CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Atlantis thundered away on its final voyage to orbit Friday, hoisting an experienced crew of six and a full shipment of space station gear. Atlantis sped through a ...

Atlantis might appear a little scuffed up to outsiders as it heads into retirement after a quarter-century of spaceflight. But to the trained eyes of NASA engineers, the ship is still in its prime — a ...

Forecasters said there is a 70 percent chance of good weather for the scheduled afternoon launch of space shuttle Atlantis. It will be Atlantis’ final voyage to the International Space Station.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Atlantis thundered away on its final voyage to orbit Friday, hoisting an experienced crew of six and a full shipment of space station gear. Recommended for you ...