Special Series: STS-120: Mission to ISS & Beyond -- AUDIO Special Series: STS-120: Mission to ISS & Beyond -- AUDIO en-us No Special Series: STS-120: Mission to ISS and Beyond -- AUDIO http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1566036.jpg NASA scientists and engineers discuss the new Ares rocket and the Constellation Program NASA scientists and engineers discuss the new Ares rocket and the Constellation Program http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2025890.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/2025890.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:45:00 GMT 21:52 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200910/5400485.jpg Blue skies provided the backdrop Sunday as space shuttle Atlantis and its crew of seven – including two astronauts from Illinois – glided to a perfect landing in California. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. Blue skies provided the backdrop Sunday as space shuttle Atlantis and its crew of seven – including two astronauts from Illinois – glided to a perfect landing in California. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1760537.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1760537.mp3 Mon, 25 May 2009 02:33:00 GMT 6:36 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4427356.jpg Space Shuttle Atlantis landed safely Sunday at Edwards Air Force Base in California ending a 13-day mission to repair and rehab the Hubble Space Telescope. Here's CBS News coverage of the landing. Space Shuttle Atlantis landed safely Sunday at Edwards Air Force Base in California ending a 13-day mission to repair and rehab the Hubble Space Telescope. Here's CBS News coverage of the landing. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1760033.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1760033.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 13:04:00 GMT 3:25 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4426218.jpg Space shuttle Atlantis completes a successful mission to repair and refurbish the Hubble Space Telescope. Here's audio of the shuttle landing in California. Space shuttle Atlantis completes a successful mission to repair and refurbish the Hubble Space Telescope. Here's audio of the shuttle landing in California. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1759997.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1759997.mp3 Sun, 24 May 2009 12:41:00 GMT 2:16 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4426176.jpg http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1759224.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1759224.mp3 Sat, 23 May 2009 19:51:00 GMT 0:00 Here is a montage of audio clips featuring Charles Bolden, who was nominated Saturday by President Obama to be NASA Administrator. Bolden is a retired astronaut who flew on four shuttle missions. Here is a montage of audio clips featuring Charles Bolden, who was nominated Saturday by President Obama to be NASA Administrator. Bolden is a retired astronaut who flew on four shuttle missions. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1759169.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1759169.mp3 Sat, 23 May 2009 16:08:00 GMT 2:37 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4425200.jpg Despite being stuck in orbit because of bad weather here on Earth, the Atlantis astronauts celebrated a mission accomplished! WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports on their successful servicing mission to the Hubble Telescope. Despite being stuck in orbit because of bad weather here on Earth, the Atlantis astronauts celebrated a mission accomplished! WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports on their successful servicing mission to the Hubble Telescope. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1759060.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1759060.mp3 Sat, 23 May 2009 07:40:00 GMT 3:04 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4424421.jpg Newsradio 780's Steve Grzanich interviews the Atlantis astronauts from Illinois. Newsradio 780's Steve Grzanich interviews the Atlantis astronauts from Illinois. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1758580.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1758580.mp3 Sat, 23 May 2009 01:55:00 GMT 9:32 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4424333.jpg President Obama phoned the astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis on Wednesday and spoke to the two crew members from Illinois. Here's the uncut audio. President Obama phoned the astronauts aboard space shuttle Atlantis on Wednesday and spoke to the two crew members from Illinois. Here's the uncut audio. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1758515.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1758515.mp3 Sat, 23 May 2009 01:02:00 GMT 6:05 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4424282.jpg Mission Control informed Atlantis Commander Scott Altman of the no-go decision postponing Friday\\\'s shuttle landing. Mission Control informed Atlantis Commander Scott Altman of the no-go decision postponing Friday\\\'s shuttle landing. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1757520.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1757520.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2009 09:15:00 GMT 1:31 The crew of space shuttle Atlantis -- including Scott Altman of Pekin and John Grunsfeld of Chicago -- made a nearly 20-minute appearance Thursday via video hookup from the orbiting shuttle before the Senate Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Su The crew of space shuttle Atlantis -- including Scott Altman of Pekin and John Grunsfeld of Chicago -- made a nearly 20-minute appearance Thursday via video hookup from the orbiting shuttle before the Senate Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Su http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1757388.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1757388.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2009 07:13:00 GMT 16:37 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4418999.jpg The crew of space shuttle Atlantis -- including two astronauts from Illinois -- made more history Thursday when they became the first witnesses to testify from space before a congressional committee. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. The crew of space shuttle Atlantis -- including two astronauts from Illinois -- made more history Thursday when they became the first witnesses to testify from space before a congressional committee. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1757385.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1757385.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2009 07:05:00 GMT 3:44 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200905/4418966.jpg Two Illinois astronauts – including one from suburban Bellwood – returned to Earth on Saturday after a two-week space shuttle mission. Discovery landed safely at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. Two Illinois astronauts – including one from suburban Bellwood – returned to Earth on Saturday after a two-week space shuttle mission. Discovery landed safely at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1659951.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1659951.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:39:00 GMT 3:14 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4110570.jpg http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1659563.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1659563.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:18:00 GMT 0:00 It's landing day for Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew -- including two astronauts from Illinois. Touch down at NASA's Florida spaceport is scheduled for 12:39 p.m. CDT. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. It's landing day for Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew -- including two astronauts from Illinois. Touch down at NASA's Florida spaceport is scheduled for 12:39 p.m. CDT. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1659394.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1659394.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:33:00 GMT 3:00 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4108824.jpg Prior to departing the International Space Station, astronaut Sandra Magnus of Belleville spoke with Newsradio 780's Steve Grzanich about her four month long tour of duty aboard the orbiting laboratory. Here's the interview. Prior to departing the International Space Station, astronaut Sandra Magnus of Belleville spoke with Newsradio 780's Steve Grzanich about her four month long tour of duty aboard the orbiting laboratory. Here's the interview. