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In this November 16, 2009 file photo NASA mission specialist ...

(AFP/File) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:54:37 GMT

(AFP/File) - In this November 16, 2009 file photo NASA mission specialist Randy Bresnik (C) joins colleagues Mike Foreman (L) and Leland Melvin as the crew of the space shuttle Atlantis walk out to the astrovan at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Bresnik entered an unusual space countdown on Friday as he waited onboard the International Space Station for the birth of his daughter back on Earth.(AFP/File/Stan Honda)

Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:53:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is seen in this image taken by a crew member aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis during rendezvous and docking activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:10:48 GMT

(Reuters) - Backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay is seen in this image taken by a crew member aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis during rendezvous and docking activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. QUALITY FROM SOURCE

Astronauts (L-R) Robert L. Satcher Jr., Nicole Stott, Leland ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:22 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronauts (L-R) Robert L. Satcher Jr., Nicole Stott, Leland Melvin, Frank De Winne, Robert Thirsk, Maxim Suraev (partially obscured) and Randy Bresnik (back to camera) greet each other after the docking of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronauts (L-R) Nicole Stott, Mike Foreman, Barry E. Wilmore ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:50:54 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronauts (L-R) Nicole Stott, Mike Foreman, Barry E. Wilmore and Jeffrey Williams greet each other after the docking of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Crew members Charlie Hobaugh (C) and Jeffrey Williams (R) shake ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:49:49 GMT

(Reuters) - Crew members Charlie Hobaugh (C) and Jeffrey Williams (R) shake hands and greet each other as Russian cosmonaut Maxim Suraev (L) looks on shortly after the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station docked in space in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. On the right side of the photo is European Space Agency astronaut Frank DeWinne. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

This view of the nose, the forward underside and crew cabin ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:39 GMT

(Reuters) - This view of the nose, the forward underside and crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was provided by an Expedition 21 crew member during a survey of the approaching vehicle prior to docking with the International Space Station in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

This view of the aft underside of the Space Shuttle Atlantis ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:18 GMT

(Reuters) - This view of the aft underside of the Space Shuttle Atlantis was provided by an Expedition 21 crew member during a survey of the approaching vehicle prior to docking with the International Space Station in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

The Space Shuttle Atlantis is shown is this photo taken from ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:43:09 GMT

(Reuters) - The Space Shuttle Atlantis is shown is this photo taken from the International Space Station (ISS) with an 800mm lens during its rendezvous pitch maneuver (RPM) showing the topside of the forward cabin and part of the cargo bay in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

The Space Shuttle Atlantis' starboard wing is shown is this ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:42:02 GMT

(Reuters) - The Space Shuttle Atlantis' starboard wing is shown is this photo taken from the International Space Station (ISS) with an 800mm lens during its rendezvous pitch maneuver (RPM) showing the topside of the forward cabin and part of the cargo bay in this photo released by NASA and taken November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronauts Barry Wilmore (L) and Leland Melvin work in the shirt-sleeve ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:35:18 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronauts Barry Wilmore (L) and Leland Melvin work in the shirt-sleeve environment of the docked International Space Station and Space Shuttle Atlantis to support the flight day four space walk of crewmates Mike Foreman and Robert Satcher in this photo released by NASA and taken November 19, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronaut Leland Melvin works on the aft flight deck of the ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:22:45 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronaut Leland Melvin works on the aft flight deck of the space shuttle during flight day two activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronaut Barry E. Wilmore, STS-129 pilot, prepares to take ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:17:07 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronaut Barry E. Wilmore, STS-129 pilot, prepares to take a still photo with a digital camera during flight day two onboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:58 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, occupies the commander's station on the flight deck of Space Shuttle Atlantis during flight day two activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, is pictured ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:13:46 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, is pictured near a beverage container floating freely on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Atlantis during flight day two activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

A partial view of Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay, vertical ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:43 GMT

(Reuters) - A partial view of Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay, vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods and docking mechanism is seen with the earth in the background in this image taken by an STS-129 crew member from an aft flight deck window in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander Charlie Hobaugh smiles as he ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:36 GMT

(Reuters) - Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander Charlie Hobaugh smiles as he works on the flight deck of the shuttle during flight day two activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, reads his ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:10:33 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronaut Randy Bresnik, STS-129 mission specialist, reads his crew notebook on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Atlantis during flight day two activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:09:27 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, works on the middeck of Space Shuttle Atlantis during flight day two activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronauts Leland Melvin and Atlantis Pilot Barry Wilmore (R) ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:23 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronauts Leland Melvin and Atlantis Pilot Barry Wilmore (R) work on the aft flight deck of space shuttle during flight day two activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronauts Leland Melvin (R) and Atlantis Commander Charlie. ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:22 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronauts Leland Melvin (R) and Atlantis Commander Charlie. Hobaugh and Pilot Barry E. Wilmore (L) work on the aft flight deck of the space shuttle during flight day two activities in this photo released by NASA and taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/NASA Handout (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Astronaut Randy Bresnik blows a kiss to the camera as he prepares ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:17:26 GMT

(Reuters) - Astronaut Randy Bresnik blows a kiss to the camera as he prepares to board the Space Shuttle Atlantis before launch from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida November 16, 2009. REUTERS/NASA TV

NASA TV image shows Atlantis astronaut Mike Foreman working ...

