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STS-135

Final mission of NASA Space Shuttle program, flown by Atlantis in July 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multipurpose logistics module, spare parts, supplies, and the Robotic Refueling Mission to the International Space Station.

STS-135

Identity

Aliases
STS 135ULF7ISS ULF-7Atlantis final flightFinal Space Shuttle mission
Name
STS-135
Slug
sts-135
Status
completed

Details

Description
Final mission of NASA Space Shuttle program, flown by Atlantis in July 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multipurpose logistics module, spare parts, supplies, and the Robotic Refueling Mission to the International Space Station.
End Date
2011-07-21
Landing Site Id
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Launch Site Id
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Outcome
Atlantis launched from Launch Complex 39A on July 8, 2011, docked with the International Space Station on July 10, and delivered the Raffaello logistics module carrying supplies, spare parts, food, and equipment to sustain station operations after Shuttle retirement. The crew also supported delivery of the Robotic Refueling Mission and returned a failed ammonia pump module for engineering analysis. STS-135 departed the station on July 19 and landed on Runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility on July 21, 2011, closing the 30-year Space Shuttle flight program.
Program
Space Shuttle program
Space Station Id
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Start Date
2011-07-08
Vehicle Family Ids
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Vehicle Id
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Creation Time
7/3/2026, 2:48:59 AM
Updated Time
7/3/2026, 2:48:59 AM

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    Role
    operator
Crew
  • Astronaut Id
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    Role
    Commander
  • Astronaut Id
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    Role
    Pilot
  • Astronaut Id
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    Role
    Mission Specialist 1 / loadmaster / robotics
  • Astronaut Id
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    Role
    Mission Specialist 2 / flight engineer / intravehicular EVA lead
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