STS-130: processing of Space Shuttle Endeavour is complete, its payload bay doors are closed, and it is ready for its move to the Vehicle Assembly Building, where its external tank has been lowered beside the twin solid rocket boosters. Launch is targeted for Feb. 4, 2010. - credits: NASA/Jack Pfaller
The STS-130 crew portrait: seated are astronauts George Zamka (right), commander; and Terry Virts, pilot. From the left (standing) are astronaut Nicholas Patrick, Robert Behnken, Kathryn Hire and Stephen Robinson, all mission specialists. - credit: NASA
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