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S46-19-017 - STS-046 - STS-46 ESA MS Nicollier poses on OV-104's middeck

S46-19-017 - STS-046 - STS-46 ESA MS Nicollier poses on OV-104's midde...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-46 European Space Agency (ESA) Mission Specialist (MS) Claude Nicollier poses by the interdeck access ladder and the galley on the middeck of Atlant... More

Standing on a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, STS-103 Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith and John M. Grunsfield (Ph.D.) pose for the camera while standing in front of the base of the Flight Support System, to be used for repair of the Hubble Space Telescope, the primary mission on STS-103. The crew are at KSC to take part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test. Other members of the crew are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, and Mission Specialists C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, and Jean-François Clervoy of France. Nicollier and Clervoy are with the European Space Agency. Mission STS-103 is a "call-up" due to the need to replace portions of the pointing system, the gyros, which have begun to fail on the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. The gyroscopes allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will not only replace gyroscopes, it will also replace a Fine Guidance Sensor and an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid-state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. The scheduled launch date in October is under review KSC-99pp1097

Standing on a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, S...

Standing on a workstand in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, STS-103 Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith and John M. Grunsfield (Ph.D.) pose for the camera while standing in front of the base of the Fli... More

In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 1, STS-103 crew members check out equipment to be used on planned Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) on the mission for repair of the Hubble Space Telescope. They are taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at KSC. From left are Mission Specialists C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, and Steven L. Smith. Other crew members at KSC for the CEIT are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, and Jean-François Clervoy of France. Nicollier and Clervoy are with the European Space Agency. Mission STS-103 is a "call-up" due to the need to replace portions of the pointing system, the gyros, which have begun to fail on the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. The gyroscopes allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will not only replace gyroscopes, it will also replace a Fine Guidance Sensor and an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid-state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. The scheduled launch date in October is under review KSC-99pp1102

In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 1, STS-103 crew members c...

In the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 1, STS-103 crew members check out equipment to be used on planned Extravehicular Activities (EVAs) on the mission for repair of the Hubble Space Telescope. They are ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towering atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler transporter, Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39B which is 4.2 miles (6.8 kilometers) away. While at the pad, the orbiter, external tank and solid rocket boosters will undergo final preparations for the STS-103 launch targeted for Dec. 6, 1999, at 2:37 a.m. EST. The mission is a "call-up" due to the need to replace portions of the pointing system the gyros which have begun to fail on the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. The gyroscopes allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will also be installing a Fine Guidance Sensor, a new enhanced computer, a solid-state digital recorder, and a new spare transmitter to replace older equipment, and replacing degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. Four EVA's are planned to make the necessary repairs and replacements on the telescope. Comprising the STS-103 crew are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith, Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), Mission Specialist John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, with the European Space Agency, and Mission Specialist Jean-François Clervoy of France, with the European Space Agency KSC-99padig030

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towering atop the mobile launcher platfo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Towering atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler transporter, Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on its way to Launch Pad 39B which is 4.2 mil... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Under low clouds and fog, Space Shuttle Discovery makes its trek along the stretch of crawlerway between the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Pad 39B atop the mobile launcher platform and crawler transporter. Once at the pad, the orbiter, external tank and solid rocket boosters will undergo final preparations for the STS-103 launch targeted for Dec. 6, 1999, at 2:37 a.m. EST. The mission is a "call-up" due to the need to replace portions of the pointing system the gyros which have begun to fail on the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. The gyroscopes allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will also be installing a Fine Guidance Sensor, a new enhanced computer, a solid-state digital recorder, and a new spare transmitter to replace older equipment, and replacing degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. Four EVA's are planned to make the necessary repairs and replacements on the telescope. The STS-103 crew members are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith, Mission Specialist C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), Mission Specialist John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), and Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, and Mission Specialist Jean-François Clervoy of France, both with the European Space Agency. KSC-99padig033

