In pictures: Space shuttle finale

epa02834604 Space shuttle Atlantis landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 21 July 2011. The Atlantis returned to Earth marking the end of the space shuttle era when its wheels touched down for the last time at the Kennedy Space Centre. "After serving the world for over 30 years, the space shuttle has earned its place in history. It‘s come to a final stop," Atlantis commander Chris Ferguson replied. EPA/GARY I ROTHSTEIN *** Local Caption *** 02834604.jpg

Jul 22, 2011

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