On July 8, 2011, the space shuttle Atlantis launched on its final mission. Atlantis was the last of NASA's space shuttles to fly into space. It went on 33 missions since 1985, ferrying astronauts ...

On July 8, 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on the STS-135 ...

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of STS-135, the final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis and the conclusion of NASA's ...

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex today began the two-day process of unwrapping the Atlantis orbiter from the protective shrink wrap that has encased the priceless artifact during ...

Narrator: Even after NASA’s Space Shuttle Program comes to an end, the agency will have the unique opportunity to share its unparalleled tale of flying the world’s first reusable spacecraft . . . and ...

A new PBS documentary series explores Florida's history of space exploration through personal stories and rare footage.

July 8 has brought together moments of power, discovery, creativity, and change across many parts of the world. In 1497, ...

This week in history includes the founding of Amazon, Althea Gibson's historic Wimbledon victory and NASA's final space ...

Several space shuttles have stopped in Tucson. They have been on their way home after landing in California at Edwards Air Force Base. It’s only a 90-minute flight for the big Boeing 747 that ferries ...

Save $17.76 on admission to Kennedy Space Center through August while enjoying a summer of space themed events.

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