9.6K views · 4.2K reactions | On July 8, 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted off for STS-135, the last mission of the Space Shuttle program. This video combines onboard cockpit footage, broadcast views, NASA engineering cameras, and Mission Control audio, from the final seconds of countdown through ascent and the External Tank photo pitch maneuver in orbit. Credit: NASA Follow @spaceeves #STS135 #SpaceShuttle #SpaceHistory | SpaceEve | Facebook

The International Space Station (ISS) was captured passing in front of the Moon 🌑🚀 a breathtaking moment that lasts only a fraction of a second. Orbiting Earth at nearly 28,000 km/h, the ISS circles our planet every 90 minutes, often crossing paths with the Moon from our view on Earth. At first glance, it may look like a tiny shadow or mysterious object, but it’s actually one of humanity’s greatest space achievements a home for astronauts, floating high above us. 🌌✨ #space #SpaceX #NASA #fbli

Historic launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-135, which lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on July 8, 2011. STS-135 was not just another mission — it marked the final flight of the U.S. Space Shuttle program, closing a 30-year chapter of human spaceflight. Atlantis carried supplies to the International Space Station and symbolized the end of an era that launched satellites, built the ISS, and inspired millions around the world. An unforgettable moment in space history 🚀 Cre