The Astronaut Who Broke Barriers at 17,500 MPH
Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a NASA Space Shuttle, is the subject of a new documentary detailing her historic career and leadership.
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NASA Shuttle Discovery Faces Risky Move to Texas
A political push to move the Space Shuttle Discovery from its Virginia museum to Houston has sparked a debate over costs, risks, and legal ownership of the historic orbiter.
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Eileen Collins Details Space Shuttle Risks and Her Legacy
Pioneering NASA astronaut Eileen Collins discusses the critical safety flaws that led to the space shuttle's retirement and reflects on her historic career.
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Dispute Over Space Shuttle Discovery Relocation Costs Intensifies
A dispute has erupted over the cost of moving the Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston, with NASA and the Smithsonian quoting up to $150M against a lawmaker's $8M estimate.
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Five Costly Failures in Space Exploration History
Space exploration involves immense risks and costs. An examination of five major failures, including the Columbia and Challenger disasters, reveals the critical lessons learned from these expensive mi
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