Space Shuttle Final Missions

Space shuttle Atlantis launched on its final planned mission to deliver an Integrated Cargo Carrier and a Russian-built Mini Research Module to the International Space Station. STS-132 was the 32nd mission for Atlantis.

The 133rd space shuttle flight has a target launch date of November 1, 2010. On this 35th shuttle mission to the International Space Station, Discovery will deliver the Express Logistics Carrier 4 and critical spare components to the Station. The pressurized logistics module will be a permanent fixture at the Station for supply storage.

The 134th and final shuttle flight has a target launch date of February 26, 2011. Space shuttle Endeavour will deliver spare parts including two S-band communications antennas, a high-pressure gas tank, additional spare parts for Dextre and micrometeoroid debris shields. The research center AMS-02 will also be transported for installation on the ISS.

The NASA Authorization Act of 2010 directs NASA to conduct the STS-135 mission. The Space Shuttle Program has added the mission to the manifest to prepare for a potential target launch date of June 28.