STS-126
Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105
United Space Alliance
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Crew
Christopher Ferguson
- Birthday: 09/01/1961
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/09/2006
- Last Flight: 07/08/2011
Christopher J. Ferguson is a Boeing commercial astronaut and a retired United States Navy Captain and NASA astronaut. He was ...
Eric Boe
- Birthday: 10/01/1964
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/15/2008
- Last Flight: 02/24/2011
Eric Allen Boe is a United States Air Force fighter pilot Colonel, test pilot, a Civil Air Patrol member, and a NASA astrona...
Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper
- Birthday: 02/07/1963
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/09/2006
- Last Flight: 11/15/2008
Heidemarie Martha Stefanyshyn-Piper is an American Naval officer, engineer, and a former NASA astronaut. She has achieved the...
Robert S. Kimbrough
- Birthday: 06/04/1967
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/15/2008
- Last Flight: 04/23/2021
Robert Shane Kimbrough is a retired United States Army officer, and a NASA astronaut. He was part of the first group of candi...
Sandra Magnus
- Birthday: 10/30/1964
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/07/2002
- Last Flight: 07/08/2011
Sandra Hall Magnus is an American engineer and a former NASA astronaut. She returned to Earth with the crew of STS-119 Discov...
Donald Pettit
- Birthday: 04/20/1955
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/24/2002
- Last Flight: 09/11/2024
Donald Roy Pettit is an American chemical engineer and a NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of two long-duration stays aboard th...
Stephen Bowen
- Birthday: 02/13/1964
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/15/2008
- Last Flight: 03/02/2023
Stephen Gerard Bowen is a United States Navy submariner and a NASA astronaut; he was the second submariner to travel into spa...
Mission
STS-126
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-126 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour. The purpose of the mission, referred to as ULF2 by the ISS program, was to deliver equipment and supplies to the station, to service the Solar Alpha Rotary Joints (SARJ), and repair the problem in the starboard SARJ that had limited its use since STS-120.
Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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Launch Complex 39A has witnessed the launch of 221 rockets, including 220 orbital launch attempts. While Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA, has been the site for 279 rocket launches.
The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
Rocket
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle is a retired, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system operated from 1981 to 2011 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the Space Shuttle program. Its official program name was Space Transportation System (STS). Five complete Space Shuttle orbiter vehicles were built and flown on a total of 135 missions from 1981 to 2011.
Agency
United Space Alliance
United Space Alliance (USA) is a spaceflight operations company. USA is a joint venture which was established in August 1995 as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), equally owned by Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-126 launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-126 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-126 launch video?
You can watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-126 mission launch from?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
What rocket was used for the STS-126 mission?
The STS-126 mission launched aboard a United Space Alliance Space Shuttle rocket. The Space Shuttle is a retired, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system operated from 1981 to 2011 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the Space Shuttle program. Its official program name was Space Transportation System (STS). Five complete Space Shuttle orbiter vehicles were built and flown on a total of 135 missions from 1981 to 2011. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-126 launch?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-126 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-126 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United Space Alliance Space Shuttle launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STS-126 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United Space Alliance live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.