liftoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis during the STS-132 mission. This powerful launch took place on May 14, 2010, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, and the energy, the roar, and the sheer beauty of human engineering are just breathtaking. STS-132 carried a hardworking crew and the important Mini-Research Module-1 (Rassvet) to the International Space Station. It was one of Atlantis’ final missions before retirement, making this launch even more historic. Just watching this liftoff reminds you how fa

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STS-132 Space Shuttle Launch & 6 Booster Cameras

On May 26, 2010, following a safe landing at Kennedy Space Center, the crew of Space Shuttle Atlantis took part in the traditional post-flight walk-around of the orbiter, often referred to as “kicking the tires.” This moment marked the official completion of STS-132, a highly successful mission to the International Space Station. As they slowly walked around Atlantis, the astronauts inspected the shuttle after its journey through space and shared their thoughts on the mission they had just compl