STS129 HD Launch

STS-129, also known as Space Shuttle Atlantis mission STS-129, was a NASA Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission was flown by Space Shuttle Atlantis, and it took place on November 16, 2009. Here are some key details about the STS-129 launch:

Space Shuttle: Space Shuttle Atlantis (OV-104) was used for this mission.

Launch Date: STS-129 was launched on November 16, 2009.

Launch Site: The launch took place from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA.

Mission Objectives: The primary objectives of the STS-129 mission were to deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers (ELCs) to the International Space Station. These ELCs contained a variety of spare parts, equipment, and supplies to support the station's operations. The mission also included three spacewalks to perform various tasks, including the installation of the ELCs.

Crew: The STS-129 crew consisted of the following astronauts:

Charles O. Hobaugh (Commander)
Barry E. Wilmore (Pilot)
Robert L. Satcher Jr. (Mission Specialist)
Michael Foreman (Mission Specialist)
Randy Bresnik (Mission Specialist)
Leland D. Melvin (Mission Specialist)
Nicole Stott (Mission Specialist)
Mission Duration: STS-129 had a total mission duration of 10 days, 19 hours, 16 minutes, and 13 seconds.

Landing: The mission concluded with a successful landing at the Kennedy Space Center on November 27, 2009.

STS-129 was a critical mission for resupplying the International Space Station and maintaining its operational capabilities. It was part of NASA's Space Shuttle program, which aimed to support the ongoing construction and operation of the ISS.