A day of reflection. I found my STS-129 Mission Crew Notebook in a bag inside my desk. It's been 16 years since we broke the surly bonds of Earth to float off the planet. The Russian stamp on the front indicated its presence on the ISS with signatures of all crewmates on the inside cover. This notebook is used to remind you of important steps, procedures or info that will help you achieve mission success. This was an assembly mission where we added spare parts to the Space Station to get to asse

📅 November 27, 2009 – A historic moment in space exploration! After 11 days orbiting Earth, the Space Shuttle Atlantis completed the STS-129 mission and safely landed at Kennedy Space Center. 🚀🌍 During this mission, Atlantis delivered essential spare parts, tools, and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), including two “Express Logistics Carriers” filled with equipment that helps astronauts maintain and upgrade the station. The crew of seven astronauts also performed three spacew

After 11 incredible days in orbit and traveling over 4.5 million miles, NASA’s Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-129) made a perfect landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on November 27, 2009, at 9:44 a.m. EST. This mission wasn’t just another spaceflight — it delivered over 30,000 pounds of spare parts to the International Space Station, ensuring future missions could keep running smoothly. The crew completed three spacewalks, marking another proud milestone in human space exploration. #SpaceShu