Reel: After 11 incredible days in orbit and traveling over 4.5 million miles, NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-129) made a perfect landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on November 27, 2009, at 9:44 a.m. EST. This mission wasn’t just another spaceflight — it delivered over 30,000 pounds of spare parts to the International Space Station, ensuring future missions could keep running smoothly. The crew completed three spacewalks, marking another proud milestone in human space exploration. #Sp

5 years ago today, Atlantis landed in Florida, ending NASA’s space shuttle program after captivating the world for 30 years. http://nbcnews.to/29YcCkh | NBC News

🛰️✨ On August 21, 2007, Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-118) made a smooth touchdown at Kennedy Space Center after 12 days in orbit. This mission was historic — the crew delivered and installed the third starboard truss (S5) to the International Space Station, extending its backbone for future solar arrays. It also carried astronaut Barbara Morgan, once Christa McAuliffe’s backup for the Teacher in Space program, finally realizing her dream of spaceflight. 🚀 A proud moment in space history — one