Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit full pre-show and walkaround at Kennedy Space Center

For a guided tour of the orbiter, watch this one afterwards: • Guided tour of the Atl...
This may be a bit of a spoiler if you plan on visiting the Atlantis exhibit for real. This is the full pre-show of the NASA Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at Kennedy Space Center, with a walk around the orbiter and a bit more footage of other people emerging from the pre-show. I filmed this when I visited the exhibit for the first time on 2 March 2014, so there's no prior knowledge informing where I pointed my camera.
I used this video as a way of getting to know Final Cut Pro, which I just got, so forgive the gratuitous and inexpertly-applied effects. I didn't do anything to the bulk of the footage; I just added fancy stuff to the transitions between clips. The sound at the beginning is part of Launch-Sound_Shuttle-Launch-FINALIZED from archive.org/de...
I highly recommend going to Kennedy Space Center and seeing this and the other exhibits and activities, if you can. www.kennedyspa... I've put my videos of other visits to KSC in this playlist: • Kennedy Space Center

[@navajocapi]

All of us that were there and cried like babies when we walked out of the presentation, raise your thumbs up!->>>

[@alankolar6031]

Oh dear god that is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. That door opening to reveal the shuttle sitting there in its awesomeness legit made me tear up.

[@StsFiveOneLima]

I was there on the first day. She is beautiful.

[@amy714e]

I just went this spring break and I screamed when that screen lifted up

[@RandomPerson-jo7cw]

I went there and when the shuttle was revealed, I cried and it was worth waiting

[@ejtamayo5317]

Same

[@cashcleaner]

It hits you hard in the feels. Looking up and seeing with your own eyes one of the greatest scientific and technological achievements of all human history. The culmination of thousands of years of metallurgy, aerodynamics, aerospace engineering, computers, ballistics - the list goes on.

[@Danker19991]

Amazing how a 7 minute presentation can be life changing. When the wall lifted and everyone started clapping around me I could honestly say it’s one of the most incredible moments I’ve ever gotten to witness in my life.

[@matttumbleson408]

When that wall opens up, it quite literally takes you breath away. It’s been almost a year since we were there and watching this still fills me with awe and a humbling feeling that we small and insignificant humans put people in space. Between this exhibit and the Apollo exhibit, you can’t help but feel like despite all the issues in the world today, when we all strive together toward one goal, anything is possible.

[@bbfizzle_]

i was there in that room, and to this day that was the most epic day of my life. i'm a total sucker for space and anything related, and i really did cry when that door opened. it was amazing.

[@chrisbaker121924]

Not alone there. I did to!

[@davidbanach9381]

Ditto - I got misty eyed and couldn't talk for a minute.

[@Brian-jn2pi]

me too. As a teenager, It was very emotional for me because I saw the last launch from the closest area you could get.

[@jenrules118]

You are NOT the only one... watching the video makes me tear up years afterward...

[@tomclemens4761]

add me to the list. I thought they'd keep us behind the glass...and then when that door opened, and there was Atlantis....I'm going to lose it again!!!

[@larrypierce2777]

Tears actually came to my eyes when the opened the door and there was Atlantis. I'd never seen such a gigantic thing like the shuttle that flew into space. A tremendous honor to see it up close. The highlight of my life. Thank you NASA

[@thegamingprofessor4200]

I have been to the real exhibit twice and seen this video more than I need to and every time when the curtain goes up and you see Atlantis, I cry. It's truly beautiful.

[@pthayre6694]

Loved the big reveal. How surreal to be that close to space travel...actually felt emotional

[@Brian-jn2pi]

I saw the last launch. As a teenager I went and i was emotional. It was such an amazing experience I will never forget

[@Vikezupa]

I got to see this exhibition a few months ago. Blown away. Literally speechless, tearing up. My wife looked at me and immediately knew this was a ‘life-event’ for me. 6:02 I love NASA. If you’re ever in Fla., do not miss the Atlantas exhibition!

[@lasix77]

I was born in Iraq and during the 80s we had a very popular TV show called "Science for All" aired every Wednesday and of course part of the show was space news from USA and Russia, news about Atlantis, discovery and Soyuz space shuttles which one is going up or which one is coming down, in 1986 we witnessed challenger exploded. In 2016 I visited Florida and we went to Kennedy space center and there I stood in front of Atlantis, it was amazing, brought back all those memories when I was a child used to see the space shuttle on TV and here I am face to face with it something I would never forget.

[@dannyd1572]

I'm a 47 year old man and I was very moved as well. A great presentation.

