With Discovery and its crew safely home, the stage is set for the
launch of shuttle Atlantis on its STS-129 mission. Atlantis' liftoff
currently is targeted for Nov.12, although shuttle and station teams
are assessing Nov. 9 as a potential launch date. The flight will
focus on storing important spare hardware on the station's exterior.
The 11-day flight will include three spacewalks and the installation
of two platforms to the station's truss, or backbone. Atlantis also
will bring Stott back to Earth.
Stott and STS-128 astronaut Hernandez are providing updates on
Twitter. To connect to their Twitter feeds and other NASA social
media, visit: