and final... Read more

31 May, 2011 by William Harwood

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