It is the last time the shuttle will be seen by the public for a while after it made a perfect landing as dawn broke this morning, gliding down on to the tarmac at kennedy space center, cape. Jul 20, 2011 ferguson and his crew checked their critical flight systems for thursdays planned 5. The space shuttle atlantis is seen over the bahamas prior to a perfect docking with the international space station at 11. Space shuttle atlantis and the sts5 crew landed safely on runway 15 at 5. Atlantis and its four crew members arrived at the kennedy space center just before 6. Space shuttle atlantis makes historic final landing as nasas. Space shuttle atlantis is slowly towed from the shuttle landing facility to an orbiter processing facility at nasas kennedy space center in florida for the last time on july 21, 2011. Sep 21, 2012 space shuttle endeavour makes its last landing at lax september 21, 2012 12. Atlantis and its fourmember crew departed the space station tuesday, after restocking it with a years worth of supplies.
The shuttle atlantis has touched down at the kennedy space centre in florida for the last time, lowering the curtain on one of the most eventful eras in americas long history of human spaceflight. Spacex on track for last cargo dragon launch, first falcon 9. Nasas insight lander safely touches down on mars cbs news. The space agencys storied shuttle program ended today july 21 when the shuttle atlantis soared down from a predawn sky to a pictureperfect touchdown, ending a. The space shuttle endeavour and its six astronauts returned to earth early wednesday, closing out the nextto last mission in nasas 30year program with a safe middleofthenight landing. Jul 21, 2011 this nasa tv still shows the heads up display view from pilot doug hurleys seat on space shuttle atlantis during the final space shuttle landing on july 21, 2011 at the kennedy space center in. Space shuttle atlantis commander chris ferguson and his three crewmates are scheduled to begin a 12day mission to the international space station with a launch at 11. At that point, says walheim, i was back from the window, toward the floor, kind. Sts5 the last space shuttle launch and landing youtube. Nasa national aeronautics and space administration. Sts5 launched on 8 july 2011, and landed on 21 july 2011, following a. Sts5 launched on 8 july 2011, and landed on 21 july 2011, following a oneday mission extension. The space shuttle was a partially reusable low earth orbital spacecraft system operated by. Space shuttle atlantis touched down in florida early thursday morning, marking the 5th and last landing of nasas 30year shuttle program.
Edt on july 8, from nasas kennedy space center in florida. For example, during the first shuttle mission, sts1, columbia landed at edwards afb. It is now on display at the kennedy space visitor complex. Landings also occurred at edwards air force base in california, and one took place at white sands space harbor in new mexico. Sep 18, 2009 space shuttle, best view of shuttle landing ive ever seen. As the shuttle pulled away from the station, ron garans voice came over the radio. Three locations in the united states were used as landing sites for the space shuttle system. As the space shuttle discovery lands for the last time, see highlights from the final historic mission of nasas workhorse orbiter. With its drag chute unfurled, space shuttle atlantis touches down on runway 33 at the shuttle landing facility at nasas kennedy space center in florida after 11. Atlantis lands safely, completing its final shuttle mission and marking the end of the 30year u. Space shuttle endeavour makes its last landing at lax september 21, 2012 12.
Usually, the last full day in orbit is devoted primarily to stowing equipment, cleaning up the. Space shuttle atlantis launches july 8, 2011 on the sts5 mission, the final flight of the space shuttle program. Each site included runways of sufficient length for the slowingdown of a returning spacecraft. Sts5 iss assembly flight ulf7 was the 5th and final mission of the american space shuttle program. Edt 1057 gmt on runway 15 at the kennedy space centers shuttle landing facility in florida. The atlantis shuttle lands at the kennedy space center in florida, bringing a close to nasas 30year orbiter programme. When a missions planned inorbit operations have been accomplished, the emphasis on board the orbiter turns to the task of preparing the vehicle for its return to earth. Space shuttle makes last landing in bittersweet finale space. Edt on july 10, 2011 on flight day 3 of nasas last shuttle flight.
