🚀 STS-132 Touchdown: A Perfect Ending to a Historic Mission On July 21, 2010, Space Shuttle Atlantis safely landed at Kennedy Space Center, marking the successful end of STS-132. The crew returned after delivering the Russian-built Rassvet (Mini-Research Module 1) to the International Space Station, a key upgrade for future ISS operations. This landing was more than just a return to Earth. It was another proud chapter in the Space Shuttle era, showcasing precision, teamwork, and years of human

In 2012, Space Shuttle Atlantis took one last flight — not into space, but home. After completing its historic career with 33 space missions, Atlantis was carried atop a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, soaring over the United States in a farewell tour. Millions looked up as the legendary orbiter passed overhead, marking the end of the Space Shuttle era. This final journey wasn’t about launches or landings. It was about legacy. Atlantis helped build the International Space Station, deployed