Space shuttle moved to launch pad as rescue ship: related news

Space Shuttle Endeavour Moves to Launch Pad 39B

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the first time since July 2001, two shuttles are on the launch pads at the same time at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Space shuttle Endeavour completed a 4.2-mile journey to Launch Pad 39B on Friday, Sept. 19, at 6:59 a.m. EDT. Endeavour left Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, traveling at less than 1 mph atop a massive crawler-transporter. Endeavour will stand by at pad B in the unlikely event that a rescue mission is necessary during space shuttle Atlantis' upcoming mission to repair NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, targeted to launch Oct. 10. After Endeavour is cleared from its duty as a rescue spacecraft, it will be moved to Launch Pad 39A for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.

U.S. space shuttle Endeavor moved to launch pad as rescue ship

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. space shuttle Endeavor was moved to its seaside launch pad in Florida early Friday to serve as a rescue ship for its sister ship Atlantis' Hubble service mission next month.

Space shuttle moved to launch pad as rescue ship

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA moved the space shuttle Endeavour to the launch pad early Friday, a precautionary step in case it's needed as a rescue spacecraft for the upcoming Hubble Space Telescope mission.

Space shuttle moved to launch pad as rescue ship

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA moved space shuttle Endeavour to the launch pad early Friday in case something goes wrong with the upcoming Hubble Space Telescope mission.

Space shuttle moved to launch pad as rescue ship

Cape Canaveral (Florida), Sept 19: NASA has moved space shuttle Endeavour to the launch pad in case something goes wrong with the upcoming Hubble Space Telescope mission.

Spacecraft moved to launch pad ahead of ISS flight

U.S. astronaut Owen Garriott looks at the Russian Soyuz TMA-13 space ship that will carry new crew members, including his son U.S. space tourist Richard Garriott, to the international space station at the launch pad in Russian leased Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. The rocket is scheduled to blast off on Sunday, October 12. U.S. astronaut Owen Garriott looks at the Russian Soyuz TMA-13 space ship that will carry new crew members, including his son U.S. space tourist Richard Garriott, to the international space station at the launch pad in Russian leased Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, Friday, Oct. 10, 2008. The rocket is scheduled to blast off on Sunday, October 12. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)

Aerojet Propulsion Assists NASA's STS-126 Launch to International Space Station

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, used its propulsion to assist in the Space Shuttle Endeavour launch of its 15-day mission to deliver additional equipment and supplies to the International Space Station for resident crew expansion. Aerojet propulsion will also be used in on-orbit operations and during landing on this 27th shuttle mission to the Station. Atlantis roared into orbit tonight from Kennedy Space Center's launch pad 39A. Aerojet's Orbital Maneuvering Engines, primary thrusters, gas generators and Vernier thrusters have flown on every space shuttle mission since the first Shuttle was launched in 1981. "We are proud of our 100 percent mission success record with the United States Space Shuttle," said Aerojet's Flight Production Director, David Carter.

Endeavour Rolled Out As Rescue Ship

stoolpigeon writes "The space shuttle Endeavour was rolled out to Launch Pad 39B yesterday. Space shuttle Atlantis is already at Launch Pad 39A, being made ready for the STS-125 mission to repair Hubble. We recently got a look at some behind-the-scenes photos for this mission. Endeavour is now in place to act as a rescue vehicle if there are any problems with Atlantis, once they are in space. This is the first time one shuttle has been prepared to act as a rescue vehicle for another. If all goes well for STS-125, Endeavour will move over to 39A to be used for STS-126."

SPACEHAB Sees Opportunity in Space Florida's Launch Complex

SPACEHAB, Incorporated (NASDAQ:SPAB), and its Astrotech subsidiary, leading providers of commercial space services, join with Space Florida in recognizing the immense opportunities for America's commercial space program in the joint Air Force Space Command and Space Florida Dedication Ceremony of Launch Complex 36. The Ceremony marked the symbolic "groundbreaking" following the announcement by the Air Force Space Command of its commitment to commercial space and its intention to lease LC36 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to Space Florida. The U.S. Air Force's official "intent to lease" the site to Space Florida includes the build-out of the launch pad to support multiple-customers and multi-vehicle configurations for commercial, civil and military customers.

