Atlantis lands for last time, logs 193 million clicks

Science | 207092 hits | May 26 9:27 pm | Posted by: wildrosegirl

Space shuttle Atlantis returned from orbit for the last time Wednesday, closing out a 25-year flying career and safely bringing back six astronauts who boosted the International Space Station's power and size.

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by GreenTiger
Thu May 27, 2010 4:37 am
There was an obvious design flaw in that ice chunks from the external tank can smash into the wings breaking off the heat shield, but it sure looks impressive.
by djakeydd
Thu May 27, 2010 5:33 am
yeah, big whoop, 193 million kliks around in circles in a vacuum to accomplish what exactly pathetic
by rickc
Thu May 27, 2010 6:39 am
"djakeydd" said
yeah, big whoop, 193 million kliks around in circles in a vacuum to accomplish what exactly pathetic

How about satellite launches,including the Hubble space telescope? Would Canada have satellite tv or satellite phone service without the space shuttle program? Countless other classified military,and scientific experiments have been conducted on space shuttles. Your profile states that you are a pilot.I am surprised that as a pilot you do not have a greater interest in space exploration.

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