Space shuttle Atlantis’ crew is wrapping up a busy day filled with preparations for Sunday’s docking…
Author: STS 135 Mission Updates
Thermal Protection System Inspection Complete
Starboard and port wing leading edge RCC survey inspections and nose cap inspections are complete. A…
Crew Conducts Thermal Protection System Inspection
In preparation for docking to the International Space Station tomorrow at 11:07 a.m. EDT, the crew…
Astronauts to Conduct Heat Shield Inspection
Space shuttle Atlantis’ crew woke at 3:59 a.m. EDT to the song “Viva la Vida” by…
Crew Checks Out Robotic Arm, Surveys OMS Pods
After launching from Kennedy Space Center’s historic Launch Pad 39A at 11:29 a.m. EDT, space shuttle…
“Awesome” Launch for Atlantis
"What a truly awesome day today," said NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier at…
Atlantis Begins Final Shuttle Mission
Atlantis and its four astronauts left Earth for the final space shuttle mission, which will cap…
Atlantis in Orbit
With solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank jettisoned, space shuttle Atlantis is now in orbit.Atlantis…
Atlantis Soars!
Liftoff of Atlantis! Atlantis and its four astronauts leave Earth on the final space shuttle mission,…
Countdown Resumes for 11:26 a.m. EDT Launch
The countdown has resumed at the T-9 minute mark. There are no technical concerns and the…