STS-132: Space Shuttle Atlantis

This recording captures the post-landing activities of Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center, highlighting the main gear touchdown at 11 days, 18 hours, 28 minutes, and 2 seconds, followed by nose gear touchdown at 11 days, 18 hours, 28 minutes, and 12 seconds. The crew's egress began approximately 27 minutes after landing, with the commander exiting last at 9:29. The successful shutdown of auxiliary power units and the transition of control to the ground team are also notable moments in this coverage.

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This recording captures the prelaunch activities of STS-132, focusing on the crew's boarding process at T-minus 1 hour and counting. Notable moments include Commander Ken Ham boarding first, followed by Mission Specialists Steve Bowen and Garrett Reisman, both preparing for their upcoming spacewalks. The crew's communication checks and the confirmation of the solid rocket booster avionics readiness are also highlighted, along with a weather update indicating a 30% chance of launch issues.

This recording captures the prelaunch countdown activities for Space Shuttle Atlantis, specifically from T-minus six hours to T-minus three hours. Notable moments include the unanimous approval for fueling operations at 4:55am and the initiation of the liquid hydrogen slow fill process at 5:05am, followed by the liquid oxygen slow fill starting at 5:33am. The recording also highlights the first time a Russian module will be transported to the International Space Station aboard a shuttle.

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This recording captures the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis, focusing on the countdown from T-minus 39 minutes to liftoff. Notable moments include the completion of the cab event redundancy checks at T-minus 35 minutes and the successful main engine cutoff (MECO) at approximately 8.5 minutes into the flight. The ascent was nominal, with all three main engines performing well, and the shuttle achieving a single-engine operational capability shortly after launch.