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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The payload canister arrives under the payload changeout room in the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload canister will be lifted into the changeout room where the payloads will be transferred to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0851

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister arrives under the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister arrives under the payload changeout room in the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The canister holds the payloads... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  Space shuttle Discovery rolls to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla. The first motion of the shuttle out from Orbiter Processing Facility 3 was at 7:22 a.m. EDT. In the VAB, Discovery will be lifted into High Bay 1 and mated to the external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters already installed on the mobile launcher platform.  The shuttle is scheduled to roll out to Launch Pad 39A the first week of   August to prepare for the STS-128 mission to the International Space Station.  Discovery will carry the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module containing life support racks and science racks and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier in its payload bay.  Launch of Discovery is targeted for late August.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4241

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls to the Vehicle A...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery rolls to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla. The first motion of the shuttle out from Orbiter Processing Facility 3 was at 7:22 a.m... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier, or LMC, lowered into the payload canister for installation.   Part of the payload for space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission to the International Space Station, the carrier holds an ammonia tank assembly.  The STS-128 flight also will carry science and storage racks to the space station on Discovery.  Launch of Discovery is targeted for Aug. 18.  Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-2009-3928

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 in Florida, the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier, or LMC, lowered into the payload ca... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 250-ton high bay crane suspends space shuttle Discovery above the transfer aisle, ready to lift the shuttle into the upper levels and lower it into High Bay 1. Visible on Discovery's underside are the umbilical areas, the external fuel tank attach points. In High Bay 1, Discovery will be attached to the external tank and solid rocket boosters already stacked on the mobile launcher platform.  Discovery is scheduled to roll out to Launch Pad 39A the first week of August to prepare for the STS-128 mission to the International Space Station.  The shuttle will carry the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module containing life support racks and science racks and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier in its payload bay.  Launch of Discovery is targeted for late August.  Photo credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky KSC-2009-4251

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the 250-ton high bay crane suspends space shuttle Discovery above the transfer aisle, ready to lift the shuttl... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls up the ramp toward Launch Pad 39A.  At right are the open rotating service structure and the fixed service structure with the 80-foot-tall lightning mast on top.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3356

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls up the ramp toward Launch Pad 39A. At right are the open rotating service structure and the fixed service struct... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -     Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak takes a close look at part of the payload for the mission. She is dressed in a clean room suit, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay. The payload includes the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, which is carrying supplies and equipment for the International Space Station, the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier and the integrated cargo carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1123

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak takes a close look at part of the payload for the mission. She is dressed in a clean r... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3355

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavour is... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier, or LMC, is being moved to the payload canister for installation.   Part of the payload for space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission to the International Space Station, the carrier holds an ammonia tank assembly. The STS-128 flight also will carry science and storage racks to the space station on Discovery.  Launch of Discovery is targeted for Aug. 18.  Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-2009-3926

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 in Florida, the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier, or LMC, is being moved to the paylo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) toward a payload canister, doors open to receive it. Slated to fly on space shuttle mission STS-121, the LMC is ready to be delivered to Launch Pad 39B for installation into orbiter Discovery.  It is a cross-bay carrier for hardware required to perform development test objective 848. Test objective 848 is a demonstration of the tools and techniques developed to repair damaged orbiter thermal protection system tiles during a spacewalk, or extravehicular activity. The target launch window for STS-121 is July 1 to July 19, 2006.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Husten KSC-06pd0797

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) toward a payload canister, doors open to receive it.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) over an abundance of hardware and equipment. Slated to fly on space shuttle mission STS-121, the LMC is ready to be delivered to Launch Pad 39B for installation into orbiter Discovery.  It is a cross-bay carrier for hardware required to perform development test objective 848. Test objective 848 is a demonstration of the tools and techniques developed to repair damaged orbiter thermal protection system tiles during a spacewalk, or extravehicular activity. The target launch window for STS-121 is July 1 to July 19, 2006.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Husten KSC-06pd0795

