NEW : ` ` I have every intention for ( Giffords ) to be at the launch , '' he says . ' ' Kelly will command NASA 's upcoming flight . Kelly 's shuttle mission is set to launch on April 19 . NASA named backup crew for the mission after Kelly 's wife was shot .
NEW : `` I have every intention for ( Giffords ) to be at the launch , '' Kelly says . 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 .