It was named after a sailing boat used for ocean research by the woods hole oceanographic institute. Space shuttle atlantis launch, from press site youtube. Explore shuttle missions that secured the future of hubble space telescope and the international. Jul 21, 2011 space shuttle atlantis lands, ending an era at nasa. Space shuttleatlantis launches on final mission to hubble. The space shuttle atlantis makes its maiden voyage on oct. Space shuttle atlantis by the numbers after 25 years, 32 flights, 4,648 orbits around the earh, and 120,650,907 million miles traveled, the space shuttle atlantis makes its final touchdown. Atlantis closes the book on the space shuttle program.
Space shuttle atlantis orbiter vehicle designation. For atlantis, a flight path to retirement the new york times. Space shuttle atlantis lands, ending an era technology. Crew of seven astronauts completes successful day mission to fix hubble space telescope. This photo provided by nasa taken from the ground using a telescope with a solar filter shows the. See all 6 space shuttle atlantis tickets and tours on tripadvisor. Discovery, endeavour, atlantis winters, dan, reinert, al, kelly, mark.
Space shuttle atlantis experience icron technologies. The last space shuttle flight rolled to a stop just before 6 a. This book is a tribute to everything accomplished during the shuttle programs 30 years of operation. Space shuttles discovery, endeavour and enterprise have all left kennedy space center for new homes, but atlantis. Atlantis is the lightest shuttle of the remaining fleet, weighing 20,685 pounds 9,383 kg less. Find other destinations that offer go airport shuttle or search for other transportation providers at nassau nas airport. Pages in category space shuttle atlantis the following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. Gliding into retirement after 32 missions covering 120 million miles, the shuttle atlantis dropped out of orbit and returned to earth on wednesday, wrapping up a. The space shuttle program, of which atlantis is the most traveled vehicle, owes its existence to the international space station iss. With paris benjamin, david scales, joseph beck, robert bernard. Space shuttle atlantis lands, ending an era at nasa. Aug 08, 2011 space shuttle atlantis is seen through the window of a shuttle training aircraft sta as it launches from launch pad 39a at kennedy space center on the sts5 mission, friday, july 8, 2011 in cape canaveral, fla.
With its drag chute unfurled, space shuttle atlantis touches down on runway 33 at the shuttle landing facility at nasas kennedy space center in florida after 11. Found this beautiful image from the start of the space shuttle atlantis. Over 12 days and five spacewalks, the crew of space shuttle atlantis made repairs and upgrades to the telescope, leaving it in better shape than ever and ready for another five years or more of research. Space shuttle atlantis now comes home to the kennedy space center for the final time, 25 years, 32 flights, and more than 120 million miles traveled, spokesman josh byerly remarked from his console in houston. Space shuttle atlantis on launch pad 39a for sts5, the final flight of the shuttle program. Included are 11 swimming areas, 11 water slides, two lazy river rides, our protected paradise lagoon, the dig, the predators lagoon, all of our marine life habitats, and the ocean. Edt on july 21st 2011, bringing to an end 30 years of space shuttle flights.
May 26, 2010 space shuttle atlantis by the numbers after 25 years, 32 flights, 4,648 orbits around the earh, and 120,650,907 million miles traveled, the space shuttle atlantis makes its final touchdown. Space shuttle atlantis, which only five months ago flew the final mission of nasas 30year shuttle program, is now being prepared for its public display at the kennedy space center visitor. The legacy of atlantis, now in the history books, mission control said. Hubble was delivered to space on april 24, 1990, on an earlier mission. The shuttle atlantis has touched down at the kennedy space centre in florida for the last time, lowering the curtain on one of the most eventful eras in americas long history of human spaceflight. Mar 25, 2020 it was completed in 1984 and was ready for launch in late 1985. Atlantis the final space shuttle mission by tony riches. You will also be able to purchase his book bringing columbia home from the retail shop located at the exit of space shuttle atlantis, with the opportunity to have. Other shuttle flights included the atlantis mission in october 1989, which deployed the galileo spacecraft that explored jupiter, and the june 2002 flight of endeavour, during which he participated in three space walks to help repair the robotic arm of the international space station. Jul 21, 2011 nasas space shuttles have racked up an amazing set of accomplishments over the last 30 years, not to mention the miles and statistics. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Space shuttle atlantis simple english wikipedia, the free. Now showing at the kennedy space center visitor complex in cape canaveral, florida, the space shuttle atlantis preshow is an undeniably breathtaking media experience that engages the minds of audience members as they prepare to see the atlantis space shuttle. Want to know our editors picks for the best books of the month.
