Historic launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-135, which lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on July 8, 2011. STS-135 was not just another mission — it marked the final flight of the U.S. Space Shuttle program, closing a 30-year chapter of human spaceflight. Atlantis carried supplies to the International Space Station and symbolized the end of an era that launched satellites, built the ISS, and inspired millions around the world. An unforgettable moment in space history 🚀 Cre

STS-135 The Final Launch Of The Shuttle. July 8, 2011 #space #astronomy #nasa | Josh Universe

NASA Ascent Imagery highlights of STS-135's launch 12 years ago today, as Atlantis closed out the 30-year career of the Space Shuttle. These NASA videos were always amazing, using clips from the 100 engineering cameras used to film Shuttle launches. Full video: https://youtu.be/rVJDYI1BQA4 | NASASpaceflight.com

As we prepare for the first crewed mission from American soil to the ISS since the Shuttle era, we remember Atlantis. The STS-135 crew landed safely on runway 15 at 5:57 a.m. EDT at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, ending a 13-day journey of more than five million miles. It was the final and 133rd landing in shuttle history. The STS-135 crew consisted of Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim. #NASA #NASAhistory #

#OTD in 2011, the Space Shuttle Program launched its final mission, STS-135 🚀This historic mission delivered essential supplies and spare parts to the ISS to keep it running after the shuttles retired. ️ Crew: 🧑‍🚀Christopher Ferguson (Commander) 🧑‍🚀Douglas Hurley (Pilot) 🧑‍🚀Sandra Magnus (Mission Specialist) 🧑‍🚀Rex Walheim (Mission Specialist) STS-135 was the 135th shuttle mission overall and the 33rd for the Atlantis space shuttle itself. The mission delivered the Raffaello module, pac