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Mission STS-123 Up Next
Image above: Space shuttle Endeavour stands on Launch Pad 39A surrounded by the protective rotating service structure. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller
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Feb. 21, 2008
Atlantis' successful STS-122 mission came to a close on Wednesday and the crew members flew off to Johnson Space Center in Houston for a celebration of their safe return to Earth and a reunion with their families.
Space shuttle Endeavour and the entire flight team are now gearing up for a targeted March 11 launch at 2:28 a.m. EDT.
The next major milestone for STS-123 is the arrival of the astronauts at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Feb. 23-25, for the terminal countdown demonstrations test or TCDT, which is a launch dress rehearsal to prepare for the upcoming mission to the International Space Station.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre.
Endeavour's flight crew includes Commander Dominic Gorie, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's, Takao Doi.
Reisman will join Expedition 16 as flight engineer on station replacing European Space Agency's Leopold Eyharts who will return with the STS-123 astronauts.
This has to be my favourite shuttle ...
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Feb. 21, 2008
Atlantis' successful STS-122 mission came to a close on Wednesday and the crew members flew off to Johnson Space Center in Houston for a celebration of their safe return to Earth and a reunion with their families.
Space shuttle Endeavour and the entire flight team are now gearing up for a targeted March 11 launch at 2:28 a.m. EDT.
The next major milestone for STS-123 is the arrival of the astronauts at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Feb. 23-25, for the terminal countdown demonstrations test or TCDT, which is a launch dress rehearsal to prepare for the upcoming mission to the International Space Station.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre.
Endeavour's flight crew includes Commander Dominic Gorie, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's, Takao Doi.
Reisman will join Expedition 16 as flight engineer on station replacing European Space Agency's Leopold Eyharts who will return with the STS-123 astronauts.
This has to be my favourite shuttle ...
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Atlantis Mission a Success - Endeavour's Up Next
Image above: Space shuttle Endeavour stands on Launch Pad 39A surrounded by the protective rotating service structure. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller
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Feb. 22, 2008
The next major milestone for STS-123 is the arrival of the astronauts at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Saturday, for the terminal countdown demonstrations test or TCDT, which is a launch dress rehearsal to prepare for the upcoming mission to the International Space Station.
› What is TCDT
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre.
Endeavour's flight crew includes Commander Dominic Gorie, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's, Takao Doi.
Reisman will join Expedition 16 as flight engineer on station replacing European Space Agency's Leopold Eyharts who will return with the STS-123 astronauts.
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Feb. 22, 2008
The next major milestone for STS-123 is the arrival of the astronauts at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Saturday, for the terminal countdown demonstrations test or TCDT, which is a launch dress rehearsal to prepare for the upcoming mission to the International Space Station.
› What is TCDT
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre.
Endeavour's flight crew includes Commander Dominic Gorie, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's, Takao Doi.
Reisman will join Expedition 16 as flight engineer on station replacing European Space Agency's Leopold Eyharts who will return with the STS-123 astronauts.
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STS-123 Crew at Kennedy Space Center
Image above: From left are Commander Dominic Gorie; Mission Specialists Takao Doi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Garrett Reisman and Rick Linnehan; Pilot Gregory H. Johnson; and Mission Specialists Robert L. Behnken and Mike Foreman. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
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Feb. 23, 2008
The crew of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-123 mission arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the terminal countdown demonstration test on Saturday to prepare for the upcoming launch targeted for March 11. The seven astronauts arrived in T-38 jet aircraft between 10:45 and 10:58 a.m. EST.
The terminal countdown demonstration test provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training.
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The STS-123 terminal countdown demonstration test is scheduled to wrap up Monday, followed by the crew’s return to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Endeavour's flight crew includes Commander Dominic Gorie, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's, Takao Doi.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre.
Space shuttle Endeavour is targeted to launch March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT on its 16-day mission to the International Space Station.
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Feb. 23, 2008
The crew of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-123 mission arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the terminal countdown demonstration test on Saturday to prepare for the upcoming launch targeted for March 11. The seven astronauts arrived in T-38 jet aircraft between 10:45 and 10:58 a.m. EST.
The terminal countdown demonstration test provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training.
