STS-84 landing, Florida, USA, May 24, 1997. Creator: NASA

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STS-84 landing, Florida, USA, May 24, 1997. Creator: NASA

STS-84 landing, Florida, USA, May 24, 1997. Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building in the distance, at left, and the Mate-Demate Device, the Space Shuttle Atlantis with its drag chute deployed touches down on Kennedy Space Centers (KSC) Runway 33 at the conclusion of the STS-84 mission. The Shuttle Training Aircraft piloted by Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell, acting deputy chief of the Astronaut Office, was flying alongside Atlantis. Main gear touchdown was at 9:27:44 a.m. EDT. STS-84 was the sixth of nine planned dockings of the Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir. Atlantis was docked with the Mir for five days. Besides docking and crew exchange, STS-84 included the transfer of more than 7, 300 pounds of water, logistics and science experiments and hardware to and from the Mir

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This print captures the historic landing of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on May 24,1997, at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. Framed by the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building and the Mate-Demate Device in the distance, Atlantis gracefully touches down on Runway 33 with its drag chute deployed. The momentous conclusion of the STS-84 mission is beautifully frozen in time. As we admire this remarkable image, we witness Astronaut Kenneth D. Cockrell piloting the Shuttle Training Aircraft alongside Atlantis. This symbolic representation showcases his role as acting deputy chief of the Astronaut Office and adds an extra layer of significance to this already awe-inspiring scene. STS-84 marked a significant milestone as it was one of nine planned dockings between a Space Shuttle and Russia's Mir Space Station. During its five-day stay at Mir, Atlantis facilitated crew exchange and transferred over 7,300 pounds of water, logistics, science experiments, and hardware. The photograph not only captures a pivotal moment in space exploration but also highlights America's dedication to aviation advancements during that decade. It serves as a reminder of our country's commitment to pushing boundaries and venturing into uncharted territories. Preserved by NASA and now presented through Heritage Images' lens, this print allows us to relive an extraordinary chapter in human history where dreams took flight beyond Earth's atmosphere.

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