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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member John Blaha is introduced at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, prior to the ceremony in which Bonnie Dunbar, Curt Brown and Eileen Collins will be inducted into the group of space pioneers. This induction is the twelfth group of space shuttle astronauts named to the AHOF, and the first time two women are inducted at the same time. The year’s inductees were selected by a committee of current Hall of Fame astronauts, former NASA officials, historians and journalists. The selection process is administered by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. For more on the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, go to http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/astronaut-hall-of-fame.aspx For more on the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, go to http://astronautscholarship.org/ Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-2065

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member John Blaha i...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member John Blaha is introduced at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, prior to the ceremony in which Bonnie Dunbar, Curt Brown and Eileen ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member Brewster Shaw is introduced at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, prior to the ceremony in which Bonnie Dunbar, Curt Brown and Eileen Collins will be inducted into the group of space pioneers. This induction is the twelfth group of space shuttle astronauts named to the AHOF, and the first time two women are inducted at the same time. The year’s inductees were selected by a committee of current Hall of Fame astronauts, former NASA officials, historians and journalists. The selection process is administered by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. For more on the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, go to http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/astronaut-hall-of-fame.aspx For more on the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, go to http://astronautscholarship.org/ Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-2056

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member Brewster Sha...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame member Brewster Shaw is introduced at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, prior to the ceremony in which Bonnie Dunbar, Curt Brown and Eile... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut Bonnie Dunbar listens as she is being introduced for induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame AHOF. Dunbar received NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Award in 1993 and NASA’s Exceptional Service Medal in 1998 and 1991. During her career with NASA, she served as a mission specialist and a payload commander. Dunbar logged 1,208 hours in space, and her spaceflights include STS 61-A, STS-32, STS-50, STS-71 and STS-89. Shuttle astronauts Curt Brown and Eileen Collins also were inducted into the AHOF. This induction is the twelfth group of space shuttle astronauts named to the AHOF, and the first time two women are inducted at the same time. The year’s inductees were selected by a committee of current Hall of Fame astronauts, former NASA officials, historians and journalists. The selection process is administered by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. For more on the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, go to http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/astronaut-hall-of-fame.aspx For more on the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, go to http://astronautscholarship.org/ Photo credit: NASA/ Kim Shiflett KSC-2013-2074

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut Bonnie Dunbar listens as she is being introduced for induction into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame AHOF. Dunb... More

Seven Members of the First Lady Astronaut Trainees in 1995

Seven Members of the First Lady Astronaut Trainees in 1995

(February 2, 1995) Exuberant and thrilled to be at the Kennedy Space Center, seven women who once aspired to fly into space stand outside Launch Pad 39B neat the Space Shuttle Discovery, poised for liftoff on t... More

STS084-356-007 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-007 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-379-005 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck

STS084-379-005 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck including Michael Foale and Eileen Collins. Foale sets up some of the communications equipmen... More

STS084-356-015 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-015 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-017 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-017 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-322-026 - STS-084 - Flight deck activities during separation from Mir Space Station

STS084-322-026 - STS-084 - Flight deck activities during separation fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Flight deck activities during separation from the Mir Space Station. STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega points the LIDAR hand-held laser (HHL) out... More

STS084-378-028 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck

STS084-378-028 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck including Eileen Collins, Ed Lu and Charlie Precourt. Subject Terms: STS-84, ATLANTIS (ORBIT... More

STS084-322-037 - STS-084 - Flight deck activities during separation from Mir Space Station

STS084-322-037 - STS-084 - Flight deck activities during separation fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Flight deck activities during separation from the Mir Space Station. STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega points the LIDAR hand-held laser (HHL) out... More

STS084-379-008 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck

STS084-379-008 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck including Michael Foale and Eileen Collins. Foale sets up some of the communications equipmen... More

STS084-356-004 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-004 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

S84E5173 - STS-084 - Noriega, Precourt and Collins gather in the flight deck

S84E5173 - STS-084 - Noriega, Precourt and Collins gather in the fligh...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 crewmembers Carlos Noriega, Charlie Precourt and Eileen Collins gather in the shuttle flight deck to go over the day's activities. Subject Terms... More