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) over an abundance of hardware and equipment. Slated ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) as it is lifted by a crane toward a payload canister, doors open to receive it. Slated to fly on space shuttle mission STS-121, the LMC is ready to be delivered to Launch Pad 39B for installation into orbiter Discovery.  It is a cross-bay carrier for hardware required to perform development test objective 848. Test objective 848 is a demonstration of the tools and techniques developed to repair damaged orbiter thermal protection system tiles during a spacewalk, or extravehicular activity. The target launch window for STS-121 is July 1 to July 19, 2006.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Husten KSC-06pd0798

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) as it is lifted by a crane toward a payload canist... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) as it is lifted by a crane. Slated to fly on space shuttle mission STS-121, the LMC is ready to be delivered to Launch Pad 39B for installation into orbiter Discovery.  It is a cross-bay carrier for hardware required to perform development test objective 848. Test objective 848 is a demonstration of the tools and techniques developed to repair damaged orbiter thermal protection system tiles during a spacewalk, or extravehicular activity. The target launch window for STS-121 is July 1 to July 19, 2006.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Husten KSC-06pd0794

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers monitor the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) as it is lifted by a crane. Slated to fly on space... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) over an abundance of hardware and equipment including the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Slated to fly on space shuttle mission STS-121, the LMC is ready to be delivered to Launch Pad 39B for installation into orbiter Discovery.  It is a cross-bay carrier for hardware required to perform development test objective 848. Test objective 848 is a demonstration of the tools and techniques developed to repair damaged orbiter thermal protection system tiles during a spacewalk, or extravehicular activity. The target launch window for STS-121 is July 1 to July 19, 2006.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Husten KSC-06pd0796

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a crane moves the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) over an abundance of hardware and equipment includin... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The payload canister moves past NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module.  The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0839

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister moves past NASA's...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister moves past NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Le... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The payload canister slowly climbs the ramp on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module.  The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0849

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister slowly climbs the ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister slowly climbs the ramp on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics mod... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister waits to be lifted up into the payload changeout room above, part of the rotating service structure. The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payloads will be transferred to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0853

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Spa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the payload canister waits to be lifted up into the payload changeout room above, part of the rotating service structure. The can... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --    The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0840

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Ve...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --    The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-06pd0841

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Ve...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The payload canister moves past NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module.  The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Debbie Kiger KSC-06pd0843

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister moves past NASA's ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister moves past NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --    The payload canister approaches the incline up to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0848

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister approaches the i...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister approaches the incline up to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistic... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-06pd0845

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Veh...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The payload canister arrives under the payload changeout room in the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload canister will be lifted into the changeout room where the payloads will be transferred to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0852

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister arrives under the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister arrives under the payload changeout room in the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The canister holds the payloads... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19.Photo credit: NASA/Debbie Kiger KSC-06pd0844

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Vehi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpos... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The payload canister approaches the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module.   The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0850

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister approaches the rot...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister approaches the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The canister holds the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-pu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The payload canister begins moving out of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0837

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister begins moving out...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister begins moving out of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --    The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module. The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-06pd0842

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Ve...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister passes NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The payload canister begins moving out of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B.  Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121: the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier, with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module.  The payload will be transferred from the canister to Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay at the pad.  Discovery is scheduled to launch on mission STS-121 from Launch Pad 39B in a window that opens July 1 and extends to July 19.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0838

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister begins moving out...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload canister begins moving out of the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on its way to Launch Pad 39B. Inside are the payloads for mission STS-121... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo is being moved into Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay.  The payload ground-handling mechanism (PGHM) is used to transfer the module into the payload bay.  Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply and return station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is part of the payload on mission STS-121.  Other payloads include the integrated cargo carrier with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module, and the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier.  Discovery is scheduled to launch in a window extending from July 1 through July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-06pd0924

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo is being moved into Space Shuttle Discover... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo is lowered into Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay.   The payload ground-handling mechanism (PGHM) is used to transfer the module into the payload bay.  Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply and return station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is part of the payload on mission STS-121.  Other payloads include the integrated cargo carrier with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module, and the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier.  Discovery is scheduled to launch in a window extending from July 1 through July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-06pd0927

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo is lowered into Space Shuttle Discovery's ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, workers maneuver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo into Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay (at left). The payload ground-handling mechanism (PGHM) is used to transfer the module into the payload bay.  Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply and return station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is part of the payload on mission STS-121.  Other payloads include the integrated cargo carrier with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module, and the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier.  Discovery is scheduled to launch in a window extending from July 1 through July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-06pd0926

