MISSION CONTROL: Atlantis, Houston. You are go for the de-orbit burn.
COMMANDER STEVE FRICK: Hey, great news. Thanks so much. Go for the burn.
ROB NAVIAS: And so, on the 46th anniversary of John Glenn launching
to become the first American to orbit the Earth aboard Friendship 7,
the go for the de-orbit burn given to Atlantis' astronauts as they wrap up 202
orbits of the Earth, heading home to complete a 5.3-million-mile mission.
And the propulsion officer reports the de-orbit burn is in progress.
Two good engines, Atlantis headed home to the Kennedy Space Center.