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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's main landing gear touches down on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after 13-days in space, completing the 5.3-million-mile STS-133 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 11:57:17 a.m., followed by nose gear touchdown at 11:57:28, and wheelstop at 11:58:14 a.m. On board are Commander Steve Lindsey, Pilot Eric Boe, and Mission Specialists Nicole Stott, Michael Barratt, Alvin Drew and Steve Bowen. Discovery and its six-member crew delivered the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the orbiting outpost. STS-133 was Discovery's 39th and final mission. This was the 133rd Space Shuttle Program mission and the 35th shuttle voyage to the space station. Photo credit: NASA/Linda Perry KSC-2011-2083

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's main landing gear tou...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery's main landing gear touches down on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after 13-days in space, completing the 5.3-... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Pilot Eric Boe (left) and Commander Chris Ferguson (right) are greeted by Center Director Bob Cabana. Boe will be making his first shuttle flight while Ferguson will make his second. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The mission will feature four spacewalks and important repair work and will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3608

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arriv...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Pilot Eric Boe (left) and Commander Chris Ferguson (right) are greeted b... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the STS-133 crew receive instruction by the catch nets for the slidewire baskets at the base of the pad as part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) emergency exit training. From left are Mission Specialist Tim Kopra, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Steve Lindsey, and Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Nicole Stott and Michael Barratt. TCDT provides each shuttle crew and launch team an opportunity to participate in various simulated activities, including equipment familiarization and a launch countdown. Space shuttle Discovery and its STS-133 crew will deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 1 at 4:40 p.m. For more information on the STS-133 mission, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-5166

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cent...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the STS-133 crew receive instruction by the catch nets for the slidewire baskets at the base of the pad as part of... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 crew prepares to depart NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in T-38 training jets. Mission Specialist Michael Barratt, left, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialist Nicole Stott and their three crewmates will wait until at least Nov. 30 to launch to the International Space Station because a leak was detected at the Ground Umbilical Carrier Plate (GUCP) while Discovery's external fuel tank was being loaded for launch on Nov. 5. The GUCP is an attachment point between the external tank and a pipe that carries gaseous hydrogen safely away from the shuttle to the flare stack, where it is burned off. Engineers and managers also will evaluate a crack in the foam on the external tank. During the 11-day mission, STS-133 will deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, to the orbiting laboratory. Discovery, which will fly its 39th mission, is scheduled to be retired following STS-133. This will be the 133rd Space Shuttle Program mission and the 35th shuttle voyage to the space station. For more information on STS-133, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-5505

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 crew prepare...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 crew prepares to depart NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in T-38 training jets. Mission Specialist Michael Barratt, left, Pilot Eric Boe and Missi... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe waits to finish his suit-up. He and other crew members will take part in a simulated launch countdown after entering space shuttle Endeavour. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and the simulated countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3430

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe waits to finish his suit-up. He and other crew members will take part in a simulated... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's main landing gear touches down on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after 13-days in space, completing the 5.3-million-mile STS-133 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 11:57:17 a.m., followed by nose gear touchdown at 11:57:28, and wheelstop at 11:58:14 a.m. On board are Commander Steve Lindsey, Pilot Eric Boe, and Mission Specialists Nicole Stott, Michael Barratt, Alvin Drew and Steve Bowen. Discovery and its six-member crew delivered the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the orbiting outpost. STS-133 was Discovery's 39th and final mission. This was the 133rd Space Shuttle Program mission and the 35th shuttle voyage to the space station. Photo credit: NASA/Ben Cooper KSC-2011-2085

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's main landing gear to...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Discovery's main landing gear touches down on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after 13-days in space, completing the 5.3... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, from left, Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, and Pilot Eric Boe are dressed in clean room attire for a walkthrough of the multi-purpose logistics module. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2217

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here,... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is ready for flight on the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey and Pilot Eric Boe will fly the modified Gulfstream II business jets to mimic the shuttle's handling during the final phase of landing. Practice landings are part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), which provides each shuttle crew and launch team an opportunity to participate in various simulated activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training at the launch pad. Space shuttle Discovery and its STS-133 crew will deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 1 at 4:40 p.m. For more information on the STS-133 mission, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2010-5093

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is ready for...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) is ready for flight on the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey and Pilot Eric Boe... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus (with microphone) answers a question from the media. The other crew members with her are (from left) Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Shane Kimbrough, Donald Pettit and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3400