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under low clouds and fog, Space Shuttle...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Under low clouds and fog, Space Shuttle Discovery makes its trek along the stretch of crawlerway between the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Pad 39B atop the mobile launcher ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery arrives at Launch Pad 39B where the orbiter, external tank and solid rocket boosters will undergo final preparations for the STS-103 launch. The mission is a "call-up" due to the need to replace and repair portions of the Hubble Space Telescope. Although Hubble is operating normally and conducting its scientific observations, only three of its six gyroscopes are working properly. Four EVA's are planned to make the necessary repairs and replacements on the telescope. The STS-103 crew members are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, Steven L. Smith, C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), and Claude Nicollier of Switzerland and Jean-François Clervoy of France, both with the European Space Agency. The mission is targeted for launch Dec. 6 at 2:37 a.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. KSC-99pp1306

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery arrives at Launc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery arrives at Launch Pad 39B where the orbiter, external tank and solid rocket boosters will undergo final preparations for the STS-103 launch. The mission is ... More

STS-103 Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, with the European Space Agency, smiles after landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to begin Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. The TCDT provides the crew with emergency egress training, opportunities to inspect their mission payloads in the orbiter's payload bay, and simulated countdown exercises. Also participating are Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr., Pilot Scott J. Kelly, and Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith, C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), and Jean-François Clervoy of France, also with the European Space Agency. The mission, to service the Hubble Space Telescope, is targeted for launch Dec. 6 at 2:37 a.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Discovery KSC-99pp1298

STS-103 Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, with the E...

STS-103 Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, with the European Space Agency, smiles after landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to begin Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test... More

STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. gets ready to take the helm of a small armored personnel carrier that is part of emergency egress training during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. The tracked vehicle could be used by the crew in the event of an emergency at the pad during which the crew must make a quick exit from the area. The TCDT also provides simulated countdown exercises and opportunities to inspect the mission payloads in the orbiter's payload bay. STS-103 is a "call-up" mission due to the need to replace and repair portions of the Hubble Space Telescope. Four EVA's are planned to make the necessary repairs and replacements on the telescope. The other STS-103 crew members are Pilot Scott J. Kelly, and Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith , C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.), John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.), plus Claude Nicollier of Switzerland and Jean-François Clervoy of France, who are with the European Space Agency. The mission is targeted for launch Dec. 6 at 2:37 a.m. EST KSC-99pp1317

STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. gets ready to take the helm of a...

STS-103 Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr. gets ready to take the helm of a small armored personnel carrier that is part of emergency egress training during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. T... More

Wearing their launch suits, the STS-103 crew exit the Operations and Checkout Building at KSC, heading for the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B and more Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. In front (left to right) are Pilot Scott J. Kelly and Commander Curtis L. Brown Jr.; in the second row are Mission Specialists John M. Grunsfeld (Ph.D.) and Jean-François Clervoy of France, who is with the European Space Agency (ESA); in the third row are C. Michael Foale (Ph.D.) and Claude Nicollier of Switzerland, also with ESA; and at the rear is Mission Specialist Steven L. Smith. The TCDT provides the crew with emergency egress training, opportunities to inspect their mission payloads in the orbiter's payload bay, and simulated countdown exercises. STS-103 is a "call-up" mission due to the need to replace and repair portions of the Hubble Space Telescope, including the gyroscopes that allow the telescope to point at stars, galaxies and planets. The STS-103 crew will be replacing a Fine Guidance Sensor, an older computer with a new enhanced model, an older data tape recorder with a solid-state digital recorder, a failed spare transmitter with a new one, and degraded insulation on the telescope with new thermal insulation. The crew will also install a Battery Voltage/Temperature Improvement Kit to protect the spacecraft batteries from overcharging and overheating when the telescope goes into a safe mode. Four EVA's are planned to make the necessary repairs and replacements on the telescope. The mission is targeted for launch Dec. 6 at 2:37 a.m. EST KSC-99pp1322

Wearing their launch suits, the STS-103 crew exit the Operations and C...

Wearing their launch suits, the STS-103 crew exit the Operations and Checkout Building at KSC, heading for the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B and more Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT... More

STS-103 Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland and his wife, Susana, pose at Launch Pad 39B during a meeting of the STS-103 crew with their family and friends. Nicollier is with the European Space Agency. The lights in the background are on the Fixed Service Structure next to Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission, to service the Hubble Space Telescope, is scheduled for launch Dec. 17 at 8:47 p.m. EST from Launch Pad 39B. Mission objectives include replacing gyroscopes and an old computer, installing another solid state recorder, and replacing damaged insulation in the telescope. The mission is expected to last about 8 days and 21 hours. Discovery is expected to land at KSC Sunday, Dec. 26, at about 6:25 p.m. EST KSC-99pp1435

STS-103 Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland and his wif...