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, workers maneuver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo into Space Shuttle Discov... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo is being moved into Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay (at left).  The payload ground-handling mechanism (PGHM) is used to transfer the module into the payload bay.  Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply and return station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is part of the payload on mission STS-121.  Other payloads include the integrated cargo carrier with the mobile transporter reel assembly and a spare pump module, and the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier.  Discovery is scheduled to launch in a window extending from July 1 through July 19. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-06pd0925

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From inside the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure on Launch Pad 39B, the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo is being moved into Space Shuttle Discover... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Michael Fossum looks closely at part of the payload for the mission.  He is dressed in a clean room suit, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay.  At lower left is the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, which is carrying supplies and equipment for the International Space Station. The payload also includes the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier and the integrated cargo carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1120

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on L...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Michael Fossum looks closely at part of the payload for the mission. He is dressed in a clean roo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialists Michael Fossum and Lisa Nowak (facing the camera) get a look at part of the payload for the mission. They are dressed in clean room suits, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay. The payload includes the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1114

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialists Michael Fossum and Lisa Nowak (facing the camera) get a look at part of the payload for the missio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Seen in the foreground is STS-121 Michael Fossum, who is looking at the integrated cargo carrier, part of the payload for the mission, temporarily stored in the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B.  He is dressed in a clean room suit, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay.  In front of and below him is the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, which is carrying supplies and equipment for the International Space Station. The payload also includes the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1119

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen in the foreground is STS-121 Micha...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen in the foreground is STS-121 Michael Fossum, who is looking at the integrated cargo carrier, part of the payload for the mission, temporarily stored in the payload changeout ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak examines part of the payload for the mission.  She is dressed in a clean room suit, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay. The payload includes the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1112

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak examines part of the payload for the mission. She is dressed in a clean room suit, appr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers looks closely at payload elements installed on the integrated cargo carrier.  He is dressed in a clean room suit, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay.  At lower right is the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, which is carrying supplies and equipment for the International Space Station. The payload also includes the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1118

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers looks closely at payload elements installed on the integrated cargo carrier. He is d... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialists Michael Fossum (left) and Piers Sellers check out part of the payload for the mission. They are dressed in clean room suits, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay.  The payload includes the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, with supplies and equipment for the International Space Station; the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier; and the integrated cargo carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1117

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialists Michael Fossum (left) and Piers Sellers check out part of the payload for the mission. They are dr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers takes a close look at part of the payload for the mission.  He is dressed in a clean room suit, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay. The payload includes the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, which is carrying supplies and equipment for the International Space Station, the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier and the integrated cargo carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1121

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on L...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-121 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers takes a close look at part of the payload for the mission. He is dressed in a clean... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. --  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane lifts the flexible hose rotary coupler.  The coupler will be moved to the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier for installation. The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3085

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at N...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane lifts the flexible hose rotary coupler. The coupler will be moved to the Lightweig... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers supervise as an overhead crane lowers the flexible hose rotary coupler onto the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier for installation. The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3089

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers supervise as an overhead crane lowers the flexible hose rotary coupler onto the Lightweight Mu... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. --    In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,  workers keep close watch as an overhead crane lifts the flexible hose rotary coupler.  The coupler will be moved to the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier for installation. The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3084

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers keep close watch as an overhead crane lifts the flexible hose rotary coupler. The coupler... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- Amid the crowded hardware of the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved across the floor for installation onto Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier. The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3086

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- Amid the crowded hardware of the Space Station...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- Amid the crowded hardware of the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved across the floor for installation ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane lowers the flexible hose rotary coupler toward the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier for installation. The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3088

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane lowers the flexible hose rotary coupler toward the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experim... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. --  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane is maneuvered above the flexible hose rotary coupler.  After attachment, the crane will lift and move the coupler to the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier for installation. The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3082

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at N...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane is maneuvered above the flexible hose rotary coupler. After attachment, the crane ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. --   In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers attach an overhead crane to the flexible hose rotary coupler.  After attachment, the crane will lift and move the coupler to the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier for installation. The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3083