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1658148.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1658148.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT 10:44 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4106727.jpg Astronauts from Bellwood and Belleville are headed home from space. The Discovery crew undocked from the International Space Station after a mission to install new solar wings on orbiting outpost. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. Astronauts from Bellwood and Belleville are headed home from space. The Discovery crew undocked from the International Space Station after a mission to install new solar wings on orbiting outpost. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1655890.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1655890.mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:05:00 GMT 3:11 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4100340.jpg President Obama extended the reach of the White House into outer space Tuesday when he placed a call to the International Space Station. The president spoke directly to the two Illinois astronauts – Sandra Magnus of Belleville and Lee Archambault of sub President Obama extended the reach of the White House into outer space Tuesday when he placed a call to the International Space Station. The president spoke directly to the two Illinois astronauts – Sandra Magnus of Belleville and Lee Archambault of sub http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1652662.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1652662.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:17:00 GMT 4:48 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4091616.jpg http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1652646.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1652646.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:42:00 GMT 0:00 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1652630.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1652630.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:26:00 GMT 0:00 Astronauts successfully unfurled the newly installed solar wings at the International Space Station on Friday and completed the primary task of the Discovery mission. Here is the uncut audio of the deployment. Astronauts successfully unfurled the newly installed solar wings at the International Space Station on Friday and completed the primary task of the Discovery mission. Here is the uncut audio of the deployment. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1648098.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1648098.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:16:00 GMT 2:46 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4076533.jpg Space shuttle Discovery delivered the fourth and final set of solar wings to the International Space Station on Tuesday following the successful docking of the two spacecraft 220 miles above Australia. Here is the uncut audio of the docking and crew welco Space shuttle Discovery delivered the fourth and final set of solar wings to the International Space Station on Tuesday following the successful docking of the two spacecraft 220 miles above Australia. Here is the uncut audio of the docking and crew welco http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1648085.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1648085.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:10:00 GMT 2:18 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4076526.jpg Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven – including a suburban astronaut – rocketed into orbit Sunday evening for a space station construction mission cut short by more than a month of launch delays. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven – including a suburban astronaut – rocketed into orbit Sunday evening for a space station construction mission cut short by more than a month of launch delays. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1637027.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1637027.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:55:00 GMT 2:02 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4041779.jpg Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven, including Bellwood-native Lee Archambault, rocketed into orbit Sunday evening on a space station construction mission cut short by launch delays that dragged on for more than a month. CBS News Correspondent P Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven, including Bellwood-native Lee Archambault, rocketed into orbit Sunday evening on a space station construction mission cut short by launch delays that dragged on for more than a month. CBS News Correspondent P http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1636380.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1636380.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:07:00 GMT 4:13 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4040384.jpg The countdown is proceeding smoothly for launch of space shuttle Discovery with a suburban astronaut in command. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich has been monitoring the pre-launch activities and has our report. The countdown is proceeding smoothly for launch of space shuttle Discovery with a suburban astronaut in command. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich has been monitoring the pre-launch activities and has our report. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1636097.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1636097.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:39:00 GMT 1:19 Air Force Colonel Lee Archambault describes himself as a “blue collar” astronaut from a working-class Chicago suburb who grew up with a strong work ethic and not afraid to get his hands dirty. On Sunday, the Bellwood-native will make his second trip i Air Force Colonel Lee Archambault describes himself as a “blue collar” astronaut from a working-class Chicago suburb who grew up with a strong work ethic and not afraid to get his hands dirty. On Sunday, the Bellwood-native will make his second trip i http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1635460.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1635460.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:51:00 GMT 4:33 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4038140.jpg Mission to ISS & Beyond Podcast NASA hopes launch pad repairs will clear the way for a Sunday blastoff of space shuttle Discovery which had to be scrubbed on Wednesday because of leaking hydrogen. The mission under the command of a suburban astronaut has been delayed five times as WBBMâ NASA hopes launch pad repairs will clear the way for a Sunday blastoff of space shuttle Discovery which had to be scrubbed on Wednesday because of leaking hydrogen. The mission under the command of a suburban astronaut has been delayed five times as WBBMâ http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1634983.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1634983.mp3 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:40:00 GMT 4:48 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/4035525.jpg The seven crew members for the next space shuttle mission – including an astronaut from the suburbs – arrived at the Kennedy Space Center Sunday to begin final preparations for this Wednesday night’s launch. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. The seven crew members for the next space shuttle mission – including an astronaut from the suburbs – arrived at the Kennedy Space Center Sunday to begin final preparations for this Wednesday night’s launch. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1624512.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1624512.mp3 Sun, 8 Mar 2009 20:10:00 GMT 1:06 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/3997139.jpg NASA has successfully launched the Kepler Telescope into space on a voyage to the outer reaches of the Milky Way in search of planets like Earth. As WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports, two scientists from the Chicago-area have roles in the mission. NASA has successfully launched the Kepler Telescope into space on a voyage to the outer reaches of the Milky Way in search of planets like Earth. As WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports, two scientists from the Chicago-area have roles in the mission. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1623461.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1623461.mp3 Sat, 7 Mar 2009 10:41:00 GMT 4:05 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200903/3994020.jpg The Obama Administration is reportedly considering several candidates including a veteran shuttle astronaut, America’s first woman in space and a NASA scientist from Chicago to head the nation’s space program. As WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports, thos The Obama Administration is reportedly considering several candidates including a veteran shuttle astronaut, America’s first woman in space and a NASA scientist from Chicago to head the nation’s space program. As WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports, thos http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1575055.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1575055.mp3 Sun, 8 Feb 2009 14:22:00 GMT 4:50 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200902/3856758.jpg The White House has some big decisions to make soon about the leadership and direction of America’s space agency. In the coming weeks, President Obama must fill the vacant NASA Administrator position and make decisions about the future of the space shu The White House has some big decisions to make soon about the leadership and direction of America’s space agency. In the coming weeks, President Obama must fill the vacant NASA Administrator position and make decisions about the future of the space shu http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1574899.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1574899.mp3 Sun, 8 Feb 2009 09:23:00 GMT 4:12 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200902/3856048.jpg As the nation marks the sixth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, questions remain about the future of the space program now that there’s a new president. As WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports, there is particular concern about the aging s As the nation marks the sixth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, questions remain about the future of the space program now that there’s a new president. As WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports, there is particular concern about the aging s http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1562698.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1562698.mp3 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 05:49:00 GMT 5:38 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200902/3819171.jpg As NASA gears up for the next generation of space exploration, lessons from the past are guiding the space agency’s next steps into the future. Over the past 50 years, the space program has enjoyed many successes but has endured its fair share of failur As NASA gears up for the next generation of space exploration, lessons from the past are guiding the space agency’s next steps into the future. Over the past 50 years, the space program has enjoyed many successes but has endured its fair share of failur http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1535822.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1535822.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:59:00 GMT 4:28 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200901/3745168.jpg With construction of the International Space Station more than half way finished and the retirement of the space shuttle program just a year or so away, NASA has been given a new set of marching orders. As Newsradio 780’s special series “Mission to IS With construction of the International Space Station more than half way finished and the retirement of the space shuttle program just a year or so away, NASA has been given a new set of marching orders. As Newsradio 780’s special series “Mission to IS http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1535791.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1535791.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 09:31:00 GMT 5:25 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200901/3745036.jpg NASA is preparing to launch 2009’s first space shuttle flight to the International Space Station on a mission to deliver the fourth and final set of solar array wings to the orbiting laboratory. In this segment of Newsradio 780's special series "Missi NASA is preparing to launch 2009’s first space shuttle flight to the International Space Station on a mission to deliver the fourth and final set of solar array wings to the orbiting laboratory. In this segment of Newsradio 780's special series "Missi http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1523700.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1523700.mp3 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:24:00 GMT 3:27 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200901/3712355.jpg NASA’s final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope will not get off the ground until early next year because of a critical systems failure on the orbiting observatory. Space Shuttle Atlantis had been scheduled for launch in mid-October with a NASA’s final servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope will not get off the ground until early next year because of a critical systems failure on the orbiting observatory. Space Shuttle Atlantis had been scheduled for launch in mid-October with a http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1355410.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1355410.mp3 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:58:00 GMT 9:12 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200809/3210458.jpg The seven crew members for the next space shuttle mission arrived Sunday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida where they will take part in a series of dress rehearsals for next month’s launch. The astronauts, including two Illinois-natives – John G The seven crew members for the next space shuttle mission arrived Sunday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida where they will take part in a series of dress rehearsals for next month’s launch. The astronauts, including two Illinois-natives – John G http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1340236.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1340236.mp3 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:03:00 GMT 1:07 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200809/3163862.jpg NASA has temporarily put construction of the International Space Station on hold to focus on next month’s Hubble Telescope servicing mission. The building break comes at the midway point in the space station project which is slated for completion in 20 NASA has temporarily put construction of the International Space Station on hold to focus on next month’s Hubble Telescope servicing mission. The building break comes at the midway point in the space station project which is slated for completion in 20 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1338334.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1338334.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:24:00 GMT 3:27 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200809/3161302.jpg A NASA spacecraft has made an historic rendezvous with the Red Planet for a three month expedition to search for signs of life. The Phoenix Mars Lander touched down Sunday on a mission that has several Chicago connections. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. A NASA spacecraft has made an historic rendezvous with the Red Planet for a three month expedition to search for signs of life. The Phoenix Mars Lander touched down Sunday on a mission that has several Chicago connections. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1112612.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1112612.mp3 Mon, 26 May 2008 14:14:00 GMT 4:26 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200805/2515258.jpg The Phoenix Mars Lander made a smooth touch down on the Red Planet Sunday and appeared ready to begin a three-month expedition to search for signs of life. Scientists around the world and here in the Chicago-area applauded the successful landing. Among th The Phoenix Mars Lander made a smooth touch down on the Red Planet Sunday and appeared ready to begin a three-month expedition to search for signs of life. Scientists around the world and here in the Chicago-area applauded the successful landing. Among th http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1112438.