Space shuttle endeavour sts4 makes its final landing at the. July 21, 2011 for one last time, the space shuttle atlantis made a long, steep turn, lined up with the runway and landed in the halflight. Space shuttle atlantis makes final landing bbc news. Its official program name was space transportation system sts, taken from a 1969 plan for a system of reusable spacecraft of which it was the only item funded for development.
Nasa sets launch date for final space shuttle mission. The twoway the last nasa space shuttle mission into space has ended. The space shuttle endeavour and its six astronauts returned to earth early wednesday, closing out the nexttolast mission in nasas 30year program with a safe middleofthenight landing. The space shuttle atlantis made the final shuttle landing in history on thursday july 21, ending the sts5 mission and leading the way toward space shuttle retirement. Nasas final space shuttle mission comes to an end history. Nasas space shuttle fleet began setting records with its first launch on april 12, 1981 and continued to set high marks of achievement and endurance through 30 years of missions. Nasas last space shuttle on nostalgic flight to retirement home cnn. Space shuttle atlantis has landed back on earth, bringing to a close americas 30year orbiter programme. Space shuttle endeavour makes its last landing at lax l. The shuttles return to earth a safe space shuttle return and landing depends on. National aeronautics and space administration nasa. Space shuttle columbia lifts off from kennedy space center, on april 12. At that point, says walheim, i was back from the window, toward the floor, kind of by myself, with nothing to do for a couple of seconds.
No space shuttle landed on a dry lakebed runway after 1991. Media caption space shuttle atlantis makes its final landing. The space shuttle was a partially reusable low earth orbital spacecraft system operated by the u. Jul 22, 2011 the last space shuttle mission was sts5 space transportation system 5 which landed at the shuttle landing facility slf runway of the john fitzgerald kennedy space center ksc in. Utilizing the same entry, descent and landing system successfully employed by nasas phoenix lander in 2007, insight began its nailbiting descent at. Jun 28, 2011 top nasa officials have unanimously cleared the space shuttle atlantis for a july 8 launch, the final space shuttle launch in history. The last real space shuttle to come to a wheels stop on the slf was atlantis on july 21, 2011. The space shuttle columbia broke apart on february 1, 2003, while reentering the earths atmosphere, killing all seven crew members.
The shuttles return to earth a safe space shuttle return and landing depends on dozens of factors. Atlantiss final landing at kennedy space center youtube. Space shuttle atlantis lands at cape canaveral for the last. This final landing took place on march 9th, 2011 concluding the success. Does anyone have a feeling where the last ever space shuttle landing will take place when atlantis finish out the program. The disaster occurred over texas, and only minutes before. Endeavour landed in houston earlier wednesday, ending first stage of its.
Sts5 commander chris ferguson piloted atlantis to a safe arrival at 5. Mar, 2020 space shuttle, partially reusable rocketlaunched vehicle designed to go into orbit around earth, to transport people and cargo to and from orbiting spacecraft, and to glide to a runway landing on its return to earths surface. Oct 07, 2018 spacex founder elon musk was a bit more succinct in a prelaunch tweet. Edt at kennedy space centers shuttle landing facility. Jul 21, 2011 space shuttle lands, ending 30year era. The last space shuttle mission was sts5 space transportation system 5 which landed at the shuttle landing facility slf runway of the. Top nasa officials have unanimously cleared the space shuttle atlantis for a july 8 launch, the final space shuttle launch in history. Space shuttle atlantis sts5 touches down at nasas kennedy space center shuttle landing facility slf, completing its day mission to. The shuttle s return to earth a safe space shuttle return and landing depends on dozens of factors. Whether the space shuttle lands at the prime landing site at kennedy space center in florida or its backup landing site at edwards air force base in california, the virtual launch control center is the only place online to get breaking information directly from nasa. Jul 21, 2011 media caption space shuttle atlantis makes its final landing. Space shuttle atlantis, departing for the last time. Jul 28, 2019 nasas final space shuttle mission comes to an end.