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers attach an overhead crane to the flexible hose rotary coupler. After attachment, the crane w... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers keep close watch as the flexible hose rotary coupler is lowered onto the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier for installation. The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3090

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers keep close watch as the flexible hose rotary coupler is lowered onto the Lightweight Multi-Pur... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane moves the flexible hose rotary coupler across the floor to the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier for installation.  The carrier will be installed in space shuttle Endeavour for the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  The 15-day flight will deliver equipment and supplies to the 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-08pd3087

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, FIa. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane moves the flexible hose rotary coupler across the floor to the Lightweight Multi-Pur... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved across the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  It will be installed in the payload canister.  The carrier is part of space shuttle Endeavour's payload on the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo holding supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, equipment for the regenerative life support system and spare hardware. Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3282

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Supp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved across the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Ce... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved across the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  It will be installed in the payload canister.  The carrier is part of space shuttle Endeavour's payload on the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo holding supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, equipment for the regenerative life support system and spare hardware. Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3283

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Supp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved across the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Ce... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved above the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The carrier is part of space shuttle Endeavour's payload on the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo holding supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, equipment for the regenerative life support system and spare hardware. Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3285

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Suppo...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved above the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility at N... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is lowered into the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The carrier is part of space shuttle Endeavour's payload on the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo holding supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, equipment for the regenerative life support system and spare hardware. Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3286

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Suppo...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is lowered into the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility at ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is weighed in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  The carrier is part of space shuttle Endeavour's payload on the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station.  Endeavour will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo holding supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, equipment for the regenerative life support system and spare hardware. Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3281

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Supp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is weighed in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Cent... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved across the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  It will be installed in the payload canister.  The carrier is part of space shuttle Endeavour's payload on the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo holding supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, equipment for the regenerative life support system and spare hardware. Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3284

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Suppo...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is moved across the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Cen... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is installed in the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The carrier is part of space shuttle Endeavour's payload on the STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo holding supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, equipment for the regenerative life support system and spare hardware. Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3287

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Suppo...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier with the flexible hose rotary coupler is installed in the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility at ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to close the payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The canister next will be transported to the Canister Rotation Facility to raise it to vertical and then will be taken to Launch Pad 39A. At the pad, the payload canister will release its cargo into the Payload Changeout Room.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3300

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 in Florida, workers prepare to close the payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers secure the closed doors of the payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The canister next will be transported to the Canister Rotation Facility to raise it to vertical and then will be taken to Launch Pad 39A. At the pad, the payload canister will release its cargo into the Payload Changeout Room.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3303

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 in Florida, workers secure the closed doors of the payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Ende... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the doors of the payload canister are closing over the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The canister next will be transported to the Canister Rotation Facility to raise it to vertical and then will be taken to Launch Pad 39A. At the pad, the payload canister will release its cargo into the Payload Changeout Room.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3302

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 in Florida, the doors of the payload canister are closing over the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 m... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   The payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission rolls out of the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The canister next will be transported to the Canister Rotation Facility to raise it to vertical and then will be taken to Launch Pad 39A.  At the pad, the payload canister will release its cargo into the Payload Changeout Room.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3304

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the payload f...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission rolls out of the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the doors of the payload canister are closing over the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The canister next will be transported to the Canister Rotation Facility to raise it to vertical and then will be taken to Launch Pad 39A. At the pad, the payload canister will release its cargo into the Payload Changeout Room.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3301

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 in Florida, the doors of the payload canister are closing over the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 m... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   In its vertical position, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside leaves the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier. At the pad, the payload canister will release its cargo into the Payload Changeout Room.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3309

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In its vertical position, the payload caniste...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In its vertical position, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside leaves the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Flor... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    The payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission backs away from the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The canister will be transported to the Canister Rotation Facility to raise it to vertical and then will be taken to Launch Pad 39A. At the pad, the payload canister will release its cargo into the Payload Changeout Room.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3305

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the payload ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The payload canister containing the payload for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission backs away from the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florid... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside is lifted off its transporter toward the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, above. Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The payload canister will release its cargo into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3313