STS084-379-007 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck

STS084-379-007 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck including Michael Foale and Eileen Collins. Foale sets up some of the communications equipmen... More

STS084-351-005 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS084-351-005 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Thermal Impulse Printer System (TIPS) paper streams out of printer in middeck through tunnel adapter (001-6). Various candid shots of Jerry Linenger, Ei... More

STS084-351-002 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS084-351-002 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Thermal Impulse Printer System (TIPS) paper streams out of printer in middeck through tunnel adapter (001-6). Various candid shots of Jerry Linenger, Ei... More

STS084-351-006 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS084-351-006 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Thermal Impulse Printer System (TIPS) paper streams out of printer in middeck through tunnel adapter (001-6). Various candid shots of Jerry Linenger, Ei... More

STS084-356-014 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-014 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-030 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-030 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-001 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-001 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-025 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-025 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-351-003 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS084-351-003 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Thermal Impulse Printer System (TIPS) paper streams out of printer in middeck through tunnel adapter (001-6). Various candid shots of Jerry Linenger, Ei... More

STS084-356-003 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-003 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-005 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-005 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-351-009 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS084-351-009 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Thermal Impulse Printer System (TIPS) paper streams out of printer in middeck through tunnel adapter (001-6). Various candid shots of Jerry Linenger, Ei... More

STS084-356-008 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-008 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-011 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-011 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-016 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-016 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-379-004 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck

STS084-379-004 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck including Michael Foale and Eileen Collins. Foale sets up some of the communications equipmen... More

STS084-351-008 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS084-351-008 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Thermal Impulse Printer System (TIPS) paper streams out of printer in middeck through tunnel adapter (001-6). Various candid shots of Jerry Linenger, Ei... More

STS084-379-006 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck

STS084-379-006 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck including Michael Foale and Eileen Collins. Foale sets up some of the communications equipmen... More

STS084-356-010 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-010 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-013 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-013 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-378-029 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck

STS084-378-029 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck including Eileen Collins, Ed Lu and Charlie Precourt. Subject Terms: STS-84, ATLANTIS (ORBIT... More

STS084-351-004 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS084-351-004 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Thermal Impulse Printer System (TIPS) paper streams out of printer in middeck through tunnel adapter (001-6). Various candid shots of Jerry Linenger, Ei... More

STS084-322-035 - STS-084 - Flight deck activities during separation from Mir Space Station

STS084-322-035 - STS-084 - Flight deck activities during separation fr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Flight deck activities during separation from the Mir Space Station. STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega points the LIDAR hand-held laser (HHL) out... More

S84E5174 - STS-084 - Noriega,Precourt and Collins gather in the flight deck

S84E5174 - STS-084 - Noriega,Precourt and Collins gather in the flight...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 crewmembers Carlos Noriega, Charlie Precourt and Eileen Collins gather in the shuttle flight deck to go over the day's activities. Subject Terms... More

STS084-356-020 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-020 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-028 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-028 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-019 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-019 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-031 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-031 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-379-001 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck

STS084-379-001 - STS-084 - Various candid views of crewmembers in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various candid views of crewmembers in the shuttle middeck including Michael Foale and Eileen Collins. Foale sets up some of the communications equipmen... More

STS084-356-029 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-029 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

S84E5181 - STS-084 - Side profile of Eileen Collins in the Spacehab

S84E5181 - STS-084 - Side profile of Eileen Collins in the Spacehab

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Side profile of STS-84 pilot Eileen Collins working in the orbiter Spacehab. Subject Terms: STS-84, ATLANTIS (ORBITER), ASTRONAUTS, SPACEHAB Date Take... More

STS084-356-002 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-002 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-356-032 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck and flight deck

STS084-356-032 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-84 Mission Specialist Carlos Noriega sets up a Payload and General Support Computer (PGSC) in the flight deck (001). Various views of crewmembers in... More

STS084-351-011 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

STS084-351-011 - STS-084 - Crewmember activity in the middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Thermal Impulse Printer System (TIPS) paper streams out of printer in middeck through tunnel adapter (001-6). Various candid shots of Jerry Linenger, Ei... More

The Crew Compartment Trainer. NASA public domain image colelction.

