The big event of the day was obviously the final launch of space shuttle Atlantis, the last launch ever for NASA’s 30-year space shuttle program.
It’s been 135 missions, 355 astronauts, and half a billion miles since the first launch of the Columbia back in 1981. In 12 day’s time, Atlantis will be back from the International Space Station and be put on permanent display at locations around the country along with the two other remaining shuttles.
(Source: annafeather)
Delta II rocket launching NASA’s WISE satellite.
Ares I-X breaking sound barrier, from yesterday’s launch.