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1112438.mp3 Mon, 26 May 2008 11:11:00 GMT 25:44 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200805/2514866.jpg NASA successfully landed its Phoenix spacecraft on Mars Sunday after a long journey from Earth. The Lander will now begin a three month expedition to search for possible signs of life. And as WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports, the Phoenix project has severa NASA successfully landed its Phoenix spacecraft on Mars Sunday after a long journey from Earth. The Lander will now begin a three month expedition to search for possible signs of life. And as WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports, the Phoenix project has severa http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1112400.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1112400.mp3 Mon, 26 May 2008 10:22:00 GMT 1:29 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200805/2514754.jpg A NASA spacecraft made an historic rendezvous with the Red Planet on Sunday. The Phoenix Mars Lander made a smooth touch down and appeared ready to begin a three-month expedition to search for signs of life. The mission is being directed by a veteran NASA A NASA spacecraft made an historic rendezvous with the Red Planet on Sunday. The Phoenix Mars Lander made a smooth touch down and appeared ready to begin a three-month expedition to search for signs of life. The mission is being directed by a veteran NASA http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1112396.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/1112396.mp3 Mon, 26 May 2008 10:12:00 GMT 17:42 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200805/2514735.jpg A Chicago-area astronaut who spent four months in space has been home for two weeks and he’s already considering another mission. He’s also been talking at length about his just-ended tour of duty aboard the International Space Station, life on orbit A Chicago-area astronaut who spent four months in space has been home for two weeks and he’s already considering another mission. He’s also been talking at length about his just-ended tour of duty aboard the International Space Station, life on orbit http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/955248.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/955248.mp3 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:08:00 GMT 1:25 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200803/2155379.jpg A Chicago-area astronaut who spent four months in space has been home for just two weeks and he’s already considering another mission. Lombard-native Dan Tani has also been talking at-length about his just-ended tour of duty aboard the International Spa A Chicago-area astronaut who spent four months in space has been home for just two weeks and he’s already considering another mission. Lombard-native Dan Tani has also been talking at-length about his just-ended tour of duty aboard the International Spa http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/954883.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/954883.mp3 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 22:27:00 GMT 8:36 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200803/2155115.jpg A Chicago-area astronaut is readjusting to life on Earth following four months in orbit aboard the International Space Station. Dan Tani flew home this past week on space shuttle Atlantis as WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. A Chicago-area astronaut is readjusting to life on Earth following four months in orbit aboard the International Space Station. Dan Tani flew home this past week on space shuttle Atlantis as WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/930295.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/930295.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:15:00 GMT 6:31 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2095669.jpg Space shuttle Atlantis made a safe return to Earth Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center with astronaut Dan Tani aboard. The landing concluded a successful mission to the International Space Station. CBS News Correspondent Peter King and CBS News Space Co Space shuttle Atlantis made a safe return to Earth Wednesday at the Kennedy Space Center with astronaut Dan Tani aboard. The landing concluded a successful mission to the International Space Station. CBS News Correspondent Peter King and CBS News Space Co http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/930293.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/930293.mp3 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:08:00 GMT 3:09 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2095661.jpg Atlantis and its seven member crew including Dan Tani of Lombard will spend their final day in orbit Tuesday after undocking from the International Space Station to begin the journey home. The astronauts will stow equipment and other items to prepare for Atlantis and its seven member crew including Dan Tani of Lombard will spend their final day in orbit Tuesday after undocking from the International Space Station to begin the journey home. The astronauts will stow equipment and other items to prepare for http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/920762.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/920762.mp3 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:09:00 GMT 5:40 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2074990.jpg Astronauts got an early wake-up call from Mission Control on Monday with a special greeting for shuttle’s newest crew member, Dan Tani, who’s hitching a ride home on Atlantis following four months in space. Tani’s wife Jane selected the wake-up musi Astronauts got an early wake-up call from Mission Control on Monday with a special greeting for shuttle’s newest crew member, Dan Tani, who’s hitching a ride home on Atlantis following four months in space. Tani’s wife Jane selected the wake-up musi http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/919002.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/919002.mp3 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:16:00 GMT 1:18 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2071205.jpg Astronauts aboard Atlantis and the International Space Station said their goodbyes Sunday and then closed the hatch between the two spacecraft as the shuttle crew prepared to depart the orbiting laboratory for the journey back to Earth. Listen to the fare Astronauts aboard Atlantis and the International Space Station said their goodbyes Sunday and then closed the hatch between the two spacecraft as the shuttle crew prepared to depart the orbiting laboratory for the journey back to Earth. Listen to the fare http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/918662.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/918662.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:10:00 GMT 8:09 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2069731.jpg Astronaut Dan Tani began packing his bags Sunday in preparation for his return trip to Earth later this week. The Lombard-native is eager to be reunited with his family but he is also looking forward to little things like eating on a plate and spitting af Astronaut Dan Tani began packing his bags Sunday in preparation for his return trip to Earth later this week. The Lombard-native is eager to be reunited with his family but he is also looking forward to little things like eating on a plate and spitting af http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/918516.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/918516.mp3 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 06:56:00 GMT 5:32 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2069265.jpg Space Shuttle Atlantis launched into orbit Thursday carrying Europe’s $2 billion research lab Columbus in a fiery pursuit of the International Space Station. The shuttle is also ferrying a new crew member to the space station to replace Lombard-native Space Shuttle Atlantis launched into orbit Thursday carrying Europe’s $2 billion research lab Columbus in a fiery pursuit of the International Space Station. The shuttle is also ferrying a new crew member to the space station to replace Lombard-native http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/906293.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/906293.