STS-132 launch: Liftoff Atlantis!

Space shuttle Atlantis begins the STS-132 mission as it carries the six-member crew toward the International Space Station.
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[aardvark150]

We're reaching the end of an era. Every time I see a shuttle launch, I am still amazed that humanity has managed to escape to space.

Come on Constellation.

[adamb0000]

i watched this live =]

[vajra52]

I WAS THERE!!!!! UHHHHHH!!!!

[johlovejyp]

wowwwww

[johlovejyp]

wow

[AstroZane13]

We'll miss you Atlantis!!

[EndeavourLaunch]

@Lolicon2008 Save the RIP's for Columbia and Challenger, Atlantis likely has another flight left.. STS-135 in June 2011 is becoming a real possibility. Besides Atlantis won't be impounded or scrapped after retirement, she'll be completely whole in a museum.

[godonarod]

Watching the main engines come to life at 0:12 - 0:18 is my favorite part. There's something mesmerizing about the raw power and beauty mixed together.

[Haeleus]

Amazing that the space shuttle has carried Man to space for over 30 years; sad to see it coming to an end.

[gforce2002]

I saw this live from the NASA causeway. Words fail me to describe it, but stunning and inspiring are a start.

[DHdynamite]

flippin awesome

[elbigjim]

So far its DOCKED and ready for work... making us proud.