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cen...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus (with microphone) answers a question from the media. The other crew members with h... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) performs touch-and-go landings as the sun sets over the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. STS-133 Commander Steve Lindsey and Pilot Eric Boe are flying two Gulfstream II business jets that are modified to mimic the shuttle's handling during the final phase of landing. Practice landings are part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), which provides each shuttle crew and launch team an opportunity to participate in various simulated activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training at the launch pad. Space shuttle Discovery and its STS-133 crew will deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 1 at 4:40 p.m. For more information on the STS-133 mission, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2010-5130

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) performs tou...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) performs touch-and-go landings as the sun sets over the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. STS-133 Commander Ste... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the astronauts of space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 crew put on their launch-and-entry suits and check the fit of their helmets and gloves before heading to the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39A. Pilot Eric Boe, seen here, last piloted space shuttle Endeavour during its STS-126 mission back in 2008. Scheduled to lift off Feb. 24 at 4:50 p.m. EST, Discovery and its crew will deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the International Space Station. Discovery, which will fly its 39th mission, is scheduled to be retired following STS-133. This will be the 133rd Space Shuttle Program mission and the 35th shuttle voyage to the space station. For more information on the STS-133 mission, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-1602

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) a...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the astronauts of space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 crew put on their launch-and-entry suits and c... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew members listen to instructions about the M-113 armored personnel carrier they are sitting in used for emergency escape from Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialist Steve Bowen and Pilot Eric Boe; astronaut rescue team leader Capt. George Hoggard; and Mission Specialists Shane Kimbrough, Sandra Magnus and Donald Pettit. The crew is at Kennedy for pre-launch preparation known as Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3371

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, th...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew members listen to instructions about the M-113 armored personnel carrier they are sitting in used for emergency escape from L... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew is ready to answer questions from the media about their mission. Commander Chris Ferguson, at left, introduces his crew: (from left) Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Sandra Magnus, Shane Kimbrough, Donald Pettit and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper. Behind them is space shuttle Endeavour. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3398

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cen...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew is ready to answer questions from the media about their mission. Commander Chris Ferguson, at left, introd... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-133 crew members receive instruction on the operation of the pad's slidewire basket system emergency exit training as part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). From left are Mission Specialist Alvin Drew, Pilot Eric Boe, Mission Specialist Tim Kopra, Commander Steve Lindsey, and Mission Specialists Nicole Stott and Michael Barratt. TCDT provides each shuttle crew and launch team an opportunity to participate in various simulated activities, including equipment familiarization and a launch countdown. Space shuttle Discovery and its STS-133 crew will deliver the Permanent Multipurpose Module, packed with supplies and critical spare parts, as well as Robonaut 2, the dexterous humanoid astronaut helper, to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 1 at 4:40 p.m. For more information on the STS-133 mission, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts133/. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-5164

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cent...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-133 crew members receive instruction on the operation of the pad's slidewire basket system emergency exit training as part of the Te... More

S126E015004 - STS-126 - Ferguson, Boe and Bowen on FD

S126E015004 - STS-126 - Ferguson, Boe and Bowen on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson (partially out of frame), Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialist Steve Bowen are photographed on the Flight Deck (FD) of... More

S126E009199 - STS-126 - Stefanyshyn-Piper, Kimbrough and Boe in Node 1

S126E009199 - STS-126 - Stefanyshyn-Piper, Kimbrough and Boe in Node 1

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Shane Kimbrough work with stowage bags, while at right, Pilot Eric Boe makes notations on a... More

S126E015131 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015131 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E008470 - STS-126 - STS-126 Crewmembers in Node 1

S126E008470 - STS-126 - STS-126 Crewmembers in Node 1

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Mission Specialists (MS) Shane Kimbrough, Donald Pettit, Steve Bowen (back to camera), and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed in the Node 1 / Unity... More

S126E015132 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015132 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E015118 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015118 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E015123 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015123 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E007491 - STS-126 - Kimbrough and Boe on aft FD

S126E007491 - STS-126 - Kimbrough and Boe on aft FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Mission Specialist Shane Kimbrough and Pilot Eric Boe refer to checklists as they work controls on the aft FD of the orbiter Endeavour during Or... More

S126E005035 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD during STS-126

S126E005035 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD during STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe, wearing launch and entry suits, are photographed on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. ... More