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:24:00 GMT 4:04 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2037959.jpg Astronaut Dan Tani departed the International Space Station on Saturday and joined the crew of space shuttle Atlantis for his return trip to Earth later this month. The Lombard-native gave up his seat on the station to French astronaut Leopold Eyharts fo Astronaut Dan Tani departed the International Space Station on Saturday and joined the crew of space shuttle Atlantis for his return trip to Earth later this month. The Lombard-native gave up his seat on the station to French astronaut Leopold Eyharts fo http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/906065.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/906065.mp3 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 09:53:00 GMT 3:21 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2037414.jpg Seven astronauts returned to the Kennedy Space Center launch site Monday to take a new shot at flying space shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station. NASA commenced the official countdown at 4 p.m. CST for Thursday afternoon’s launch followin Seven astronauts returned to the Kennedy Space Center launch site Monday to take a new shot at flying space shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station. NASA commenced the official countdown at 4 p.m. CST for Thursday afternoon’s launch followin http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/895229.MP3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/895229.MP3 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 20:56:00 GMT 1:00 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2014058.jpg Joe Mayer of Chicago is Observatory Director for the Chicago Astronomical Society. During the 1950's he worked under Dr. Wernher von Braun on rockets used to launch Explorer 1 fifty years ago. Here is his entire interview with Newsradio 780 WBBM. Joe Mayer of Chicago is Observatory Director for the Chicago Astronomical Society. During the 1950's he worked under Dr. Wernher von Braun on rockets used to launch Explorer 1 fifty years ago. Here is his entire interview with Newsradio 780 WBBM. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/891914.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/891914.mp3 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 03:29:00 GMT 26:16 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2007040.jpg The American Space Age reached a major milestone this past week. The 50th Anniversary of the Explorer 1 launch thrust the United States into the space race with the Soviets and laid the groundwork for a half-century of space exploration that would take A The American Space Age reached a major milestone this past week. The 50th Anniversary of the Explorer 1 launch thrust the United States into the space race with the Soviets and laid the groundwork for a half-century of space exploration that would take A http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/891906.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/891906.mp3 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 03:19:00 GMT 4:10 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2007033.jpg Astronauts, NASA managers and surviving family members gathered Friday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. The ceremony of remembrance honored the seven crew members who died while returning from space. WBBM's Steve Grz Astronauts, NASA managers and surviving family members gathered Friday to mark the fifth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. The ceremony of remembrance honored the seven crew members who died while returning from space. WBBM's Steve Grz http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/891356.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/891356.mp3 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 09:41:00 GMT 5:35 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200802/2006239.jpg A Chicago-area astronaut will conduct the fifth spacewalk of his current mission to the International Space Station and could also find out later this week when he will finally get to come home. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. A Chicago-area astronaut will conduct the fifth spacewalk of his current mission to the International Space Station and could also find out later this week when he will finally get to come home. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/876158.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/876158.mp3 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 07:46:00 GMT 4:41 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200801/1979164.jpg Fuel tank sensor problems have forced NASA to postpone the launch of space shuttle Atlantis until late January or early February, further extending the mission of Chicago-area astronaut Dan Tani. News of the delay came Thursday as engineers on the groundc Fuel tank sensor problems have forced NASA to postpone the launch of space shuttle Atlantis until late January or early February, further extending the mission of Chicago-area astronaut Dan Tani. News of the delay came Thursday as engineers on the groundc http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/837575.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/837575.mp3 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 16:59:00 GMT 4:00 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200801/1894009.jpg Astronaut Dan Tani has given his first interview following the death of his mother earlier this month in their hometown of Lombard. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. Astronaut Dan Tani has given his first interview following the death of his mother earlier this month in their hometown of Lombard. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/837558.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/837558.mp3 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 15:41:00 GMT 4:53 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200801/1893954.jpg NASA says the Jan. 10 launch date for space shuttle Atlantis is no longer achievable because of ongoing problems with fuel gauge sensors. Liftoff has been delayed indefinitely while repair work is completed which means yet another extension for the missio NASA says the Jan. 10 launch date for space shuttle Atlantis is no longer achievable because of ongoing problems with fuel gauge sensors. Liftoff has been delayed indefinitely while repair work is completed which means yet another extension for the missio http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/823940.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/823940.mp3 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:05:00 GMT 1:48 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1871547.jpg Christmas arrived on the International Space Station Tuesday along with more than 6,000 messages from people all around the globe offering holiday greetings to the three astronauts including Lombard-native Dan Tani. The messages offered condolences to Ta Christmas arrived on the International Space Station Tuesday along with more than 6,000 messages from people all around the globe offering holiday greetings to the three astronauts including Lombard-native Dan Tani. The messages offered condolences to Ta http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820951.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820951.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:24:00 GMT 3:49 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1864744.jpg The three crew members aboard the International Space Station, including Lombard-native Dan Tani, deliver Christmas greetings from orbit. The three crew members aboard the International Space Station, including Lombard-native Dan Tani, deliver Christmas greetings from orbit. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820947.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820947.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:19:00 GMT 2:22 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1864711.jpg In October 2007, Newsradio 780 interviewed Rose Tani just before her son launched into orbit as part of our continuing series “Mission to ISS and Beyond. She talked about her life and her son’s accomplishments with WBBM’s Steve Grzanich. In October 2007, Newsradio 780 interviewed Rose Tani just before her son launched into orbit as part of our continuing series “Mission to ISS and Beyond. She talked about her life and her son’s accomplishments with WBBM’s Steve Grzanich. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820736.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820736.