Space shuttle, partially reusable rocketlaunched vehicle designed to go into orbit around earth, to transport people and cargo to and from orbiting spacecraft, and to glide to a runway landing on its return to earths surface. The primary space shuttle landing site was the shuttle landing facility at ksc. Orbiters discovery and endeavour each departed florida for their own museum exhibits by way of the slf, flying on top of nasas shuttle carrier aircraft. But as always, the landing was a secondary objective. This nasa tv still shows the heads up display view from pilot doug hurleys seat on space shuttle atlantis during the final space shuttle landing on july 21, 2011 at the kennedy space center in. News spacex on track for last cargo dragon launch, first falcon 9 land landing in months a falcon 9 booster prepares to land at spacex cape canaveral landing zone 1 lz1 in 2018. Learn about space shuttle reentry and what caused the columbia disaster in 2003. Space shuttle, best view of shuttle landing ive ever seen.
Jul 21, 2011 the space shuttle atlantis made the final shuttle landing in history on thursday july 21, ending the sts5 mission and leading the way toward space shuttle retirement. In a rare night landing last week, endeavour glided onto a runway in cape canaveral, florida, usa completing a 16day mission that included a. Atlantis docked with the international space station on 10. Mar 09, 2011 the final landing of space shuttle discovery at the kennedy space center. Nov 30, 2017 the space shuttle atlantis is seen over the bahamas prior to a perfect docking with the international space station at 11. Space shuttle makes last landing in bittersweet finale. Space shuttle atlantis sts5 touches down at nasas kennedy space center shuttle landing facility slf, completing its day mission. Last space shuttle mission will launch july 8 space. This video includes clips starting at l28 minutes showing the computer problems, additional t5 hold added to the count, gonogo statuses and ascent information for ov103 or space shuttle. Space shuttle atlantis was launched for the last time on 8 july 2011, at 15. Sts3 the final launch of space shuttle discovery including. First of the last space shuttle launches photos the big. The space agencys storied shuttle program ended today july 21 when the shuttle atlantis soared down from a predawn sky to a pictureperfect touchdown, ending a nearly flawless last mission and the shuttle era at the same time. Of those missions, 78 ended with a kennedy landing.
In the event of unfavorable landing conditions, the shuttle could delay its landing or land at an alternate location. The space shuttle orbiter is the spaceplane component of the space shuttle, a partially reusable orbital spacecraft system that was part of the space shuttle program. It was developed by nasa and made 5 spaceflights between 1981 and 2011. Space shuttle atlantis makes historic final landing, ends 30year. The final landing of space shuttle discovery at the kennedy space center. Atlantis will fly nasas 5th and final shuttle mission. The very last satellite to be released from a space shuttle popped out of. The prime landing site was the shuttle landing facility at the kennedy space center in florida, a purposebuilt landing strip. Ferguson and his crew checked their critical flight systems for thursdays planned 5. The primary alternate was edwards afb, which was used for 54 landings. Spacex founder elon musk was a bit more succinct in a prelaunch tweet. Mar 09, 2011 this video includes clips starting at l28 minutes showing the computer problems, additional t5 hold added to the count, gonogo statuses and ascent information for ov103 or space shuttle.
In a rare night landing last week, endeavour glided onto a runway in cape canaveral, florida, usa completing a 16day mission that included a visit to the international space station iss. Mar 09, 2011 as the space shuttle discovery lands for the last time, see highlights from the final historic mission of nasas workhorse orbiter. Sts3 lands at kennedy space center for the last time. This is just a great view of the shuttle landing at edwards afb in california. Location of last ever space shuttle landing collectspace. Nasas shuttle fleet columbia, challenger, discovery, atlantis and endeavour flew a total of 5 missions. Nasas last space shuttle on nostalgic flight to retirement home. It used the orbiter atlantis and hardware originally processed for the sts335 contingency mission, which was not flown. Last space shuttle aims for thursday landing fox news. For walheim, it happened while they were undocking. Last space shuttle aims for thursday landing update. Jul 21, 2011 space shuttle atlantis is slowly towed from the shuttle landing facility to an orbiter processing facility at nasas kennedy space center in florida for the last time on july 21, 2011.
619 592 764 472 1117 178 133 190 872 359 1097 1083 1307 419 1329 589 783 1045 1406 882 1095 1007 631 502 1198 992 332 724 1547 1481 566 725 1269 624 314 354 1492 993 92 1443 293 1105 1392 619 184 131 430 995 1039