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, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside is lifted off its transporter toward the... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers in the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, oversee the transfer of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (center) and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (bottom) from the payload canister into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3320

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, workers in the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, oversee the transfer of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (center)... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   Spotlighted in the dark of early morning, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside arrives on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier. At right is the rotating service structure with the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, above.  The payload canister will release its cargo into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3311

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spotlighted in the dark of early morning, the...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Spotlighted in the dark of early morning, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside arrives on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  From inside the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers oversee the opening of the doors of the payload canister.  The canister contains space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (center) and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (bottom). The payload will be moved into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3317

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From inside the Payload Changeout Room on Laun...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From inside the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers oversee the opening of the doors of the payload canister. The canister contai... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers in the Payload Changeout Room prepare for the removal of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (center) and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (bottom) from the payload canister.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3319

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, workers in the Payload Changeout Room prepare for the removal of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (center) and th... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the open doors of the payload canister in the Payload Changeout Room reveal the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (center) and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (bottom). The payload will be moved into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3318

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 open doors of the payload canister in the Payload Changeout Room reveal the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (cen... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker monitors use of the payload ground-handling mechanism in the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, to aid the transfer of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (center) and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (bottom) from the payload canister into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3322

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, a worker monitors use of the payload ground-handling mechanism in the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, to aid the transfer of ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside is lifted to the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, above.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The red umbilical lines attached preserve the environmentally controlled interior. The payload canister will release its cargo into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3315

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 payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside is lifted to the Payload Changeout Room, o... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use the payload ground-handling mechanism to transfer space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload from the payload canister.  The payload is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier. The payload later will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3323

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, on Laun...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use the payload ground-handling mechanism to transfer space shuttle Endeavour'... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside is lifted to the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, above. Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier. The red umbilical lines attached preserve the environmentally controlled interior. The payload canister will release its cargo into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3314

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, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside is lifted to the Payload Changeout Room,... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    In the early morning hours, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside travels past the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  At the pad, the payload canister will release its cargo into the Payload Changeout Room.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3310

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the early morning hours, the payload cani...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the early morning hours, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside travels past the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39A a... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use the payload ground-handling mechanism in the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, to aid the transfer of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (center) and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (bottom) from the payload canister into the PCR.   Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3321

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, workers use the payload ground-handling mechanism in the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, to aid the transfer of the Multi-P... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  From inside the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers oversee the opening of the doors of the payload canister.  The canister contains space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The payload will be moved into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3316

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From inside the Payload Changeout Room on Laun...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From inside the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers oversee the opening of the doors of the payload canister. The canister contai... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -    On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside is in place to be lifted into the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, above.  Inside the canister are the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo and the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier.  The payload canister will release its cargo into the PCR.  Later, the payload will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14.  Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-08pd3312

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, the payload canister with space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload inside is in place to be lifted into the Payloa... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   Palmettos appear to frame space shuttle Endeavour as it rolls toward Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  The shuttle earlier moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and headed for pad 39A.  Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3343

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Palmettos appear to frame space shuttle Endea...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Palmettos appear to frame space shuttle Endeavour as it rolls toward Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The shuttle earlier moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour begins rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT.  Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3354

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour begins rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. En... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour atop the mobile launcher platform is seen as it begins rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. The white object at left is the White Room at the end of the orbiter access arm on the fixed service structure. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3334

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour atop the mobile launcher platform is seen as it begins rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls onto Launch Pad 39A after rolling around from launch Pad 39B.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3348

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls onto Launch Pad 39A after rolling around from launch Pad 39B. The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, visitors are able to see the rare event of a rollaround as space shuttle Endeavour moves away from Launch Pad 39B and turns toward  Launch Pad 39A. First motion from pad 39B was at 8:28 a.m. EDT.  Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3342

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, visitors are able to see the rare event of a rollaround as space shuttle Endeavour moves away from Launch Pad 39B and turns toward Launch Pad ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls up the ramp toward Launch Pad 39A.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3347

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls up the ramp toward Launch Pad 39A. The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed i... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform, comes to rest on Launch Pad 39A  after rolling around from launch Pad 39B.  At left are the open rotating service structure and the fixed service structure with the 80-foot-tall lightning mast on top. The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission.  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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3352