S126E015120 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015120 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E015133 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015133 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E009200 - STS-126 - Stefanyshyn-Piper, Kimbrough and Boe in Node 1

S126E009200 - STS-126 - Stefanyshyn-Piper, Kimbrough and Boe in Node 1

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Shane Kimbrough work with stowed equipment, while Pilot Eric Boe looks on. Image was taken ... More

S126E015124 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015124 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E015101 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015101 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E007215 - STS-126 - Ferguson, Pettit and Boe on FD during Rendezvous and Docking OPS

S126E007215 - STS-126 - Ferguson, Pettit and Boe on FD during Rendezvo...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Mission Specialist Donald Pettit poses for a photo on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour during rendezvous and docking operations. Al... More

S126E015135 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015135 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E008132 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on MDDK

S126E008132 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on MDDK

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed on the Middeck (MDDK) of the orbiter Endeavour during Expedition 18 / STS-126 joint... More

S126E007166 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD during Rendezvous and Docking OPS

S126E007166 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD during Rendezvous and D...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour during rendezvou... More

S126E007807 - STS-126 - Magnus and Lonchakov in US Lab

S126E007807 - STS-126 - Magnus and Lonchakov in US Lab

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-126 Mission Specialist (MS) Sandra Magnus and Expedition 18 Flight Engineer and cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov in the U.S. Laboratory / Destiny du... More

S126E015134 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015134 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E008133 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on MDDK

S126E008133 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on MDDK

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson (partially out of frame) and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed on the Middeck (MDDK) of the orbiter Endeavour during Expe... More

S126E015122 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015122 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E007806 - STS-126 - Magnus and Lonchakov in US Lab

S126E007806 - STS-126 - Magnus and Lonchakov in US Lab

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-126 Mission Specialist (MS) Sandra Magnus and Expedition 18 Flight Engineer and cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov in the U.S. Laboratory / Destiny du... More

S126E007805 - STS-126 - Magnus and Lonchakov in US Lab

S126E007805 - STS-126 - Magnus and Lonchakov in US Lab

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-126 Mission Specialist (MS) Sandra Magnus and Expedition 18 Flight Engineer and cosmonaut Yury Lonchakov in the U.S. Laboratory / Destiny du... More

S126E015098 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015098 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E005069 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD during STS-126

S126E005069 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD during STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed working at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subjec... More

S126E015121 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

S126E015121 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour. Subject Terms:... More

S126E007165 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD during Rendezvous and Docking OPS

S126E007165 - STS-126 - Ferguson and Boe on FD during Rendezvous and D...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe are photographed at their stations on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Endeavour during rendezvou... More

S126E006649 - STS-126 - STS-126 Launch Preparations

S126E006649 - STS-126 - STS-126 Launch Preparations

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The STS-126 crew are photographed onboard the Astrovan en route to launch pad 39A for the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on the STS-126 mission. On t... More

S126E008656 - STS-126 - Crewmembers share a meal in SM

S126E008656 - STS-126 - Crewmembers share a meal in SM

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Mission Specialist (MS) Steve Bowen, Pilot Eric Boe and MS Donald Pettit share a meal in the Service Module (SM) / Zvezda during Expedition 18 /... More

S126E005036 - STS-126 - Ferguson, Boe and Bowen on FD during STS-126

S126E005036 - STS-126 - Ferguson, Boe and Bowen on FD during STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialist Steve Bowen, wearing launch and entry suits, look over checklists on the Flight ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe, Mission Specialist Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper and Commander Christopher Ferguson look over equipment that will fly on the mission. Shuttle crews frequently visit Kennedy to get hands-on experience, called a crew equipment interface test, with hardware and equipment for their missions. On STS-126, Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1837

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at N...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe, Mission Specialist Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper and Commander Christopher Ferguson lo... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 crew members handle equipment that will fly on the mission. At center is Mission Specialist Donald Pettit; on the right is Pilot Eric Boe. Shuttle crews frequently visit Kennedy to get hands-on experience, called a crew equipment interface test, with hardware and equipment for their missions. On STS-126, Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1836

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at N...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 crew members handle equipment that will fly on the mission. At center is Mission Specialist Donald Pett... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Mission Specialist Donald Pettit (left) and Pilot Eric Boe (right) check data on equipment that will fly on the mission. Shuttle crews frequently visit Kennedy to get hands-on experience, called a crew equipment interface test, with hardware and equipment for their missions. On STS-126, Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1838

