The final countdown for the Space Shuttle Atlantis crew
In short: Watch the high-stakes preparations as the crew of STS-132 readies for their return to Earth. This footage captures the transition from orbital operations to the critical final moments of a shuttle mission.
On Flight Day 12 of the STS-132 mission, Commander Ken Ham and his crew began the final preparations for their scheduled landing. The video highlights the coordination required to bring the Space Shuttle Atlantis safely back to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Tony Antonelli serves as Pilot, while Garrett Reisman, Steve Bowen, Mike Good, and Piers Sellers act as Mission Specialists for the team. Their return was slated for a Wednesday morning, contingent on favorable weather conditions.
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