Atlantis Set to Blast Off to International Space Station

Boston (DbTechNo) - On Monday afternoon, shuttle Atlantis will blast off into space heading for the International Space Station.

The ship, embarking on its final voyage will be carrying supplies to the ISS, and is scheduled to take off at 2:28 PM.

So far, the weather is cooperating perfectly, and all systems are a goe for tomorrow’s launch.

The mission is to bring more than 27000 pounds of supplies to the ISS including refurbished gyroscopes, pumps and ammonia and nitrogen tanks.

There are 6 crew members taking off tomorrow, but when they return, they will bring back with them, astronaut, Nicole Stott from the station.

The crew will be spending Thanksgiving in orbit, and will likely be eating some form of dehydrated dinner to celebrate the occasion.

The crew will be in orbit for 11 days total, and after this mission, only 5 remain.