'Space Shuttle Atlantis' Exhibit Gets Logo, Opening Date
NASA's final space shuttle to fly in space will be exhibited to the public in a facility that bears simply the retired orbiter's name, officials announced on Thursday (Feb. 21). Full story
And the shuttle goes to..
NASA prepares to announce the museums that space shuttles Discovery, Endeavour and Atlantis will go to once the fleet is retired. NBC's Jay Gray reports.
Space shuttle Atlantis on last leg of last mission
Atlantis' homeward-bound astronauts paid tribute Tuesday to their space shuttle, close to winding up its final journey after a quarter-century of flight. Full story
Space shuttle Atlantis close to 120 million miles
Space shuttle Atlantis closed in on the 120 million-mile mark as its final voyage neared an end and its astronauts inspected their ship in advance of Wednesday's landing. Full story
Rocket-cams ride all the way to space
Cameras mounted on the shuttle Atlantis' solid rocket boosters document the ascent to orbit on May 14.
Sponsored Links
Articles
Video
Space Shuttle Atlantis lifts off
Space Shuttle Atlantis launched its final flight Friday, and headed for the International Space Station. NBC's Lester Holt reports.
advertisement | ad info
Related Photos
Space Shuttle Atlantis processing
The aft of US space shuttle Atlantis on August 18, 2011 as technicians prepare to remove one of her three main engines with a highly modified fork lift in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The engines will be stowed for possible use in the future.
Space Shuttle Atlantis
Commander Chris Ferguson, right, shakes hands with pilot Doug Hurley after landing Space Shuttle Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Fla. Thursday, July 21, 2011. The landing of Atlantis marks the end of NASA's 30 year space shuttle program. Third from right is mission special
Space Shuttle Atlantis lands at Kennedy Space Center
CAPE CANAVERAL, FL - JULY 21: Space Shuttle Atlantis lands at Kennedy Space Center July 21, 2011 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Atlantis was the final mission for NASA, ending the 30 years of the shuttle program.
