STS-132 Atlantis Landing

[nmoeller104]

Beautiful ending to a beautiful mission. I saw this flight lift off in person and it was the most spectacular thing I've ever seen. A friend of mine was at the runway and said it was a very emotional moment seeing her come back, as it was believed (at the time) that Atlantis would not fly again.

[IamtheDoctor94]

It was not the last Atlantis Mission STS-135 is the last mission

[nmoeller104]

@IamtheDoctor94 That was not known at the time. STS-135 was still STS-335 (LON mission) and the funding situation was unclear.

[IamtheDoctor94]

@nmoeller104 I know Atlantis is a Beauty though

[nmoeller104]

@IamtheDoctor94 Indeed she is. I got to see her up close at the pad the day before the STS-132 liftoff and the launch itself.  Truly awe-inspiring :)

[bwd81977]

The view in this video is so crisp and clear. Love watching the shuttle land. :-( Have a good retirement ATLANTIS!

[skeedatl]

@rlt152 It is but it is yet funded. STS-134/Endeavor is the only remaining flight with funding appropriated.

[Gurumeierhans]

flying brick return to earth :D

[kargaroc386]

and the only space ship that doesn't only look functional, but cool also.

Apollo was okay though.

ISS looks like a tin can that would break if you breathed on it.

[NewsShit]

Atlantis, the most beautiful lady. I'll miss you! :-(

[AbortFlight]

Good job Atlantis! Rest well, you've earned it!

[5dviewer]

At 5.05: left, just above te treeline..What is it??

[TejasRCpilot]

@5dviewer could be some birds or a couple of escort jets

[Gurumeierhans]

@5dviewer

that is called :birds

[Michelontube1]

Beautiful farewell mission, thank you Atlantis!

[baseonyx]

Could you reconsider your decision of retiring space shuttle, please? It's the most amazing spaceship conceived ever.

[AyBt911]

last land...last stand...last mission....last victory....farewell Atlantis...