OTD…April 8 launches of STS-56 and 110

Today in 2011, shuttle Discovery made a graceful landing at Kennedy Space Center, returning from her final voyage after a remarkable three-decade life of service.

#OTD in 2000…Atlantis launched on a mission to make the International Space Station a home in orbit

#OTD in 2012…Journey of shuttle Endeavour through Los Angeles begins