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Proceeding slowly but there's really no big direction to nasa as to where we go next, no funding or program or deadlines to get there. jon: back in 2005, after the columbia disaster as nasa was getting back into space, i was privileged to go down to the johnson space center in houston and actually fly the shuttle simulator, actually try landing the shuttle. i have some experience as a single engine pilot but this thing doesn't have an engine, at least not when it returns to earth and it was kind of interesting what happened. take a look: >> hold it right about there, the gear is down, you have...

Did you ever think you'd hear a robot tweeting from space? >> no, he's already tweeted, i understand and i understand nothing about tweeting, so i'm 108 years old, so at least he's about two months, you know? >> i don't know that much about tweeting either. >> but he'll be doing mundane things and it's quite exciting, because the space station should be in orbit now up until 2020. in is the last flight, as you mentioned, for the shuttle "discovery." but what gets confusing here, lynn, is the fact that they keep talking about this is the last flight for "discovery," and which it is, but there a...

The 20-year-old allegedly obtained chemicals for a bomb and researched potential targets, including dams, nuclear plants, and even the home of former president george w. bush. the fbi says they were tipped off to the suspect after a north carolina chemical company reported he had placed a suspicious order. according to court documents, the man also wrote in his journal that it was "time for jihad." if convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. and the shuttle "discovery" is on its way to the international space station for what is expected to be its last time. after lifting of...

It's a bit rainy out. welcome back to "morning joe," everybody. lots of news this morning. let's start with first a college student from saudi arabia is expected to appear in federal court in texas today. a day after being charged wi wi attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction. the 20-year-old allegedly had chemicals for a bomb and had certain targets. the fbi says they were tipped off to the suspect after a north carolina chemical company reported he had placed a suspicious order. and according to court documents, the man also wrote in his journal that it was, quote, time for jihad. if c...

Were trying to cross the creek in their horse drawn buggy yesterday, when it overturned, knocking them into the water. shutting "discovery" is on its way to the international space station for what's expected to be the last time after lifting off from florida's kennedy space center yesterday. only two days remain for the aging shuttle fleet, first by "atlantis" and then "endeavour." and kate middleton is getting her first taste of royal life. it's tough. joining husband to be prince william in a dedication ceremony for a new life boat. her first act of royal duty, christening the vessel wi...