[@alismith6353]

I’m an aircraft engineer, served my time in the military and grew up watching the shuttle launches and recoveries. It inspired me to do what I do and as an adult I also shed a few tears when that screen lifted. Thanks for sharing, as many have said one of the most memorable moment of my life!

[@deysonmorken9364]

I had had a close connection to the shuttle, I live in Colorado and as a child I built the shuttles out of Lego and Paper, after about 12 years, I got to see the shuttle, I was born in 2007 When I got to see space shuttle Atlantis, I cried. I just stared at the shuttle for like 30 minutes... My family went to go and look at other things while I just admired the shuttle. Now I wish I could have gone back to see it again, I also own a few pieces of the shuttle to this day.. Means alot to me.

[@kenpalmer1965]

This is a totally awesome exhibit! The music was powerful and exciting, particularly beginning at 6:07 and when the door opens for us to exit! Major kudos to Kennedy Space Center for this!

[@tonyfrantz9942]

I recently saw "discovery" on display in the Smithsonian, the looks on the faces of the kids was amazing, I hope beyond all hope the next generation of scientists and explorers are ready to go deeper and further then we have . Thanks for sharing

[@Cernoise]

I have since seen Discovery at the Udvar-Hazy Center, Endeavour at California Science Center, and the mockup shuttle on the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft in Houston, but the Atlantis display is still my favourite, especially the way it is revealed after the pre-show. Here's hoping some of those kids will have even better ships to fly.

[@Wolfie54545]

Lel I was so exited when I got to see Discovery, that I ran and I got yelled at by security.

[@tvre0]

@@Cernoise kinda late but the endeavor will be getting a new exhibit in the coming years. The California science center is building a new building for space flight, which will house an entire space shuttle stack with the real ET, Orbiter, and I believe real SRBs as well.

[@lisadooley3872]

I am visiting Florida and I have just been to the space center and I almost cried when I saw the Shuttle Atlantis behind the door.

[@theshrew8853]

6:07 it's enough to make any true Space Shuttle fan especially me to have a tear in their when this happens and walk up and see up close one of the greatest space crafts of all time

[@ejtamayo5317]

Every time I see this pre show at space shuttle atlantis I cry. It's amazing what us humans have been able to achieve.

[@kagaminezellie]

I visited the KSC visitor center twice, while on work travel 2 years ago. I can't overstate how much I cried in that room, and how much I think about that experience. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for filming this. Getting to relive that moment is something I truly cherish.

[@jfridy]

I've seen 3 of the remaining space shuttles, and the other two are exhibited in very static ways. Atlantis' pre-show is impressive, and pulls at the emotions for those who loved space exploration. And the display of the shuttle, open and looking like it is still in orbit working, is fascinating.

[@tvre0]

I live near endeavor. I have to say, the Atlantis exhibit is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen.

[@rotemshuv4266]

To see a history like That and then the screen goes up and the real shuttle appears is absolutely amazing it’s American and humanity history right there

[@stephaniedonathan9463]

Went today. It was one of the most life-changing experiences I've had. We didn't know what to expect. But it was so worth it. Had tears in my eyes and my whole family was completely moved when we saw Atlantis in her big reveal.

[@eJ3j9Nf8DA]

Finally visited the center in person - something I've wanted to do every since I was a kid. Seeing this made me feel proud to be an American again. It reminded me of the great things we as a Country can achieve when we work together.

[@oldsmay]

Steve Cooter until trump... now we're ruined

[@KFieLdGaming]

Oh shut up. Such a drama queen. Jesus Christ. That same guy who you say is ruining the country is about to give NASA a bigger budget and wants to send manned crews back to the moon and on other deep space missions. You can not like Trump's personality, or his policies, that's one thing. But the level of irrationality on display by most folks of your political ilk is down-right embarrassing. Have some respect for the Presidency. It's been a couple months since he was elected, and yet... nuclear bombs aren't dropping, and we aren't playing the Russian anthem at our baseball games either. There's more patriotism and optimism in this country than there has been in over a decade. Let's see what the guy does. People need to get a grip.

[@MystikalDawn]

Yes, you are right, however lets not forget that it wasn't only the US who had input on this. There is a massive arm on this shuttle as well as the others and the ISS with Canada written on it, the Canadarm!

[@frodriguez9702]

@@oldsmay oh shut up

[@claudiopro]

Thanks a million for sharing this video! Seeing the real thing after the screen lifted was one of the most breathtaking experiences of my life. I keep telling everyone about it, and now I can watch it again.

