Close up of Space Shuttle Atlantis on Pad 39A ready for STS-129 ISS resupply mission.

Space Shuttle Atlantis (OV-104) launched on mission STS-129 on Nov 16th, 2009. NASA names the Space Shuttle missions as Space Transportation System (STS) and the mission number. This was the 129th Space shuttle mission. Here are a few pictures.

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Visitors at the Kennedy Space Center watch the launch of Space Shuttle
Atlantis on STS-129.

Seen from the KSC visitor center, Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS 129

The Astronaut memorial reflecting pool at Kennedy Space Center.

The VAB as seen from the Shuttle Launch viewing area for Astronaut
families. Located at the KSC Saturn 5 exhibit, this area provides a
secluded location for Shuttle Astronaut families to watch liftoff.

Close up of Space Shuttle Atlantis on Pad 39A ready for STS-129 ISS resupply mission.

Built for the Apollo program, the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) is used for final assembly of the Space Shuttle prior to launch.

Space Shuttle Atlantis on Pad 39A ready for STS-129 ISS resupply mission.

Space Shuttle Atlantis launches on STS 129, image 3

Close up of contrail from the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on STS-129

Close up of Space Shuttle Atlantis on Pad 39A ready for STS-129 ISS resupply mission.

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