The Crew Compartment Trainer. NASA public domain image colelction.

(July 30, 1998) STS-93 crew emergency egress training in the Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT). The five crewmembers of STS-93 in the middeck mock-up are from left to right: Mission Specialist Michel Tognini, Miss... More

Commander Eileen Collins. NASA public domain image colelction.

Commander Eileen Collins. NASA public domain image colelction.

(October 29, 1998) STS-93 Commander, Eileen M. Collins shown wearing an orange Launch and Entry Suit (LES) with helmet. Collins was the first woman to command a Space Shuttle mission...Image # : S99-00858

Space Shuttle Columbia, Columbia Commander Eileen Collins

Space Shuttle Columbia, Columbia Commander Eileen Collins

(July 24, 1999) Commander Eileen Collins consults a checklist while seated at the flight deck Commander's station in the Shuttle Columbia during STS-93. ..Image # : S93E5033

STS-93, NASA Mercury project. NASA public domain image colelction.

STS-93, NASA Mercury project. NASA public domain image colelction.

Launched: July 23, 1999, 12:31:00 a.m. EDT.Landing: July 27, 1999, 11:20:37 p.m. EDT, Kennedy Space Center, Florida.Space Shuttle: Columbia.Crew: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Mission Spe... More

Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-93 Launch

Space Shuttle Columbia, STS-93 Launch

(July 23, 1999) On July 23, 1999, the Space Shuttle Columbia launched from Kennedy Space Center to begin its five day trip into space. STS-93 was the first shuttle mission commanded by a woman, Col. Eilen M. Co... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of Eileen Collins, mission commander on STS-114. KSC-99pp0310

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of Eileen Collins, mi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of Eileen Collins, mission commander on STS-114.

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax Theater for an audience waiting for the launch of STS-93. The song, commissioned by NASA through the nASA Art Program, honored Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a Space Shuttle. The attendees are planning to view the launch at the Banana Creek viewing sight. Liftoff is scheduled for July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT KSC-99pp0911

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the...

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax Theater for an audience waiting for the launch of STS-93. The song, commissioned by NASA through th... More

At the piano, singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax Theater for an audience waiting for the launch of STS-93. The song, commissioned by NASA through the Nasa Art Program, honored Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a Space Shuttle. The attendees are planning to view the launch at the Banana Creek viewing sight. Liftoff is scheduled for July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT KSC-99pp0912

At the piano, singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original son...

At the piano, singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax Theater for an audience waiting for the launch of STS-93. The song, commissioned by N... More

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax Theater for an audience of women attending a forum. The song, commissioned by NASA through the nASA Art Program, honored Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a Space Shuttle. The forum included a welcome by Center Director Roy Bridges, remarks by NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin, and a panel discussion, "Past, Present and Future of Space." The attendees are planning to view the launch of STS-93 at the Banana Creek viewing sight. Liftoff is scheduled for July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT KSC-99pp0910

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the...

Singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax Theater for an audience of women attending a forum. The song, commissioned by NASA through the nASA... More

At the piano, singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax Theater for an audience waiting for the launch of STS-93. The song, commissioned by NASA through the Nasa Art Program, honored Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a Space Shuttle. The attendees are planning to view the launch at the Banana Creek viewing sight. Liftoff is scheduled for July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT KSC-99pp0913

At the piano, singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original son...

At the piano, singer-songwriter Judy Collins performs her original song, "Beyond the Sky," at the KSC Visitor Complex's Imax Theater for an audience waiting for the launch of STS-93. The song, commissioned by N... More

At the Skid Strip at the Cape Canaveral Air Station, Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and her husband, Josh Simpson, prepare to board an aircraft for their return flight to Houston following the completion of the STS-93 Space Shuttle mission. Landing occurred on runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility on July 27 with main gear touchdown at 11:20:35 p.m. EDT. The mission's primary objective was to deploy the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. This was the 95th flight in the Space Shuttle program and the 26th for Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive Shuttle landing in Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle program history. On this mission, Eileen Collins became the first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander KSC-99pp0992

At the Skid Strip at the Cape Canaveral Air Station, Mission Specialis...