STS-103 Mission Specialist Claude Nicollier of Switzerland and his wife, Susana, pose at Launch Pad 39B during a meeting of the STS-103 crew with their family and friends. Nicollier is with the European Space A... More

STS103-402-024 - STS-103 - MS Nicollier,Clervoy and Foale on middeck with ESA banner

STS103-402-024 - STS-103 - MS Nicollier,Clervoy and Foale on middeck w...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-103 mission specialists Claude Nicollier (left), Michael Foale (center) and Jean-Francois Clervoy (right) pose for photos with the European Space Ag... More

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri, who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan, waves after his arrival at KSC aboard a T-38 training jet aircraft to take part in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT). The TCDT provides the crew with simulated countdown exercises, emergency egress training, and opportunities to inspect the mission payloads in the orbiter's payload bay. Other crew members taking part are Commander Kevin Kregel, Pilot Dominic L. Pudwill Gorie, and Mission Specialists Janet Lynn Kavandi (Ph.D.), Janice Voss (Ph.D.), and Gerhard P.J. Thiele, with the European Space Agency. STS-99 is the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, which will chart a new course, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface. The result of the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety. Launch of Endeavour on the 11-day mission is scheduled for Jan. 31 at 12:47 p.m. EST KSC-00pp0004

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri, who is with the National Space...

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri, who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan, waves after his arrival at KSC aboard a T-38 training jet aircraft to take part in a Terminal Countdow... More

In their orange flight suits, the STS-99 crew head toward the "astrovan" that will take them to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated countdown exercise. From left to right are Mission Specialists Mamoru Mohri (waving), Gerhard Thiele, Janice Voss (Ph.D.) and Janet Lynn Kavandi (Ph.D.), Pilot Dominic Gorie and Commander Kevin Kregel. Mohri is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan and Thiele is with the European Space Agency. The crew are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which provide them with simulated countdown exercises, emergency egress training, and opportunities to inspect the mission payloads in the orbiter's payload bay. STS-99 is the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, which will chart a new course, using two antennae and a 200-foot-long section of space station-derived mast protruding from the payload bay to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface. The result of the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. Besides contributing to the production of better maps, these measurements could lead to improved water drainage modeling, more realistic flight simulators, better locations for cell phone towers, and enhanced navigation safety. Launch of Endeavour on the 11-day mission is scheduled for Jan. 31 at 12:47 p.m. EST KSC-00pp0053

In their orange flight suits, the STS-99 crew head toward the "astrova...

In their orange flight suits, the STS-99 crew head toward the "astrovan" that will take them to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated countdown exercise. From left to right are Mission Specialists Mamoru Mohri (waving... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A clear blue sky is the perfect setting behind Space Shuttle Endeavour as it hurtles into space. Launch of mission STS-99 occurred at 12:43:40 p.m. EST from Launch Pad 39A with a crew of five aboard: Commander Kevin Kregel, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Janet Kavandi, Janice Voss, Mamoru Mohri of Japan and Gerhard Thiele of Germany. Mohri is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan, and Thiele is with the European Space Agency. Known as the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), STS-99 will chart a new course to produce unrivaled 3-D images of the Earth's surface. The result of the SRTM could be close to 1 trillion measurements of the Earth's topography. The mission is expected to last 11days, with Endeavour landing at KSC Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 4:36 p.m. EST. This is the 97th Shuttle flight and 14th for Shuttle Endeavour KSC00pp0223