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:51:00 GMT 1:23 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1864325.jpg It's never happened before--a close relative's death while an astronaut is in space. Space Station astronaut Dan Tani's mother was killed Wednesday in a car-train accident. CBS News Correspondent Peter King spoke with former astronaut Jim Voss about ho It's never happened before--a close relative's death while an astronaut is in space. Space Station astronaut Dan Tani's mother was killed Wednesday in a car-train accident. CBS News Correspondent Peter King spoke with former astronaut Jim Voss about ho http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820718.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820718.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:14:00 GMT 8:36 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1864261.jpg Orbiting 200 miles above the planet, International Space Station astronaut Dan Tani learned Wednesday that tragedy had struck on the Earth below when his 90 year old mother was killed in a train-car crash near her suburban Chicago home. WBBM's Lisa Field Orbiting 200 miles above the planet, International Space Station astronaut Dan Tani learned Wednesday that tragedy had struck on the Earth below when his 90 year old mother was killed in a train-car crash near her suburban Chicago home. WBBM's Lisa Field http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820714.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820714.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:06:00 GMT 1:10 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1864247.jpg A memorial service will be held Sunday for Rose Tani, the mother of suburban astronaut Dan Tani, who was killed earlier this week when her car was struck by a train in Lombard. Two of Tani’s children met with reporters Friday including WBBM’s Steve Gr A memorial service will be held Sunday for Rose Tani, the mother of suburban astronaut Dan Tani, who was killed earlier this week when her car was struck by a train in Lombard. Two of Tani’s children met with reporters Friday including WBBM’s Steve Gr http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820578.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/820578.mp3 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:47:00 GMT 2:50 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1863788.jpg Two space station crew members clocked in for work more than an hour early this morning for a spacewalk still underway high above the Earth. They’re playing space detectives trying to pinpoint what’s causing electrical problems on the International S Two space station crew members clocked in for work more than an hour early this morning for a spacewalk still underway high above the Earth. They’re playing space detectives trying to pinpoint what’s causing electrical problems on the International S http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/811745.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/811745.mp3 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:30:00 GMT 1:05 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1846154.jpg NASA postponed the launch of space shuttle Atlantis until January 10th to give engineers more time to troubleshoot faulty fuel gauge sensors. Crews will perform a key test on the shuttle’s fuel system on Tuesday and hope to isolate the problem then beg NASA postponed the launch of space shuttle Atlantis until January 10th to give engineers more time to troubleshoot faulty fuel gauge sensors. Crews will perform a key test on the shuttle’s fuel system on Tuesday and hope to isolate the problem then beg http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/808407.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/808407.mp3 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:24:00 GMT 6:32 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1838895.jpg NASA will try to launch space shuttle Atlantis Sunday following several days of delays caused by faulty fuel gauge sensors. If liftoff has to be scrubbed again because of problems or bad weather, the mission might have to be postponed until next year. AsW NASA will try to launch space shuttle Atlantis Sunday following several days of delays caused by faulty fuel gauge sensors. If liftoff has to be scrubbed again because of problems or bad weather, the mission might have to be postponed until next year. AsW http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/793175.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/793175.mp3 Sun, 9 Dec 2007 00:53:00 GMT 1:10 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1811869.jpg The "Last Man on the Moon" marked the 35th Anniversary of Apollo 17 on Friday with renewed optimism that he might lose the dubious title before the end of the next decade as NASA prepares to resume lunar missions. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. The "Last Man on the Moon" marked the 35th Anniversary of Apollo 17 on Friday with renewed optimism that he might lose the dubious title before the end of the next decade as NASA prepares to resume lunar missions. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/792927.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/792927.mp3 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 13:11:00 GMT 5:17 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1811480.jpg Gene Cernan, Apollo 17 NASA will start the countdown Monday for the launch of the space shuttle on Thursday. The Atlantis mission will have two top priorities -- to deliver and install another new addition to the International Space Station and to bring home a suburban astronau NASA will start the countdown Monday for the launch of the space shuttle on Thursday. The Atlantis mission will have two top priorities -- to deliver and install another new addition to the International Space Station and to bring home a suburban astronau http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/782340.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/782340.mp3 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 03:51:00 GMT 1:20 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1785320.jpg After 25 years in the making, Columbus is finally ready to set sail for the new world but not on the Pinta or Santa Maria and not to explore new lands. The voyage of this Columbus will be aboard Atlantis and the final destination is outer space as the new After 25 years in the making, Columbus is finally ready to set sail for the new world but not on the Pinta or Santa Maria and not to explore new lands. The voyage of this Columbus will be aboard Atlantis and the final destination is outer space as the new http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/782286.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/782286.mp3 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 03:38:00 GMT 6:24 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1785312.jpg After 25 years in the making, Columbus is finally ready to set sail for the new world but not on the Pinta or Santa Maria and not to explore new lands. The voyage of this Columbus will be aboard Atlantis and the final destination is outer space as the new After 25 years in the making, Columbus is finally ready to set sail for the new world but not on the Pinta or Santa Maria and not to explore new lands. The voyage of this Columbus will be aboard Atlantis and the final destination is outer space as the new http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/782277.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/782277.mp3 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 03:26:00 GMT 6:24 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1785303.jpg Astronaut Dan Tani's ride back to Earth is gassed and ready for launch on Thursday. The Lombard-native will fly home on Atlantis after the shuttle delivers another new addition to the International Space Station. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. Astronaut Dan Tani's ride back to Earth is gassed and ready for launch on Thursday. The Lombard-native will fly home on Atlantis after the shuttle delivers another new addition to the International Space Station. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/781568.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/781568.mp3 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 22:36:00 GMT 6:28 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200712/1783927.jpg Two astronauts hooked up power and cooling lines Tuesday to the International Space Station’s new Harmony module. Lombard-native Dan Tani and ISS Commander Peggy Whitson successfully completed the first of two planned spacewalks this week to finish wir Two astronauts hooked up power and cooling lines Tuesday to the International Space Station’s new Harmony module. Lombard-native Dan Tani and ISS Commander Peggy Whitson successfully completed the first of two planned spacewalks this week to finish wir http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/773042.