FSU professor remembers Challenger accident, highlights lesson learned

It was inherently risky, and space exploration continues to be so,” FSU history professor Ronald Doel said, referring to the Challenger mission.

NASA’s Next Moon Rocket Runs on Shuttle Engines—Here’s the Story Behind Each One

NASA is getting ready to launch its massive, fully expendable rocket for the first crewed flight to the Moon since Apollo. The agency’s new era of spaceflight comes with a few parts from its past, specifically three rocket engines that have previously flown on space shuttle missions.
Houston Public Media

Space shuttle Discovery is headed to Houston. The Smithsonian and NASA say it may have to be sent in pieces

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, 80-ton rocket from Washington to Houston? One piece at ...
Jalopnik

The Space Shuttle's Tires Were Designed To Only Be Used Once

When the Space Shuttle lifted off from Kennedy Space Center in 1981, it was the first reusable spacecraft. The massive orange external fuel tank was the major component designed to be destroyed on every flight. However, parts of the Shuttle orbiter had to ...
Forbes

Space Shuttle Discovery Would Need To Be Dismantled For Planned Move

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 pieces if a planned move to the Johnson Space Center in ...
Yahoo

Space shuttle 'Discovery' to remain in Virginia after efforts to move it to Texas stall

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The space shuttle "Discovery" will remain at the Udvar-Hazy Center’s Air and Space Museum for now. Just a few months ago, there were talks to ship the shuttle to Houston, but that ...
LAist

A space shuttle model is cleared for landing in Downey

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for a ...
Los Angeles Times

Whooshing slides, space shuttle at Exposition Park are pushing toward big reveal

Along with the stars on Hollywood Boulevard and the Universal Studios theme park, a new celestial attraction is set to debut in Los Angeles. The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center at Exposition Park is expected to complete construction this year, according ...
KYMA

Wednesday marks 40 years since seven astronauts were killed during Space Shuttle Challenger liftoff

Wednesday marks a somber anniversary in American history. 40 years ago, seven astronauts were killed when Space Shuttle Challenger exploded during liftoff.