NEW : `` I have every intention for ( Giffords ) to be at the launch , '' said Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz. Astronaut Mark Kelly will command Endeavour 's upcoming flight . Kelly 's shuttle mission is set to launch on April 19 . He is hopeful she will be able to see him during a video conference during the trip . NASA named backup commander for Endeavour mission after Kelly 's wife was shot .
NEW : `` I have every intention for ( Giffords ) to be at the launch , '' said Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz. Astronaut Mark Kelly will command Endeavour 's upcoming flight . Kelly 's shuttle mission is set to launch on April 19 . NASA named backup commander for Endeavour mission after Kelly 's wife was shot .