› More About TCDT
The STS-123 terminal countdown demonstration test is scheduled to wrap up Monday, followed by the crew’s return to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Endeavour's flight crew includes Commander Dominic Gorie, Pilot Gregory Johnson and Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's, Takao Doi.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, Dextre.
Space shuttle Endeavour is targeted to launch March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT on its 16-day mission to the International Space Station.
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Astronauts Pass Tests with Flying Colors
Image above: Prior to the simulated launch countdown the STS-123 crew pause for a photo at the top of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. Seen from left are Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan and Robert L. Behnken, Pilot Gregory H. Johnson, Commander Dominic Gorie and Mission Specialists Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Takao Doi. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossman
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Feb. 25, 2008
With the launch dress rehearsal behind them, the Endeavour crew members returned to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for final launch preparations.
NASA's Flight Readiness Review will take place Feb. 28-29 and will conclude with the announcement of an official date for launching Endeavour on the STS-123 mission to the International Space Station.
The meetings are typically held about two weeks prior to launch and involve a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission. NASA senior officials will be discussing the readiness of the space shuttle vehicle, flight crew and payloads for the mission.
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Feb. 25, 2008
With the launch dress rehearsal behind them, the Endeavour crew members returned to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for final launch preparations.
NASA's Flight Readiness Review will take place Feb. 28-29 and will conclude with the announcement of an official date for launching Endeavour on the STS-123 mission to the International Space Station.
The meetings are typically held about two weeks prior to launch and involve a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission. NASA senior officials will be discussing the readiness of the space shuttle vehicle, flight crew and payloads for the mission.
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Flight Readiness Review Under Way
Image above: Space shuttle Endeavour has been undergoing launch preparations since it was moved to the launch pad on Feb. 11. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
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Feb. 28, 2008
NASA's senior officials and Space Shuttle Program managers are meeting today for the Flight Readiness Review, a standard process leading up to any shuttle mission. Known simply by its acronym FRR, the two-day session gives NASA a chance to evaluate whether space shuttle Endeavour is prepared for its duties during the STS-123 mission.
The group is to formally set a launch date for the flight at the end of the second day of meetings.
Endeavour and its crew of seven astronauts is to launch March 11, 2008, at 2:28 a.m. from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The shuttle will carry the first segment of a Japanese laboratory complex called Kibo, plus a new robotics system to complement the station's robot arm.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnkin, Mike Foreman, Garret Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
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Feb. 28, 2008
NASA's senior officials and Space Shuttle Program managers are meeting today for the Flight Readiness Review, a standard process leading up to any shuttle mission. Known simply by its acronym FRR, the two-day session gives NASA a chance to evaluate whether space shuttle Endeavour is prepared for its duties during the STS-123 mission.
The group is to formally set a launch date for the flight at the end of the second day of meetings.
Endeavour and its crew of seven astronauts is to launch March 11, 2008, at 2:28 a.m. from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The shuttle will carry the first segment of a Japanese laboratory complex called Kibo, plus a new robotics system to complement the station's robot arm.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnkin, Mike Foreman, Garret Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
› More about FRR
FRR has concluded; March 11 set as the official launch date. The STS-123 crew is expected to arrive at 9 pm EST next Friday. Launch countdown starts at 3 am EST next Saturday.
NASA TV live launch coverage will begin at 9 pm EDT on Monday, March 10.
NASA TV live launch coverage will begin at 9 pm EDT on Monday, March 10.
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Countdown Has Started
It's Official!
Image above: The crew of STS-123 stands in front of space shuttle Endeavour, the spacecraft they will fly into space for the mission. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
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Feb. 29, 2008
NASA's mission management team decided Friday that March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT is the official launch time for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-123 mission.
After two days of evaluating launch preparations for the mission, the group has confirmed the readiness of the shuttle, flight crew and payload for the next flight to the International Space Station.
Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space Operations said there are very few issues being worked and the shuttle is ready to go. He stressed the16-day mission will be complex for the crew with five spacewalks to continue expansion of the station.
"It was a very thorough review, we covered lots information, lots of data," said Gerstenmaier. "The teams are truly ready."
"It’s a tribute to the teams that they worked so well with the vehicle... they've done a phenomenal job."
"We're right on the timeline," said Mike Leinbach, space shuttle launch director. "Endeavour is doing really well and we're ready to launch on the eleventh."
