
Handout image released by NASA 17 November 2008 showing the Space Shuttle Endeavour approaching the International Space Station with its cargo bay doors open and the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible inside the shuttle's cargo bay (silver cylinder at right) during STS-126 16 November 2008. The first full day of operations are underway in the mission which will include four spacewalks and the delivery of 14,000 pounds (6,300 kilos) to the International Space Station. EPA/NASA / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Handout image released by NASA 17 November 2008 showing the Space Shuttle Endeavour approaching the International Space Station with its cargo bay doors open and the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible inside the shuttle's cargo bay (silver cylinder at right) during STS-126 16 November 2008. The first full day of operations are underway in the mission which will include four spacewalks and the delivery of 14,000 pounds (6,300 kilos) to the International Space Station. EPA/NASA / HO

Handout image released by NASA 17 November 2008 showing the Space Shuttle Endeavour approaching the International Space Station with its cargo bay doors open and the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible inside the shuttle's cargo bay (silver cylinder at left) during STS-126 16 November 2008. The first full day of operations are underway in the mission which will include four spacewalks and the delivery of 14,000 pounds (6,300 kilos) to the International Space Station. EPA/NASA / HO EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Handout frame grab released by NASA 17 November 2008 showing the Space Shuttle Endeavour's Canadarm2 attached to the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) as it is positioned onto the International Space Station during STS-126. The first full day of operations are underway in the mission which will include four spacewalks and the delivery of 14,000 pounds (6,300 kilos) to the International Space Station. EPA/NASA TV / HO

Handout image released by NASA 17 November 2008 showing the Space Shuttle Endeavour's cargo bay opened with the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) inside the shuttle's cargo bay (rear at center) as the module is prepared for transfer to the International Space Station during STS-126. The first full day of operations are underway in the mission which will include four spacewalks and the delivery of 14,000 pounds (6,300 kilos) to the International Space Station. EPA/NASA TV / HO

Handout frame grab released by NASA 17 November 2008 showing the Space Shuttle Endeavour's Canadarm2 attached successfully to the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) inside the shuttle's cargo bay as the module is prepared for transfer to the International Space Station during STS-126. The first full day of operations are underway in the mission which will include four spacewalks and the delivery of 14,000 pounds (6,300 kilos) to the International Space Station. EPA/NASA TV / HO

Handout frame grab released by NASA 17 November 2008 showing the Space Shuttle Endeavour's Canadarm2 (R) attached successfully to the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) inside the shuttle's cargo bay as the module is prepared for transfer to the International Space Station during STS-126. The first full day of operations are underway in the mission which will include four spacewalks and the delivery of 14,000 pounds (6,300 kilos) to the International Space Station. EPA/NASA TV / HO
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