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Space Shuttle with payload bay doors open.

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Astronauts

Learn about the men and women who travel to space on journeys of exploration and discovery.

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Shuttle and Station Missions

STS-129: Mission to the International Space Station

Atlantis, commanded by Charlie Hobaugh, is delivering parts to the space station, including a spare gyroscope. The mission features three spacewalks.

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Expedition 21

Expedition 21 flight engineers Jeff Williams and Maxim Suraev join the crew on the International Space Station.

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Previous Missions

Find details on all shuttle missions and expeditions to the International Space Station.

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Latest Features

@Astro_Mike for Tweet of the Year

His first tweet from space is one of five finalists for Tweet of the Year
Astronaut Stott's Journey Home Marks a First and a Last

When the wheels of space shuttle Atlantis touch down to end the STS-129 mission, astronaut Nicole Stott will complete both a first and a last.
All 'SMILES' Aboard Space Station

There's a new way to look at environmental issues on Earth -- from 210 miles up aboard the International Space Station.
Earhart's Scarf to Fly Again

A scarf from famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart leads the inventory of commemoratve items for the STS-129 crew.
The View From Space

Two new sensors examining our upper atmosphere and oceans are demonstrating the International Space Station's value as an Earth science observing platform.
New Russian Module “Poisk” Docks to Station

The new Russian Mini-Research Module 2, also known as Poisk, docked to the space-facing port of the Zvezda service module of the International Space Station.
More to KSC Runway Than Shuttle Ops

Air traffic controllers at the space shuttle's runway deal with exotic aircraft, race cars and even stray pilots on a day-to-day basis.
West Point Welcomes Home One of Their Heroes

Almost four decades after graduating from West Point, astronaut Bill McArthur was invited to return to his alma mater as part of the Army’s annual homecoming celebration and NASA’s Hometown Heroes campaign.

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Latest News Releases

STS-129 MCC Status Report #08

11.20.09 - Though it began a little later than planned, the STS-129 crew is awake and starting work on the day’s activities.
STS-129 MCC Status Report #09

11.20.09 - Preparations for the second spacewalk of Atlantis’ STS-129 visit to the International Space Station, transfer of material between the spacecraft and talks with media representatives helped keep astronauts busy Friday.
STS-129 MCC Status Report #07

11.19.09 - Spacewalking Atlantis astronauts completed their planned work ahead of schedule Thursday and did a major additional task.
STS-129 MCC Status Report #06

11.19.09 - After a night spent camping out in the Quest airlock, Mission Specialists Mike Foreman and Robert Satcher are awake and into the final preparations for the first spacewalk of the STS-129 mission.

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Media Resources

STS-129 Execute Packages

Daily execute packages give space shuttle crew members timely updates from Mission Control.
STS-129 Preflight Briefing Animations

11.03.09 - STS-129 preflight animations are available for download by the media and general public.