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Mission STS-129

Missions Overview

Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits its launch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Photo: NASA)

Launch date: November 16, 2009 at 2:28 p.m. Eastern

Duration: 12 days

Orbiter: Space Shuttle Atlantis

Objective: ISS home improvement-Atlantis will deliver 14 tons of important spare parts for the International Space Station's electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, communications and robotics systems. The Shuttle will also give Expedition 20/21 crew member Nicole Stott a ride home.