I saw STS -132 launch in person, the thrill of a lifetime for me! I remember watching Columbia launch for the first time in 1981 at the age of 8... now I watched Atlantis land for the last time. There are a few folks with a lack of vision who say, "what a waste"... I say, "what a waste for a potentially great country like the USA NOT to reach for the stars"... all it takes is a few with a spirit of exploration to achieve. Instead, it seems most would rather watch "Dancing with the Stars"...
@JimWakable could not agree more, governments waste a lot of money on things, space exploration is not one of those things. I just watched the "sagan series" on this very site and that states that worldwide per year, 38 billion is spent on space agencies, and over 2 trillion is spent on military.
Hey guys, pray for the crew of the ISS and 33rd Atlantis, if the Russian debris hits Atlantis and they have to emergency land, than perhaps some dreams / visions may be confirmed from months and years ago.
Do a YouTube search for "Little girl dream of Atlantis"
and watch
watch?v=APytqHyFZrU&feature=player_embedded
from 2009, could be an interesting coincidence or it could be that the most important event in human history is rapidly approaching us. God bless, seek Christ.
This was Atlantis' last intended mission back in May of last year, but Congress approved two more flights, one being Endeavour, followed by Atlantis in June 2011. After the shuttle program has ended, Enterprise goes to NYC, Discovery to D.C., Endeavour to Los Angeles, and Atlantis will stay in Titusville, Florida at KSC.
Shuttle should have ended back in 1990. What a waist of money, lives, and most of all progress. We could have achieved so much if we did not have the money pit known as shuttle using all NASA's resources. Thank God for all Americans and all space fans for SpaceX.
that was not atlantis's last launch this video was uploaded on may 14 2010 and atlantis's last launch is on june 28th 2011 so this video is giving wrong facts
@jamwithham123 You do realize that, at the time this mission launched, it was planned to be the final flight of Atlantis, yes? The video hasn't been updated but it's not wrong in any way. It was the final PLANNED launch of Atlantis. STS-135 was added in early 2011.
I wonder what museum Atlantis will be donated to? I think I heard that Discovery will be in the Smithsonian in Washington, but I'm just not sure about what museum Discovery will go to. But I will miss the Space Shuttle Program as well, it won't be the same not watching a shuttle launch on TV anymore.
I was lucky to see this launch from the coast of Florida, with my kid and wife, the perfect vacation, came all the way from Denmark! Just perfect timing!
Shuttle is so dangerous a HUGE WASTE OF MONEY. In todays money Titan II/Gemini cost 20 Million per launch. Although it only carried 2 people, like Soyuz the second stage could be upgraded. Shuttle now estimated to cost 1.7 BILLION per launch.
@nakazatoGTR That was back in 69 and 71 and ONLY involved the Soyuz 7K-OK. They changed the design in 1973 and it changed design 7 other times until today. The only thing in common with the Soyuz of that day, to today is the first stage. Even then, it was a parachute failure and a oxygen valve issue. The Rocket never blew up. Still the Russian have a reliable cheap way to get people to space. The US has had a safe way to space with Saturn 1b but it was not cheap.
@ti994apc compare that info to the shuttle, the shuttle system was so redundant. had it no for a very severe jetstream, challenger would not have blown up.
sure o-rings where frozen and cracked up, aluminum powder additive to the SRB sealed it up just seconds after liftoff.
the previous mission by discovery had same issues with the orings but never encountered a 200++mph jetstream.
columbia was a product of poor management due to funds being tightened.
@nakazatoGTR I wish the US had kept Titan II /Gemini. It was only 20 mil in todays money (less than half the cost of Soyuz). We could have upgrade the second stage to hold 5 people. Since Titan II was also a missile it could be fueled in a few minutes and it could use 3 different kinds of fuel. It was reliable and cheap. I think we had 10 launches in 1965. Plus it was the only Rocket that ever achieved a single stage to orbit.
@nakazatoGTR not sure either, but it would help if the capsule had a better design like the Dragon capsule used by SpaceX. It would file on most Rockets easier. Dragon is taller and skinnier, carries 7 people, has the same pressurized area as Orion, better heat shielding, and in a few years will be able to land with out the use of a parachute. Orion has serious design problems. During its drop test it violently wobbled during decent that would cause most people to black out.
