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Dawn: Launch preview
These briefings preview the launch and science objectives of NASA's Dawn asteroid orbiter.
Launch | Science
ISS crew change preview
The Expedition 15 mission draws to a close aboard the space station and the Expedition 16 launch nears. These two briefings from Sept. 25 cover the upcoming transition between the two missions.
Exp. 15 recap
Exp. 16 preview
Discovery moves to VAB
Shuttle Discovery is transported from its hangar to the Vehicle Assembly Building for attachment to the external tank and boosters.
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STS-120: The programs
In advance of shuttle Discovery's STS-120 mission to the station, managers from both programs discuss the flight.
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STS-120: The mission
Discovery's trip to the station will install the Harmony module and move the P6 solar wing truss. The flight directors present a detailed overview of STS-120.
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STS-120: Spacewalks
Five spacewalks are planned during Discovery's STS-120 assembly mission to the station. Lead spacewalk officer Dina Contella previews the EVAs.
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EVA 1 summary
EVA 2 summary
EVA 3 summary
EVA 4 summary
EVA 5 summary
The Discovery crew
The Discovery astronauts, led by commander Pam Melroy, meet the press in the traditional pre-flight news conference.
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Tower rolled back at launch pad 17B for Dawn
BY SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: September 27, 2007
Launch pad technicians retract the mobile service tower to reveal the Delta 2-Heavy rocket at Cape Canaveral's Complex 17 in the final hours before liftoff time to send the Dawn probe into space.
Photo credit: Carleton Bailie for United Launch Alliance
Photo credit: Carleton Bailie for United Launch Alliance
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PAD'S MOBILE GANTRY ROLLED BACK FOR LAUNCH PLAY
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OVERVIEW OF DAWN'S SCIENCE MISSION PLAY
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Ares patch
 The Ares Project will develop two new rockets to launch astronauts back to the Moon under NASA's Vision for Exploration. The Ares 1 will employ a single space shuttle solid rocket booster to loft the Orion crew capsule. The gigantic Ares 5 will haul the equipment and cargo needed for such lunar voyages. This is the Ares emblem.
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Apollo patches
 The Apollo Patch Collection: Includes all 12 Apollo mission patches plus the Apollo Program Patch. Save over 20% off the Individual price.
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Columbus mission patch
 The official astronaut embroidered patch of Atlantis' STS-122 mission that launched the Columbus science lab in February is available to U.S. customers from our store.
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The ultimate Apollo 11 DVD
 This exceptional chronicle of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission features new digital transfers of film and television coverage unmatched by any other.
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