1 00:00:00,710 --> 00:00:05,250 For the first time since July 2001, and the last time ever, 2 00:00:05,250 --> 00:00:08,379 two space shuttles are on the launch pads at the same time at 3 00:00:08,379 --> 00:00:12,559 NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 4 00:00:12,559 --> 00:00:16,740 Atlantis is targeted to liftoff on the STS-125 mission to service 5 00:00:16,740 --> 00:00:18,999 NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. 6 00:00:18,999 --> 00:00:24,550 And Endeavour is ready to act as a rescue vehicle for Atlantis, if needed. 7 00:00:24,550 --> 00:00:30,759 After Atlantis’ safe landing, Endeavour will rollaround to pad 39A for its upcoming 8 00:00:30,759 --> 00:00:36,079 STS-126 mission to the International Space Station. 9 00:00:36,079 --> 00:00:41,010 There may not be another dual pad event in shuttle history that matches the excitement 10 00:00:41,010 --> 00:00:45,940 and thrill of seeing these two majestic space vehicles side by side 11 00:00:45,940 --> 00:00:48,820 on Kennedy’s launch pads.