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The Final Space Shuttle Mission: STS-135

Image above: Managers give Atlantis a "go" for launch during the conclusion of the STS-135 Flight Readiness Review at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Image credit: NASA
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Space shuttle Atlantis is set to liftoff on the final flight of the shuttle program, STS-135, a 12-day mission to the International Space Station. Launch is currently targeted for July 8. Atlantis will carry a crew of four: Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim.
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Atlantis will carry the Raffaello multipurpose logistics module containing supplies and spare parts for the space station and its crew.

STS-135 Resources
› STS-135 Mission Summary (760KB PDF)
› Atlantis Fact Sheet (471KB PDF)
› STS-135 Launch Countdown Milestones and Times
› STS-135 Prelaunch Briefings and Events
› Atlantis Tribute Gallery

The Space Shuttle Era
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› The Space Shuttle - Interactive
› Shuttle Tribute Posters
› Space Shuttle Wall Chart (967 Kb PDF) › Orbiter Status Updates
› Shuttle Commemorative Drawing by Brian Basset

Shuttle Features

The 'Eyes, Ears and Hands' of the Shuttle Test Team

A technician works inside shuttle Atlantis following its landing on the STS-132 mission

A small group of specially certified aerospace technicians called spacecraft operators help ensure the shuttle is ready to fly.

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From Backpacking to Space Trekking

Demonstration of forward osmosis bag being kneaded.

NASA to test water purification method for long-duration space exploration.

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Space Shuttle Endeavour: A Lasting Legacy

Mission Specialists Andrew Feustel and Greg Chamitoff spacewalking

Space shuttle Endeavour holds true to its namesake for voyages of exploration and science.

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U.S. Honor Flag Bound for Space

Flag will pay tribute to astronauts who have died in the line of duty as it flies aboard space shuttle Atlantis.

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Mission Extras

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NASA Mission Planner

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Atlantis Tribute Gallery
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NASA Face in Space

NASA is giving everyone the opportunity to fly a picture of their face on one of the last shuttle missions.
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The Space Shuttle Experience

Participate in a variety of interactive experiences to learn about the accomplishments of the space shuttle program and how it affects your daily life.
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