45th Space Wing team supports successful shuttle Launch

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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) --  The men and women of the 45th Space Wing provided flawless Eastern Range support for NASA's successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour Nov. 14. The launch occurred at 7:55 p.m.(EDT) from Space Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center.

"Congratulations to the entire NASA, DOD and contractor launch team," said Col. Stephen Butler, 45th Space Wing vice commander. "The 45th Space Wing is proud of its contributions to assuring this safe and successful launch of the space shuttle Endeavour. We have a great partnership with NASA and this mission validates that relationship. I look forward to many more spectacular launches as commander of this amazing team of professionals. "

The crew of Space Shuttle Endeavour will make the 27th visit to the International Space Station, delivering a reusable logistics module. The module will expand the crew quarters and storage, as well as provide additional parts for the regenerative life support system.  

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