The final touchdown: Preparing for Atlantis's historic return to Earth
In short: Watch the final operational preparations as NASA prepares to bring the Space Shuttle Atlantis and its four-person crew home. This briefing captures the high-stakes coordination required for a successful landing.
On July 21, the STS-135 mission concluded with the return of the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the Kennedy Space Center. NASA leadership provides updates on how final arrangements are being made for Crew Members Chris Ferguson, Doug Hurley, Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim.
The briefing highlights the logistical complexity of a shuttle landing, specifically focusing on the early morning touchdown expected on Thursday, July 21.
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