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Space Shuttle Atlantis Makes Historic Final Landing, Ending 30-Year Era (VIDEO)

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'Job Well Done, America'

Just before dawn this morning, Space Shuttle Atlantis made one final touchdown in front of a record crowd of spectators.

When Americans may go into space again


Space Shuttle Atlantis Makes Historic Final Landing, Ending 30-Year Era (VIDEO)

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MARCIA DUNN) CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- .


First Posted: 7/21/11 06:11 AM ET

Updated: 7/21/11 08:33 AM ET

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/21/space-shuttle-atlantis-co_n_905383.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec1_lnk3%7C79854


"The long-term future for American space exploration is just as hazy, a huge concern for many at NASA and all those losing their jobs because of the shuttle's end. Asteroids and Mars are the destinations of choice, yet NASA has yet to settle on a rocket design to get astronauts there."




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