Jun 02, 2010 space shuttle atlantis now comes home to the kennedy space center for the final time, 25 years, 32 flights, and more than 120 million miles traveled, spokesman josh byerly remarked from his console in houston. It was completed in 1984 and was ready for launch in late 1985. Nov 30, 2017 the space shuttle atlantis is seen over the bahamas prior to a perfect docking with the international space station at 11. The sts125 mission is the 126th shuttle flight, the 30th for atlantis and the second of five planned in 2009. This book is the story of that historic flight, with pictures of every crew member and summaries of all 33 missions flown by atlantis. The space shuttle atlantis lifts off on monday, nov. Space shuttle atlantis is a space shuttle orbiter vehicle belonging to the national aeronautics and space administration nasa, the spaceflight and space. Sts2 was initially scheduled to be the final flight of atlantis, but it later flew on sts5the last mission of the space shuttle programin july 2011. Celebrating 30 years of the space shuttle program nasa. Six astronauts are headed to the international space station on. Here is a shot of atlantis during the early phases of reentry flying over the pacific northwest part of the u. Jul 21, 2011 the shuttle atlantis has touched down at the kennedy space centre in florida for the last time, lowering the curtain on one of the most eventful eras in americas long history of human spaceflight.
Space shuttle atlantis can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. The sts125 mission returned the space shuttle to the hubble space telescope for one last visit before the shuttle fleet retires in 2010. Space shuttle atlantis experience through their 4 flights, the five orbiters of nasas space shuttle program logged a staggering 537,114,016 miles over 20 days in space. Space shuttle atlantis ov104 is the fourth space shuttle run by nasa. Space shuttle atlantis lifted off on its maiden voyage on 3 october 1985, on mission sts51j, the second dedicated department of defense flight. However, since the program was officially closed in 2011, the remaining three spaceflown shuttles two. The culmination of a 40 plus year enterprise comes today an endeavor that sought to push the. Space shuttle atlantis launches from kennedy space center, fla. Just as every successful launch requires a prelaunch checklist, so does your visit to. Atlantis the story of a space shuttle nasa kennedy.
Edt on july 10, 2011 on flight day 3 of nasas last shuttle flight. The space shuttle atlantis exhibition at nasas kennedy space center ksc a wonderful piece of story telling which evokes great emotion and pride in a fantastic space craft. Stand in awe of this american icon at space shuttle atlantis, permanent home of the orbiter. With this, atlantis closes the book on the space shuttle program. At 63 pages this is a nice, concise, souvenir, picture book produced by ksc on its newest exhibit. The 900,000 squarefoot facility centering around atlantis will. Space shuttle atlantis from orbiter page 2 astro art. Space shuttle atlantis from orbiter page 3 astro art. Covering about the same area as an american football field, the iss has two orbital sections. Space shuttle atlantis wikinews, the free news source. Space shuttle atlantis lands at cape canaveral for the last. Since its completion, the atlantis space shuttle completed over 30 missions and has been host to nearly 200 crews, and over 150 individuals have been on atlantis flights.
Space shuttle atlantis, merritt island tripadvisor. The shuttle ends its final voyage and an era in space. Oct 06, 2012 space shuttles discovery, endeavour and enterprise have all left kennedy space center for new homes, but atlantis. Space shuttle atlantis lands safely in california this article is more than 10 years old. The space shuttle atlantis launches to begin the sts2 mission in may 2010. Launch director tour of space shuttle atlantis mike leinbach. A model of the space shuttle atlantis on a wooden stand. Achievements first space shuttle to launch an interplanetary probe was atlantis.
