Launch of space shuttle

8 things you wanted to know about Space Shuttle Endeavour

1.. Endeavor is takes off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center 1. The space shuttle Endeavorhas an odd assortment of cargo—including live spiders, butterflies, and new technology to turn urine into drinking water.

2.There are seven astronauts in the mission.

3. Endeavor's cargo includes two new sleeping chambers, a second toilet, and a water-purification system.

4. NASA offers a host of other live streaming options — you can see specific views of the launchpad and other space facilities, as well as NASA’s official weather monitoring channel.

5. NASA’s Space Shuttle Countdown Portal offers a view of the current launch clock in real-time, along with regularly refreshed images from the various video feeds.

6. The Space Shuttle Endeavor will spend 15 days at the International Space Station.

7.Its crew will conduct four spacewalks and install new quarters, which will include a “waste water recycling system” about to turn urine into drinkable water. They’ll also be bringing a new oxygen generator.

8.The new mission is the 124th space shuttle flight and the 27th to the International Space Station.

You can see the shuttle launch live at NASA TV or view live stream.

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