Philosophy
Space shuttle Atlantis is back on Earth, and its flying career is over.
Atlantis and its six-man crew landed at Florida's Kennedy Space Center this morning. It marked the end of Atlantis' 25 years of service. Only two shuttle missions remain, by NASA's two other spaceships. The space agency would like Atlantis to return to the International Space Station next June. But that's not in the cards unless the White House grants a reprieve.
The space station construction mission boosted Atlantis' mileage to just over 120 million miles, accumulated over 32 flights. It was a successful last ride for Atlantis. The shuttle and its astronauts left the outpost bigger and more powerful, adding a new compartment and fresh batteries.
Shuttle Atlantis [Wikipedia]
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Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts, from left, Doug Hurley, Rex Walheim, Sandy Magnus and Chris Ferguson after a crew news conference at the Johnson Space Center in Houston last month. "Only 4 Fliers for Last Shuttle Launch" by Kenneth Chang July 6th,...
- End Of The Space Shuttles
I don't understand all the frowning faces when the shuttle Atlantis returns marking the end of the space shuttle program. Many act like it is the end of America...the end of the world. Come on, it is about time to realize that the United States is...
- Nasa's Garage Sale
Have a few extra bucks? Get involved in NASA huge sale...and I mean huge. "NASA Garage Sale Includes Shuttles, Engines, Space Suits" by Jason Paur January 21st, 2010 Wired Looking for a good deal during the recession? Space geeks don’t have to...
- Mars--egypt
"MARS TRADED WITH ANCIENT EGYPT" by Erik Van Datiken May 13th, 2009 Unscientific American BERN – Swiss scientists say they can prove beyond a doubt that the Lost City of Atlantis was on Mars, and its astronauts traded with ancient Egypt for thousands...
- "retire Shuttles" Poll
Is it time to retire the current space shuttles? Yes...4 No...2 Well, Shuttle Atlantis lifted off without a problem today but faces issues of old age, space debris, risky Hubble Telescope repairs, docking with the ISS, and a trip back to Earth. The Shuttle...
Philosophy
Shuttle Atlantis--retired
"Shuttle Atlantis touches down for last time"
by
Marcia Dunn
May 26th, 2010
Associated Press
by
Marcia Dunn
May 26th, 2010
Associated Press
Space shuttle Atlantis is back on Earth, and its flying career is over.
Atlantis and its six-man crew landed at Florida's Kennedy Space Center this morning. It marked the end of Atlantis' 25 years of service. Only two shuttle missions remain, by NASA's two other spaceships. The space agency would like Atlantis to return to the International Space Station next June. But that's not in the cards unless the White House grants a reprieve.
The space station construction mission boosted Atlantis' mileage to just over 120 million miles, accumulated over 32 flights. It was a successful last ride for Atlantis. The shuttle and its astronauts left the outpost bigger and more powerful, adding a new compartment and fresh batteries.
Shuttle Atlantis [Wikipedia]
- Six To Four Astronauts...smart Move
Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts, from left, Doug Hurley, Rex Walheim, Sandy Magnus and Chris Ferguson after a crew news conference at the Johnson Space Center in Houston last month. "Only 4 Fliers for Last Shuttle Launch" by Kenneth Chang July 6th,...
- End Of The Space Shuttles
I don't understand all the frowning faces when the shuttle Atlantis returns marking the end of the space shuttle program. Many act like it is the end of America...the end of the world. Come on, it is about time to realize that the United States is...
- Nasa's Garage Sale
Have a few extra bucks? Get involved in NASA huge sale...and I mean huge. "NASA Garage Sale Includes Shuttles, Engines, Space Suits" by Jason Paur January 21st, 2010 Wired Looking for a good deal during the recession? Space geeks don’t have to...
- Mars--egypt
"MARS TRADED WITH ANCIENT EGYPT" by Erik Van Datiken May 13th, 2009 Unscientific American BERN – Swiss scientists say they can prove beyond a doubt that the Lost City of Atlantis was on Mars, and its astronauts traded with ancient Egypt for thousands...
- "retire Shuttles" Poll
Is it time to retire the current space shuttles? Yes...4 No...2 Well, Shuttle Atlantis lifted off without a problem today but faces issues of old age, space debris, risky Hubble Telescope repairs, docking with the ISS, and a trip back to Earth. The Shuttle...