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform, comes to rest on Launch Pad 39A after rolling around from launch Pad 39B. At left... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls to the top of Launch Pad 39A.  At right are the open rotating service structure and the fixed service structure with the 80-foot-tall lightning mast on top.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3357

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spac...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls to the top of Launch Pad 39A. At right are the open rotating service structure and the fixed service structure wi... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour comes to rest on Launch Pad 39A  after rolling around from launch Pad 39B.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3349

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour comes to rest on Launch Pad 39A after rolling around from launch Pad 39B. The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starti... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission.  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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3335

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour is rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavo... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour reaches the top of Launch Pad 39A after rolling around from launch Pad 39B.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3359

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour reaches the top of Launch Pad 39A after rolling around from launch Pad 39B. The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B start... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter span the flame trench as they begin rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3332

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler-transporter span the flame trench as they begin rolling off Launch Pad 3... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour waits to begin rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. To the left is the open rotating service structure and the fixed service structure with the 80-foot-tall lightning mast on top.  Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission.  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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3329

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour waits to begin rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  A view of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida shows space shuttle Endeavour rolling off the pad for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT.  At right is the open rotating service structure with the Payload Changeout Room and the fixed service structure with the 80-foot-tall lightning mast on top.  Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission.  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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3336

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A view of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Spa...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A view of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida shows space shuttle Endeavour rolling off the pad for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker checks for distance between the bottom of the mobile launcher platform and the top of the mount mechanism as space shuttle Endeavour is prepared to roll off the pad.  First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3330

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker checks for distance between the bottom of the mobile launcher platform and the top of the mount mechanism as space s... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler-transporter beneath space shuttle Endeavour and the mobile launcher platform makes its slow journey from Launch Pad 39B to Launch Pad 39A, a 3.4-mile trip.  First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3338

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the crawler-transporter beneath space shuttle Endeavour and the mobile launcher platform makes its slow journey from Launch Pad 39B to Launch P... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform, comes to rest on Launch Pad 39A  after rolling around from launch Pad 39B.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission.  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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3351

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour, atop the mobile launcher platform, comes to rest on Launch Pad 39A after rolling around from launch Pad 39B. The shu... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour atop its mobile launcher platform leave Launch Pad 39B behind as it rolls around to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3339

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour atop its mobile launcher platform leave Launch Pad 39B behind as it rolls around to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the driver of the crawler-transporter keeps space shuttle Endeavour atop the mobile launcher platform rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3333

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the driver of the crawler-transporter keeps space shuttle Endeavour atop the mobile launcher platform rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mi... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls toward Launch Pad 39A, at right.  The shuttle earlier moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT to head for pad 39A.  Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3344

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls toward Launch Pad 39A, at right. The shuttle earlier moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT to head f... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls through the gate at Launch Pad 39A.  The shuttle earlier moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT to head for pad 39A.  Endeavour completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3345

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls through the gate at Launch Pad 39A. The shuttle earlier moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT to head... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls to the top of Launch Pad 39A.  At right are the open rotating service structure and the fixed service structure with the 80-foot-tall lightning mast on top.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd3358

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls to the top of Launch Pad 39A. At right are the open rotating service structure and the fixed service structure w... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour comes to rest on Launch Pad 39A  after rolling around from launch Pad 39B.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission.  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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3350

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour comes to rest on Launch Pad 39A after rolling around from launch Pad 39B. The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starti... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls up the ramp toward Launch Pad 39A.  The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed its move to Launch Pad 39A at 4:37 p.m. Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3346

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour rolls up the ramp toward Launch Pad 39A. The shuttle moved off Launch Pad 39B starting at 8:28 am. EDT and completed it... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour begins rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. To the left is the open rotating service structure with the Payload Changeout Room and the fixed service structure with the 80-foot-tall lightning mast on top.  Endeavour is targeted to launch Nov. 14 on the STS-126 mission. 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.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3331

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Endeavour begins rolling off Launch Pad 39B for the 3.4-mile rollaround to Launch Pad 39A. First motion was at 8:28 a.m. EDT. To... More

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