The crew will deliver the first segment of a Japanese laboratory complex called Kibo, plus a new Canadian robotics system to complement the station's robot arm.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garret Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
It's Official!
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Feb. 29, 2008
NASA's mission management team decided Friday that March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT is the official launch time for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-123 mission.
After two days of evaluating launch preparations for the mission, the group has confirmed the readiness of the shuttle, flight crew and payload for the next flight to the International Space Station.
Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space Operations said there are very few issues being worked and the shuttle is ready to go. He stressed the16-day mission will be complex for the crew with five spacewalks to continue expansion of the station.
"It was a very thorough review, we covered lots information, lots of data," said Gerstenmaier. "The teams are truly ready."
"It’s a tribute to the teams that they worked so well with the vehicle... they've done a phenomenal job."
"We're right on the timeline," said Mike Leinbach, space shuttle launch director. "Endeavour is doing really well and we're ready to launch on the eleventh."
The crew will deliver the first segment of a Japanese laboratory complex called Kibo, plus a new Canadian robotics system to complement the station's robot arm.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garret Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
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Endeavour's on Target!
Image above: The STS-123 crew members take a break from training to pose for a photo in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space Center. From left are Mission Specialists Garrett E. Reisman, Richard M. Linnehan and Robert L. Behnken, Pilot Gregory H. Johnson, Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Mission Specialists Michael J. Foreman and Takao Doi. Photo credit: NASA/JSC
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March 3, 2008
With the launch officially set for March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT, space shuttle Endeavour is going through its final checks and closeouts.
All pre-launch propellant servicing and troubleshooting was successfully completed on Friday and orbiter aft closeouts continued through Monday.
The STS-123 astronauts are training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for the 16-day flight, which will encompass five spacewalks, making this the longest shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
On Monday, mission managers, flight controllers and the STS-123 crew talked with media about the flight before heading into the home stretch of launch preparations.
Endeavour's seven astronauts are expected to arrive at Kennedy, Friday at 9 p.m. EST.
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March 3, 2008
With the launch officially set for March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT, space shuttle Endeavour is going through its final checks and closeouts.
All pre-launch propellant servicing and troubleshooting was successfully completed on Friday and orbiter aft closeouts continued through Monday.
The STS-123 astronauts are training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for the 16-day flight, which will encompass five spacewalks, making this the longest shuttle mission to the International Space Station.
On Monday, mission managers, flight controllers and the STS-123 crew talked with media about the flight before heading into the home stretch of launch preparations.
Endeavour's seven astronauts are expected to arrive at Kennedy, Friday at 9 p.m. EST.
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NASA ANNOUNCES SHUTTLE PRELAUNCH EVENTS AND COUNTDOWN DETAILS
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - News conferences, events and operating hours
for NASA's Kennedy Space Center News Center are set for the upcoming
launch of space shuttle Endeavour. The STS-123 mission to the
International Space Station is set to lift off at 2:28 a.m. EDT on
Tuesday, March 11.
On Friday, March 7, Endeavour's seven astronauts are scheduled to
arrive at Kennedy at 9 p.m. EST. NASA Television will provide live
coverage as STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie makes a brief statement
to media. Credentialed journalists planning to cover the event must
be at Kennedy's News Center by 7:30 p.m. for transportation to the
Shuttle Landing Facility.
The launch countdown begins at 3 a.m. EST on Saturday, March 8 at T-32
hours. The countdown includes 27 hours and 28 minutes of built-in
hold time leading to a preferred launch time of 2:28 a.m. EDT on
March 11. The launch window extends an additional five minutes.
Detailed lists of countdown milestones, news briefing times and
participants, and hours of operation for Kennedy's News Center and
media credentialing office are available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/news
For NASA TV streaming video, scheduling and downlink information,
visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/ntv
For the latest information about the STS-123 crew and mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle
NASA ANNOUNCES SHUTTLE PRELAUNCH EVENTS AND COUNTDOWN DETAILS
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - News conferences, events and operating hours
for NASA's Kennedy Space Center News Center are set for the upcoming
launch of space shuttle Endeavour. The STS-123 mission to the
International Space Station is set to lift off at 2:28 a.m. EDT on
Tuesday, March 11.
