Space Shuttle Atlantis's Last Launch: A Look Back At The Most Historic Images (PHOTOS)

The Most Historic Images Of Space Shuttle Atlantis

On the morning of July 8, 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis blasted off from the Kennedy Space Center on its 33rd and final mission, also the last mission of NASA's Space Shuttle program.

Atlantis will dock with the International Space Station for 12 days and resupply the crew stationed there before making its final return to Earth on July 20.

To commemorate this historic last flight, we're taking a look back at the most iconic images from Atlantis's past missions. Take a look through these unforgettable images and vote for your favorites. Then, view more showstopping photos from the past missions of Space Shuttles Endeavour (retired May 2011) and Discovery (retired March 2011).

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Most Iconic Images From Space Shuttle Atlantis's Last Launch

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