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Storks fly in tandem over the Space Shuttle Endeavour on the launch pad. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on the first Utilization Flight to the International Space Station. At left is the Rotating Service Structure. A payload canister carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is being lifted up the RSS to the Payload Changeout Room. From there the MPLM will be moved into Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay. Raffaello is filled with supplies and equipment for the Station. Endeavour will also carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the Station and return to Earth with the Expedition 3 crew.