On Oct. 7, 2002, the space shuttle Atlantis launched from Kennedy Space Center on mission STS-112. Space History Archives👉 https://space-com.visitlink.me/mITjE8 This mission brought the Starboard 1 (S1) truss segment to the International Space Station. The S1 truss is part of the backbone of the space station, and it provides structural support for the thermal control system. During the launch, a chunk of insulating foam broke off of the external tank and hit the bottom of the rocket booster, l

190K views · 10K reactions | Hang out with Crew-3 (and Pfau the turtle) inside the Endurance capsule on the way to the International Space Station. Join us live tonight starting at 6:00 p.m. EST (23:00 UTC) for coverage of docking, hatch opening and the welcome ceremony: https://www.facebook.com/events/2695485157412425/ | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration | Facebook

The International Space Station (ISS) was captured passing in front of the Moon 🌑🚀 a breathtaking moment that lasts only a fraction of a second. Orbiting Earth at nearly 28,000 km/h, the ISS circles our planet every 90 minutes, often crossing paths with the Moon from our view on Earth. At first glance, it may look like a tiny shadow or mysterious object, but it’s actually one of humanity’s greatest space achievements a home for astronauts, floating high above us. 🌌✨ #space #SpaceX #NASA #fbli