STS-128 Educator Resources
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STS-128: Endings and Beginnings
As the shuttle program nears its end, Discovery delivers supplies for a new era on the International Space Station.
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Space Shuttle Missions Education Resource Pages
See these educational resource pages associated with previous missions.
Related Mission Sites
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STS-128
Learn more about the STS-128 space shuttle mission and crew.
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STS-128 Image Gallery
Space shuttle Discovery is set for the 30th mission to the International Space Station. See the images captured that relate to this mission.
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STS-128: Interactive Mission Timeline
The STS-128 crew will deliver logistics and supplies to the International Space Station.
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STS-128 Imagery →
The STS-128 crew members prepare for their mission to the International Space Station aboard space shuttle Discovery.
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International Space Station: Expedition 20
Commander Gennady Padalka leads a six-member crew of astronauts from Canada, Europe, Japan, Russia and the United States.
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International Space Station
Learn more about how astronauts on board the space station are working to improve life on Earth and extend life beyond our home planet.
NASA Educator Guides and Materials
For Kids and Students
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Now in Space
Learn how the astronauts prepared for their mission to the International Space Station.
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STS-128 Picture Switcher
Challenge your students to put these puzzles together and learn more about the STS-128 crew.
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STS-128 Mission Patch Explorer
Click on the different parts of the STS-128 mission patch to learn about the mission and the crew.
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NASA Mission Planner
Learn about the next mission with this interactive tool.
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What Is the Space Shuttle?
The space shuttle carries astronauts to space and back.
› Read Students K-4 article
› Read Students 5-8 article
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What Is a Spacesuit? Student Topics
Spacesuits protect astronauts in space, on the moon and on other planets.
› Read Students K-4 article
› Read Students 5-8 article
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What Is Microgravity? Student Topics
Microgravity is why astronauts float around in space.
› Read Students K-4 article
› Read Students 5-8 article
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Color and Learn Book
Color pictures and learn about the space shuttle.
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Steps to Countdown Storybook
Find out how the space shuttle gets ready for launch.