This image of the International Space Station was taken by Atlantis' STS-135 crew during a fly…
Landing Preparations on Last Full Day in Space for Atlantis
Today’s wakeup song was “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Aaron Copland, played at 9:32 p.m.…
Crew Day Ends, Landing Preps to Begin After Wake Up
Space shuttle Atlantis’ astronauts will awaken at 9:59 p.m. EDT to begin Flight Day 13, the…
Crew Completes Late Inspection
Space shuttle Atlantis’ crew completed today's inspection of the shuttle's thermal protection system at 10:30 a.m.…
Late Inspection Begins
Space shuttle Atlantis' crew has begun today's inspection of the shuttle's thermal protection system. They will…
Atlantis Separates From International Space Station
At 4:18 a.m. EDT, space shuttle Atlantis fired its jets, separating a space shuttle from the…
Atlantis Undocks from International Space Station
At 2:28 a.m. EDT, space shuttle Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station while the spacecraft…
STS-135 MCC Status Report #24
The final shuttle crew’s final full day in space began with a fanfare – literally –…
STS-135 MCC Status Report #23
Atlantis undocked from the International Space Station early Tuesday, marking the end of shuttle visits to…