A good view of the final space launch.

If you haven't already heard, the Discovery space shuttle has made its final voyage to the International Space Station. The shuttle program is coming to a close to focus more on space exploration and scientific research as opposed to launching people or heavy cargo into space. Discovery docked at the ISS with a humanoid robot lab assistant and a storage module along with some random spare parts. They also did a 360 degree flip to view the heat shield panels on the underside of the ship. This is a precaution the shuttles have been taking since the heat shield on the Columbia failed during re-entry in 2003. It was an emotional moment for the entire team, which consisted of flight veterans who had spent a lot of time on the ISS.

This is a significant turning point in space travel. Shuttle launches will soon be stopping indefinitely until a more efficient method of fueling can be found. While this may be heart-breaking for many, scientific exploration further into the solar system will continue. Probably the most difficult part for the astronauts involved is parting ways with the beloved space station.

The video is from Youtube,
and the link is right here:
http://www.space.com/10976-shuttle-discovery-astronauts-space-station-final-mission.html