Space Shuttle Atlantis images

The crew of the space shuttle Atlantis are back home following a week long operation which involved resupplying the International Space Station. Several incredible
photos were taken of their mission, the Earth, the shuttle and the station. The images were released to the public shortly after they were taken.

Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr. uses a digital camera to take a photo of his helmet visor while doing construction and maintenance on the International Space Station. The reflection in his visor also captures parts of the station and astronaut Mike Foreman.

The bright sun greets the International Space Station.

Astronaut Randy Bresnik on the second spacewalk of the mission continues maintenance on the International Space Station.

This shot of astronaut Mike Foreman's helmet captures his crewmate Randy Bresnik, who's taking the photo with an electronic camera.

The sun appears in the sky beyond the International Space Station.

Astronaut Mike Foreman works on the International Space Station during the mission's first session of extravehicular activity (EVA), The spacewalk lasted six hours and 37 minutes.

Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr. is pictured here anchored to a Canadarm2 mobile foot restraint during a spacewalk.

A part of the International Space Station captured against the Sinai Peninsula.

Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr. performs maintenance on the International Space Station.

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