@ti994apc orion design is a larger son to the apollo design that also wobbled some, easily solved in reentry phase by computerized flight control dampeners, and in post entry phase by a simple drogue chute angled to the side a bit....
ah, whatever flies flies, i want to fly in it too. i admit being only and orbiter sim guy, but i have this nagging need for space....
I like it when the main engines fire up! You can see the twang. I've often wondered how those bolts are strong enough to keep it on the pad until the SRBs kick in. Must be exilerating to be in the pilots seat when all this happens. :)
Could somebody please explain to me what 480p, 720p and 1080p means? I know it has something to do with the HD, but I wondered what the numbers and the lowercase p stood for. :) These are great videos by the way! :)
@bwd81977 P refers to progressive scan. If it was 1080i it would mean interlaced.
Progressive scan offers the best image quality of the two as with interlaced when there is fast action on screen it appears to 'stripe' across screen causing an unpleasant effect.
The last STS is not in Nov 2010, that will be 1 Nov STS-133, SS Discovery, launch pad 39A 4:40pm E.D.T. (Discovery's Finalle) However, the last scheduled is for 26 Feb 2011, STS-134, SS Endeavour, pad 39A 4:04pm E.S.T. For those interested, goto Nasa.Gov Shuttle + Rocket Launch Schedule, also check "Images" gallery, #24 of 360..etc.
Notice they can only throttle down an up the liquid engines. I am not a fan of solid rocket fuel (when humans are involved). I hope Ares1 never happens for safety, cost, and practicality. Falcon9 or Atlas V with a Boeing capsule would be a much better choice.
Shuttle is about $750 Million p/launch (7 people).
Ares1 is about $1Billion p/launch (4-5 people).
Atlas V w/ Beoing capsule $150 Million p/launch (6 people) (2nd safest).
Falcon9 $45 Million p/launch (7 people) (safest).
@nathanfishing3000 Because the shuttles are very old and need to be replaced. The next two shuttle missions will be the last for both Endeavour and Discovery.
@nathanfishing3000 I think that the Russians will provide the basic staff and supplies flights and then there will be Ares 1 and Ares 5 ready to take its place...era of space shuttle is gone... :S
Beautiful footage. Excellent quality. I am so glad I came from Australia for this historic final launch. I was there at NASA Causeway! :) What a privilege.
I was there, when they launched Discovery, first launch after the Challenger disaster.
The closest the public was allowed to view, was at the main gate, 14 miles away. Yet the roar of the engines was as load as 100 diesel locomotives. I also went to Edwards to see that same mission land, (driving 3000 mi in four days,solo).. it is a memory that I'll never forget. I was scheduled for a national interview at 5:30am but was too spent to go. Go NASA!!
Its Great to see the end of this era in space launch systems. This will leave room for the next generation of space launch vehicles and the replacement of governments as the primary launch providers to space.
@SolarianSociety not until 2025 -_-* because Obama wanted to focus on PRIVATE SPACE TOURISM..... Obama claimed it won't be until 2025 for return of space launch systems. Obama claimed that we will reach Mars by 2037. If we went to the next one in 2014, just like Bush planned, we will reach Mars by 2028, along with first luner-colony on Moon by mid-2030's
Really amazing to watch the video in HD, you feel like you are there in person.. The initial ignition, shock waves in the exhaust, and the smoke escaping at the stand is fascinating to watch
***CCCP**** WE WON THE SPACE RACE *********
zehmane100 1 week ago
where are there sparks flying at the end of the countdown?
Musicrunner305 1 month ago
Who dislikes this video?
"Yeah I just don't like space travel."
lucrativeelfmongrel 3 months ago
I saw STS -132 launch in person, the thrill of a lifetime for me! I remember watching Columbia launch for the first time in 1981 at the age of 8... now I watched Atlantis land for the last time. There are a few folks with a lack of vision who say, "what a waste"... I say, "what a waste for a potentially great country like the USA NOT to reach for the stars"... all it takes is a few with a spirit of exploration to achieve. Instead, it seems most would rather watch "Dancing with the Stars"...
JimWakable 7 months ago
@JimWakable could not agree more, governments waste a lot of money on things, space exploration is not one of those things. I just watched the "sagan series" on this very site and that states that worldwide per year, 38 billion is spent on space agencies, and over 2 trillion is spent on military.
Roboambo 3 weeks ago
I cant stop watching these launches ....so freakin awesome!
justadroid 7 months ago
00:34 did you hear that. it said houston is now in control which is why they deserve a shuttle.
