The final flight of the space shuttle Discovery is set

Space · Published 19 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: NASA has confirmed the launch date for the final mission of the space shuttle program. This video covers the upcoming STS-133 mission and highlights other significant space and science milestones of the week.

The space shuttle Discovery is scheduled to launch on November 1 at 4:40 pm ET from the Kennedy Space Center. This 11-day mission to the International Space Station marks the final flight of the shuttle program.

NASA scientists have identified a variety of useful minerals within lunar soil. The video also highlights the Webb telescope passing a key test, the White House Science Fair, and a visit from 'Mythbusters' to the Glenn Research Center.

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