The final shuttle launch ended, did not use the hitch

published: 2011-07-08 14:35:27 The idea of space travel has captivated the minds of billions of people for hundreds of years. From Jules Verne to Neil Armstrong, the space program, and in particular the shuttle program, has stood as an icon of American ideology for decades. Now, the shuttle program that first began in 1982 launched for the final time. This marks the end of the space shuttle era, one whose legacy will be difficult to evaluate for many years to come. A very thorough article on Space.com of all places looks back at the history of this storied program. Originally designed to…