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Friday, July 08, 2011  Updated with full video of launch: "Let's light this fire one more time," Commander Christopher Ferguson said just before taking flight.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010  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.

Friday, May 14, 2010  Atlantis and an experienced crew of six blasted off Friday afternoon. More than 40,000 guests gathered at the Florida launch site, all of them eager to catch one of the few remaining shuttle flights.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  Astronauts inspect space shuttle Atlantis for damage as it approaches space station

Monday, June 01, 2009  Space shuttle Atlantis begins flight from California back to Florida aboard modified jumbo jet