The Tribute to the Space Shuttle from the European astronauts20 July 2011
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Space Shuttle final landing marks end of an era21 July 2011
Space Shuttle final landing marks end of an era21 July 2011 Thus was history made: Space Shuttle Atlantis left the International Space Station on Tuesday and made its last return to Earth today. The Shuttle era is now over and the door is open to the next generation of space vehicles.
A remarkable flying machine29 June 2011
A remarkable flying machine29 June 2011 “This is the world’s greatest flying machine, I’ll tell you that,” proclaimed NASA astronaut John Young, Commander of the first Space Shuttle flight, when its wheels stopped after landing on 14 April 1981, 30 years ago.
Europe’s involvement: Spacelab29 June 2011
Europe’s involvement: Spacelab29 June 2011 Europe’s involvement in Space Shuttle activities dates back to 1969, when NASA invited ESRO, ESA’s predecessor organisation, to participate in its Post-Apollo Programme.
Last Space Shuttle mission launched08 July 2011
Last Space Shuttle mission launched08 July 2011 Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched today at 17:29 CEST (15:29 GMT) to the International Space Station on a mission that will end the multi-purpose spaceplane programme’s three-decade era of human spaceflight.
