Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off for 11-Day Mission
Monday, November 16, 2009 - 15:14
in Astronomy & Space
The shuttle Atlantis set off for the International Space Station, carrying spare parts and equipment as a hedge against failures after the shuttle fleet is retired next year.
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