July 8th - on this day in 2011, the final launch of the Space Shuttle program took place when Atlantis lifted off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. The final Space Shuttle crew included only four astronauts: Commander Christopher Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists, Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim. On this last mission the Space Shuttle carried 12,890 kg of payload mass to the orbital outpost. | NASAS

The crew of 1986 Challenger mission STS 51. #mars #mission #moon #Challenger #liftoff #shuttle #space #Entertainmentpurposes | Jason Borelli

STS-125 Lands Safely at Edwards Air Force Base! After an incredible mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope, Space Shuttle Atlantis has safely landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The crew completed all mission objectives, performing critical upgrades and repairs that will help Hubble continue exploring the universe for years to come. 🛰️✨ From launch to landing, STS-125 showcased the skill, teamwork, and courage of NASA astronauts. Welcome back, Atlantis crew—you made history o