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With Space Shuttle Atlantis, ‘Great Things Were Accomplished’

With Space Shuttle Atlantis, ‘Great Things Were Accomplished’

When guests enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, they gain a close-up view of one of NASA’s most historic spacecraft. From its maiden voyage to the final mission, Atlantis proved to be a versatile spacefaring platform. During 33 missions, 207 crew members deployed satellites, serviced the Hubble Space Telescope and helped assemble the International Space Station.