Preparations for the inaugural flight of space shuttle Columbia passed a major milestone at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Dec. 29, 1980, with the rollout of the vehicle stack from the Vehicle ...

After two shuttle missions and three spacewalks, plus 20 years as a Navy pilot, NASA veteran Winston Scott retired from active duty. He now spends his days sharing space stories with the public.

This video explores the intricate process of getting the Space Shuttle into orbit, primarily taking place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It covers the various stages involved, notable spacecraft, ...