(AFP/NASA) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:43:04 GMT

(AFP/NASA) - NASA TV image shows Atlantis astronaut Mike Foreman working in the cargo bay at the beginning of a planned spacewalk. Astronauts from the shuttle Atlantis have completed the first space walk of their mission, replacing a vital communications antenna on the exterior of the International Space Station.(AFP/NASA)

NASA TV image shows Atlantis astronaut Bobby Satcher (C) on ...

(AFP/NASA) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:43:04 GMT

(AFP/NASA) - NASA TV image shows Atlantis astronaut Bobby Satcher (C) on the robotic arm, working during a planned spacewalk. Astronauts from the shuttle Atlantis have completed the first space walk of their mission, replacing a vital communications antenna on the exterior of the International Space Station.(AFP/NASA)

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 picture, the space shuttle ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:24:08 GMT

(AP) - FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 picture, the space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The complexity of the reusable spacecraft inspired one of the questions in this edition of 'Ask AP,' a weekly Q&A column where AP journalists respond to readers' questions about the news. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

This image provided by NASA backdropped by the blackness of ...

(AP) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:56:13 GMT

(AP) - This image provided by NASA backdropped by the blackness of space, the International Space Station is featured in this image photographed by an STS-129 crew member as Space Shuttle Atlantis and the station approached each other during rendezvous and docking activities on flight day three Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/NASA)

In this image taken from video, space shuttle Atlantis crewmen ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:09:38 GMT

(AP) - In this image taken from video, space shuttle Atlantis crewmen Michael Foreman and Dr. Robert Satcher, Jr., install a space antenna outside the International Space Station, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/NASA)

In this image taken from video, space shuttle Atlantis crewmen ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:09:13 GMT

In this image taken from video, space shuttle Atlantis crewmen ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:09:12 GMT

In this image taken from video, space shuttle Atlantis crewmen ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:08:49 GMT

In this Nov. 18, 2009 photo released by NASA, the International ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:12:01 GMT

(AP) - In this Nov. 18, 2009 photo released by NASA, the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay are seen as Atlantis and the station approach each other during rendezvous and docking activities on flight day three. A pair of spacewalking astronauts, one of them a surgeon, hustled through antenna and cable work Thursday outside the International Space Station. (AP Photo/NASA)

In this Nov. 18, 2009 photo released by NASA, the International ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:55:36 GMT

This NASA tv image shows Atlantis astronaut Mike Foreman working ...

(AFP/NASA TV) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:02:36 GMT

(AFP/NASA TV) - This NASA tv image shows Atlantis astronaut Mike Foreman working during a planned spacewalk. Astronauts from the shuttle Atlantis began Thursday the first space walk of their mission to store hardware and conduct repairs on the exterior of the International Space Station.(AFP/NASA TV/Ho)

This NASA tv image shows Atlantis astronaut Bobby Satcher(C-back ...

(AFP/ NASA TV) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:02:36 GMT

(AFP/ NASA TV) - This NASA tv image shows Atlantis astronaut Bobby Satcher(C-back to camera), on the robotic arm, working during a planned spacewalk. Astronauts from the shuttle Atlantis began Thursday the first space walk of their mission to store hardware and conduct repairs on the exterior of the International Space Station.(AFP/ NASA TV/Ho)

This image provided by NASA TV shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:16:01 GMT

(AP) - This image provided by NASA TV shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis as it completes a pirouette for the space station cameras, for a final check to make sure there's no damage to the thermal tiles on its belly Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009. Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday for a weeklong stay, and the astronauts quickly unloaded a huge platform full of spare parts needed to keep the outpost running for another decade. (AP Photo/NASA)

This image provided by NASA TV shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:14:51 GMT

(AP) - This image provided by NASA TV shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis with the shadow of the International Space station passing over it's cargo bay as the two pass over South America Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009. Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday for a weeklong stay, and the astronauts quickly unloaded a huge platform full of spare parts needed to keep the outpost running for another decade. (AP Photo/NASA)

This image provided by NASA shows a partial view of Space Shuttle ...

