STS-129 Educator Resources
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STS-129: Continuing the Countdown
Atlantis' next mission will help prepare the International Space Station for life without the shuttle.
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Butterflies in Space →
During STS-129, Painted Lady butterflies will fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station. The butterflies will spend several months in space as part of an exciting experiment to observe their life cycles and behaviors in microgravity.
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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-129
Learn more about the STS-129 space shuttle mission and crew.
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STS-129: Stocking the Station
The spare parts delivered to the International Space Station by Atlantis during the STS-129 mission will mean spare years on the station’s life once the space shuttle fleet is retired.
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NASA Television on YouTube →
Mission updates, news briefings, history, 'This Week @NASA' and more.
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STS-129 Imagery →
The STS-129 crew members prepare for their mission to the International Space Station aboard space shuttle Atlantis.
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STS-129: Mission Timeline
Atlantis and crew will deliver two gyroscopes, equipment and ExPRESS logistics carriers to the space station.
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STS-129 Shuttle Mission Imagery
Space Shuttle Atlantis is set for the 31st mission to the International Space Station. See the images captured that relate to this mission.
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A Countdown of Countdowns: The Space Shuttle's Finale
For 50 years, NASA's been famous for counting backward from 10 to zero. But a final countdown is now under way that will stand out among them all.
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Fact Sheet: Remaining Shuttle Missions
Find out what is planned for each of the remaining space shuttle flights.
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International Space Station: Expedition 21
Commander Frank De Winne leads a six-member crew of astronauts from Canada, Europe, 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-129 Memory Game
How fast can you match the STS-129 pictures?
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STS-129 Info Orb
Help Space Kid collect orbs to learn about the STS-129 space shuttle mission.
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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.
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› Read Students 5-8 article
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What Is a Spacewalk? Student Topics
Astronauts go on spacewalks to do important jobs outside their spacecraft.
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› 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.