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/773042.mp3 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:27:00 GMT 4:23 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200711/1762443.jpg A pair of astronauts conducted a third and final spacewalk Saturday to finish wiring the new Harmony module to the International Space Station. The spacewalkers included Lombard-native Dan Tani of suburban Lombard as WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. A pair of astronauts conducted a third and final spacewalk Saturday to finish wiring the new Harmony module to the International Space Station. The spacewalkers included Lombard-native Dan Tani of suburban Lombard as WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/772294.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/772294.mp3 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:53:00 GMT 4:38 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200711/1760592.jpg Astronauts aboard the International Space Station sent holiday greetings back to Earth and showed off some of the foods included in their Thanksgiving dinner. This marks the 8th consecutive year that Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving on ISS as WBBM' Astronauts aboard the International Space Station sent holiday greetings back to Earth and showed off some of the foods included in their Thanksgiving dinner. This marks the 8th consecutive year that Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving on ISS as WBBM' http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/771993.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/771993.mp3 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:59:00 GMT 2:10 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200711/1759853.jpg Astronaut Dan Tani of Lombard will blast-off next Tuesday on his second space shuttle mission. He will serve his country with honor and will proudly wear the American flag on his NASA uniform. But as he rockets into space, Tani still has a hard time bel Astronaut Dan Tani of Lombard will blast-off next Tuesday on his second space shuttle mission. He will serve his country with honor and will proudly wear the American flag on his NASA uniform. But as he rockets into space, Tani still has a hard time bel http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/764324.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/764324.mp3 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:27:00 GMT 3:43 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200711/1742741.jpg Atlantis rolled gracefully out of its giant garage at the Kennedy Space Center Saturday and moved slowly to Pad 39-A to await blastoff next month. NASA rolled out the space shuttle less than a week after Discovery returned to Earth following a dramatic a Atlantis rolled gracefully out of its giant garage at the Kennedy Space Center Saturday and moved slowly to Pad 39-A to await blastoff next month. NASA rolled out the space shuttle less than a week after Discovery returned to Earth following a dramatic a http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/764258.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/764258.mp3 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:14:00 GMT 4:01 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200711/1742551.jpg A pair of International Space Station crew members spent the weekend gearing up for two spacewalks this week to connect power and cooling systems to the new Harmony module. Lombard-native Dan Tani will take part in both spacewalks on Tuesday and Saturday A pair of International Space Station crew members spent the weekend gearing up for two spacewalks this week to connect power and cooling systems to the new Harmony module. Lombard-native Dan Tani will take part in both spacewalks on Tuesday and Saturday http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/764211.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/764211.mp3 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:36:00 GMT 5:37 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200711/1742181.jpg Discovery astronauts bid a tearful farewell to their crewmates aboard the International Space Station before undocking for the journey home. When the shuttle returns to earth, one of its original crew members will not be onboard. WBBM's Steve Grzanich re Discovery astronauts bid a tearful farewell to their crewmates aboard the International Space Station before undocking for the journey home. When the shuttle returns to earth, one of its original crew members will not be onboard. WBBM's Steve Grzanich re http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/755634.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/755634.mp3 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:15:00 GMT 5:41 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200711/1718130.jpg http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/750639.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/750639.mp3 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 15:39:00 GMT 1:00 Astronauts aboard space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station are preparing to go their separate ways Sunday, one day after a dramatic spacewalk to repair a torn solar wing on orbiting laboratory. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich has more on the mi Astronauts aboard space shuttle Discovery and the International Space Station are preparing to go their separate ways Sunday, one day after a dramatic spacewalk to repair a torn solar wing on orbiting laboratory. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich has more on the mi http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/745337.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/745337.mp3 Sun, 4 Nov 2007 06:26:00 GMT 3:49 Astronauts aboard the International Space Station welcomed President George H. W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush to NASA's Mission Control on Thursday. Here is the raw audio from the event. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station welcomed President George H. W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush to NASA's Mission Control on Thursday. Here is the raw audio from the event. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/742554.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/742554.mp3 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 02:17:00 GMT 3:02 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200711/1685973.jpg NASA engineers grappled with not one but two problems affecting separate mechanisms used to power the International Space Station, including a torn solar panel. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. NASA engineers grappled with not one but two problems affecting separate mechanisms used to power the International Space Station, including a torn solar panel. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/740042.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/740042.mp3 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:55:00 GMT 4:07 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1679025.jpg NASA extended the Space Shuttle Discovery mission an extra day on Monday after spacewalking astronaut Dan Tani of Lombard discovered possible damage on a solar panel of the International Space Station. From aboard ISS, Tani spoke to reporters including WB NASA extended the Space Shuttle Discovery mission an extra day on Monday after spacewalking astronaut Dan Tani of Lombard discovered possible damage on a solar panel of the International Space Station. From aboard ISS, Tani spoke to reporters including WB http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/736953.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/736953.mp3 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:30:00 GMT 2:19 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1671099.jpg Two astronauts successfully completed a dramatic six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk Sunday as part of ongoing construction of the International Space Station. Lombard-native Dan Tani was one of the spacewalkers, as WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. Two astronauts successfully completed a dramatic six-and-a-half-hour spacewalk Sunday as part of ongoing construction of the International Space Station. Lombard-native Dan Tani was one of the spacewalkers, as WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/734873.