27
Apr
Kennedy Space Center unveils shrink-wrapped shuttle Atlantis
The shuttle’s wrap was intended to shield it from dust and debris while its exhibit was constructed.
27
Apr
Kennedy Space Center unveils shrink-wrapped shuttle Atlantis
The shuttle’s wrap was intended to shield it from dust and debris while its exhibit was constructed.
02
Nov
Atlantis begins its final journey
Atlantis will leave the Kennedy Space Center, where it launched to space 33 times, to land at the KSC Visitor Complex located just down the road.
06
Feb
In Google Earth update, ‘Atlantis’ vanishes
The supposed Atlantis site was merely caused by overlapping datasets of towns and survey information, according to NOAA.
22
Jul
Space shuttle Atlantis is silhouetted against the Earth in this photograph, taken July 19 by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. Atlantis undocked from the station for the final time the next day and began preparations to return home.
19
Jul
Special NASA-themed M&M’s escorted shuttle to space
The candy company behind M&M’s concocted a novel cosmic treats for NASA to honor the final shuttle launch. The chocolate candies bore custom messages for the astronauts on shuttle Atlantis.
15
Jul
The space shuttle Atlantis orbits over the Bahamas prior to a perfect docking with the International Space Station on July 10.
11
Jul
Space junk could collide with Atlantis
More than 22,000 pieces of space junk are constantly being tracked in Earth orbit.
08
Jul
Tearful moment for space shuttle workers on final day
Space shuttle workers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center are preparing to say a sad goodbye to the three shuttle orbiters as they retire to museums.
NASA fans ‘tweetup’ with Elmo in massive geek out
Tweeting guests will meet agency officials and receive a tour of the Kennedy Space Center.