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A clear blue sky is the perfect setting ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A clear blue sky is the perfect setting behind Space Shuttle Endeavour as it hurtles into space. Launch of mission STS-99 occurred at 12:43:40 p.m. EST from Launch Pad 39A with a c... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the waning light after sundown, Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility Runway 33 to complete the 11-day, 5-hour, 38-minute-long STS-99 mission. At the controls are Commander Kevin Kregel and Pilot Dominic Gorie. Also onboard the orbiter are Mission Specialists Janet Kavandi, Janice Voss, Mamoru Mohri of Japan and Gerhard Thiele of Germany. Mohri is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) and Thiele is with the European Space Agency. The crew is returning from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission after mapping more than 47 million square miles of the Earth's surface. Main gear touchdown was at 6:22:23 p.m. EST Feb. 22 , landing on orbit 181 of the mission. Nose gear touchdown was at 6:22:35 p.m.. EST, and wheel stop at 6:23:25 p.m. EST. This was the 97th flight in the Space Shuttle program and the 14th for Endeavour, also marking the 50th landing at KSC, the 21st consecutive landing at KSC, and the 28th in the last 29 Shuttle flights KSC00pp0256

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the waning light after sundown, Space...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the waning light after sundown, Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility Runway 33 to complete the 11-day, 5-hour, 38-minute-long STS-99 mission. A... More

S100E5094 - STS-100 - MS Guidoni looks over a checklist on the middeck of Endeavour

S100E5094 - STS-100 - MS Guidoni looks over a checklist on the middeck...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-100 Mission Specialist (MS) Umberto Guidoni looks over a checklist among stowage bags on the middeck of Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105. Guidon... More

S100E5991 - STS-100 - Pilot Ashby and MS Guidoni on the flight deck of Endeavour

S100E5991 - STS-100 - Pilot Ashby and MS Guidoni on the flight deck of...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-100 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby (foreground) and Mission Specialist (MS) Umberto Guidoni (back left) pose for a photo on the forward flight deck of Endea... More

STS-100 Mission Specialist Umberto Guidoni arrives at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. He and the rest of the crew Commander Kent V. Rominger, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Chris Hadfield, Scott E. Parazynski, John L. Phillips, and Yuri Lonchakov are going to be taking part in emergency escape training at the pad, equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. An international crew, Hadfield is with the Canadian Space Agency, Guidoni the European Space Agency and Lonchakov the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. The mission is carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, to the International Space Station. Raffaello carries six system racks and two storage racks for the U.S. Lab. The SSRMS is crucial to the continued assembly of the orbiting complex and has a unique ability to switch ends as it works, “inchworming” along the Station’s exterior. Launch of mission STS-100 is scheduled for April 19 at 2:41 p.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39A KSC01pp0590

STS-100 Mission Specialist Umberto Guidoni arrives at KSC for Terminal...

STS-100 Mission Specialist Umberto Guidoni arrives at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. He and the rest of the crew Commander Kent V. Rominger, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Special... More

Members of the STS-100 crew look at part of the mission payload, the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, which is on a workstand in the Space Station Processing Facility. Standing, from left, are Mission Specialists Yuri V. Lonchakov, Umberto Guidoni, John L. Phillips and Chris A. Hadfield. Lonchakov is with the Russian Space and Aviation Agency, Guidoni the European Space Agency, and Hadfield the Canadian Space Agency. The arm is 57.7 feet (17.6 meters) long when fully extended and has seven motorized joints. It is capable of handling large payloads and assisting with docking the Space Shuttle. The SSRMS is self-relocatable with a Latching End Effector, so it can be attached to complementary ports spread throughout the Station’s exterior surfaces. Mission STS-100 is scheduled to launch on Space Shuttle Endeavour April 19 at 2:41 p.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39A, KSC, with a crew of seven. Other crew members are Commander Kent V. Rominger, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski KSC01pp0752

Members of the STS-100 crew look at part of the mission payload, the C...