At the Skid Strip at the Cape Canaveral Air Station, Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and her husband, Josh Simpson, prepare to board an aircraft for their return flight to Houston following the ... More

At the Skid Strip at the Cape Canaveral Air Station, Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, representing the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and his daughter Tatinana prepare to board an aircraft for their return flight to Houston following the completion of the STS-93 Space Shuttle mission. Landing occurred on runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility on July 27 with main gear touchdown at 11:20:35 p.m. EDT. The mission's primary objective was to deploy the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. This was the 95th flight in the Space Shuttle program and the 26th for Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive Shuttle landing in Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle program history. On this mission, Eileen Collins became the first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander KSC-99pp0990

At the Skid Strip at the Cape Canaveral Air Station, Mission Specialis...

At the Skid Strip at the Cape Canaveral Air Station, Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, representing the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and his daughter Tatinana prepare to board an aircra... More

At the Shuttle Landing Facility (from left to right), STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, representing the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin talk with Jacques Ratie, Astronaut Director, CNES, and Serge Plattard, International Relations, CNES. Landing occurred on runway 33 with main gear touchdown at 11:20:35 p.m. EDT on July 27. The mission's primary objective was to deploy the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. This was the 95th flight in the Space Shuttle program and the 26th for Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive Shuttle landing in Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle program history. On this mission, Eileen Collins became the first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander KSC-99pp0989

At the Shuttle Landing Facility (from left to right), STS-93 Mission S...

At the Shuttle Landing Facility (from left to right), STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, representing the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin talk wi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Eileen Collins (center) and Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson look on the table at a mockup of a booster separation motor (BSM) igniter and expanded views of the BSM and igniter. At left is Paul Gutierrez, SRB associate program manager with United Space Alliance. The crew is at KSC for familiarization with Shuttle and mission equipment. The STS-114 mission is Logistics Flight 1, which is scheduled to deliver supplies and equipment, plus the external stowage platform, to the International Space Station. KSC-04pd0386

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Fa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 Eileen Collins (center) and Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson look on the table at a mockup of a booster separation motor ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Visiting the engine room of the Liberty Star, one of two SRB Retrieval Ships, are STS-114 crew members Soichi Noguchi, mission specialist, Eileen Collins, commander, and Stephen Robinson, mission specialist. Noguchi is with the Japanese space agency NASDA. Not pictured is Pilot James Kelly. On their mission, the crew will carry the MultiPurpose Logistics Module (MPLM) Raffaello and External Stowage Platform 2 to the International Space Station. The MPLM will contain supplies and equipment. Another goal of the mission is to remove and replace a Control Moment Gyro. Launch date for mission STS-114 is under review.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Visiting the engine room of the Liberty...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Visiting the engine room of the Liberty Star, one of two SRB Retrieval Ships, are STS-114 crew members Soichi Noguchi, mission specialist, Eileen Collins, commander, and Stephen R... More

Space Shuttle Columbia, Space shuttle STS-114

Space Shuttle Columbia, Space shuttle STS-114

Launched: July 26, 2005, 10:39:00 a.m. EDT.Landing: Aug. 9, 2005, 5:11:22 a.m. PDT, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif..Space Shuttle: Discovery.Crew: Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialists... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas (right) shows some of the mission equipment to other crew members (from left) Wendy Lawrence, mission specialist; Eileen Collins, commander; and Charles Camarda, mission specialist. Crew members are at KSC for equipment familiarization. STS-114 is classified as Logistics Flight 1 to the International Space Station, delivering new supplies and replacing one of the orbital outpost’s Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs). STS-114 will also carry a Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module and the External Stowage Platform-2. The crew is slated to conduct at least three spacewalks: They will demonstrate repair techniques of the Shuttle’s Thermal Protection System, replace the failed CMG with one delivered by the Shuttle, and install the External Stowage Platform.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas (right) shows some of the mission equipment to other crew members (from left) Wendy Lawrence, mission specialist; Eileen Collins, commander... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discovery, or OV-103, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In 2011, the tribute was updated to reflect the crew member change on Discovery's final mission -- STS-133. Steve Bowen replaced Tim Kopra as a mission specialist on STS-133, after Kopra was injured in a bicycle accident that prevented him from flying into space. Discovery’s accomplishments include the first female shuttle pilot, Eileen Collins, on STS-63, John Glenn’s legendary return to space on STS-95, and the celebration of the 100th shuttle mission with STS-92. In addition, Discovery supported a number of Department of Defense programs, satellite deploy and repair missions and 13 International Space Station construction and operation flights. The tribute features Discovery demonstrating the rendezvous pitch maneuver on approach to the International Space Station during STS-114. Having accumulated the most space shuttle flights, Discovery’s 39 mission patches are shown circling the spacecraft. The background image was taken from the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched aboard Discovery on STS-31 and serviced by Discovery on STS-82 and STS-103. The American Flag and Bald Eagle represent Discovery’s two Return-to-Flight missions -- STS-26 and STS-114 -- and symbolize Discovery’s role in returning American astronauts to space. Five orbiter tributes are on display in the firing room, representing Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Endeavour and Discovery. Graphic design credit: NASA/Amy Lombardo. NASA publication number: SP-2010-08-164-KSC KSC-2010-4453C

