Space Shuttle Endeavour Conducts "Rollaround" from Pad 39B to Pad 39A

On May 31, 2009, the space shuttle Endeavour was released from its role as the rescue shuttle for the STS-125 mission and transferred from launch pad 39B to 39A in preparation for its primary assignment, the STS-127 mission. This transfer, known as a “rollaround,” marked the transition of Endeavour from standby to flight readiness. Endeavour STS-127 Astronaut Crew: Commander: Mark Polansky Pilot: Doug Hurley Mission Specialist 1: Chris Cassidy Mission Specialist 2: Julie Payette Mission Specialist 3: Thomas Marshburn Mission Specialist 4: David Wolf Mission Specialist 5: Tim Kopra (up) / Koichi Wakata (down) Shuttlesource is a video archive containing historical footage from the space shuttle program. It features rare and exclusive videos sourced from both private collections, NASA, and the U.S. National Archives. The archive spans the program from 1979 to 2011, covering all major events in the program along with footage of every shuttle mission. It offers an extensive view of launches, landings, astronaut training, press briefings, mission operations, orbiter preparations, and news coverage. The importance of Shuttlesource extends beyond preserving the historical record of the space shuttle program; it also serves as a vital resource for inspiring a new generation of space enthusiasts. We extend our gratitude to all who have contributed to making this archive possible. You can help preserve history by contributing rare videos. Shuttlesource accepts all formats, including audio cassettes and VHS tapes. Your contributions will help enrich this archive, ensuring that these valuable moments are not lost to time and can continue to inspire future generations. Please reach out via Facebook at www.facebook.com/shuttlesource. #sts127 #nasa #launch #spaceshuttlevideoarchive #endeavour