EverythingMagic101 7 months ago
USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kirbyroxy 7 months ago
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Hey guys, pray for the crew of the ISS and 33rd Atlantis, if the Russian debris hits Atlantis and they have to emergency land, than perhaps some dreams / visions may be confirmed from months and years ago.
Do a YouTube search for "Little girl dream of Atlantis"
and watch
watch?v=APytqHyFZrU&feature=player_embedded
from 2009, could be an interesting coincidence or it could be that the most important event in human history is rapidly approaching us. God bless, seek Christ.
Valrant 7 months ago
That was pretty~~ :]
TwistedShrapnel 7 months ago
Farewell Atlantis.
Rachelicious317 7 months ago
Watch this in HD !!! :))
Wolf9405 7 months ago
Go Atlantis!! We'll see you fly one last time next week!
EndeavourLaunch 8 months ago
This was Atlantis' last intended mission back in May of last year, but Congress approved two more flights, one being Endeavour, followed by Atlantis in June 2011. After the shuttle program has ended, Enterprise goes to NYC, Discovery to D.C., Endeavour to Los Angeles, and Atlantis will stay in Titusville, Florida at KSC.
chersch5 9 months ago
Farewell Atlantis, and we thank you.
gorn9146 9 months ago
Fuistes un gran navio Atlantis!!
blakSokarchan 9 months ago
where do the rockets go after released?
SKatial 9 months ago
@SKatial They're jettisoned over the ocean and recovered after the launch. This allows them to be reusable.
incorporeal05 9 months ago
wow that was already a year ago.
timd941 9 months ago
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Shuttle should have ended back in 1990. What a waist of money, lives, and most of all progress. We could have achieved so much if we did not have the money pit known as shuttle using all NASA's resources. Thank God for all Americans and all space fans for SpaceX.
ti994apc 10 months ago
that was not atlantis's last launch this video was uploaded on may 14 2010 and atlantis's last launch is on june 28th 2011 so this video is giving wrong facts
jamwithham123 10 months ago
@jamwithham123 You do realize that, at the time this mission launched, it was planned to be the final flight of Atlantis, yes? The video hasn't been updated but it's not wrong in any way. It was the final PLANNED launch of Atlantis. STS-135 was added in early 2011.
nmoeller104 3 months ago
Hmm funny, I was on NASA's website and it said ATLANTIS was launching this June. In May, Endeavor will launch.
Ziggy2344 11 months ago
that was a really nice view of it's roll!
lexichronicle2 11 months ago
cool
ivke32 1 year ago
p.s. apollo 11 means : satan is lucifer.
noodlesmealey 1 year ago
is the space station a modern day ark for whats to come? or is it both to monitor mining on the moon?
noodlesmealey 1 year ago
I wonder what museum Atlantis will be donated to? I think I heard that Discovery will be in the Smithsonian in Washington, but I'm just not sure about what museum Discovery will go to. But I will miss the Space Shuttle Program as well, it won't be the same not watching a shuttle launch on TV anymore.
saints093 1 year ago
I was lucky to see this launch from the coast of Florida, with my kid and wife, the perfect vacation, came all the way from Denmark! Just perfect timing!
indiablox 1 year ago
wow!
123wazzy 1 year ago
Shuttle is so dangerous a HUGE WASTE OF MONEY. In todays money Titan II/Gemini cost 20 Million per launch. Although it only carried 2 people, like Soyuz the second stage could be upgraded. Shuttle now estimated to cost 1.7 BILLION per launch.
ti994apc 1 year ago
@ti994apc soyuz project suffered more than 3 fatal accidents, research it.
nakazatoGTR 1 year ago
@nakazatoGTR That was back in 69 and 71 and ONLY involved the Soyuz 7K-OK. They changed the design in 1973 and it changed design 7 other times until today. The only thing in common with the Soyuz of that day, to today is the first stage. Even then, it was a parachute failure and a oxygen valve issue. The Rocket never blew up. Still the Russian have a reliable cheap way to get people to space. The US has had a safe way to space with Saturn 1b but it was not cheap.
ti994apc 1 year ago
@ti994apc compare that info to the shuttle, the shuttle system was so redundant. had it no for a very severe jetstream, challenger would not have blown up.
sure o-rings where frozen and cracked up, aluminum powder additive to the SRB sealed it up just seconds after liftoff.
