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Latest News for NASA's Final Shuttle Mission STS-135
See the latest updates on NASA's last shuttle mission in history, the STS-135 flight of Atlantis.
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Space History Photo: Atlantis Docked to Mir
August 13th, 2013
Space Shuttle Atlantis is connected to Russia's Mir Space Station.
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Seeing Space Shuttle Atlantis Fills Reporter with Inspiration ... and Regret
July 1st, 2013
The new Kennedy Space Center display of Atlantis is awesome, and brings up mixed emotions.
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Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit Set to Launch This Week
June 25th, 2013
New $100 million Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit set to open June 29.
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Space History Photo: Atlantis Departing Mir
May 16th, 2013
The Space Shuttle Atlantis departs the Mir Russian Space Station.
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Space History Photo: Magellan Preparations
December 4th, 2012
The orbiter Atlantis holds the spacecraft in its payload bay.
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Space Shuttle Atlantis, NASA's Last Orbiter, Completes Journey to Museum
November 3rd, 2012
The retired shuttle orbiter Atlantis arrived at the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center.
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8 Surprising Space Shuttle Facts
September 19th, 2012
As we say goodbye to the iconic space planes, here is some trivia to remember.
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7 Notable Space Shuttle Astronauts
July 23rd, 2012
As we say goodbye to the iconic space planes, here are some of the program's most notable astronauts.
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NASA's Final Space Shuttle Mission — Where Are They Now?
July 9th, 2012
A look at what has become of those involved in NASA's final space shuttle mission.
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Historic Photos: NASA's 1st & Last Space Shuttle Crews Meet
November 8th, 2011
See photos of NASA's first and last shuttle astronauts together: the crews of STS-1 and STS-135.
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NASA in NYC: Astronauts, Elmo and the Deputy Administrator
August 19th, 2011
The final Space Shuttle crew (STS-135) and their NASA entourage hit the streets of Manhattan on a whirlwind inspirational tour for the next generation of explorers. Recorded at the "What's Your Favorite Space" event - Eventi Hotel, New York City.
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NASA Shuttle Fleet Finds New Life in Displays, Parts
August 1st, 2011
NASA will hang onto many pieces, from the shuttles' windows to the main engines near the tail.
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5 Patriotic Space Shuttle Missions
July 4th, 2013
Here are some of the most patriotic missions by NASA's space shuttle program, just in time for the Fourth of July.
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Atlantis: Last Space Shuttle Launch
June 29th, 2013
The space shuttle Atlantis was the unsung workhorse of the shuttle fleet.
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Space History Photo: STS-27 Rollout
June 11th, 2013
A unique shot of Atlantis shows a flock of birds taking flight as it waits for launch.
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Space Shuttle Atlantis' Payload Bay Opened for Museum Display
May 13th, 2013
The shuttle Atlantis exhibit is due to open June 29.
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Poll: Which NASA Space Shuttle Do You Love Most?
December 3rd, 2012
NASA's space shuttle program included five orbiters and one prototype. Which was your fave?
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Space Shuttle Atlantis Leaves on Last Move for Museum Display
November 2nd, 2012
The shuttle Atlantis departed its Vehicle Assembly Building to make the 9.8 mile trek to the Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center.
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Space History Photo: STS-66 Launch
September 7th, 2012
The quiet of the day is destroyed by the roar of a Space Shuttle rising off the pad.
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Vote Now! Top Space Stories of the Week - July 22, 2012
July 22nd, 2012
What was your favorite space news story of the last week? Vote Now!
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10 Amazing Space Shuttle Photos
April 16th, 2012
NASA's reusable spaceship has had countless photogenic moments over the years, but here are just a few.
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First & Last Space Shuttle Crews Meet for 'Bookend' Photos
November 8th, 2011
The current and former astronauts posed for a historic set of photographs.
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Stephen Colbert Gets 'Space Nut' From Last Shuttle Astronauts
August 17th, 2011
The STS-135 astronauts stopped by The Colbert Report last night to talk about their mission and the future of NASA.
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Best Space Photos of the Week - July 23, 2011
July 22nd, 2011
This week we saw the space shuttle's last trip home to a sheik's name visible from orbit.
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5 Patriotic Space Shuttle Missions
July 4th, 2013
Here are some of the most patriotic missions by NASA's space shuttle program, just in time for the Fourth of July.
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Photos: NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis on Display at KSC
June 28th, 2013
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center features the retired shuttle Atlantis as if it were in flight.
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Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit Enters Final Countdown to Launch
June 7th, 2013
The retired spaceship will go on public display June 29.
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'Space Shuttle Atlantis' Exhibit Gets Logo, Opening Date
February 21st, 2013
The retired orbiter Atlantis will go on display June 29.
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Angling Atlantis: Space Shuttle Tilted for Museum Display
December 3rd, 2012
The museum display has space shuttle Atlantis tilted to look as if it's still soaring through space.
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8 Surprising Space Shuttle Facts
September 19th, 2012
As we say goodbye to the iconic space planes, here is some trivia to remember.
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7 Notable Space Shuttle Astronauts
July 23rd, 2012
As we say goodbye to the iconic space planes, here are some of the program's most notable astronauts.
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Vote Now! Top Space Stories of the Week - July 15, 2012
July 14th, 2012
What was your favorite space news story of the last week? Vote Now!
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2011 - Spaceflight's Monumental Moments
December 16th, 2011
End of a Shuttle era, on-orbit & launch failures, space station completion, and private space growth highlight an exciting year in spaceflight.
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Best Space Photos of the Week - Aug. 20, 2011
August 19th, 2011
Check out a galaxy that glows green from within, a big splash at NASA and Stephen Colbert goes nuts for space.
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Photos: Astronauts in NYC! Final Shuttle Crew's Big Apple Tour
August 17th, 2011
The crew of space shuttle Atlantis mission STS-135 visited New York City for interviews and live appearances on August 16, 2011.
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Vote Now! Best Space Stories of the Week - July 24, 2011
July 22nd, 2011
No more shuttles, Pluto has a new moon, Mars rover gets a landing site and more. Vote for the top space story of the week.
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