Minutes before space shuttle Endeavour is launched to deliver a unique astronomical and particle physics experiment to the International Space Station, the crew members are seen preparing for their long journey.

The crew members for space shuttle Endeavour's STS-134 mission are Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Gregory H. Johnson and Mission Specialists Michael Fincke, Greg Chamitoff, Andrew Feustel and European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori.

During the 16-day mission, Endeavour and its crew will deliver the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) and spare parts including two S-band communications antennas, a high-pressure gas tank and additional spare parts for Dextre.

Catch a glimpse of the crew member's final moments before the shuttle launches:

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