Sts 135 Collection

Space shuttle Atlantis and various components
July 18, 2011 - View of the space shuttle Atlantis and its Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module during the final day of being docked with the International Space Station

Night view of space shuttle Atlantis on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida
July 7, 2011 - The space shuttle Atlantis is seen shortly after the rotating service structure (RSS) was rolled back at launch pad 39a at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Space shuttle Atlantis on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, Florida
July 7, 2011 - The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida

Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station
July 12, 2011 - A Russian Soyuz (foreground), and a Russian Progress supply ship (background), are docked to the International Space Station

The final launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis
July 8, 2011 - Space shuttle Atlantis just before it disappears into the clouds, Cape Canaveral, Florida

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"STS-135: The Final Journey of Space Shuttle Atlantis" CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth for the last time on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the end of an era in space exploration. As the astronauts who formed the crews of STS-1, the first space shuttle mission, and STS-135, the final shuttle mission, bid farewell to their beloved spacecraft, a bittersweet feeling fills the air. Inside the Canister Rotation Facility, workers carefully inspect and prepare Raffaello multi-purpose container that carried vital supplies to the International Space Station during this historic mission. Xenon lights create a halo around space shuttle Atlantis as it nears touchdown for its final landing - a mesmerizing sight that captures both beauty and sadness. The launch pad comes alive with anticipation as Atlantis prepares for its ultimate journey. With commander Chris Ferguson and pilot Doug Hurley leading the crew of STS-135 into space one last time, emotions run high among those witnessing this momentous event. As workers check out every inch of Atlantis after it is uncovered on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, they pay tribute to this remarkable vehicle that has served humanity faithfully for decades. Media personnel surround Launch Pad 39A to capture every angle of this historic launch. A hazy Florida sun shines down upon Kennedy Space Center as shuttle Atlantis makes its ascent towards outer space - a poignant reminder of all that has been accomplished here. Through the cockpit windows of Atlantis, we catch a glimpse of a towback technician ensuring her safety before she embarks on her final voyage, and is through these dedicated individuals' unwavering commitment that human exploration continues to push boundaries beyond our wildest dreams. As we bid farewell to STS-135 and witness Atlantis touch down one last time on Earth's surface with grace and precision by the landing convoy crew, we reflect on the legacy of this incredible spacecraft.