posted 10-19-2010 05:03 PM               

STS-133: A Tradition of Discovery

STS-133, the 35th shuttle mission to the International Space Station, will deliver the permanent multipurpose module Leonardo and the Express Logistics Carrier 4 (ELC-4) carrying spare components. The flight, which will include two spacewalks, will also launch Robonaut 2 (R2) to the space station.

Steven Lindsey will command Discovery's STS-133 crew. Eric Boe will serve as pilot. Mission specialists are Alvin Drew, Michael Barratt, Tim Kopra and Nicole Stott.

Planned as the 39th and final flight for Discovery (OV-103), STS-133 is targeted to launch on November 1, 2010.