On Friday, March 7, Endeavour's seven astronauts are scheduled to
arrive at Kennedy at 9 p.m. EST. NASA Television will provide live
coverage as STS-123 Commander Dominic Gorie makes a brief statement
to media. Credentialed journalists planning to cover the event must
be at Kennedy's News Center by 7:30 p.m. for transportation to the
Shuttle Landing Facility.
The launch countdown begins at 3 a.m. EST on Saturday, March 8 at T-32
hours. The countdown includes 27 hours and 28 minutes of built-in
hold time leading to a preferred launch time of 2:28 a.m. EDT on
March 11. The launch window extends an additional five minutes.
Detailed lists of countdown milestones, news briefing times and
participants, and hours of operation for Kennedy's News Center and
media credentialing office are available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/news
For NASA TV streaming video, scheduling and downlink information,
visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/ntv
For the latest information about the STS-123 crew and mission, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle
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Training Continues
Image above: NASA astronauts Garrett E. Reisman and Richard M. Linnehan along with Japanese astronaut Takao Doi, participate in a training session in one of the full-scale trainers in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center. Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suit, the three are seated on the middeck for a post-insertion training session. Photo credit: NASA/JSC
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March 5, 2008
The Endeavour crew members continue their training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, reviewing spacewalking procedures and practicing entry and landing inside the motion-based simulator.
After completion of their pre-launch training for the STS-123 mission, the astronauts will fly in to Kennedy Space Center on Friday at about 9 p.m. EST.
All systems are "go" with the space shuttle that will fly the astronauts, a space station module and a robotics system to the International Space Station on March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
Reisman will stay aboard the station, trading places with European Space Agency astronaut Léopold Eyharts, who will return to Earth with the crew of Endeavour.
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March 5, 2008
The Endeavour crew members continue their training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, reviewing spacewalking procedures and practicing entry and landing inside the motion-based simulator.
After completion of their pre-launch training for the STS-123 mission, the astronauts will fly in to Kennedy Space Center on Friday at about 9 p.m. EST.
All systems are "go" with the space shuttle that will fly the astronauts, a space station module and a robotics system to the International Space Station on March 11 at 2:28 a.m. EDT.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
Reisman will stay aboard the station, trading places with European Space Agency astronaut Léopold Eyharts, who will return to Earth with the crew of Endeavour.
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Training Winds Down
Image above: Mission Specialist Robert L. Behnken, participates in an Extravehicular Mobility Unit spacesuit fit check in the Space Station Airlock Test Article in the Crew Systems Laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Photo credit: NASA/JSC
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March 6, 2008
The STS-123 mission crew members are going through final launch training today at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Tomorrow they'll say farewell to their friends and coworkers, and fly to Kennedy Space Center, arriving about 9 p.m. EST.
Space shuttle Endeavour is being checked out and sits poised on Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy. The shuttle waits for the astronauts to board and launch to the International Space Station on March 11, at 2:28 a.m. EDT.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
Reisman will stay aboard the station, trading places with European Space Agency astronaut Léopold Eyharts, who will return to Earth with the crew of Endeavour.
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March 6, 2008
The STS-123 mission crew members are going through final launch training today at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Tomorrow they'll say farewell to their friends and coworkers, and fly to Kennedy Space Center, arriving about 9 p.m. EST.
Space shuttle Endeavour is being checked out and sits poised on Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy. The shuttle waits for the astronauts to board and launch to the International Space Station on March 11, at 2:28 a.m. EDT.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
Reisman will stay aboard the station, trading places with European Space Agency astronaut Léopold Eyharts, who will return to Earth with the crew of Endeavour.
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Astronauts Ready for Flight to Kennedy
The STS-123 crew members gather together for a cake-cutting ceremony in the Jake Garn Simulation and Training Facility at Johnson Space Center in Houston after completing training. Pictured are Garrett E. Reisman (left), Robert L. Behnken, both mission specialists; Dominic L. Gorie, commander; Michael J. Foreman, mission specialist; Gregory H. Johnson, pilot; Japanese astronaut Takao Doi and NASA astronaut Richard M. Linnehan, both mission specialists. Photo credit: NASA/JSC
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March 7, 2008
Training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for the crew of Endeavour has been completed. They will prepare for the late-afternoon flight to Kennedy Space Center with their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility scheduled for about 9 p.m.
