Galaxies on Instagram: "2011: Hand-held camera footage of space shuttle Endeavour’s external tank captured by the orbiter’s STS-134 crew as the ET falls away from the orbiter at main engine cut off (MECO) about 8-and-a-half minutes after launch. Via: @nasa"

Space.Agency on Instagram: "On July 8, 2011, Space Shuttle Atlantis launched for the final time on mission STS-135. This video shows the shuttle’s liftoff alongside footage of the crew inside the cabin, with real mission audio during ascent. Edited by Ivan Myles, the video combines NASA broadcast and onboard recordings to document the closing chapter of the Space Shuttle Program. #STS135 #Atlantis #SpaceShuttle #NASA #SpaceHistory #RocketLaunch #HumanSpaceflight #SpaceExploration #ShuttleProgram