Photos: Shuttle Endeavour's Final Mission - Part 2

In the Grasp of the Canadarm2

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer 2 is transferred from space shuttle Endeavour's payload bay for installation on the station's starboard truss, on May 19, 2011 (Flight Day 4).

Endeavor's Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer 2

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS) is seen in space shuttle Endeavour's payload bay. Shortly after this image was taken, the AMS was moved from the payload bay to the station's starboard truss on May 19, 2011 (Flight Day 4).

Tile Damage on Shuttle Endeavour During the STS-134 Mission

This NASA image shows the primary damaged tile on the space shuttle Endeavour that engineers are studying to determine whether any additional inspections or repairs are required while the shuttle is docked at the International Space Station during the STS-134 mission. This NASA image is from a May 19, 2011, briefing.

Welcome to the International Space Station

Commander Mark Kelly and the STS-134 crew are welcomed aboard the International Space Station by the Expedition 27 crew. Hatches opened at 7:38 a.m. EDT (Flight Day 2).

Space Shuttle Endeavour Docked to the Space Station

The space shuttle Endeavour docked to the International Space Station for its final visit Wednesday (May 18).

Endeavour Noses in for Docking

The nose, the forward underside and crew cabin of the space shuttle Endeavour approach first as the STS-134 vehicle prepares to dock with the International Space Station on May 18, 2011 (Flight Day 3). An Expedition 27 crew member took this photo at a distance of about 600 feet (180 meters).

Endeavour Approaches the International Space Station

Astronaut Ron Garan, aboard the International Space Station, tweeted (as @Astro_Ron): "#Endeavour after doing a "flip" prior to today's docking. Great 2 have #STS134 crew on board! #FromSpace #NASA," on May 18, 2011 (Flight Day 3).

Over the Rhine

Astronaut Ron Garan, aboard the International Space Station, tweeted (as @Astro_Ron): "Our house guests have arrived! Space Shuttle Endeavour on approach over the Rhine River earlier today #FromSpace." Endeavour docked with the ISS on May 18, 2011 (Flight Day 3).

Shuttle Endeavour Approaches the International Space Station - STS-134

The space shuttle Endeavour approaches the International Space Station shortly before docking. The STS-134 flight is the 25th and final mission for the orbiter before it is retired.

Shuttle Endeavour Poised for Last Launch

NASA's space shuttle Endeavour stands poised to launch on its final mission STS-134, its 25th and last mission before retirement. Liftoff is set for May 16, 2011 from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.