NASA - STS-126Follow this link to skip to the main contentNASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration› Follow this link to Login to MyNASALog In To MyNASA|› Sign Up›Help and Preferences HomeNewsNews & FeaturesRecovery InformationShuttle & StationMoon & MarsSolar SystemUniverseAeronauticsEarthTechnologyNASA in Your LifeNASA PeopleNASA HistoryMissionsMissionsMission CalendarLaunch ScheduleMultimediaMultimediaImagesVideoPodcastsNASA TVInteractive Features3D ResourcesRSS FeedsBlogsWorldbook@NASAConnectBlogsRSSTwitterFacebookYouTubeFlickriTunesMore Social Media ...About NASAAbout NASAWhat NASA DoesRecovery InformationNASA LeadershipCareers@NASANASA LocationsNASA CalendarBudget and PerformanceReportsResearch OpportunitiesRequest a NASA SpeakerRequest a NASA ExhibitNASA Home > Missions > Space Shuttle > Shuttle Missions > STS-126 > Main SendFollow this link to Share this PageShare MissionsMissions HighlightsCurrent MissionsCurrent Missions Space Shuttle Shuttle Missions STS-126 Main Multimedia Launch News Behind the Scenes Launch & Landing Multimedia News & Media Resources Vehicle Structure Past MissionsFuture MissionsLaunch ScheduleMission CalendarSpace ShuttleSTS-126 Mission Information Image above: These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-126 crew portrait. Astronaut Christopher J. Ferguson, commander, is at center; and astronaut Eric A. Boe, pilot, is third from the right. Remaining crew members, pictured from left to right, are astronauts Sandra H. Magnus, Stephen G. Bowen, Donald R. Pettit, Robert S. (Shane) Kimbrough and Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, all mission specialists. Image credit: NASA Veteran space flier Navy Capt. Christopher J. Ferguson commanded the STS-126 mission aboard Endeavour that delivered equipment to the International Space Station that will enable larger crews to reside aboard the complex. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric A. Boe served as the pilot. The mission specialists were Navy Capt. Stephen G. Bowen, Army Lt. Col. Robert S. Kimbrough, Navy Capt. Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper and NASA astronauts Donald R. Pettit and Sandra H. Magnus. Magnus remained on the station, replacing Expedition 17/18 Flight Engineer Gregory E. Chamitoff, who returned to Earth with the STS-126 crew. Magnus will serve as a flight engineer and NASA science officer for Expedition 18. Magnus will return to Earth on shuttle mission STS-119. Endeavour carried a reusable logistics module that held supplies and equipment, including additional crew quarters, additional exercise equipment, equipment for the regenerative life support system and spare hardware. STS-126 was the 27th shuttle mission to the International Space Station. + Read the Nov. 21, 2007, press release + Read the Oct. 1, 2007, press release Mission Information Crew Expansion Prep, SARJ Repair Focus of STS-126 For years, STS-126 has been planned as the mission that will give the International Space Station the ability to support twice the crew currently living there. The STS-126 Crew Meet the astronauts of the STS-126 mission aboard space shuttle Endeavour. STS-126 FeaturesStation Prepares for Expanding Crew Just in time for its 10th anniversary, the space station will get an out-of-this-world home makeover.› Read More Overview Launch: Nov. 14, 2008 7:55 p.m. EST Landing: Nov. 30, 2008 4:25 p.m. EST Orbiter: Endeavour Mission Number: STS-126 (124th space shuttle flight) Launch Window: 10 minutes Launch Pad: 39A Mission Duration: 15 days, 20 hours, 29 minutes, 37 secs Landing Site: Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Inclination/Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles Primary Payload: 27th station flight (ULF2), Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) + STS-126 Press Kit (PDF 4.5 Mb) + Mission Archives STS-126 Multimedia STS-126 Imagery → The STS-126 crew members prepare for their mission to the International Space Station aboard space shuttle Endeavour. NASA HomePage Last Updated: December 19, 2008 Page Editor: Amiko Kauderer NASA Official: Brian DunbarBudgets, Strategic Plans and Accountability Reports Equal Employment Opportunity Data Posted Pursuant to the No Fear Act Information-Dissemination Policies and Inventories Freedom of Information Act Privacy Policy & Important Notices NASA Advisory Council Inspector General Hotline Office of the Inspector General NASA Communications Policy Contact NASA Site Map USA.gov ExpectMore.gov Open Government at NASA Help and Preferences