Members of the STS-100 crew look at part of the mission payload, the Canadian robotic arm, SSRMS, which is on a workstand in the Space Station Processing Facility. Standing, from left, are Mission Specialists Y... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), members of the STS-116 crew look over trusses P4 and P5 they will be working with during their mission to the International Space Station.  At left is Pilot William Oefelein; on the right are Mission Specialist Christer Fugelsang, with the European Space Agency, and Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam. The 19th assembly flight to the ISS, the mission will deliver the third port truss segment, the P5 Truss, to attach to second port truss segment, the P3/P4 Truss, to be assembled in an earlier mission.  STS-116 is scheduled for launch in June 2003. KSC-02pd1136

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Crew Equipment Interface Test (...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), members of the STS-116 crew look over trusses P4 and P5 they will be working with during their mission to the International Space Sta... More

KKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-116 crew members listen to instructions from a trainer (left) about equipment in the SPACEHAB module.   Starting second from left are Mission Specialist Christer Fugelsang, who is with the European Space Agency, Pilot William Oefelein, Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam an Mission Commander Terrence Wilcutt.  Objective of their mission to the International Space Station is to deliver and attach the third port truss segment, the P5 Truss,  deactivate and retract P6 Truss Channel 4B (port-side) solar array, reconfigure station power from 2A and 4A solar arrays, deliver the Expedition 8 crew to the Station and return the Expedition 7 crew to Earth.  The mission is currently targeted for launch in July 2003. KSC-02pd1721

KKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 crew members listen to instruc...

KKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 crew members listen to instructions from a trainer (left) about equipment in the SPACEHAB module. Starting second from left are Mission Specialist Christer Fugelsang, w... More

S107E05374 - STS-107 - Close-up inspection views of the Biopack incubator door taken during STS-107

S107E05374 - STS-107 - Close-up inspection views of the Biopack incuba...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up inspection views of the incubator door on the European Space Agency (ESA) Biopack experiment taken during STS-107. Subject Terms: Biopaks, Doo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB, Port Canaveral, Fla., STS-116 crew members take part in training for their mission.  Seen here are (from left) Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang, Pilot Michael Oelefein, Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam and Commander Terrence Wilcutt.  Fuglesang is with the European Space Agency.  Objective of their mission to the International Space Station is to deliver and attach the third port truss segment, the P5 Truss,  deactivate and retract the P6 Truss Channel 4B (port-side) solar array, and reconfigure station power from 2A and 4A solar arrays.  A launch date is under review. KSC-03pd1178

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB, Port Canaveral, Fla., STS-11...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB, Port Canaveral, Fla., STS-116 crew members take part in training for their mission. Seen here are (from left) Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang, Pilot Michael Oele... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, European Space Agency (ESA), speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facility at a ceremony highlighting the arrival of two major components of the International Space Station.  NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station. The pressurized module of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), named "Kibo" (Hope), arrived at KSC on June 4. It is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. The ceremony held today included the official transfer of ownership signing of Node 2 between the ESA and NASA.. Emceed by Lisa Malone, deputy director of External Relations and Business Development at KSC, the ceremony also included these speakers: Center Director Roy Bridges Jr.; NASA’s Michael C. Kostelnik, deputy associate administrator for International Space Station and Shuttle Programs and William Gerstenmaier, International Space Station Program manager; Andrea Lorenzoni, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, Italian Space Agency; and Kuniaki Shiraki, JEM Project manager, National Aerospace and Development Agency of Japan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space St...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Alan Thirkettle, International Space Station Program manager for Node 2, European Space Agency (ESA), speaks to guests and the media gathered in the Space Station Processing Facil... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  International Space Station elements being processed for launch on upcoming Space Shuttle flights, including the U.S. Node 2, line the walls of the high bay in the Space Station Processing Facility. NASA's Node 2, built by the European Space Agency (ESA) in Italy, arrived at KSC on June 1. It will be the next pressurized module installed on the Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - International Space Station elements bei...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - International Space Station elements being processed for launch on upcoming Space Shuttle flights, including the U.S. Node 2, line the walls of the high bay in the Space Station Pr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician begins checking the Cupola after its delivery and uncrating.  It was shipped from Alenia Spazio in Turin, Italy, for the European Space Agency.  A dome-shaped module with seven windows, the Cupola will give astronauts a panoramic view for observing many operations on the outside of the orbiting complex.  The view out of the Cupola windows will enhance an arm operator's situational awareness, supplementing television camera views and graphics.  It will provide external observation capabilities during spacewalks, docking operations and hardware surveys and for Earth and celestial studies. The Cupola is the final element of the Space Station core. KSC-04pd2102

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facil...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician begins checking the Cupola after its delivery and uncrating. It was shipped from Alenia Spazio in Turin, Italy, for the E... More

