The final steps of the Space Shuttle era begin on May 14

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In short: Watch the final preparations for the STS-132 mission as the Space Shuttle Atlantis prepares for its historic journey to the International Space Station.

The video details the upcoming launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 14 at 2:20 p.m. EDT. It covers the mission's primary objectives, which include delivering cargo and the Russian Mini Research Module, known as 'Rassvet', to the International Space Station.

The six-member crew, led by Commander Ken Ham and Pilot Tony Antonelli, will spend twelve days in orbit. The launch date was finalized during a Flight Readiness Review at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on May 5, marking a significant milestone for the Space Shuttle Program.

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