At 10 a.m. EST NASA mission managers will hold the first STS-123 Countdown Status Briefing. The panel will include Steve Payne, NASA test director, and Todd McNamara, shuttle weather officer.
Tune in to NASA TV and check out the latest information on the preparation to launch space shuttle Endeavor on March 11, at 2:28 a.m. EDT to the International Space Station.
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March 7, 2008
Training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for the crew of Endeavour has been completed. They will prepare for the late-afternoon flight to Kennedy Space Center with their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility scheduled for about 9 p.m.
At 10 a.m. EST NASA mission managers will hold the first STS-123 Countdown Status Briefing. The panel will include Steve Payne, NASA test director, and Todd McNamara, shuttle weather officer.
Tune in to NASA TV and check out the latest information on the preparation to launch space shuttle Endeavor on March 11, at 2:28 a.m. EDT to the International Space Station.
› NASA TV
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Crew Arrives, Countdown Under Way
From left are Mission Specialists Garrett Reisman, and Takao Doi of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency; Pilot Gregory H. Johnson; Commander Dominic Gorie; and Mission Specialists Mike Foreman, Rick Linnehan and Robert L. Behnken. Photo credit: NASA/KSC
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March 8, 2008
The space shuttle Endeavour astronauts are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for final launch preparations for their STS-123 mission to the International Space Station.
The crew arrived at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility in a Shuttle Training Aircraft at 1:21 a.m. EST Saturday, March 8.
After arriving in a driving rainstorm, Endeavour Commander Dominic Gorie made a few comments to media gathered at the runway.
"I think once we get the weather done today we'll have a good shot at launching this week. But we just wanted to convey how excited we are to be here for launch week. We've got a great training team, they've got us ready.”
The countdown for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour began on time at 3 a.m. EST in Firing Room 4 of the launch control center. The clock picked up at the T-43 hour mark.
The launch weather forecast calls for only a 10% chance of not meeting the launch weather criteria, primarily due to a low cloud ceiling.
Endeavour's launch is scheduled for 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.
Next mission status briefing will air at 8:30 a.m. EDT Sunday on NASA TV.
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March 8, 2008
The space shuttle Endeavour astronauts are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for final launch preparations for their STS-123 mission to the International Space Station.
The crew arrived at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility in a Shuttle Training Aircraft at 1:21 a.m. EST Saturday, March 8.
After arriving in a driving rainstorm, Endeavour Commander Dominic Gorie made a few comments to media gathered at the runway.
"I think once we get the weather done today we'll have a good shot at launching this week. But we just wanted to convey how excited we are to be here for launch week. We've got a great training team, they've got us ready.”
The countdown for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour began on time at 3 a.m. EST in Firing Room 4 of the launch control center. The clock picked up at the T-43 hour mark.
The launch weather forecast calls for only a 10% chance of not meeting the launch weather criteria, primarily due to a low cloud ceiling.
Endeavour's launch is scheduled for 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.
Next mission status briefing will air at 8:30 a.m. EDT Sunday on NASA TV.
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Endeavour Awaits Launch
On Feb. 18, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew past Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in commemoration of NASA's 50th anniversary. On the pad, space shuttle Endeavour waits to launch on the STS-123 mission. Photo courtesy of USAF/TSgt. Justin D. Pyle
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March 9, 2008
All prelaunch preparations are continuing to go smoothly for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour at 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.
Endeavour's astronauts are going through final launch preparations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for their STS-123 mission to the International Space Station.
At 6 a.m. Monday the gantry-like rotating service structure which provides the primary access and weather protection for the vehicle will be retracted.
The launch weather forecast calls for only a 10% chance of not meeting the launch weather criteria, primarily due to a slight chance of a low cloud ceiling.
Launch Readiness News Conference will air at 11 a.m. EDT Sunday on NASA TV.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
Reisman will stay aboard the station, trading places with European Space Agency astronaut Léopold Eyharts, who will return to Earth with the crew of Endeavour.
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March 9, 2008
All prelaunch preparations are continuing to go smoothly for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour at 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.
Endeavour's astronauts are going through final launch preparations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida for their STS-123 mission to the International Space Station.
At 6 a.m. Monday the gantry-like rotating service structure which provides the primary access and weather protection for the vehicle will be retracted.
