This will be the final Space Shuttle mission that contains one or more "rookie" astronauts; the missions after this will have all-veteran crews.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Discovery will remain in orbit for 13 days on STS-131.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
There are three Multi-Purpose Logistic Modules (MLPMs). They were built by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and named "Leonardo", Donatello", and "Raffaello".
Monday, March 15, 2010
Discovery will launch with the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module "Leonardo". After STS-133, a modified "Leonardo" will remain behind for extra volume on the ISS.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The central Florida area receives more lightning strikes than any other place in the U.S., causing NASA to spend millions of dollars to avoid strikes during launches.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Yes, the names of the Multi-Purpose Logistic Modules are the same as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! The logo features one of the TMNTs (with permission of the copyright holder)!
Robert Cabana, the current director of Kennedy Space center, is an astronaut who has flown four missions on the Space Shuttle.