S116E06887 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang uses digital camera on the STBD side of the S0 Truss during EVA 4

S116E06887 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang uses digital camera on the...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) uses digital camera on the Starboard (STBD) side of th... More

S116E06279 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang relocates CETA 2 cart on EVA 2

S116E06279 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang relocates CETA 2 cart on E...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) relocating Crew Equipment Translation Aid 2 (CETA 2) c... More

S116E06883 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang uses digital camera on the STBD side of the S0 Truss during EVA 4

S116E06883 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang uses digital camera on the...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) uses digital camera on the Starboard (STBD) side of th... More

S116E06853 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA 4

S116E06853 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) in the white striped Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU... More

S116E06867 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA 4

S116E06867 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) in the white striped Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU... More

S121E06240 - STS-121 - STS-121 and Expedition 13 group photo taken during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06240 - STS-121 - STS-121 and Expedition 13 group photo taken dur...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The STS-121 crew, in green shirts, and Expedition 13 crew gather for a group photo in the Destiny U.S. Laboratory of the International Space Station. ... More

S116E06955 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang during EVA-4

S116E06955 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang during EVA-4

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) (No Stripes, Number 5) during Extravehicular Activity ... More

S116E06288 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang relocates CETA 2 cart on EVA 2

S116E06288 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang relocates CETA 2 cart on E...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) relocating Crew Equipment Translation Aid 2 (CETA 2) c... More

S116E06984 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam during EVA-4

S116E06984 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam during EVA-4

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS), working with the port overhead (OVHD) Solar Array Win... More

S116E06854 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA 4

S116E06854 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) in the white striped Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU... More

S116E06257 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang works at the SSRMS during EVA 2

S116E06257 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang works at the SSRMS during ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) working at the Space Station Remote Manipulator System... More

S116E07591 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang looks out aft FD window on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E07591 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang looks out aft FD window on...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, European Space Agency (ESA) STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) looks out aft Flight Deck (FD) window on Space Shuttl... More

S116E06874 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA 4

S116E06874 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) in the white striped Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU... More

S116E05612 - STS-116 - STS-116 and Expedition 14 crewmembers work in the U. S. Laboratory

S116E05612 - STS-116 - STS-116 and Expedition 14 crewmembers work in t...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of crewmembers working in the U.S. Laboratory/Destiny. Crewmembers include: European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mis... More

S116E06298 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang relocates CETA 2 cart on EVA 2

S116E06298 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang relocates CETA 2 cart on E...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) relocating Crew Equipment Translation Aid 2 (CETA 2) c... More

S116E06873 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA 4

S116E06873 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,during EVA...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) in the white striped Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU... More

S116E05976 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,work on S1 Truss during EVA 1

S116E05976 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam,Jr.,work on S1...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Astronauts Christer Fuglesang (left), European Space Agency (ESA) and Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., both STS-116 Mission Specialists (MS) working at t... More

S116E06891 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang uses digital camera on the STBD side of the S0 Truss during EVA 4

S116E06891 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang uses digital camera on the...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) uses digital camera on the Starboard (STBD) side of th... More

S116E05457 - STS-116 - STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E05457 - STS-116 - STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-116 European Space Agency (ESA) Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 Mission Specialist (MS) using Hand-Held Lidar / Night Scope Assembly by Laser Te... More

S116E05975 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam, Jr., work on S1 Truss during EVA 1

S116E05975 - STS-116 - STS-116 MS Fuglesang and Curbeam, Jr., work on ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Astronauts Christer Fuglesang (left), European Space Agency (ESA) and Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., both STS-116 Mission Specialists (MS) working at t... More

S116E06429 - STS-116 - STS-116 Crewmembers and Expedition 14 Crewmember posing in the U.S. Laboratory

S116E06429 - STS-116 - STS-116 Crewmembers and Expedition 14 Crewmembe...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Portrait view of crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory/Destiny. From the left (front row) are Astronauts William A. Oefelein, STS-116 Pilot; Joan E. Higgi... More

