Final Space Shuttle crew reunites 15 years after mission
The crew of the final Space Shuttle mission, STS-135, reunited at the Kennedy Space Center to mark the 15th anniversary of their flight. The astronauts reflected on the shuttle program's legacy, particularly its role in constructing the International Space Station.
Why it matters
The reunion highlights the historical significance of the Space Shuttle program and its lasting impact on modern space exploration and orbital infrastructure.
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Brendan Byrne / Central Florida Public Media The STS-135 crew poses in front of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, which took them on their 12-day mission. From left are Commander Chris Ferguson, mission specialist Sangy Magnus, pilot Doug Hurley and mission specialist Rex Walheim. The crew of four reflected on the mission beneath the Space Shuttle Atlantis, which flew them on the 12-day mission. Astronauts who flew on the Space Shuttle Program's final mission 15 years ago this month say its legacy lives on, especially in the International Space Station and Hubble Telescope.
The article is a human-interest piece regarding space history and contains no political or controversial framing.
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