[Saturday, November 1, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Saturday, November 1, 2008] We initiated this audit because of the overall importance of the Orion Project and because it is one of the first space flight projects to implement the revised guidance.

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[Saturday, November 1, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Saturday - light-duty day for CDR Fincke, FE-1 Lonchakov & FE-2 Chamitoff.

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[Saturday, November 1, 2008] The sole-sourced contract will support NASA Johnson Space Center with flight operations work for the Constellation and International Space Station programs.

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[Monday, November 3, 2008] The two NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station joined millions of Americans Monday in casting their ballots before Election Day. Expedition 18 Commander E. Michael Fincke and Flight Engineer Greg Chamitoff also took time to record a new me

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[Monday, November 3, 2008] News conferences, events and operating hours for the press center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are set for the upcoming launch of space shuttle Endeavour.

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[Monday, November 3, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Monday, November 3, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Underway: Week 2 of Increment 18.

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[Monday, November 3, 2008] In 2004, President Bush announced his "Vision for U.S. Space Exploration," which called for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to complete construction of the International Space Station and retire the space shuttle fleet by 2010.

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[Monday, November 3, 2008] SpaceX will host a DragonLab Users Workshop on November 6, 2008. This workshop will be an opportunity for potential customers to fully explore DragonLab's capabilities, as well as present customer-specific interests and requirements.

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[Tuesday, November 4, 2008] The first major flight hardware of the Ares I-X rocket has arrived in Florida to begin preparation for the inaugural test flight of the agency's next-generation launch system. The test flight is targeted for July 12, 2009.

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[Wednesday, November 5, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Wednesday, November 5, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Thursday, November 6, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Uplink to crew from MCC-H Flight Control: "Excellent job on the SSRMS Ops and Komparus repair. You guys make it look easy!" (Which it isn't).

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[Friday, November 7, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Saturday, November 8, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Sunday, November 9, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Sunday - rest day for CDR Fincke, FE-1 Lonchakov, FE-2 Chamitoff. Ahead: Week 3 of Increment 18.

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[Sunday, November 9, 2008] The purpose of the meeting is to assess NASA and Roscosmos plans to support a six-person crew aboard the International Space Station, including transportation, crew rotation, training, and micro meteoroid and orbital debris shielding.

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[Monday, November 10, 2008] A prelaunch webcast, live blogs, podcasts, pictures and videos will highlight NASA's Web coverage of space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. Endeavour is scheduled to lift off Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:55 p.m. EST.

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[Tuesday, November 11, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Tuesday, November 11, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Wednesday, November 12, 2008] Major activities for CDR Fincke & FE-2 Chamitoff today were EVA preparations for the ULF-2 spacewalks. Working in the U.S. "Quest" Airlock, Mike & Greg.

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[Friday, November 14, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. L-1 for STS-126

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[Friday, November 14, 2008] Progress M-65/30P undocked successfully from the Service Module (SM) aft port on schedule at 11:20am EST. The first separation burn was on time at 11:23am, to be followed by a 30-sec retrograde burn at 2:25pm.

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[Friday, November 14, 2008] Space shuttle Endeavour roared off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on a spectacular tower of smoke and flames. Video available.

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[Friday, November 14, 2008] Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven-member crew lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 7:55 p.m. EST Friday to repair and remodel the International Space Station.

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[Friday, November 14, 2008] Space shuttle Endeavour lit the Florida night sky with a 6:55 p.m. CST launch on a mission to outfit the International Space Station for a larger crew and improve the function of a solar array rotary joint.

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[Saturday, November 15, 2008] It's inspection day aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. Crew members will use the shuttle's robotic arm and its extension to look at the spacecraft's thermal protection system.

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[Saturday, November 15, 2008] The seven-member crew of Space Shuttle Endeavour spent the day completing a five-hour inspection of Endeavour's heat shield using the shuttle's robotic arm and the Orbiter Boom Sensor System.

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] Good Morning Endeavour!!! Yesterday's launch was awesome! We are looking forward to working with you today!