S115E07186 - STS-115 - Portrait of Expedition 13 and STS-115 crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S115E07186 - STS-115 - Portrait of Expedition 13 and STS-115 crewmembe...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Portrait view of the Expedition 13 and STS-115 crewmembers in the U.S. Laboratory (Destiny). First row: Expedition 13 crewmembers (front row): Astron... More

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, TEXAS  -   STS121-S-002 (5 April 2006) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-121 crew portrait. From the left are astronauts Stephanie D. Wilson, Michael E. Fossum, both mission specialists; Steven W. Lindsey, commander; Piers J. Sellers, mission specialist; Mark E. Kelly, pilot; European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter of Germany; and Lisa M. Nowak, both mission specialists. The crewmembers are attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suit. KSC-06pd0830

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, TEXAS - STS121-S-002 (5 April 2006) --- These...

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, TEXAS - STS121-S-002 (5 April 2006) --- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-121 crew portrait. From the left are astronauts Stephanie D. Wilson, Michae... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers release the cables around the Columbus module from the overhead crane.   Columbus is the European Space Agency's research laboratory for the International Space Station.  The module will be prepared for delivery to the space station on a future space shuttle mission.  Columbus will expand the research facilities of the station and provide researchers with the ability to conduct numerous experiments in the area of life, physical and materials sciences.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-06pd0972

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Fac...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers release the cables around the Columbus module from the overhead crane. Columbus is the Europ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft, the STS-121 crew gathers at a microphone for the media.  Seen here is Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter from Germany, who represents the European Space Agency.  Other crew members are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly, and Mission Specialists Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak, Stephanie Wilson and Piers Sellers. The crew is at the space center to take part in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. Over several days, the crew will practice emergency egress from the pad and suit up in their orange flight suits for the simulated countdown to launch. Space Shuttle Discovery is designated to launch July 1 on mission STS-121.  It will carry supplies to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1047

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Cen...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft, the STS-121 crew gathers at a microphone for the media. Seen here is Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter fro... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a pause in their prelaunch activities at the pad, the STS-121 crew talk to the media. They are standing in the landing area of the slidewire baskets.  With the microphone is Mission Specialist Piers Sellers.  Next to him are Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Thomas Reiter of Germany, who represents the European Space Agency.  The crew is at Kennedy for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Over several days, the crew will practice emergency egress from the pad and suit up in their orange flight suits for the simulated countdown to launch. Space Shuttle Discovery is designated to launch July 1 on mission STS-121.  It will carry supplies to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1051

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a pause in their prelaunch activit...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a pause in their prelaunch activities at the pad, the STS-121 crew talk to the media. They are standing in the landing area of the slidewire baskets. With the microphone is ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The STS-121 crew concludes emergency egress practice from Launch Pad 39B with a photo at the top of the fixed service structure.  From left are Mission Specialists Michael Fossum and Thomas Reiter, Pilot Mark Kelly, Commander Steven Lindsey, and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak, Stephanie Wilson and Piers Sellers. Reiter is from Germany and represents the European Space Agency.  The crew has been taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities that include a simulated countdown culminating in main engine cutoff.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled to be launched July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1101

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew concludes emergency egr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew concludes emergency egress practice from Launch Pad 39B with a photo at the top of the fixed service structure. From left are Mission Specialists Michael Fossum a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   STS-121 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson takes her turn in an M-113, which is an armored personnel carrier.  Behind her, at right, is Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter from Germany, and represents the European Space Agency.  The STS-121 crew is taking turns driving the M-113 as part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency egress training from the pad and a simulated countdown.  Mission STS-121 is designated for launch on July 1.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1108

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson takes her turn in an M-113, which is an armored personnel carrier. Behind her, at right, is Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter from Germ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   STS-121 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers takes his turn in an M-113, which is an armored personnel carrier. Behind him are Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Thomas Reiter from Germany, who represents the European Space Agency. The STS-121 crew is taking turns driving the M-113 as part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency egress training from the pad and a simulated countdown.  Mission STS-121 is designated for launch on July 1.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1109