[@michaelengle9062]

glad to see I'm not the only one who gets hit in the feels during the reveal. my dad played a small part....helped build the test stands where they developed and assembled the SRBs for the shuttle program. Been to KSC 2x and it's just as amazing each time.

[@graemeclark8403]

Recently paid my 3rd visit to Kennedy, can't wait for my 4th (but it'll be a while). Stood in the hall with the hairs on the back of my neck standing to full attention and OMG when the curtain draws up, proper emotional amazing experience. Got a lump in my throat as I watch this

[@Howiedog88]

This exhibit brought me to tears when I saw it in person. Such an amazing experience.

[@cashcleaner]

Saw this thing in person. Loved every minute of the experience. Proudest moment of my life was seeing that Canadarm coming out of the cargo bay. It’s a small contribution my country has made to the space program, but it means a lot to me.

[@michaelengle9062]

I was just there a few hours ago (8 Sept 2018). INCREDIBLE display, and the lead in to the curtain coming up and revealing the orbiter is awesome.

[@lisadooley3872]

I was floored when the door opened and there was the Shuttle Atlantis in all of its glory.

[@AlphaGametauri]

Same, my jaw hit the floor.

[@luvjxsh_]

I saw it in real life, I was there, no video does it justice

[@xandervoorhees8722]

@@luvjxsh_ you can say that again. Is practically worth the price of admission just for that that moment when those doors first open

[@allykat1385]

I literally cried cuz I didn't expect it to be behind the screen

[@lisadooley3872]

@@luvjxsh_you are correct!! It doesn’t have the same effect as seeing it in person

[@elyonners]

When I first went to Kennedy Space Center, and I saw this exhibit, I was so close to crying because how well they presented this. After that, I have annual passes to Kennedy Space Center and that space shuttle Atlantis made me get into space exploration just from the 3rd time I went to Kennedy Space.

[@Jaymindrew1990]

The reveal of Atlantis at the end was extremely high on the One to OMG scale. I saw I’m this in person and you cannot describe the experience. Amazing!

[@AliyahScott1621]

I am so emotional. When I was there watching the presentation I small tear was streaming down my cheek by the end of it, and I love how they revealed the shuttle. The exhibit (KSC as a whole) is beyond amazing. It's astronomical! And seeing the Hubble Telescope was also pretty stellar :) If you love astronomy, and space exploration, and.. well.. space, and you want to learn more about those things then the Kennedy Space Center is the perfect place for you.

[@gabbymartin7827]

Ikr I want to see it with my family when I went on vacation it was just amazing I remember when the final screen rolled up and It was the actual Atlantis I was so amazed

[@AliyahScott1621]

+Gabby Martin yeah it was so awesome 😃

[@spacemancm]

If you agree that the shuttle its quite big say yes. I saw it for the second time this summer and I LOVED IT. It gave you info of the actual thing and it was amazing

[@stephenanderson2942]

I remember having chills through the entire presentation the first I saw it in person 😭

[@lilmoosic]

I will never forget the curtain rising and I almost sobbed it was such a gorgeous transition!!!

[@itseddy5548]

When i realized the the Shuttle was not a projection but the real one i screamed and started to cry... unbelievable and unforgettable experience.

[@ozziebbee8730]

I saw the Atlantis launch on its last flight in July of 2011. I toured KSC in 2016, and had NO idea what I was in for when we visited the Atlantis exhibit. When that movie showed the Atlantis, and then that door opened, there she was... the real thing. I remember clearly gasping, then jumping up and down excitedly like a little kid, then I cried. Best thing ever.

[@oldsmay]

4:36 to 6:36 is the best part. The music to so freaking cool!

[@califinn]

Saw the exhibit in the summer of 2017 I think, it was fairly new, and remember just being blown away at the presentation. Niece, nephew were with me and I've been exposing them to math and science stuff at my sister's request. I was enginerding out, and you could see the sparkle in the youngster's eyes, never fails to impress or provide inspiration. Great display, bravo for all those who made it a reality.

[@ViserraTargaryen220]

I was there in 2020 and did not want to leave. I have strong memories of watching launches from across the state at school and at home. I still remember seeing a night launch while at a soccer game at USF in 2006.

[@mcbaptista2805]

The moment when #Atlantis appears behind the screen is the most amazing experience ever @ #KennedySpaceCenter!

[@augustingervasio3269]

i remember being there and seeing that show and seeing the real atlantis and i wanna go back so bad ruhtnuerh guer

[@GHOSTtf-dy2br]

Goosebumps every time I watch this

[@StsFiveOneLima]

I was there the day that this exhibit opened, and I was there again this week. I have seen every Shuttle static display, and this is by far the best.

[@Cernoise]

I have also seen all of them, and I agree this is the best. 😃

[@jbart0228]

I was in that room twice and slept there once and am still shocked that I got to see a REAL FRIKIN SPACE SHUTTLE it will still be the coolest thing I have done in my life also my grandfather worked on the space shuttles and the Saturn V so it is the coolest thing to see at NASA.

[@chrisbeckett151]

I was here last week and the goosebumps where amazing

[@brady_bauer2518]

Does anyone know what song is playing in the background?

[@derekwalton3874]

I was at the space senter October 2015 seeing the space shuttle was the most amazing and moving things I have ever seen

[@jond306]

We were lucky enough to see Atlantis launch (STS-132) which was a bucket list moment to say the least. I’ve been to see it here twice and it’s an incredible experience. Not sure I can put in to words why it’s so emotional, it just is.

[@scottmurphy4278]

Thank you Atlantis for your faithful service to NASA and to Space exploration, we will never forget your part in history that you played.

[@kaiwidick91]

I got chills every time that door opened

[@magicthegatherer6903]

Saw this when I visited earlier this year, I still tear up when I see this video.

[@mikeinsalaco]

I was a little disappointed, the shuttle seemed so "pristine", like all cleaned up and tiles replaced. I would have preferred if it were just exactly as it was after landing, warts and all. Would also be nicer if you could actually get onboard somehow, even if just into the cargo bay. Great video though Angela!

[@Cernoise]

I definitely remember that for one of the orbiters, the place that was going to take it specifically asked for it not to be cleaned up first. Maybe that was one of the other ones, though (I've visited them all now.)

[@spaceflight1019]

Angela, that is Discovery at the Smithsonian. They wanted it to look as if it had just returned from space and NASA honored the request.

[@pynkfloyd8105]

THE finest shuttle exhibit of them all

[@mattyo8828]

The music makes me wanna cry from remembering when I was there

[@lukemullin9153]

I think it is safe to say if I went to see this once the doors lift up I will cry I am crying now so think its very safe to say I will need a bucket.

[@dillonspenst1795]

I saw her wrapped in plastic when I went w my dad it's awesome to see the exhibit complete

[@thycargamereditz5395]

I've been there in the video is so beautiful and it always made me cry of happy tears

[@brucetharpe762]

4:34 I name this, The Space Shuttle Atlantis Official Theme

[@andrewschannel4259]

I went today; there were literally people clapping when the curtain rose to reveal the actual shuttle.

[@mkaplan1383]

6:05 "She was a real hero. She was a true Patriot....." *Stands in full salute as a single tear falls*

[@matthewshaw1850]

what is the music called in this

[@SgtRosier]

Matthew Shaw Jon Baker Productions made it :)

[@andrearanha2925]

Um dos maiores espetáculos do planeta.. imperdível. Parabéns Nasa!

[@JustJohn505]

shes done so much been to heaven and hell glad shes finally resting

[@TonyDrecaps]

Great video!

[@summer-c7i]

This vid hit me right in the feels. When's the best time and season to visit this exhibit? Don't like crowds or much noise. I wanna ask Atlantis in person if she wants a pair of uggs and an ipad, baybeh? 😂 ❤ 2:08 It's like you're in Atlantis and viewing her payload bay/Earth. How small we are in comparison. How much I love them both. Also, dat footage of Atlantis returning home. Welcome home! 😚

[@elisabethassenmacher-dieke8965]

We also have been there are we will never forget

[@DEVASTATOR478]

meraviglia tecnologica !!

[@yqbzrxs]

I've been tuere so many times its kinda getting old but its still beautiful

[@somebuddy8104]

Beautiful.

[@spaghetti9845]

9:40 the woman in blue on the left.. not interested or impressed at all. Mind boggling how people can see something that amazing and just not care.

[@TractorJacked]

I know this comment is a year old, BUT: They're probably a bit of an idiot, and have no idea of the immense amount of engineering that went into those shuttles.

[@毛英九-l5z]

Proud of USA

[@Wolfie54545]

The arm says Canada

[@FunkyStudios]

@@Wolfie54545 I mean NASA did collaborate with Canada to create that arm.

[@Wolfie54545]

Funky Yes, I know. I also do not remember leaving that reply.

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

There's only one country whose combined inspiration and intellect that could have accomplished this.......I'm proud to be an Engineer!

