Space Shuttle Atlantis Collection

International Space Station, 2008
International Space Station (ISS), February 2008, taken from the Space Shuttle Atlantis after undocking took place towards the end of the Shuttles mission to the ISS

Florida, Kennedy Space Center, Space Shuttle Atlantis

STS-45 Landing, Florida, USA, 1992. Creator: NASA
STS-45 Landing, Florida, USA, 1992. As the sun rises the morning of April 2, it casts a rosy glow over a steller performer, the orbiter Atlantis parked on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility

STS-30 Landing, 1989. Creator: NASA
STS-30 Landing, 1989. The Space Shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth after mission STS-30 landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA. At 3:43:38 EDT

STS-86 landing, Florida, USA, October 6, 1997. Creator: NASA
STS-86 landing, Florida, USA, October 6, 1997. The main landing gear of the Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down on the Kennedy Space Centers (KSC)

STS-86 Landing, Florida, USA, 1997. Creator: NASA
STS-86 Landing, Florida, USA, 1997. The Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis touches down on Runway 15 of the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF)

STS-74 landing, Florida, USA, November 20, 1995. Creator: NASA
STS-74 landing, Florida, USA, November 20, 1995. Space Shuttle Atlantis at the end of its STS-74 mission touches down on the runway at the Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Atlantis, Florida, USA, 1998. Creator: NASA
Space Shuttle Atlantis, Florida, USA, 1998. The Space Shuttle Atlantis atop the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) returns to the Kennedy Space Center after a ten-month refurbishment

STS-84 landing, Florida, USA, May 24, 1997. Creator: NASA
STS-84 landing, Florida, USA, May 24, 1997. Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building in the distance, at left, and the Mate-Demate Device

STS-117 landing, USA, June 22, 2007. Creator: Carla Thomas
STS-117 landing, USA, June 22, 2007. Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-117 Mission lands at Edwards Air Force Base after 14 days in orbit

Atlantis Docked to Mir, 1995. Creator: NASA
Atlantis Docked to Mir, 1995. This view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis still connected to Russias Mir Space Station was photographed by the Mir-19 crew on July 4, 1995. Cosmonauts Anatoliy Y

Space Shuttle Atlantis docked to the Kristall module

Hurricane Florence. NASA photograph taken from the Space Shuttle Atlantis from 165 nautical miles above the Earth

Astronaut on EVA from the Space Shuttle Atlantis, 1985. Astronaut Woody Spring is shown during Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) from Shuttle Atlantis attached to the robot arm

TSS-1 tethered satellite, artwork
TSS-1 tethered satellite. Artwork showing the tethered satellite system (TSS-1) deployed from the Space Shuttle Atlantis during mission STS-46 in 1992

Sunset from Earth orbit, seen from the International Space Station (ISS). The glow of the setting Sun is lighting up the atmosphere (blue)

Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in Earth orbit. Image taken from space shuttle Atlantis during mission STS-125, the fifth and final servicing mission to the HST

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"Space Shuttle Atlantis: A Legacy of Exploration and Innovation" Step aboard the iconic Space Shuttle Atlantis, a symbol of human ingenuity and scientific progress. Since its first mission in 1985, this remarkable spacecraft has played a pivotal role in shaping our understanding of space. In 1989, STS-30 Landing marked an important milestone for Atlantis as it successfully returned to Earth after completing its mission. This achievement set the stage for numerous groundbreaking expeditions that followed. One such historic moment occurred in 1992 when Atlantis touched down in Florida, USA after completing the STS-45 Landing. The crew's safe return was met with jubilation and pride as they had contributed significantly to research conducted on board the International Space Station. Throughout its illustrious career, Atlantis continued to make headlines with each successful landing. In October 1997, it once again graced Florida's soil following the completion of STS-86 Landing – another triumph etched into history books. The year 1998 witnessed yet another awe-inspiring event as Space Shuttle Atlantis soared through the skies above Florida, captivating spectators below with its majestic presence. NASA captured this breathtaking moment forevermore. Atlantis' missions were not limited solely to Earth's atmosphere; it also embarked on extraordinary journeys beyond our planet's boundaries. In November 1995, during STS-74 landing in Florida, USA, Atlantis demonstrated its ability to navigate both terrestrial and extraterrestrial terrains flawlessly. Collaboration between nations reached new heights when Atlantis docked with Mir – Russia's space station – in 1995. This joint effort showcased humanity's determination to explore beyond borders and expand our knowledge of outer space. Despite facing challenges along the way like Hurricane Florence or technical difficulties encountered during EVAs (extravehicular activities), astronauts from various missions always found solace within their trusty vessel - Space Shuttle Atlantis. Finally retiring after serving mankind diligently, Atlantis left an indelible mark on the annals of space exploration.