Space Shuttle Atlantis Returning Home (STS-112) 🌍 Just watched this amazing footage from October 18, 2002, when Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down after completing the STS-112 mission. The video showed both the cockpit HUD view and ground camera angles, giving a perfect look at how the shuttle glided in with no engines and made that smooth, precise landing at Kennedy Space Center. STS-112 had just delivered a major piece of the Space Station’s structure, and seeing Atlantis return safely felt

On January 16, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia lifted off on its 28th and final mission — STS‑107 — carrying seven brave astronauts on a groundbreaking science mission. This video captures that historic launch moment, filled with hope and excitement for the experiments and discoveries ahead. While the mission was tragically cut short, STS‑107 remains a powerful reminder of human curiosity, courage, and the risks astronauts take to expand our knowledge of space. 🌌 Honoring the crew and their legacy