Endeavour Crew Enters Space Station

The space shuttle Endeavour will conduct 3 planned space walks, and installation of the International Space Station S5 Truss, of the Integrated Truss Structure. It will also have a SPACEHAB module carrying 5,000 pounds of supplies and equipment to the International Space Station, and carry the second "Teacher in Space" onboard.

When Endeavour was launched on August 8th 2007, 9 pieces of foam insulator fell from the Shuttle's fuel tank. Three hit Endeavour, but are believed to be too small to cause serious damage. However, during inspection on approach to the ISS, a "gouge" was discovered on the underbelly of the Shuttle. The Mission has been altered to include taking pictures of the damage whilst docked at the ISS and sending to Houston for help in possible repairing.