the previous mission by discovery had same issues with the orings but never encountered a 200++mph jetstream.
columbia was a product of poor management due to funds being tightened.
nakazatoGTR 1 year ago
@nakazatoGTR I wish the US had kept Titan II /Gemini. It was only 20 mil in todays money (less than half the cost of Soyuz). We could have upgrade the second stage to hold 5 people. Since Titan II was also a missile it could be fueled in a few minutes and it could use 3 different kinds of fuel. It was reliable and cheap. I think we had 10 launches in 1965. Plus it was the only Rocket that ever achieved a single stage to orbit.
ti994apc 1 year ago
@ti994apc not sure if titan2 LVs can haul the larger orion spacecraft.
nakazatoGTR 1 year ago
@nakazatoGTR not sure either, but it would help if the capsule had a better design like the Dragon capsule used by SpaceX. It would file on most Rockets easier. Dragon is taller and skinnier, carries 7 people, has the same pressurized area as Orion, better heat shielding, and in a few years will be able to land with out the use of a parachute. Orion has serious design problems. During its drop test it violently wobbled during decent that would cause most people to black out.
ti994apc 1 year ago
@ti994apc orion design is a larger son to the apollo design that also wobbled some, easily solved in reentry phase by computerized flight control dampeners, and in post entry phase by a simple drogue chute angled to the side a bit....
ah, whatever flies flies, i want to fly in it too. i admit being only and orbiter sim guy, but i have this nagging need for space....
nakazatoGTR 1 year ago
Sometimes I forget just how amazing space travel is. Being born after it all started I guess sometimes I just take it for granted.
ScenicandAdvisory 1 year ago
I like it when the main engines fire up! You can see the twang. I've often wondered how those bolts are strong enough to keep it on the pad until the SRBs kick in. Must be exilerating to be in the pilots seat when all this happens. :)
bwd81977 1 year ago
Could somebody please explain to me what 480p, 720p and 1080p means? I know it has something to do with the HD, but I wondered what the numbers and the lowercase p stood for. :) These are great videos by the way! :)
bwd81977 1 year ago
@bwd81977 P refers to progressive scan. If it was 1080i it would mean interlaced.
Progressive scan offers the best image quality of the two as with interlaced when there is fast action on screen it appears to 'stripe' across screen causing an unpleasant effect.
Hope that explains it a little.
ScenicandAdvisory 1 year ago
@ScenicandAdvisory Oh yeah I get it now. Thanx. :)
bwd81977 1 year ago
very nice
Covo1706 1 year ago
20 million pounds of solid rocket propellant, burned in a matter of seconds. I smell burning money :D
spencertron88 1 year ago
The last STS is not in Nov 2010, that will be 1 Nov STS-133, SS Discovery, launch pad 39A 4:40pm E.D.T. (Discovery's Finalle) However, the last scheduled is for 26 Feb 2011, STS-134, SS Endeavour, pad 39A 4:04pm E.S.T. For those interested, goto Nasa.Gov Shuttle + Rocket Launch Schedule, also check "Images" gallery, #24 of 360..etc.
BuzzDyou 1 year ago
Who the f'** dislikes this? A bird?
deslegumes 1 year ago 61
@deslegumes ROFL !
urosh911 1 year ago
@deslegumes - The people that think NASA & Space Travel is a waste of time!
quigon87yt 7 months ago
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I hope Ares1 never happens for safety, cost, and practicality. Falcon9 or Atlas V with a Boeing capsule would be a much better choice.
Shuttle is about $750 Million p/launch (7 people).
Ares1 is about $1Billion p/launch (4-5 people).
Atlas V w/ Beoing capsule $150 Million p/launch (6 people) (2nd safest).
Falcon9 $45 Million p/launch (7 people) (safest).
ti994apc 1 year ago
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Notice they can only throttle down an up the liquid engines. I am not a fan of solid rocket fuel (when humans are involved). I hope Ares1 never happens for safety, cost, and practicality. Falcon9 or Atlas V with a Boeing capsule would be a much better choice.
Shuttle is about $750 Million p/launch (7 people).
Ares1 is about $1Billion p/launch (4-5 people).
Atlas V w/ Beoing capsule $150 Million p/launch (6 people) (2nd safest).
