After Atlantis performed the late inspection and was cleared for re-entry, Endeavour was officially released from stand-by status on May 21, 2009, and preparations for STS-127 were initiated.
Following Atlantis's successful completion of the post-flight inspection and authorization for re-entry, Endeavour was formally released from its standby status on May 21, 2009, and preparations for mission STS-127 began.