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discover...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discovery, or OV-103, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In 2011, the tribute was update... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discovery, or OV-103, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Discovery’s accomplishments include the first female shuttle pilot, Eileen Collins, on STS-63, John Glenn’s legendary return to space on STS-95, and the celebration of the 100th shuttle mission with STS-92. In addition, Discovery supported a number of Department of Defense programs, satellite deploy and repair missions and 13 International Space Station construction and operation flights. The tribute features Discovery demonstrating the rendezvous pitch maneuver on approach to the International Space Station during STS-114. Having accumulated the most space shuttle flights, Discovery’s 39 mission patches are shown circling the spacecraft. The background image was taken from the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched aboard Discovery on STS-31 and serviced by Discovery on STS-82 and STS-103. The American Flag and Bald Eagle represent Discovery’s two Return-to-Flight missions -- STS-26 and STS-114 -- and symbolize Discovery’s role in returning American astronauts to space. Five orbiter tributes are on display in the firing room, representing Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Endeavour and Discovery. Graphic design credit: NASA/Amy Lombardo KSC-2010-4453

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discover...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discovery, or OV-103, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Discovery’s accomplishments inc... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In 2011, the tribute was updated to reflect the crew member change on Discovery's final mission -- STS-133. Steve Bowen replaced Tim Kopra as a mission specialist on STS-133, after Kopra was injured in a bicycle accident that prevented him from flying into space. Discovery’s accomplishments include the first female shuttle pilot, Eileen Collins, on STS-63, John Glenn’s legendary return to space on STS-95, and the celebration of the 100th shuttle mission with STS-92. In addition, Discovery supported a number of Department of Defense programs, satellite deploy and repair missions and 13 International Space Station construction and operation flights. The tribute features Discovery demonstrating the rendezvous pitch maneuver on approach to the International Space Station during STS-114. Having accumulated the most space shuttle flights, Discovery’s 39 mission patches are shown circling the spacecraft. The background image was taken from the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched aboard Discovery on STS-31 and serviced by Discovery on STS-82 and STS-103. The American Flag and Bald Eagle represent Discovery’s two Return-to-Flight missions -- STS-26 and STS-114 -- and symbolize Discovery’s role in returning American astronauts to space. Five orbiter tributes are on display in the firing room, representing Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Endeavour and Discovery. Graphic design credit: NASA/Amy Lombardo. NASA publication number: SP-2010-08-164-KSC KSC-2010-4453E

