Space shuttle: The long goodbye

Monday, July 4, 2011 - 08:01 in Astronomy & Space

As the final mission of the space shuttle programme approaches, we will feature here the very best articles, audio and video on the web marking this historic occasionPlease email or tweet us links for inclusion, or share your thoughts in the comments field belowAt 11.26am (EDT) on Friday, the space shuttle Atlantis will begin its final mission into space. It will be the 135th and last mission of the shuttle programme, known formally in Nasa circles as the Space Transportation System (STS). The first mission was launched in April 1981 and, just over 30 years later, the bright dream of having a reusable spacecraft to ferry people and goods into space and back will finally fade away.In addition to regular features from the Guardian throughout the week, this blog will bring you the best of the shuttle-related articles, pictures, audio and video from elsewhere on the web. Do share any...

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