Falcon9 $45 Million p/launch (7 people) (safest).
ti994apc 1 year ago
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ti994apc 1 year ago
what why is this Last Launch
nathanfishing3000 1 year ago
@nathanfishing3000 Because the shuttles are very old and need to be replaced. The next two shuttle missions will be the last for both Endeavour and Discovery.
Apollo580 1 year ago
@nathanfishing3000 I think that the Russians will provide the basic staff and supplies flights and then there will be Ares 1 and Ares 5 ready to take its place...era of space shuttle is gone... :S
urosh911 1 year ago
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ti994apc 1 year ago
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@urosh911 The constellation/Ares program is dead. I think Falcon9 will take its place.
ti994apc 1 year ago
It's sad that Atlantis is no longer in service. That was my favorite of the 6 shuttles. :(
Apollo580 1 year ago
wow i dident know they went to space in 2010
nathanfishing3000 1 year ago
i only just noticed at SSME start the OMS ( i think ) is covered , and then it comes off :) , 0:06
kirza94 1 year ago
Awesome quality. Check out the speed of that exhaust on the right when the SRBs light.
indiasucksalways 1 year ago
I was there! I have a video as well :3
J1nglz 1 year ago
i was there
mikedude1333 1 year ago
j'adore ce moment ou plus rien n'a d'importance que la force et puissance des images
TheCatlove2010 1 year ago
When the next space launch of a suttle from NASA?
josh71111 1 year ago
@josh71111 never that was the last one
eohare1000 1 year ago
@eohare1000 No. That's the last one for this space shuttle, i asked when's the next launch by NASA.
josh71111 1 year ago
@josh71111 November, 2010.
RockSlaveBH 1 year ago
Beautiful footage. Excellent quality. I am so glad I came from Australia for this historic final launch. I was there at NASA Causeway! :) What a privilege.
chrismwpcs 1 year ago
I'm going to miss this shuttle. R.I.P Atlantis
gafalcon7 1 year ago 23
@gafalcon7 Screw the Atlantis I'm going to miss the Nasa Space Program.
rgrggfdgfgr 10 months ago
@gafalcon7 this wanint the last flight of atlantis...
MadeInLat1 8 months ago
Ah! so sad. so want to go to FL to see the last last shttle launch, but no chance. I live in KAnsas
AtlantiXYL 1 year ago
I was there, when they launched Discovery, first launch after the Challenger disaster.
The closest the public was allowed to view, was at the main gate, 14 miles away. Yet the roar of the engines was as load as 100 diesel locomotives. I also went to Edwards to see that same mission land, (driving 3000 mi in four days,solo).. it is a memory that I'll never forget. I was scheduled for a national interview at 5:30am but was too spent to go. Go NASA!!
BuzzDyou 1 year ago 2
I was there!!!
vanquishman 1 year ago
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That stuff never fails to amaze me. The amount of energy conversion in that short process is just incredible.
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kmg501 1 year ago 2
Wow....this is an awesome vid!
artistfarmer 1 year ago
Its Great to see the end of this era in space launch systems. This will leave room for the next generation of space launch vehicles and the replacement of governments as the primary launch providers to space.
SolarianSociety 1 year ago
@SolarianSociety not until 2025 -_-* because Obama wanted to focus on PRIVATE SPACE TOURISM..... Obama claimed it won't be until 2025 for return of space launch systems. Obama claimed that we will reach Mars by 2037. If we went to the next one in 2014, just like Bush planned, we will reach Mars by 2028, along with first luner-colony on Moon by mid-2030's
Bluestorm5 1 year ago
@SolarianSociety lol yeah, startrek is next. minus the gay obama
kingclan2 1 year ago
i was there
EpiphoneSG1234 1 year ago
Really amazing to watch the video in HD, you feel like you are there in person.. The initial ignition, shock waves in the exhaust, and the smoke escaping at the stand is fascinating to watch
LTF85199 1 year ago
@LTF85199 your right! was watching it in 480 then went to 1080.. just amazing!!! its said that this program is coming to an end!
B3rettaZ26 1 year ago
i was at jetty park but that is awesome
pendragon1101 1 year ago
Thanks Atlantis. God Speed!:(
RetroVGamer 1 year ago
I was there watching it :D
TheLonelyGosu 1 year ago 2
@TheLonelyGosu - i bet there is nothing quite like seeing it with your own eyes and hearing those rockets with your own ears.. *green with envy*
1jimmycrusher 1 year ago
Thats a great shot.
Billy982810 1 year ago