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/734873.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:24:00 GMT 2:30 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1662882.jpg Listen to the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from T-minus three seconds to launch-plus fifty seconds. Listen to the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from T-minus three seconds to launch-plus fifty seconds. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/734763.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/734763.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:30:00 GMT 1:01 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1662357.jpg Space Shuttle Discovery thundered off its Florida launch pad on an ambitious 14-day mission to expand the International Space Station (ISS). The STS-120 crew, including Lombard-native Dan Tani rocketed into space despite clouds and the threat of rain. W Space Shuttle Discovery thundered off its Florida launch pad on an ambitious 14-day mission to expand the International Space Station (ISS). The STS-120 crew, including Lombard-native Dan Tani rocketed into space despite clouds and the threat of rain. W http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/734762.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/734762.mp3 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:23:00 GMT 3:21 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1662351.jpg The Shuttle Discovery takes flight. CBS News Correspondent Peter King and CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood report. The Shuttle Discovery takes flight. CBS News Correspondent Peter King and CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood report. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/727962.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/727962.mp3 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:16:00 GMT 3:00 The countdown continues for Tuesday’s launch of space shuttle Discovery. The seven member crew includes Lombard-native Dan Tani who is headed for an extended stay of several months on the International Space Station. The mission coincides with the 50th The countdown continues for Tuesday’s launch of space shuttle Discovery. The seven member crew includes Lombard-native Dan Tani who is headed for an extended stay of several months on the International Space Station. The mission coincides with the 50th http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/725129.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/725129.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:40:00 GMT 2:04 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1638613.jpg NASA has cleared space shuttle Discovery for launch on Tuesday morning but forecasters are concerned about bad weather causing a delay. Discovery's seven member crew includes Lombard-native Dan Tani. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports on Sunday's pre-launc NASA has cleared space shuttle Discovery for launch on Tuesday morning but forecasters are concerned about bad weather causing a delay. Discovery's seven member crew includes Lombard-native Dan Tani. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports on Sunday's pre-launc http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/725125.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/725125.mp3 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:25:00 GMT 1:26 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1638599.jpg The seven member crew of space shuttle Discovery arrived Friday afternoon at the Kennedy Space Center, eager for Tuesday's launch. The astronauts including Lombard-native WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. The seven member crew of space shuttle Discovery arrived Friday afternoon at the Kennedy Space Center, eager for Tuesday's launch. The astronauts including Lombard-native WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/724272.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/724272.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:57:00 GMT 2:19 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1636628.jpg The seven member crew of space shuttle Discovery arrived Friday afternoon at the Kennedy Space Center, eager for Tuesday's launch. The astronauts including Lombard-native Dan Tani spoke to reporters. Here's an edited portion of the news conference. The seven member crew of space shuttle Discovery arrived Friday afternoon at the Kennedy Space Center, eager for Tuesday's launch. The astronauts including Lombard-native Dan Tani spoke to reporters. Here's an edited portion of the news conference. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/724270.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/724270.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:41:00 GMT 6:33 When space shuttle Discovery blasts off next Tuesday with a Chicago-area astronaut onboard, a suburban high school science teacher will be watching proudly. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich tells us why. When space shuttle Discovery blasts off next Tuesday with a Chicago-area astronaut onboard, a suburban high school science teacher will be watching proudly. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich tells us why. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/723758.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/723758.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:01:00 GMT 1:50 A suburban high school science teacher will be watching proudly as Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off next Tuesday. That's because his former student is an astronaut who will be on board. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports on "STS-120: Mission to ISS and Be A suburban high school science teacher will be watching proudly as Space Shuttle Discovery blasts off next Tuesday. That's because his former student is an astronaut who will be on board. WBBM's Steve Grzanich reports on "STS-120: Mission to ISS and Be http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/722829.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/722829.mp3 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 04:25:00 GMT 2:58 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1632641.jpg NASA gave Space Shuttle Discovery the “go” for launch next Tuesday despite concerns about small defects on the heat shield panels along the orbiter's wings. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. NASA gave Space Shuttle Discovery the “go” for launch next Tuesday despite concerns about small defects on the heat shield panels along the orbiter's wings. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich reports. http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/721307.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/721307.mp3 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:09:00 GMT 2:20 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1628202.jpg NASA Shuttle Dan Tani NASA has given a less-than-enthusiastic "go" for the space shuttle launch next Tuesday despite concerns about small defects on the heat shield panels along the orbiter's wings. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich talked with the family of a Chicago-area astronaut NASA has given a less-than-enthusiastic "go" for the space shuttle launch next Tuesday despite concerns about small defects on the heat shield panels along the orbiter's wings. WBBM’s Steve Grzanich talked with the family of a Chicago-area astronaut http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/721289.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/721289.mp3 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:01:00 GMT 2:34 http://wbbm780.com/image/DbLiteGraphic/200710/1628158.jpg Space shuttle Discovery has been moved to its launch pad as preparations kick into high gear for the next mission. When the shuttle blasts off on October 23rd, it will carry a Chicago-area astronaut into space but it will not bring him back. WBBM’s Ste Space shuttle Discovery has been moved to its launch pad as preparations kick into high gear for the next mission. When the shuttle blasts off on October 23rd, it will carry a Chicago-area astronaut into space but it will not bring him back. WBBM’s Ste http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/694564.mp3 http://podcast.wbbm780.com/wbbm/694564.mp3 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:50:00 GMT 2:09