Space Shuttle Mission Schedule

NASA Space Shuttle TV Schedule Transfer to Outlook Calendar¹

This project was hosted on CodePlex which Microsoft closed and later decommissioned. Development on this project ended with wheel stop of the final flight of the Space Shuttle.

Project Description

The NASA Space Shuttle TV Schedule Transfer to Outlook Calendar is a user-friendly tool that enables you to seamlessly transfer NASA's Space Shuttle mission schedules, which are published in Excel, directly to your Outlook Calendar.

Due to the closure of CodePlex, this project has been relocated to SpaceShuttleTVSchedule on GitHub. To access and utilize the tool, please visit the new GitHub repository.

Please note that the NASA Space Shuttle fleet was retired in July 2011, and as a result, the project's mission schedule data is no longer updated. However, you can still use it to view historical data and reminders of past missions. Additionally, I encourage you to explore the retired shuttles on display at their respective retirement homes:

• Discovery at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum-Udvar-Hazy
• Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex
• Endeavour at the California Science Center

On July 21, 2011, 5:57 AM EDT, landing announcer: "Having fired the imagination of a generation, a ship like no other, it's place in history secured, the space shuttle pulls into port one final time. It's voyage at an end."

Atlantis Commander Chris "Fergie" Ferguson: "Mission complete, Houston. After serving the world for over 30 years, the space shuttle has earned its place in history. It's come to a final stop."

Houston CAPCOM, astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore: "We copy your wheels stopped, and we'll take this opportunity to congratulate you, Atlantis, as well as the thousands of passionate individuals across this great, space-faring nation who truly empower this incredible spacecraft, which for three decades has inspired millions around the globe, Job well done."

Atlantis Commander: Chris "Fergie" Ferguson: "Hey thanks, Butch, great words, great words. You know, the space shuttle has changed the way we view the world and it's changed the way we view our universe. There are a lot of emotions today, but one thing is indisputable -- America's not going to stop exploring. Thank you Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Endeavour and our ship, Atlantis. Thank you for protecting us and bringing this program to such a fitting end. God bless all of you, God bless the United States of America."

This text provides an overview of the final missions of Atlantis and Endeavour in the Space Shuttle program. It includes mission schedules, notable highlights, and information about the NASA Space Shuttle TV Schedule Transfer to Outlook Calendar program.

Mission Schedules: With the closure of the Space Shuttle era, a comprehensive collection of the full set of Space Shuttle mission schedules, including revisions published during particular missions, is available for download on the "Download" page.

STS-135: Atlantis Final Mission: Atlantis' official launch date was July 8, 2011, at 11:26:46 AM EDT, commencing a 12-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission aimed to deliver supplies, logistics, and spare parts to the ISS, as well as conduct investigations and tests. Atlantis successfully launched despite a minor issue at T-31 and completed its mission on July 21, 2011, at 5:57 AM EDT.

Link to Flickr Photo Set: "STS-135: Final Launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis"

STS-134: Endeavour Final Mission: Endeavour's 17-day mission, launched on May 16, 2011, at 08:56:24 AM EDT, marked the 36th station flight (ULF6). The mission's objectives included delivering the EXPRESS Logistics Carrier 3 (ELC3) and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) to the ISS. Notably, this mission featured ISS Expedition 27 crew undocking and returning to Earth. Endeavour's final landing occurred on June 1, 2011, at 2:35 AM EDT.

Link to Flickr Photo Set: "STS-134 Landing: Atlantis Pulls into Port One Final Time"

Program Requirements: To utilize the NASA Space Shuttle TV Schedule Transfer to Outlook Calendar program, you will need Microsoft Excel and Outlook installed. Ensure you have the appropriate Microsoft Primary Interop Assembly for your version of Office (2003 or 2007).

Programming Article: For in-depth technical details and insights into the development of the program, refer to the NASA Space Shuttle TV Schedule Transfer to Outlook Calendar article published on CodeProject. The article covers the technologies used, such as C#, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, and Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office.

Editorial Opinion: The retirement of the Space Shuttle program brought mixed emotions. While the capabilities of the Shuttle to transport cargo to low Earth orbit and return goods were unmatched, cost and safety concerns led to its retirement. The experience of witnessing Shuttle launches and landings remains unparalleled, and many space enthusiasts look back fondly on the era. The author expresses joy at having witnessed the last launch of Apollo and anticipates comparing it to the Space Shuttle experiences.

Instructions for Use: To use the NASA Space Shuttle TV Schedule Transfer to Outlook Calendar program, follow these steps:

1. Create a category for the program to add to the schedule.
2. Download the Excel spreadsheet from NASA.
3. Open the application and select the Excel file.
4. Choose the events you want to track in your Outlook calendar.
5. Transfer the selected events to your Outlook calendar.

Footnotes

1. Support of SpaceShuttleMissionSchedule ended with wheelstop of Space Shuttle Atlantis on July 21, 2011 with the end of the Space Shuttle fleet. ↩