(AP) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:28:03 GMT

(AP) - This image provided by NASA shows a partial view of Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay, vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system pods and docking mechanism backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth in this image photographed by an STS-129 crew member from an aft flight deck window Tuesday Nov. 17, 2009. Atlantis arrived at the International Space Station on Wednesday for a weeklong stay, and the astronauts quickly unloaded a huge platform full of spare parts needed to keep the outpost running for another decade. (AP Photo/NASA)

'Moving Beyond Earth,' a new exhibit at the National Air and ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:18:10 GMT

(AP) - 'Moving Beyond Earth,' a new exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum, that features two new items from the Hubble Space Telescope, is seen at the museum in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The new gallery leaves plenty of room to add new artifacts in the coming years as NASA retires the space shuttle program. After the current mission, only five missions remain. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

'Costar,' a detail of which is seen here, was used to correct ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:16:18 GMT

(AP) - 'Costar,' a detail of which is seen here, was used to correct focus in the Hubble Space Telescope, and is one of two new pieces from Hubble displayed in 'Moving Beyond Earth,' a new exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum, is seen at the museum in Washington, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The new gallery leaves plenty of room to add new artifacts in the coming years as NASA retires the space shuttle program. After the current mission, only five missions remain. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Space Shuttle Atlantis crew members Leeland Melvin (top), Mike ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:30 GMT

(Reuters) - Space Shuttle Atlantis crew members Leeland Melvin (top), Mike Forman (L) and Randy Bresnik (C) arrive aboard the International Space Station after hatch opening between the two spacecraft in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES SCI TECH) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Space Shuttle Atlantis crew members Robert Satcher (L), Mike ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:15 GMT

(Reuters) - Space Shuttle Atlantis crew members Robert Satcher (L), Mike Forman and Randy Bresnik (R) arrive aboard the International Space Station after hatch opening between the two spacecraft in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES SCI TECH) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Mexican-American Astronaut Jose Hernandez, who served as mission ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:57 GMT

(AP) - Mexican-American Astronaut Jose Hernandez, who served as mission specialist on space shuttle Discovery on the STS-128 mission, is greeted by children at Los Pinos presidential residence in Mexico City, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Hernandez , who worked as a migrant farm worker in the USA when he was a child, became a full-fledged astronaut. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Mexican-American Astronaut Jose Hernandez, who served as mission ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:11:01 GMT

(AP) - Mexican-American Astronaut Jose Hernandez, who served as mission specialist on space shuttle Discovery on the STS-128 mission, gestures during a ceremony at Los Pinos presidential residence in Mexico City, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Hernandez , who worked as a migrant farm worker in the USA when he was a child, became a full-fledged astronaut. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Space shuttle Atlantis Commander Charlie Hobaugh (R) and mission ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:09:51 GMT

(Reuters) - Space shuttle Atlantis Commander Charlie Hobaugh (R) and mission specialist Randy Bresnik arrive onboard the International Space Station after hatch opening between the two spacecraft in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES SCI TECH) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Members of the space shuttle Atlantis, International Space Station ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:06:21 GMT

(Reuters) - Members of the space shuttle Atlantis, International Space Station crew including (L) station resident Jeff Williams, and shuttle pilot Barry Wilmore (R) greet each other after hatch opening between the two spacecraft in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES SCI TECH) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Mexican-American Astronaut Jose Hernandez, who served as mission ...

(AP) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:05:33 GMT

(AP) - Mexican-American Astronaut Jose Hernandez, who served as mission specialist on space shuttle Discovery on the STS-128 mission, left, shakes hands with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon at the Los Pinos presidential residence in Mexico City, Wednesday Nov. 18, 2009. Hernandez , who worked as a migrant farm worker when he was a child, became a full-fledged astronaut. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

The space shuttle Atlantis STS-129 lifts off November 16, from ...

(AFP/File) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:35 GMT

(AFP/File) - The space shuttle Atlantis STS-129 lifts off November 16, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The space shuttle Atlantis successfully docked Wednesday with the International Space Station and the hatch separating the crews was opened for the traditional welcoming ceremony, NASA said.(AFP/File/Bruce Weaver)

The Space Shuttle Atlantis with its open payload bay doors is ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:30:17 GMT

(Reuters) - The Space Shuttle Atlantis with its open payload bay doors is seen in this view from aboard the International Space Station with the station's robotic arm in the foreground as it approaches the orbital outpost for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA TV

Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander Charlie Hobaugh (L) and mission ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:16 GMT

(Reuters) - Space Shuttle Atlantis Commander Charlie Hobaugh (L) and mission specialist Randy Bresnik work on the aft flight deck of the orbiter as they approach the International Space Station for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

REFILE - CORRECTING HEADLINE The main engines of the Space ...

(Reuters) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:38:50 GMT

(Reuters) - REFILE - CORRECTING HEADLINE The main engines of the Space Shuttle Atlantis are seen during the rendezvous pitch maneuver with the blue earth in the background as astronauts aboard the International Space Station take high resolution pictures of the shuttle heat shield as the orbiter approaches the station for docking in this image from NASA TV November 18, 2009. REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES SCI TECH SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS