STS-132 Space Shuttle Atlantis Astro-van on way to launch pad

Footage of the NASA STS-132 flight crew in the Astro-van as they make their way to the launch pad on May 14th, 2010. Following an old tradition that started back with Apollo, the van always makes a stop in the press area to allow the media to wave at them. It is supposed to bring good luck for the mission.