Last year this was supposed to be the last time this happened, bu

t the launch to the Hubble was delayed until May. So one more (and probably last time ever) there are two shuttles on the pads. No, this isn't going to be a Bruce Willis "Armageddon" launch, but just a second shuttle in case there is trouble.
Atlantis will make a final flight to the Hubble telescope for upgrades, and since there isn't a way out (like at the ISS) Endea

vour is parked on the other pad ready to go rescue the crew with a few day's notice.
STS-400 is the mission - and one that hopefully won't fly. If Endeavour flies, it's going up to rescue the crew of STS-125, and that is probably an early end to the shuttle program since the disabled shuttle will be dropped into the ocean.
(Click the image of the shuttles for a nice wallpaper sized image for your computer)
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