Europe's Columbus Connected to the Space Station
The new European Columbus science module was removed from the Atlantis space shuttle and attached to the International Space Station.
Atlantis Shuttle Sails Safely to Space
The Atlantis space shuttle, which was launched yesterday, continued to sail smoothly as it headed towards the International Space Station for the long-awaited delivery of a European laboratory.
Atlantis Space Shuttle Launched, Mission Accomplished
Atlantis space shuttle was launched on Thursday from its seaside Florida launch pad, at about 2:45 p.m., making the mission successful after a two failed attempts last year in December and uncertainty of the weather before the launch that would have halted the mission for the third time.
Atlantis Space Shuttle Ready for Launch, but is the Weather?
The Atlantis space shuttle is set for launching later today after NASA announced it had finished all the preparations for the mission to deliver Europe's first permanent space laboratory to the International Space Station.
NASA's Atlantis shuttle to be launched February 7
NASA announced on Friday that space shuttle Atlantis will be launched February 7, after a delay due to technical problems.
Atlantis Shuttle launch delayed due to sensors problems
The Launching of Atlantis space shuttle was delayed until Saturday, on allegations of problems associated with fuel sensors.
Countdown to NASA's Atlantis Launch Commences
The space shuttle Atlantis and Europe's Columbus lab is poised for a Thursday lift-off to the International Space Station
NASA Set to Launch Shuttle Atlantis on Thurs.
NASA has cleared the way for the Atlantis shuttle launch next week on a mission to equip the space station with a new science lab.
Station crew relocates shuttle docking port
Crew members aboard the International Space Station on Monday used a robotic crane to reposition the space shuttle's docking port, a key step toward preparing the complex for the arrival of Europe's science laboratory next month.