Historic launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-135, which lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on July 8, 2011. STS-135 was not just another mission — it marked the final flight of the U.S. Space Shuttle program, closing a 30-year chapter of human spaceflight. Atlantis carried supplies to the International Space Station and symbolized the end of an era that launched satellites, built the ISS, and inspired millions around the world. An unforgettable moment in space history 🚀 Cre

Before our Artemis II astronauts lift off on their journey around the Moon next year, find out what it takes to build a mission like theirs from the ground up. Episode 1 of Moonbound is live—and free to watch on NASA : https://go.nasa.gov/4oSyG5m | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration