NASA - Shuttle and Station

There's a problem with your browser or settings.

Your browser or your browser's settings are not supported. To get the best experience possible, please download a compatible browser. If you know your browser is up to date, you should check to ensure that javascript is enabled.

› Learn How

Follow this link to skip to the main content

NASA Home
> News & Features
> News Topics
> Shuttle and Station
- Send
- Follow this link to Share This PageShare

Shuttle and Station News

Enter your address below to subscribe.

Mission Sites

Space Shuttle with payload bay doors open.

› Space Shuttle Section
› Space Station Section

Mission Audio

› Shuttle & Station Communications and Commentary (may be silent at times)

Astronauts

Learn about the men and women who travel to space on journeys of exploration and discovery.

›Read More

Shuttle and Station Missions

STS-129: Mission to the International Space Station

Atlantis, commanded by Charlie Hobaugh, is delivering parts to the space station, including a spare gyroscope. The mission features three spacewalks.

› Space Shuttle Section

Expedition 21

Expedition 21 flight engineers Jeff Williams and Maxim Suraev join the crew on the International Space Station.

› Space Station Section
› Expedition 21
› Interactive Station Guide

Previous Missions

Find details on all shuttle missions and expeditions to the International Space Station.

› Shuttle Missions Archive
› Station Expeditions

Latest Features

NASA Receives Tranquility

The last major component set to be added to the International Space Station was officially transferred from the European Space Agency to NASA.
Preflight Interview: Randy and Rebecca Bresnik

STS-129 Mission Specialist Randy Bresnik and his wife Rebecca talk about the unique situation of having a baby anticipated to be delivered while the father is off the planet.
@Astro_Mike for Tweet of the Year

His first tweet from space is one of five finalists for Tweet of the Year.
Astronaut Stott's Journey Home Marks a First and a Last

When the wheels of space shuttle Atlantis touch down to end the STS-129 mission, astronaut Nicole Stott will complete both a first and a last.
All 'SMILES' Aboard Space Station

There's a new way to look at environmental issues on Earth -- from 210 miles up aboard the International Space Station.
Earhart's Scarf to Fly Again

A scarf from famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart leads the inventory of commemoratve items for the STS-129 crew.
The View From Space

Two new sensors examining our upper atmosphere and oceans are demonstrating the International Space Station's value as an Earth science observing platform.
New Russian Module “Poisk” Docks to Station

The new Russian Mini-Research Module 2, also known as Poisk, docked to the space-facing port of the Zvezda service module of the International Space Station.

View Archives

Latest News Releases

STS-129 MCC Status Report #16

11.24.09 - The 12 crew members onboard the International Space Station and space shuttle Atlantis will prepare to part today. They will pack up their final items and close the hatches that divide the two spacecraft in preparation for undocking tomorrow.
STS-129 MCC Status Report #14

11.23.09 - The combined 12-member crew of Atlantis and the International Space Station will move the last of this mission’s spare hardware during the third and final spacewalk today.
NASA Updates Time of Tuesday News Conference with Space Station

11.23.09 - The 12 crew members aboard space shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station will hold a news conference Tuesday at 7 a.m. CST, 13 minutes earlier than previously announced.
STS-129 MCC Status Report #15

11.23.09 - Astronauts Randy Bresnik and Robert Satcher Jr. completed all the tasks of their spacewalk almost on its original schedule despite a late start.

View Archives

Media Resources

STS-129 Execute Packages

Daily execute packages give space shuttle crew members timely updates from Mission Control.
STS-129 Preflight Briefing Animations

11.03.09 - STS-129 preflight animations are available for download by the media and general public.