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle D...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Discovery’s accomplishments include the first female shuttle pilot, Eileen Collins, on STS-63, John Glenn’s legendary return to space on STS-95, and the celebration of the 100th shuttle mission with STS-92. In addition, Discovery supported a number of Department of Defense programs, satellite deploy and repair missions and 13 International Space Station construction and operation flights. The tribute features Discovery demonstrating the rendezvous pitch maneuver on approach to the International Space Station during STS-114. Having accumulated the most space shuttle flights, Discovery’s 39 mission patches are shown circling the spacecraft. The background image was taken from the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched aboard Discovery on STS-31 and serviced by Discovery on STS-82 and STS-103. The American Flag and Bald Eagle represent Discovery’s two Return-to-Flight missions -- STS-26 and STS-114 -- and symbolize Discovery’s role in returning American astronauts to space. Five orbiter tributes are on display in the firing room, representing Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Endeavour and Discovery. Graphic design credit: NASA/Amy Lombardo. NASA publication number: SP-2010-08-164-KSC KSC-2010-4453A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Discovery’... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In 2011, the tribute was updated to reflect the crew member change on Discovery's final mission -- STS-133. Steve Bowen replaced Tim Kopra as a mission specialist on STS-133, after Kopra was injured in a bicycle accident that prevented him from flying into space. Discovery’s accomplishments include the first female shuttle pilot, Eileen Collins, on STS-63, John Glenn’s legendary return to space on STS-95, and the celebration of the 100th shuttle mission with STS-92. In addition, Discovery supported a number of Department of Defense programs, satellite deploy and repair missions and 13 International Space Station construction and operation flights. The tribute features Discovery demonstrating the rendezvous pitch maneuver on approach to the International Space Station during STS-114. Having accumulated the most space shuttle flights, Discovery’s 39 mission patches are shown circling the spacecraft. The background image was taken from the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched aboard Discovery on STS-31 and serviced by Discovery on STS-82 and STS-103. The American Flag and Bald Eagle represent Discovery’s two Return-to-Flight missions -- STS-26 and STS-114 -- and symbolize Discovery’s role in returning American astronauts to space. Five orbiter tributes are on display in the firing room, representing Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Endeavour and Discovery. Graphic design credit: NASA/Amy Lombardo. NASA publication number: SP-2010-08-164-KSC KSC-2010-4453D

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. In 2011, t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Discovery’s accomplishments include the first female shuttle pilot, Eileen Collins, on STS-63, John Glenn’s legendary return to space on STS-95, and the celebration of the 100th shuttle mission with STS-92. In addition, Discovery supported a number of Department of Defense programs, satellite deploy and repair missions and 13 International Space Station construction and operation flights. The tribute features Discovery demonstrating the rendezvous pitch maneuver on approach to the International Space Station during STS-114. Having accumulated the most space shuttle flights, Discovery’s 39 mission patches are shown circling the spacecraft. The background image was taken from the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched aboard Discovery on STS-31 and serviced by Discovery on STS-82 and STS-103. The American Flag and Bald Eagle represent Discovery’s two Return-to-Flight missions -- STS-26 and STS-114 -- and symbolize Discovery’s role in returning American astronauts to space. Five orbiter tributes are on display in the firing room, representing Atlantis, Challenger, Columbia, Endeavour and Discovery. Graphic design credit: NASA/Amy Lombardo. NASA publication number: SP-2010-08-164-KSC KSC-2010-4453B

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle D...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of space shuttle Discovery's orbiter tribute, or OV-103, which hangs in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3053

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbir...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3050

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbir...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Spac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3054

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbir...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pilots of several U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet jets climb out of the cockpits on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the salute include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron , U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3043

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pilots of several U.S. Navy F-18 Super H...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Pilots of several U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet jets climb out of the cockpits on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participatin... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the salute include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3046

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle arrives at t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participating in the World Space Expo being held from... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3040

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first of the U.S. Air Force Thunderb...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The first of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the Worl... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The plane is participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the salute include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3047

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor arrives at ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The plane is participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to N... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3051

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbir...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3049

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbir...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Another of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Spac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the salute include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron , U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3042

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet is parked ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participating in the World Space Expo being held ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The plane is participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the salute include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3048

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor is parked o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor is parked on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The plane is participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3058

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A C-17 lands on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The plane is providing support for the aerial show being performed for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Aircraft participating are the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3052

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A C-17 lands on the Shuttle Landing Faci...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A C-17 lands on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The plane is providing support for the aerial show being performed for the World Space Expo being held... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3055

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two of the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets practice their maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The jets are participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the salute include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron , U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3045

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two of the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two of the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets practice their maneuvers over NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The jets are participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participating in the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the salute include U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron , U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3041

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet arrives at...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Several of the planes are participating in the World Space Expo being held fr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other aircraft participating in the salute include U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also will demonstrate precision skydiving. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3057