The launch weather forecast calls for only a 10% chance of not meeting the launch weather criteria, primarily due to a slight chance of a low cloud ceiling.
Launch Readiness News Conference will air at 11 a.m. EDT Sunday on NASA TV.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
Reisman will stay aboard the station, trading places with European Space Agency astronaut Léopold Eyharts, who will return to Earth with the crew of Endeavour.
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Endeavour Gets a "Go"
March 9, 2008
Space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-123 mission is officially set for launch after getting the "go" from NASA's Mission Management Team on Sunday. Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, is scheduled for 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.
LeRoy Cain, chair for the team, stated that the countdown to liftoff is proceeding smoothly. "I’m happy to report that the mission management team is not working any issues or constraints to launch." said Cain.
Endeavour's go for launch clears STS-123's seven astronauts to start final preparations for their mission. Over the next few days, the crew will be busy double-checking equipment, rehearsing procedures and looking forward to an exciting trip into space.
At 6 a.m. Monday the gantry-like rotating service structure, which provides easy access and weather protection for Endeavour, will be retracted.
The current weather forecast calls for only a 10 percent chance atmospheric conditions will delay the launch, with the primary concern coming from a slight chance of a low cloud ceiling around Kennedy.
Canadian Space Agency Dextre Briefing will air at 1 p.m. EDT Sunday on NASA TV.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
For more:
Media Resources
› STS-123 TV Schedule
› STS-123 Press Kit (4.4 Mb PDF)
› STS-123 Fact Sheet (433 Kb PDF)
March 9, 2008
Space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-123 mission is officially set for launch after getting the "go" from NASA's Mission Management Team on Sunday. Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, is scheduled for 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.
LeRoy Cain, chair for the team, stated that the countdown to liftoff is proceeding smoothly. "I’m happy to report that the mission management team is not working any issues or constraints to launch." said Cain.
Endeavour's go for launch clears STS-123's seven astronauts to start final preparations for their mission. Over the next few days, the crew will be busy double-checking equipment, rehearsing procedures and looking forward to an exciting trip into space.
At 6 a.m. Monday the gantry-like rotating service structure, which provides easy access and weather protection for Endeavour, will be retracted.
The current weather forecast calls for only a 10 percent chance atmospheric conditions will delay the launch, with the primary concern coming from a slight chance of a low cloud ceiling around Kennedy.
Canadian Space Agency Dextre Briefing will air at 1 p.m. EDT Sunday on NASA TV.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
For more:
Media Resources
› STS-123 TV Schedule
› STS-123 Press Kit (4.4 Mb PDF)
› STS-123 Fact Sheet (433 Kb PDF)
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March 10, 2008
The rotating service structure has been rolled away from space shuttle Endeavour in a major milestone leading up to launch. The liftoff of Endeavour on the STS-123 mission remains on schedule for 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.
The movement of the enclosed gantry clears the way for the loading of about 500,000 gallons of supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants into the orange external tank this evening.
The rotating service structure provides weather protection to the shuttles at the launch pad and gives technicians access to the shuttle.
The current weather forecast calls for only a 10 percent chance atmospheric conditions will delay the launch, with the primary concern coming from a slight chance of a low cloud ceiling around Kennedy.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
The rotating service structure has been rolled away from space shuttle Endeavour in a major milestone leading up to launch. The liftoff of Endeavour on the STS-123 mission remains on schedule for 2:28 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11.
The movement of the enclosed gantry clears the way for the loading of about 500,000 gallons of supercold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen propellants into the orange external tank this evening.
The rotating service structure provides weather protection to the shuttles at the launch pad and gives technicians access to the shuttle.
The current weather forecast calls for only a 10 percent chance atmospheric conditions will delay the launch, with the primary concern coming from a slight chance of a low cloud ceiling around Kennedy.
The flight is commanded by Dominic Gorie with Gregory H. Johnson serving as Pilot. The crew also includes Mission Specialists Rick Linnehan, Robert L. Behnken, Mike Foreman, Garrett Reisman and Japanese astronaut Takao Doi.
The crew will deliver the first section of the Japanese-built Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system called Dextre.
STS-123 is an international mission combining the expertise and experience of several countries working together to create a working 'home' in space.
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