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

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Atlantis Unveiled: The Cosmic Journey of the Atlantean Aliens 🌊✨ Long ago, there was a radiant city called Atlantis, celebrated for its unmatched beauty and advanced technology. But shadows grew when two power-hungry brothers ignited conflict, threatening its very existence. Standing against the darkness were Princess Ianna, a fearless warrior, and her wise brother Thoth, a master of knowledge. Together, they defended Atlantis—she with her courage in battle, he with his wisdom and strategy. Des

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5 years ago today, Atlantis landed in Florida, ending NASA’s space shuttle program after captivating the world for 30 years. http://nbcnews.to/29YcCkh | NBC News