DAILY DOZEN: ATLANTIS, END OF ROAD

After nearly 120 million miles and a 25 year career, Shuttle Atlantis returned to earth for the last time yesterday. As a final farewell, the shuttles path took it over South Florida and treated the residents with a sonic boom "goodbye". Since moving to Florida in 1996, the shuttle has provided many fond memories (I used to be able to see it in the sky after take-off when I lived in Altamonte Springs). So, here's my salute to Atlantis.

1. Atlantis lands for final time after 25-year career; engineers say shuttle still in great shape. (Sun-Sentinel)
2. Atlantis last landing (Video). (Central Florida News 13)

3. For Atlantis, a flight path to retirement. (New York Times)
4. NASA: Shuttle Atlantis may have some fire in her yet. (USA Today)

5. Atlantis could still fly one more time. (MSNBC)
6. Nelson wants Atlantis to fly again. (Central Florida News 13)

7. What a journey. (Florida Today)
8. STS-132 entry And landing were smooth as silk. (Space Daily)

9. Atlantis lands on first try. (Aviation Week)
10. Space Shuttle overview: Atlantis (OV-104). (NASA)

11. NASA finds new criticism and skepticism before congress. (New York Times)
12. Museums' space shuttle race. (The Straits Times)