The final countdown before the STS-130 mission to the ISS

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In short: Experience the high-stakes atmosphere of the Kennedy Space Center as astronauts prepare for liftoff. This video captures the final five days leading up to a critical shuttle mission.

The footage documents the preparations for the STS-130 mission, featuring Commander George Zamka and his crew. The team arrived at the Kennedy Space Center with only five days remaining before their scheduled launch on February 7 at 4:39 a.m. Eastern. It highlights the transition from ground preparation to the journey toward the International Space Station aboard the space shuttle Endeavour.

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