NASA Updates Time for Space Shuttle Atlantis' Roll from Launch Pad

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA managers have adjusted the time for space shuttle Atlantis' rollback from Launch Pad 39A to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, Oct. 20, to 7 a.m. EDT. Atlantis is expected to be in the Vehicle Assembly Building by about 2 p.m. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO ) NASA Television will provide live coverage of Atlantis' move off the pad beginning Monday at 6:30 a.m. Video highlights of the rollback will air on NASA TV Video File. Media are invited to a photo opportunity of the shuttle's move from the pad at 7 a.m. Monday, and must arrive at Kennedy's News Center by 6 a.m. for transportation to the viewing area.

U.S. space shuttle Endeavor moved to launch pad as rescue ship

The Space Shuttle Endeavour is seen from cameras aboard the International Space Station as the crews aboard the two spacecraft prepare for docking in the image obtained from NASA TV March 12, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Rescue shuttle at launch pad for Hubble trip (Update)

Space shuttle Endeavour stands ready after arriving at pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral Fla. Friday Sept. 19 2008. Just a short distance away on pad 39A technicians continue to prepare space shuttle Atlantis for its targeted Oct. 10 ...

Back-Up Hubble Mission Shuttle Moved To Launch Pad

A space shuttle that would be launched to rescue a stranded Hubble Space Telescope servicing crew in case of an emergency was rolled out to a spare launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

Space shuttle crew practices for next launch

Space shuttle crew practices for next launch Technicians work on the space shuttle Endeavour on the runway after it landed at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida in this March 26, 2008 file photo. Seven astronauts climbed aboard the shuttle on Wednesday in a practice run for a mission to deliver equipment needed to prepare the International Space Station for a larger crew. REUTERS/Pool-Stan Honda

Back-up Hubble mission shuttle moved to launch pad

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A space shuttle that would be launched to rescue a stranded Hubble Space Telescope servicing crew in case of an emergency was rolled out to a spare launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

Back-up Hubble mission shuttle moved to launch pad

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A space shuttle that would be launched to rescue a stranded Hubble Space Telescope servicing crew in case of an emergency was rolled out to a spare launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

Back-up Hubble mission shuttle moved to launch pad

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A space shuttle that would be launched to rescue a stranded Hubble Space Telescope servicing crew in case of an emergency was rolled out to a spare launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

Back-up Hubble mission shuttle moved to launch pad

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A space shuttle that would be launched to rescue a stranded Hubble Space Telescope servicing crew in case of an emergency was rolled out to a spare launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center on Friday.

Back-up Hubble mission shuttle moved to launch pad

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla, Sep 19 (Reuters) A space shuttle that would be launched to rescue a stranded Hubble Space Telescope servicing crew in case of an emergency was rolled out to a spare launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center today.

Hubble suffers failure, NASA delays shuttle launch

In this image released by NASA, the space shuttle Atlantis stands on pad 39A (bottom) and space shuttle Endeavour stands on pad 39B September 20, 2008. NASA on Monday delayed the upcoming launch of the Atlantis space shuttle to allow time to repair a "significant anomaly" that occurred at the weekend on the Hubble space telescope.

45th Space Wing team supports shuttle Launch

11/15/2008 - CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) -- The men and women of the 45th Space Wing provided flawless Eastern Range support for NASA's successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour Nov. 14. The launch occurred at 7:55 p.m.(EDT) from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

45th Space Wing team supports successful shuttle Launch

11/15/2008 - CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) -- The men and women of the 45th Space Wing provided flawless Eastern Range support for NASA's successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour Nov. 14. The launch occurred at 7:55 p.m.(EDT) from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

Space shuttle readied as rescue ship

NASA technicians (on the structure at left) and security personnel on a helicopter above watch as the space shuttle Endeavour arrives at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Endeavour is being readied for launch in case the crew of the shuttle Atlantis needs to be rescued during a Hubble servicing mssion.

Space shuttle Endeavour races toward space station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

The Space Shuttle Is Delivering a New Toilet to the Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Jim Dietz)

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