Tag Archives: Space Shuttle Atlantis
BBC – 2011 As Seen From Space
The BBC has a great, if a little small, gallery on some of the fantastic images of Earth as seen from space. This shot of the Space Shuttle Atlantis returning to Earth, taken by the crew of the International Space … Continue reading
The New York Times – 2011: The Year In Pictures
2011 is nearly over, and what an eventful year it has been. Pictures can convey far more than a block of text, so this week will be dedicated to some of the most memorable pictures and events of 2011. To … Continue reading
Space Shuttle era ends with Atlantis
The Space Shuttle era has ended, after 30 years of service, with the final touchdown of Atlantis on July 21st 2011. The Big Picture has some incredible photographs of Space Shuttle Atlantis on it’s final mission, charting all the way … Continue reading
Space Shuttle: The Complete Missions
“NASA’s 30-year Space Transportation System (STS) program came to an end on 21st July 2011. The Space Shuttle fleet delivered the Hubble Space Telescope, the International Space Station, and dozens of satellites, space probes, crew and supplies. Two Shuttles were … Continue reading
STS-135: Success!
Space Shuttle Atlantis launched successfully this afternoon, with a perfect lift-off. The 12 day mission will carry 3.5 tonnes of supplies to the ISS, and once Atlantis returns, the final Space Shuttle will be retired to a museum, and the … Continue reading
STS-135: The Final Mission
STS-135 will launch on Friday 8th July - the final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the Space Shuttle programme. A historic day in the legacy of NASA. And what a legacy it has been. Despite some failures and catastrophes, the benefits and experienced … Continue reading
