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STS-126 Launch Coverage

Space Shuttle Endeavour Lifts Off on STS-126 Mission

Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven-member crew launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 14, 2008 at 7:55 p.m. EST. During the 15-day flight, astronauts will install several critical items aimed at supporting an expanded station crew beginning next year.

STS-126 Launch Videos

Officially in Orbit

Endeavour's external tank is jettisoned after the journey to orbit.
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Liftoff!

Space shuttle Endeavour lights up Kennedy Space Center as it blazes a trail toward orbit.
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A Send-Off Message

Hear Launch Director Mike Leinbach's parting words to the Endeavour crew.
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Inside Endeavour

The countdown continues as the STS-126 crew members climb inside Endeavour and strap in for launch. (Low audio quality)
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Suited and Ready

The STS-126 astronauts put on their launch-and-entry suits and depart for Launch Pad 39A.
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Interview with Payload Manager

Joe Delai, STS-126 payload manager, speaks with Candrea Thomas about his role in preparing mission payloads for flight.
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Countdown Coverage Begins

NASA Commentator Candrea Thomas kicks off live coverage of the launch of space shuttle Endeavour.
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