The space shuttle Endeavour is getting ready to support its target launch date of Nov. 14.
This flight will feature important repair work and prepare the International Space Station (ISS). The 15 days flight with its four planned spacewalks will primarily focus on servicing the station. Each Spacewalk will last approximately 6.5 hours.
Endeavour will carry the Leonardo cargo module, which will be loaded with about 19,000 pounds of equipment and supplies and equipment necessary to double the crew size from three to six members in spring 2009.
The new station cargo includes additional sleeping quarters, a second toilet and a resistance exercise device.
The shuttle also will deliver a new crewmember and bring back another after more than five months aboard the station.
STS-126 is the 124th space shuttle flight, the 27th flight to the station, the 22nd flight for Endeavour and the fourth flight in 2008. The mission will be docked during the 10th anniversary of the space station on Nov. 20.
McCain will be onboard.