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Saturday - pre-docking preparations day for CDR Fincke, FE-1 Lonchakov & FE-2 Chamitoff.

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] The FD02 MMT met today to review mission progress with only a few items of discussion. These included orbiter systems and ascent imagery. At the time of the MMT, the OBSS scans were in progress.

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] It's arrival day. The space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled to dock with the International Space Station a little after 4 p.m. CST.

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] When the space shuttle Endeavour lifts off this month, its flight crew will be taking new research equipment designed and built by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] STS-126 has arrived at the International Space Station. Shuttle Commander Chris Ferguson was at the controls of space shuttle Endeavour docking to the station's Harmony Node at 5:01 p.m. EST.

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.. Sunday - docking day. Ahead: Week 4 of Increment 18. Flight Day 3 (FD3) of STS-126/ULF-2. ISS crew work cycle today: Wake 9:30am EST

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was carried into space with the successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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[Sunday, November 16, 2008] The space shuttle Endeavour docked with the International Space Station at 4:01 p.m. CST, carrying the Leonardo logistics module with over 14,000 pounds of cargo for the complex.

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[Monday, November 17, 2008] With a new crew member aboard each spacecraft, the space shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station have begun their first full day of docked operations.

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[Monday, November 17, 2008] Congratulations on an excellent rendezvous and docking!!! The FD03 MMT met to review orbiter systems and mission progress. Additionally, the MMT reviewed the ascent trajectory and propulsion systems performance both of which were nominal.

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[Monday, November 17, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Underway: Week 4 of Increment 18. Flight Day 4 (FD4) of STS-126/ULF-2.

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[Monday, November 17, 2008] The joint Space Shuttle Endeavour and International Space Station crews today took the first step toward updating the complexs interior by installing a packed logistics module on a docking port.

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[Tuesday, November 18, 2008] The first of four spacewalks scheduled for Endeavour crew members at the International Space Station will highlight today's activities in orbit.

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[Tuesday, November 18, 2008] Nations around the world will join together to mark a milestone in space exploration this week, celebrating the 10th birthday of a unique research laboratory, the International Space Station.

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[Tuesday, November 18, 2008] The MMT met today to review mission progress 1 and orbiter systems status. The mission is progressing quite well and Endeavour is performing well.

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[Tuesday, November 18, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Flight Day 5 (FD5) of STS-126/ULF-2.

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[Tuesday, November 18, 2008] There has never been a good system for dealing with space waste. On the Russian space station MIR, junk would accumulate in hallways for months before it was sent to burn up in the Earth's atmosphere.

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[Tuesday, November 18, 2008] Astronauts Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve Bowen completed the first of four spacewalks scheduled for Endeavour's mission to the International Space Station today. The spacewalk was the 115th in support of ISS construction.

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[Wednesday, November 19, 2008] Moving of supplies and equipment between Endeavour and the International Space Station and installation in the station of equipment are on today's agenda for the 10 members of the spacecraft's crews.

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[Wednesday, November 19, 2008] All we can say is...WOW! You've thoroughly impressed us again with your transfer efficiency. It appears the drones have earned their graduate degrees in transfer ops from Doctor Don!

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[Wednesday, November 19, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Flight Day 6 (FD6) of STS-126/ULF-2. ISS crew work cycle today: Wake 8:55am EST; sleep 12:25am (until 8:55am tomorrow morning, i.e. steady for now).

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[Wednesday, November 19, 2008] Home improvements continued aboard the International Space Station with installation of two new bedrooms and preparations to activate a water recycling facility.

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[Wednesday, November 19, 2008] The 10 crew members aboard space shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station will hold a news conference at 3:05 p.m. EST on Friday, Nov. 21.

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[Wednesday, November 19, 2008] In the 1950's it seemed like almost all of our rockets exploded during the launch. As we considered putting a man in a capsule on top of one of those rockets it was obvious that something was needed to get the pilot out of a bad situation in a hurry.

