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Atlantis’ journey to the International Space Station will be NASA’s 135th and final mission in the space shuttle program, which began 30 years ago. Tune in to CNN’s live coverage of the launch Friday, starting at 10 a.m. ET on CNN, CNN.com/Live and the CNN mobile apps. Then check out “CNN Presents: Beyond Atlantis” Friday at 10 p.m. ET.

Houston (CNN) — Christopher Ferguson may have a lot to say when he gets back to Earth, but for now, any poetry he may have, or words of wisdom for the history books, will have to wait for when he and his crew bring the last space shuttle, Atlantis, home.

“I’m working on it, but I’d rather leave it up to a surprise,” the flight commander said with a smile.

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