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at N...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 Mission Specialist Donald Pettit (left) and Pilot Eric Boe (right) check data on equipment that will fly... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 crew members check data on equipment that will fly on the mission. From right are Mission Specialists Donald Pettit and Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper; astronaut Marsha Ivins, who is currently assigned to the Astronaut Office; and Pilot Eric Boe. Shuttle crews frequently visit Kennedy to get hands-on experience, called a crew equipment interface test, with hardware and equipment for their missions. On STS-126, Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1840

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at N...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 crew members check data on equipment that will fly on the mission. From right are Mission Specialists D... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 crew members check data on equipment that will fly on the mission. From left are Commander Christopher Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe, and Mission Specialist Donald Pettit. Shuttle crews frequently visit Kennedy to get hands-on experience, called a crew equipment interface test, with hardware and equipment for their missions. On STS-126, Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1841

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-126 crew members check data on equipment that will fly on the mission. From left are Commander Christopher ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, from left, Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Donald Pettit and Pilot Eric Boe have the opportunity to ask Kennedy employees questions about a piece of hardware with which they need to become familiar. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2207

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, from left, Commander Chris Ferguson, Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, and Pilot Eric Boe are dressed in clean room attire for a walkthrough of the multi-purpose logistics module. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2216

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here,... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, Mission Specialists Donald Pettit, left, and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, beside him, discuss the tasks on their mission with a Kennedy employee, as Pilot Eric Boe looks on at right. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2212

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in the front row are Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialist Shane Kimbrough. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2203

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From l... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, from in the blue flight suits, Commander Chris Ferguson, Mission Specialist Steve Bowen and Pilot Eric Boe receive instruction from a Kennedy employee. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2213

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in the blue flight suits are Mission Specialists Steve Bowen and Donald Pettit, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chirs Ferguson, Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and International Space Station Expedition 18 flight engineer Sandra Magnus. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2234

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in the blue flight suits are Commander Chirs Ferguson; Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper; International Space Station Expedition 18 flight engineer Sandra Magnus; Mission Specialists Donald Pettit, Steve Bowen and Shane Kimbrough; and Pilot Eric Boe. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2236

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, Pilot Eric Boe, left, and International Space Station Expedition 18 flight engineer Sandra Magnus examine the thermal protection system tile on Endeavour. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2228

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. Here, Pilot Er... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left are Mission Specialist Donald Pettit and Pilot Eric Boe. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2241

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left are ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in the blue flight suits are International Space Station Expedition 18 flight engineer Sandra Magnus, Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialist Shane Kimbrough. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2225

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in the blue flight suits are Pilot Eric Boe, Mission Specialist Donald Pettit and International Space Station Expedition 18 flight engineer Sandra Magnus. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in the blue flight suits are Mission Specialists Donald Pettit, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chris Ferguson and International Space Station Expedition 18 flight engineer Sandra Magnus. The CEIT provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment slated to fly on their mission. Endeavour will deliver a multi-purpose logistics module to the International Space Station on the STS-126 mission. Launch is targeted for Nov. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2240

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 crew participate in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT. From left in t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission pose for a group portrait at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida after arriving for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT, activities. From left are Mission Specialists Shane Kimbrough and Steve Bowen, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chris Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Donald Pettit, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Sandra Magnus. Magnus will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer and science officer for Expedition 18. During TCDT, Endeavour's astronauts and launch teams will participate in a simulated countdown, practice emergency exit procedures at the launch pad and continue to familiarize themselves with the mission payload and hardware. On this 27th mission to the International Space Station, Endeavour will carry the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo that will hold supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, additional exercise equipment, spare hardware and equipment for the regenerative life support system. Endeavour is targeted to launch at 7:55 p.m. EST on Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3369

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission pose for a group portrait at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida after arriving for Terminal... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe, left, and Mission Specialist Shane Kimbrough arrive at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT, activities. During TCDT, Endeavour's astronauts and launch teams will participate in a simulated countdown, practice emergency exit procedures at the launch pad and continue to familiarize themselves with the mission payload and hardware. On this 27th mission to the International Space Station, Endeavour will carry the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo that will hold supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, additional exercise equipment, spare hardware and equipment for the regenerative life support system. Endeavour is targeted to launch at 7:55 p.m. EST on Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3364