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[Thursday, November 20, 2008] The second spacewalk by Endeavour astronauts outside the International Space Station will be the focus of todays activities aboard the two spacecraft.

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[Thursday, November 20, 2008] NASA astronauts on space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission will install an instrument on the International Space Station that can "smell" dangerous chemicals in the air.

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[Thursday, November 20, 2008] Enloe Magnet High School students in Raleigh, N.C., made a long distance call Friday to astronaut Michael Fincke aboard the International Space Station, more than 200 miles above Earth.

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[Thursday, November 20, 2008] Good morning Don, STS-126 & Increment 18 crews! Thanks for another great day of transfer yesterday! I know we’ve already said this, but it really is a joy to watch you all making us look good up there.

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[Thursday, November 20, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Flight Day 7 (FD7) of STS-126/ULF-2.

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[Thursday, November 20, 2008] Building on Tuesday's spacewalk experience, Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper and Shane Kimbrough headed out of the International Space Station's Quest Airlock at 11:58 a.m. CST .

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[Friday, November 21, 2008] After completing a spacewalk Thursday Endeavour and International Space Station crew members will work today on getting ready for another spacewalk Saturday, transferring material between the station and the shuttle and other tasks.

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[Friday, November 21, 2008] NASA and its international partners have assigned the International Space Station's crew members through 2010. The numbering sequence of expeditions was modified to reflect the start of six-person crews.

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[Friday, November 21, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Flight Day 8 (FD8) of STS-126/ULF-2.

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[Friday, November 21, 2008] Now that you've uninstalled the WPA Startup Filter, today you can pack it up for return in the MPLM. In addition, you'll also need to retrieve the empty PWRs from the MPLM for your PWR fills scheduled today.

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[Friday, November 21, 2008] The space shuttle and International Space Station crews were hard at work transferring, assembling and testing hardware at the station today.

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[Friday, November 21, 2008] NASA Television is broadcasting highlights from the ongoing STS-126 space shuttle mission in high definition (HDTV).

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[Saturday, November 22, 2008] NASA STS-126 Report #16 9 a.m. CST Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008

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[Saturday, November 22, 2008] Congratulations on finishing MPLM resupply yesterday! You're making great progress on return packing as well. We are currently showing you 75% complete with all MPLM transfer.

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[Saturday, November 22, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Sunday, November 23, 2008] Astronauts Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve Bowen today completed the third spacewalk of Endeavour's mission to the ISS. The spacewalk began at 12:01 p.m. CST and ended at 6:58 p.m. for a total time of six hours and 57 minutes.

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[Sunday, November 23, 2008] Expedition 18 Commander Mike Fincke will continue work Sunday on a system in the International Space Station's Destiny lab that converts urine and condensate into potable water.

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[Sunday, November 23, 2008] Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) successfully conducted a full mission-length firing of its Falcon 9 launch vehicle's first stage at its McGregor Test Facility in Texas, on November 22.

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[Sunday, November 23, 2008] Heide, Eric, Shane, & Steve, Great job yesterday on EVA3! This message contains EVA 4 Deltas. The new EVA 4 Summary Timeline is in 18-0299 (MSG 094).

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[Sunday, November 23, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Sunday Flight Day 10 (FD10) of STS-126/ULF-2. ISS crew work cycle today: Wake 8:55am EST; sleep 12:25am; Shuttle crew: 12:55am (both until 8:55am tomorrow).

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[Sunday, November 23, 2008] Expedition 18 Commander Mike Fincke and Endeavour Mission Specialist Don Pettit have proven their knack for detailed maintenance work during previous stays at the International Space Station and have once again put their skills to use.

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[Monday, November 24, 2008] The fourth spacewalk by Endeavour astronauts outside the International Space Station will be the focus of today's activities in space.

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[Monday, November 24, 2008] Wow...we can't believe this is the last day of MPLM transfer! You've all been doing an excellent job!

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[Monday, November 24, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Monday, November 24, 2008] NASA is currently at a crossroad. In response to President Bush's Vision for Space Exploration, the agency is in the midst of phasing out the Space Shuttle Program and beginning another major undertaking, the Constellation Program.

