The final glide of a 32-flight legacy in space

Space · Published 20 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch the concluding moments of the Space Shuttle program as Atlantis returns to Earth. This video captures the precision of the final landing, marking the end of an era of orbital exploration.

The video documents the successful landing of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 26 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. This marked the shuttle's 32nd and final flight, concluding a journey that spanned over 120 million miles.

The 12-day STS-132 mission was highlighted by the delivery of the Russian Mini Research Module-1, known as Rassvet or "dawn," to the International Space Station. The crew, led by Commander Ken Ham, successfully completed the final chapter of the shuttle fleet's history.

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