[@liova22]

I met Atlantis today. I saw the submit of engineering. I almost cry.

[@patmaier8698]

I took my grandson to see this in July and would love to create a video of our visit. Is there anyway I could download to use this video? I tried to capture it but your version and volume is way better. I would give you full credit for this segment in my DVD.

[@oldsmay]

Pat Maier google KZbin video download

[@MarsFKA]

I've been to the KSC three times, the last in late 2010. Looks like it's time for a fourth visit... I bet that if people could reach out and touch a place on this spaceship, that place would be worn smooth in a week!

[@luvjxsh_]

I was there last week, the camera doesn't show how absolutely massive that door and shuttle are

[@TheQuadrician]

L'ayant vécu !!! C'est très jouissif de revoir cette expérience !!!! .avec la saturne V en position horizontale ces 2 Evénements sont les clous du spectacle du Space Kennedy center ... mis à part bien sur des décollages en live..

[@justanaturalcarguy4031]

That thing is beautiful!! But hopefully the bar doesn't break lol

[@Fremdenlegion100]

Ich spreche für alle Menschen! Willkommen zu Hause.

[@KandiRockChick]

This was sooo exciting, I went to KSC in the 80s an you could actually walk up an touch the rockets & we saw the space shuttle on the launch pad dat before the launch

[@stephenanderson2942]

Not going to lie, I teared up when I saw this is person.

[@josephandruzzi5269]

I went it is insane I cried when I soll it

[@papepomamemo7223]

You look at this amazing achievement. The first spaceship. And now we are going back to rockets. Imagine all the knowledge and tech we are going to loose. A huge step backwards to mankind.

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

The shuttles depended on rockets to launch. Still nothing better than the brute force of rockets to break the strength of Earth's gravity.

[@summer-c7i]

6:11 It's like my baby is in space again. Teh baby. Love, love Atlantis.

[@vinniemartin3682]

When Americans dreamed and made space travel a reality unlike today. We quit reaching for the stars and have lost that feeling of being proud to be Americans, when anything was possible and we worked together unlike the division we have today in America. Also a president that wanted these magnificent spacecrafts grounded, and NOTHING to take its place for the future of space flight and travel thanks for turning dreams into a nightmare Mr. Obama. So glad your time in office has passed, looking forward too new dreams and new frontiers. Gods speed !!

[@THEMOONCHANNEL430]

6:21 The Big Reveal Of Space Shuttle Atlantis

[@THEMOONCHANNEL430]

6:07 Space Music

[@THEMOONCHANNEL430]

9:26 Another Reveal

[@lisamarie3449]

Looks like an airplane.

[@technowarriorstv]

lol everyone would go deaf from my scream 130db scream BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! screams points to space shuttle

[@Nick-cq2co]

I just need to add one more comment to get the nice number

[@rocklobster3333]

The music is way over the top. They could have just used the real sound and it would have beed so much better

[@Badgasvideo]

Ugh hold the camera still

[@InstaCam_34]

I was there last Wednesday it was so amazing

[@nutsackmania]

juuuuuuust a little over the top

[@Cernoise]

Space itself is far over all the tops, so this is appropriate.

[@MarsFKA]

@nutsackmania Have you been there?

[@SpookyBaron]

I've literaly just returned from Florida and this is by far my most memorable experience! When the curtain raised and the pack room cheered the feeling was amazing, I'm english and even I was proud to be American haha

[@atcj0611]

I was just there memorial day weekend and I turned in to a big baby. LOL. I saw my entire childhood before my eyes watching the video and was just floored by the unveil. The most magical thing I have ever seen. A dream come true.

[@scottsmith3585]

A shuttle should have gone to the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton. Not only did the USAF provide most of the shuttle astronauts, they used monies from their budget at critical budget points in the shuttles life. It was the USAF and their research into lifting body capabilities of space travel via the X-15 and X-24 projects that lead to the creation of the shuttle fleet. Not to mention that 3 famous NASA astronauts came from Ohio, Neil Armstrong first man to walk on the moon, John Glenn first US astronaut to orbit the Earth and Jim Lovell who uttered those now famous words; "Houston, we have a problem." Not to mention Dayton is the cradle of aviation because of the Wright brothers and 60% of the US population is within an hours driving distance of Wright-Patterson AFB.

[@Cernoise]

Scott Smith did they bid for one? It looks like they do have a mock-up of one at least. 🙂

[@MrChappy39]

I envisioned the Shuttle skin to be smooth like an aircraft - not so.