Atlantis Last Approach . ... Credit Copyright: ISS Expedition 28 Crew , NASA Explanation: For the last time, the US Space Shuttle has approached the International Space Station (ISS). Following a dramatic launch from Cape Canaveral last week that was witnessed by an estimated one million people, Space Shuttle Atlantis on STS-135 lifted a small crew to a welcome rendezvous three days ago with the orbiting station. ... Tough Quiz: Can you identify what land masses are visible below the shuttle? ...