Why The NASA Space Shuttle Retirement Still Hurts Even in 2026
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🚀 On this day in 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis launched STS-135, the final mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. This historic flight delivered the Raffaello module, packed with over 8,000 lbs of supplies and spare parts to keep the ISS running after shuttle retirement. 👨‍🚀 Crew: Commander Christopher Ferguson Pilot Douglas Hurley Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus & Rex Walheim STS-135 marked the 135th shuttle mission and Atlantis’ 33rd flight. ✨ We Believe In Astronauts™ | National Astrona
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🚀 On this day in 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis launched STS-135, the final mission of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program. This historic flight delivered the Raffaello module, packed with over 8,000 lbs of supplies and spare parts to keep the ISS running after shuttle retirement. 👨‍🚀 Crew: Commander Christopher Ferguson Pilot Douglas Hurley Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus & Rex Walheim STS-135 marked the 135th shuttle mission and Atlantis’ 33rd flight. ✨ We Believe In Astronauts™ | National Astrona
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