The space shuttle Atlantis was recently moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility to the Vehicle Assembly Building awaiting its transfer to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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Space Shuttle Era
Between the first launch on April 12, 1981, and the final landing on July 21, 2011, NASA's space shuttle fleet -- Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour -- flew 135 missions, helped construct the International Space Station and inspired generations.
On this page, you'll find a collection of feature stories and videos documenting space shuttle operations. You'll also receive an insider's perspective of what it took to maintain and fly this technological marvel.
› Shuttle History Showcase Videos
› The Space Shuttle - Interactive
› Shuttle Launch Chart (1MB PDF)
› Shuttle Crew and Mission Posters
› Shuttle Spinoffs (312KB PDF)
› Space Shuttle Era Fact Sheet (236 KB PDF)
› Brian Basset Shuttle Tribute
Image above: The Space Shuttle Program 30-year commemorative patch
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On this page, you'll find a collection of feature stories and videos documenting space shuttle operations. You'll also receive an insider's perspective of what it took to maintain and fly this technological marvel.
› Shuttle History Showcase Videos
› The Space Shuttle - Interactive
› Shuttle Launch Chart (1MB PDF)
› Shuttle Crew and Mission Posters
› Shuttle Spinoffs (312KB PDF)
› Space Shuttle Era Fact Sheet (236 KB PDF)
› Brian Basset Shuttle Tribute
Space Shuttle Era Features
Atlantis Readied for Move to Visitor Complex
Atlantis' Payload Bay Doors Closed for Final Time
The storied spacecraft's pair of 60-foot-long doors were closed Sept. 20 during preps for permanent display.
Endeavour Flyovers Draw Excited Fans
NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft pilots will carry Endeavour to its new home in Los Angeles.
Space Shuttle: Launching Our Dreams
This interactive retrospective covers the legacy of the Space Shuttle Program.
Endeavour Closer to New Mission of Inspiration
With its hatch closed one final time, the space shuttle Endeavour is a step closer to its new mission of inspiring future generations.
 "360-Degree STS-135 Image of Mission Control")