Official website of revell gmbh space shuttle atlantis revell. Atlantis is the lightest shuttle of the remaining fleet, weighing 20,685 pounds 9,383 kg less than the space shuttle endeavour with the three rs25s. This model depicts a creamcolored model of the atlantis, which flew thirtythree missions between 1985 and 2011, along with a large central fuel external fuel tank flanked by two booster rockets to the sides. The atlantis shuttle is named for the rv atlantis, a twomasted sailing vessel that acted as a research ship. Actually it is from the 5th and final mission of the american space shuttle program. Atlantis launched on the final flight of the shuttle program on a 12day mission to the international space station. Space shuttle atlantis is seen through the window of a shuttle training aircraft sta as it launches from launch pad 39a at kennedy space center on the sts5 mission, friday, july 8, 2011 in cape canaveral, fla.
Meet the astronauts of the sts2 mission aboard space shuttle atlantis. Nasas space shuttles have racked up an amazing set of accomplishments over the last 30 years, not to mention the miles and statistics. Come november 2nd, the orbiter will be wheeled out to a 65,000. This book went a long way towards satisfying my curiosity about space travel, shuttle flights and all activity in connection with the i. A feat in itself suspending the shuttle at a 45 degree angle above main auditorium. After almost 25 years and more than 115 million miles, space shuttle atlantis is down to just one final mission but it will be going out on a high note. The space shuttle atlantis the ksc pt 3 travel blog. It is tough to capture what is felt before an early morning launch, but maybe this does. Space shuttle atlantis kscvc exhibit book collectspace. As our guest, you have full access to all atlantis water park features at no additional cost. First of the last space shuttle launches photos the big. Space shuttle atlantis is named after the twomasted boat that served as the primary research vessel for the woods hole oceanographic institute in massachusetts from 1930 to 1966. A couple of pages on atlantis background and evolution, followed by several on how it was installed at the impressive new exhibition hall at the ksc visitor center. Shuttle atlantis the sixth miratlantis docking mission is the end of u.
Dec 30, 2011 take a rare glimpse inside the space shuttle atlantis just before nasa powered it down forever in 2011. A rare final look inside space shuttle atlantis popular science. Media in category space shuttle atlantis the following 43 files are in this category, out of 43 total. The space shuttle atlantis is seen over the bahamas prior to a perfect docking with the international space station at 11. Atlantis bahamas resort frequently asked questions. Benannt nach dem ersten amerikanischen ozeanografischen forschungsschiff atlantis, wurde sie im. A ship like no other, the space shuttle launched like a rocket and landed like a glider while transporting astronauts to space and back for thirty years. Sts125 is referred to as servicing mission 4, although it is technically the fifth servicing flight to the telescope. May 14, 2010 with its drag chute unfurled, space shuttle atlantis touches down on runway 33 at the shuttle landing facility at nasas kennedy space center in florida after 11 days in space, completing the 4.
This june 20, 20 photo shows space shuttle atlantis on display at the kennedy space center visitor complex in cape canaveral, fla. Space shuttle atlantis exhibit set to launch collectspace. Book reservations for airport shuttle, taxis, sedans and limousine service to and from the airport. Nov 17, 2009 space shuttle atlantis launches from kennedy space center, fla. Gliding into retirement after 32 missions covering 120 million miles, the shuttle atlantis dropped out of orbit and returned to earth on wednesday, wrapping up a 25. Take a rare glimpse inside the space shuttle atlantis just before nasa powered it down forever in 2011. Space shuttle atlantis as seen from russias mir space station in 1997 during sts84.
This photo provided by nasa taken from the ground using a telescope with a solar filter shows the nasa space shuttle atlantis in silhouette during. Atlantis touched down on the shuttle landing facilitys runway 15 at 5. But after three decades and 5 flights, the era of the nasa. Found this beautiful image from the start of the space. Space shuttle atlantis completed its 33rd and final mission landing on runway 15 at.
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