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe, left, and Mission Spec...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe, left, and Mission Specialist Shane Kimbrough arrive at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for Terminal Countdown Demonstration... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission speak to the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida after arriving for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT, activities. From left are Mission Specialists Shane Kimbrough and Steve Bowen, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chris Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Donald Pettit, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Sandra Magnus. Magnus will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer and science officer for Expedition 18. During TCDT, Endeavour's astronauts and launch teams will participate in a simulated countdown, practice emergency exit procedures at the launch pad and continue to familiarize themselves with the mission payload and hardware. On this 27th mission to the International Space Station, Endeavour will carry the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo that will hold supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, additional exercise equipment, spare hardware and equipment for the regenerative life support system. Endeavour is targeted to launch at 7:55 p.m. EST on Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3368

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission speak to the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida after arriving for Terminal Countd... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe takes his seat in the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA. He will practice shuttle landings in the STA, a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulf Stream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. In flight, the aircraft duplicates the shuttle’s atmospheric descent trajectory from approximately 35,000 feet to landing. The practice is part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3390

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe takes his seat in the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA. He will practic... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe walks away from the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, after practicing shuttle landings. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulf Stream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. In flight, the aircraft duplicates the shuttle’s atmospheric descent trajectory from approximately 35,000 feet to landing. The practice is part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3396

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe walks away from the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, after practicing shuttle landings. The STA is a Grumman American... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, with STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe on board, takes off. Ferguson and Boe will practice shuttle landings on the STA, a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulf Stream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. In flight, the aircraft duplicates the shuttle’s atmospheric descent trajectory from approximately 35,000 feet to landing. The practice is part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3393

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Ke...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, with STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe on board, tak... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew members listen to instructions about use of the M-113 armored personnel carrier for emergency escape from Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialist Donald Pettit, Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Steve Bowen, Sandra Magnus and Shane Kimbrough. The crew is at Kennedy for pre-launch preparation known as Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3370

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, th...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew members listen to instructions about use of the M-113 armored personnel carrier for emergency escape from Launch Pad 39A. Fro... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, with STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe on board, is ready to take off. Ferguson and Boe will practice shuttle landings on the STA, a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulf Stream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. In flight, the aircraft duplicates the shuttle’s atmospheric descent trajectory from approximately 35,000 feet to landing. The practice is part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3392

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, with STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe on board, is r... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, with STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe on board, takes off. Ferguson and Boe will practice shuttle landings on the STA, a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulf Stream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. In flight, the aircraft duplicates the shuttle’s atmospheric descent trajectory from approximately 35,000 feet to landing. The practice is part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3394

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Ke...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, with STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe on board, tak... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson is ready to take his turn driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Behind him is Pilot Eric Boe. The mission crew is at Kennedy for pre-launch preparation known as Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3372

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ST...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson is ready to take his turn driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Behind him is Pilot Eric Boe. The mi... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew poses for a photo in front of the M-113 armored personnel carrier they practiced driving. From left are Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus, Shane Kimbrough, Steve Bowen, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Donald Pettit; Commander Chris Ferguson; and Pilot Eric Boe. The crew is at Kennedy for pre-launch preparation known as Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3387

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew poses for a photo in front of the M-113 armored personnel carrier they practiced driving. From left are Mission Specialists Sa... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe is ready to take his turn driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The mission crew is at Kennedy for pre-launch preparation known as Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. The training provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3376

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ST...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe is ready to take his turn driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The mission crew is at Kennedy for pre-launch p... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper (far right) answers a question from the media. The other crew members with her are (from left) Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Sandra Magnus, Shane Kimbrough and Donald Pettit. Behind them is space shuttle Endeavour. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3401

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cen...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper (far right) answers a question from the media. The other crew membe... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew listen to instructions about emergency exit procedures. They are on the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure. From left (facing camera) are Commander Chris Ferguson, Mission Specialist Steve Bowen, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3407

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew listen to instructions about emergency exit procedures. They are on the 195-foot level of the fixed service s... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 crew members listen to instructions about landing of the slidewire basket (at right) during emergency escape training from the shuttle and pad. From left are a safety instructor, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chris Ferguson and Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Donald Pettit, Sandra Magnus, Steve Bowen and Shane Kimbrough. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3413