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds line up on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The aerial demonstration squadron is performing for the World Space Expo being ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The airplane used by the U.S. Army Golden Knights arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The Golden Knights will demonstrate precision skydiving as part of the World Space Expo being held from Nov. 1 to Nov. 4 at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Other air demonstrations are planned by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The World Space Expo is an event to commemorate humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo will showcase various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also is a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-07pd3044

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The airplane used by the U.S. Army Golde...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The airplane used by the U.S. Army Golden Knights arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The Golden Knights will demonstrate precision skydiving a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Barbara West, from local ABC affiliate WFTV, talks to the audience of Girl Scouts attending the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum during the World Space Expo held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The forum featured Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The expo commemorates humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs, as well as an aerial salute featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornet, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The U.S. Army Golden Knights also demonstrated precision skydiving. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3073

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Barbara West, from local ABC affiliate ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Barbara West, from local ABC affiliate WFTV, talks to the audience of Girl Scouts attending the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum during the World Space Expo held at NASA's Kenn... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near the NASA Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, part of the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing puts on a rescue demonstration during the World Space Expo aerial salute. This unit was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrating precision skydiving. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3126

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near the NASA Causeway at NASA's Kenned...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Near the NASA Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, part of the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing puts on a rescue demonstration during the World Space Expo aerial salute. This... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crowds fill the areas along NASA Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to watch the World Space Expo aerial salute. Aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights precision skydivers. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3124

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crowds fill the areas along NASA Causew...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crowds fill the areas along NASA Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to watch the World Space Expo aerial salute. Aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air For... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — One of the Starfighters F-104 Demo Team pays a visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The Starfighters are taking part in an air show in Jacksonville, Fla., and took the time to pay tribute to the World Space Expo at the center. The expo included an aerial salute featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrating precision skydiving. The World Space Expo Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3109

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — One of the Starfighters F-104 Demo Team p...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — One of the Starfighters F-104 Demo Team pays a visit to NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The Starfighters are taking part in an air show in Jacksonville, Fla., and took the time to pay... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility, the air crew for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron line up at left for a walkdown with the pilots, at right. The squadron is part of an aerial salute for the World Space Expo held at the center's Visitor Complex. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrating precision skydiving. The World Space Expo Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3107

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Shuttle La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility, the air crew for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron line up at left for a walkdown with the pilots, at r... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the water next to the NASA Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, part of the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing puts on a demonstration during the World Space Expo aerial salute. This unit was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrating precision skydiving. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Chris Chamberland KSC-07pd3111

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the water next to the NASA Causeway ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the water next to the NASA Causeway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, part of the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing puts on a demonstration during the World Space Expo aerial salu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrate precision skydiving as part of the World Space Expo aerial salute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Chris Chamberland KSC-07pd3115

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstra...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrate precision skydiving as part of the World Space Expo aerial salute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Other aircraft joining in the expo sal... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrate precision skydiving as part of the World Space Expo aerial salute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Chris Chamberland KSC-07pd3114

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstra...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrate precision skydiving as part of the World Space Expo aerial salute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Other aircraft joining in the expo sal... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crowds at NASA's Kennedy Space Center watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron perform during the World Space Expo aerial salute. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery, and the U.S. Army Golden Knights precision skydivers. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3136

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crowds at NASA's Kennedy Space Center w...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crowds at NASA's Kennedy Space Center watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron perform during the World Space Expo aerial salute. Other aircraft joining in th... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrate precision skydiving as part of the World Space Expo aerial salute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Other aircraft joining in the expo salute include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Demonstration Squadron, the U.S. Navy F-18 Super Hornets, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle, P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight, and the U.S. Air Force 920th Rescue Wing, which was responsible for Mercury and Gemini capsule recovery. The World Space Expo held Nov. 1-4 was an event commemorating humanity's first 50 years in space while looking forward to returning people to the moon and exploring beyond. The expo showcased various panels, presentations and educational programs. It also was a part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebrations, highlighting the 45th Anniversary of the Mercury Program celebration featuring original NASA astronauts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter and the Pioneering Women of Aerospace forum featuring Eileen Collins and other prominent female space veterans. The agency was founded Oct. 1, 1958. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3128

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights demonstrate precision skydiving as part of the World Space Expo aerial salute at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Other aircraft joining in th... More

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