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[Monday, November 24, 2008] We all know by now that STS-126 astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper let go of a tool bag the other day during an EVA in space.

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[Monday, November 24, 2008] As the STS-126 and International Space Station Expedition 18 crews readied for the fourth and final spacewalk of the mission, NASA managers decided to extend Endeavour's stay by one day with landing now scheduled for 12:18 p.m. CST Sunday.

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[Tuesday, November 25, 2008] Crew members aboard Endeavour and the International Space Station got good news on two fronts when they were awakened for a day to be devoted largely to transfer of materials from the station to be returned to Earth.

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[Tuesday, November 25, 2008] Great job on all the EVAs this mission!! It has been a joy and privilege to work with you through 4 outstanding EVAs!!

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[Tuesday, November 25, 2008] The combined crews of shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station have sent a special greeting to members of the American military in time for the upcoming holiday season.

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[Tuesday, November 25, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Tuesday, November 25, 2008] The mission extension day has paid off for the shuttle and station crews as well as the ground teams Tuesday. The crews are ahead of schedule with transfer activity.

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[Wednesday, November 26, 2008] The Multi-purpose Logistics Module Leonardo will take the first small step in its lengthy journey back to Earth today as crews of Endeavour and the International Space Station finish its packing and move it from the station to the shuttle's cargo bay.

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[Wednesday, November 26, 2008] Good morning Don, STS-126 & Increment 18 crews! Thanks for a great job loading and unloading the MPLM! We know it took a lot of work and long hours to complete the plan, but you made it look easy nonetheless.

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[Wednesday, November 26, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Wednesday, November 26, 2008] The International Space Station's moving van, Leonardo, is back in Endeavour's payload bay, ready to return materials to Earth.

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[Wednesday, November 26, 2008] The residents of the International Space Station will receive a new shipment of fuel, food, supplies and holiday gifts on Sunday, Nov. 30. Docking of the cargo delivery spacecraft, known as ISS Progress 31, is set for 6:23 a.m. CST.

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[Thursday, November 27, 2008] After Thanksgiving dinner with their hosts on the International Space Station, the seven members of the space shuttle Endeavour crew will board their spacecraft, close its hatches and make final preparations for Friday's undocking.

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[Thursday, November 27, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Thursday, November 27, 2008] The crews of Endeavour and the International Space Station bid one another farewell on Thanksgiving Day, closing the hatches between the two spacecraft at 6:31 p.m. CST.

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[Friday, November 28, 2008] It's undocking day. The space shuttle Endeavour and its seven-astronaut crew are scheduled to leave the International Space Station at 8:47 a.m. CST.

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[Friday, November 28, 2008] The crew of space shuttle Endeavour has left the International Space Station. STS-126 undocked from the station at 9:47 a.m. Friday.

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[Friday, November 28, 2008] The MMT met to review mission progress and orbiter systems. The mission is progressing extremely well and all parties are excited with the success of the docked phase of the mission.

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[Friday, November 28, 2008] The MMT met briefly to review orbiter systems and mission progress. Endeavour continues to perform quite well and there were no systems issues discussed.

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[Friday, November 28, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below. Flight Day 15 (FD15) of STS-126/ULF-2. ISS crew work cycle today: Wake 5:55am EST; sleep 8:00pm.

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[Friday, November 28, 2008] The space shuttle Endeavour and International Space Station parted ways at 8:47 a.m. CST. The shuttle crew then turned its attention to inspecting Endeavour's heat shield to prepare for landing Sunday.

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[Saturday, November 29, 2008] Endeavour astronauts are beginning a day of preparations to return home. The crew members were awakened at 3:55 a.m. CST by "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." It was played for Chamitoff.

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[Saturday, November 29, 2008] All ISS systems continue to function nominally, except those noted previously or below.

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[Saturday, November 29, 2008] As Endeavour's crew prepares for landing, mission managers are closely monitoring a cold front that could affect Sunday's entry and landing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

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