NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis (IMAGE) University of Colorado at Boulder Caption NASA's space shuttle Atlantis is slated to launch from Florida July 8, marking the end of the 30-year-old space shuttle program. Credit Charles Danforth, Center for Astrophysics and Space Astronomy, University of Colorado Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.