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 crew members listen to instructions ab...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 crew members listen to instructions about landing of the slidewire basket (at right) during emergency escape training from the shuttle and pad. From left are a safety instructor... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 crew members look at the slidewire basket used for emergency exit from the pad. Seen from left are Pilot Eric Boe, a safety instructor, Commander Chris Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Sandra Magnus and Donald Pettit. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3409

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the 195-foot level of the fixed service stru...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 crew members look at the slidewire basket used for emergency exit... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With space shuttle Endeavour as the backdrop, the STS-126 crew members are gathered on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to answer questions from the media (seen in the foreground). From left are Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Sandra Magnus, Shane Kimbrough, Donald Pettit and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3403

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With space shuttle Endeavour as the backdrop, ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With space shuttle Endeavour as the backdrop, the STS-126 crew members are gathered on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to answer questions from the media (seen i... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With space shuttle Endeavour as the backdrop on Launch Pad 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew members pose for a final photo after answering questions from the media. From left are Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Sandra Magnus, Shane Kimbrough, Donald Pettit and Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3404

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With space shuttle Endeavour as the backdrop o...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With space shuttle Endeavour as the backdrop on Launch Pad 39 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew members pose for a final photo after answering questions from th... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper (far right) answers a question from the media. The other crew members with her are (from left) Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Sandra Magnus, Shane Kimbrough and Donald Pettit. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3402

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Ce...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper (far right) answers a question from the media. The other crew memb... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-126 crew gather around the open hatch of space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Standing, from left, are Mission Specialists Donald Pettit, Shane Kimbrough and Sandra Magnus, Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe. In front are Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve Bowen. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3406

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-126 crew gather around the open hatch o...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-126 crew gather around the open hatch of space shuttle Endeavour on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Standing, from left, are Mission Specialists Donald ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Mission Specialist Shane Kimbrough (right) reaches toward the release mechanism for the slidewire basket used for emergency exit from the pad. Watching are Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, at left, and Pilot Eric Boe, at center. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3412

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the 195-foot level of the fixed service str...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 Mission Specialist Shane Kimbrough (right) reaches toward the re... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew poses for a photo before answering questions from the media about their mission. From left are Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Donald Pettit, Sandra Magnus and Shane Kimbrough. Behind them is space shuttle Endeavour. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit procedures and a simulated launch countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3397

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cent...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew poses for a photo before answering questions from the media about their mission. From left are Commander Ch... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the 225-foot level of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew poses for a group photo. From left are Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve Bowen, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chris Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus, Donald Pettit and Shane Kimbrough. They earlier took part in a simulated launch countdown. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and the simulated countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3449

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the 225-foot level of Launch Pad 39A at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the 225-foot level of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew poses for a group photo. From left are Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Pip... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the 225-foot level of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew poses for a group photo. From left are Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve Bowen, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chris Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus, Donald Pettit and Shane Kimbrough. They earlier took part in a simulated launch countdown. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and the simulated countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3448

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the 225-foot level of Launch Pad 39A at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On the 225-foot level of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-126 crew poses for a group photo. From left are Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Pip... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe dons his helmet during suit-up in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Boe and other crew members are having their launch-and-entry suits fit-checked prior to heading for Launch Pad 39A. The crew will take part in a simulated launch countdown at the pad. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and the simulated countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3423

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe dons his helmet during ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe dons his helmet during suit-up in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Boe and other crew members are having their launc... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dressed in their launch-and-entry suits, the STS-126 crew members eagerly exit the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They will head to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated countdown in space shuttle Endeavour. Clockwise from left are Pilot Eric Boe, Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Shane Kimbrough, Sandra Magnus, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Donald Pettit, and Commander Chris Ferguson. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and the simulated countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3425

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dressed in their launch-and-entry suits, the S...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dressed in their launch-and-entry suits, the STS-126 crew members eagerly exit the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They will head to Launch P... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dressed in their launch-and-entry suits, the STS-126 crew members pause by the Astrovan after walking out of the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. They will head to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated countdown in space shuttle Endeavour. From left are Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus, Shane Kimbrough, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Steven Bowen and Donald Pettit, Pilot Eric Boe and Commander Chris Ferguson. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and the simulated countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3426

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dressed in their launch-and-entry suits, the S...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dressed in their launch-and-entry suits, the STS-126 crew members pause by the Astrovan after walking out of the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florid... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 crew members enjoy talking with the Closeout Crew as they suit up. In the foreground is Mission Specialist Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper; behind her is Pilot Eric Boe. They and other crew members will take part in a simulated launch countdown after entering space shuttle Endeavour. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and the simulated countdown. On the STS-126 mission, space shuttle Endeavour's crew will deliver equipment and supplies to the International Space Station in preparation for expansion from a three- to six-person resident crew aboard the complex. The mission also will include four spacewalks to service the station’s Solar Alpha Rotary Joints. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3431

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-126 crew members enjoy talking with the Closeout Crew as they suit up. In the foreground is Mission Sp... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Wearing his launch-and-entry suit, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe is seated in the Shuttle Training Aircraft to practice shuttle landings on the Shuttle Landing Facility's runway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission crew members arrived at Kennedy to prepare for launch. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The 15-day mission will feature four spacewalks and work that will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3622

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Wearing his launch-and-entry suit, STS-126 Pil...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Wearing his launch-and-entry suit, STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe is seated in the Shuttle Training Aircraft to practice shuttle landings on the Shuttle Landing Facility's runway at NASA's Kenne... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Here, Commander Chris Ferguson (center) greets the media and introduces the rest of the crew. From left are Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Donald Pettit, Pilot Eric Boe, Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Shane Kimbrough, Steve Bowen and Sandra Magnus. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The mission will feature four spacewalks and important repair work and will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3616

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arriv...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Here, Commander Chris Ferguson (center) greets the media and introduces t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe, wearing his launch-and-entry suit, heads for the Shuttle Training Aircraft to practice shuttle landings on the Shuttle Landing Facility's runway at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission crew members arrived at Kennedy to prepare for launch. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The 15-day mission will feature four spacewalks and work that will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3620

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe, wearing his launch-and...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Pilot Eric Boe, wearing his launch-and-entry suit, heads for the Shuttle Training Aircraft to practice shuttle landings on the Shuttle Landing Facility's runway at NASA's Kennedy... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson walks away from the Shuttle Training Aircraft on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. He and Pilot Eric Boe successfully practiced shuttle landings on the runway. The mission crew members arrived at Kennedy to prepare for launch. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The 15-day mission will feature four spacewalks and work that will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3628

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson walks away fr...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson walks away from the Shuttle Training Aircraft on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. He and Pilot Eric Boe successfu... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Pilot Eric Boe is greeted by Center Director Bob Cabana. Boe will be making his first shuttle flight. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The mission will feature four spacewalks and important repair work and will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3607

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first crew members for space shuttle Endea...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Pilot Eric Boe is greeted by Center Director... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Here, Commander Chris Ferguson (center) greets the media and introduces the rest of the crew. From left are Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Donald Pettit, Pilot Eric Boe, Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Shane Kimbrough, Steve Bowen and Sandra Magnus. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The mission will feature four spacewalks and important repair work and will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3615

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arriv...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Here, Commander Chris Ferguson (center) greets the media and introduces t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission pose for a photo after arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. From left are Mission Specialist Donald Pettit, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chris Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Shane Kimbrough, Steve Bowen and Sandra Magnus. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The mission will feature four spacewalks and important repair work and will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3618

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission pose...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission pose for a photo after arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. From left are Mission Specialist Donald Pettit... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Pilot Eric Boe (left) and Commander Chris Ferguson (center) are welcomed by Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The mission will feature four spacewalks and important repair work and will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3611

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arri...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for the STS-126 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to prepare for launch. Pilot Eric Boe (left) and Commander Chris Ferguson (center) are welcome... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe happily pose for a photo after practicing shuttle landings in Shuttle Training Aircraft at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission crew members arrived at Kennedy to prepare for launch. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The 15-day mission will feature four spacewalks and work that will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3629

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eri...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-126 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Eric Boe happily pose for a photo after practicing shuttle landings in Shuttle Training Aircraft at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Th... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission pose for the traditional photo celebrating the upcoming launch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Shane Kimbrough, Pilot Eric Boe, Commander Chris Ferguson, and Mission Specialists Donald Pettit, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve Bowen. STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th flight to the International Space Station. The mission will feature four spacewalks and work that will prepare the space station to house six crew members for long- duration missions. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:55 p.m. EST Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3674

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's ST...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission pose for the traditional photo celebrating the upcoming launch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Missi... More

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