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Piers Seller...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-121 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers takes his turn in an M-113, which is an armored personnel carrier. Behind him are Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Thomas Reiter from Ge... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-116 crew members are dressed in "bunny suits" before going inside the SPACEHAB module.  In front are Mission Specialists Christer Fuglesang and Robert Curbeam; in back are Commander Mark Polansky and Pilot William Oefelein.  Fuglesang, from Sweden,  represents the European Space Agency.  Mission crews make frequent trips to the Space Coast to become familiar with the equipment and payloads they will be using.  STS-116 will be mission number 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1.  The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components.   Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-06pd2245

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-116 crew members are dressed in "bunny suits" before going inside the SPACEHAB module. In front are Mission Specialists Christer Fuglesang... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-116 crew members get information about the orbiter boom sensor system in Discovery’s payload bay.  In the center are Mission Specialists Christer Fugelsang, who represents the European Space Agency, and Robert Curbeam.  A CEIT allows astronauts to become familiar with equipment and hardware they will use on the mission.  STS-116 will be mission No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1.  The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components.   Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd2354

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a Crew Equipment Interface Test ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-116 crew members get information about the orbiter boom sensor system in Discovery’s payload ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang checks the fit of his helmet during suit fit-check, part of the prelaunch preparations during terminal countdown demonstration test (TCDT) activities.  The mission crew is at KSC for the TCDT, which includes a simulated launch countdown. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency.  The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1.  The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd2553

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fugl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang checks the fit of his helmet during suit fit-check, part of the prelaunch preparations during terminal countdown demonstration test (T... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter.  In this photo Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang, who represents the European Space Agency, grins in anticipation of the launch countdown.  When he is completely suited he will head to Launch Pad 39B.  The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1.  The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd2586

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Chris... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members gather for a photo in front of the white solid rocket boosters and external tank of Space Shuttle Discovery. They have just completed a simulated launch countdown and emergency egress from the orbiter.  From left are Commander Mark Polansky, Pilot William Oefelein and Mission Specialists Nicholas Patrick, Robert Curbeam, Christer Fuglesang, Joan Higginbotham and Sunita Williams.  Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency.  Williams is traveling to the International Space Station on Discovery and will remain behind as a flight engineer with the Expedition 14 crew.  The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1.  The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd2613

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed serv...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members gather for a photo in front of the white solid rocket boosters and external tank of Sp... More

S120E009999 - STS-120 - STS-120 crew on Discovery middeck

S120E009999 - STS-120 - STS-120 crew on Discovery middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Clockwise from left - Astronauts Paolo Mespoli, STS-120 mission specialist representing the European Space Agency (ESA), Doug Wheelock, STS-120 Missi... More

S120E010806 - STS-120 - Nespoli on the orbiter aft flight deck

S120E010806 - STS-120 - Nespoli on the orbiter aft flight deck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Astronaut Paolo Nespoli, STS-120 Mission specialist representing the European Space Agency (ESA), poses for a photo with a model of the Node 2 / Harmony... More

S120E007623 - STS-120 - STS-120 crew in-flight portrait

S120E007623 - STS-120 - STS-120 crew in-flight portrait

The original finding aid described this as: Description: European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Paolo Nespoli (bottom left), NASA astronauts Stephanie Wilson, both STS-120 mission specialists; Pam Melroy and ... More

S120E006979 - STS-120 - Nespoli on middeck

S120E006979 - STS-120 - Nespoli on middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Paolo Nespoli, STS-120 mission specialist, is photographed eating his meal on the middeck of Space Shuttle Disco... More

S120E008022 - STS-120 - Nespoli on ergometer on middeck

S120E008022 - STS-120 - Nespoli on ergometer on middeck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of astronaut Paolo Nespoli, STS-120 Mission specialist representing the European Space Agency (ESA), exercising on the ergometer mounted on the orb... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy familiarizes herself with the Node 2 Harmony module inside the Space Station Processing Facility during a visit to Kennedy Space Center. Other STS-120 crew members include Pilot George Zamka and Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski, Douglas Wheelock, Stephanie Wilson, Paolo Nespoli (with the European Space Agency), Daniel Tani and Clayton Anderson. Mission STS-120 will deliver the Node 2 "Harmony" connecting module to the station.  During the mission, Tani and Anderson will transfer to the station and remain as flight engineers for Expedition 15. The mission is tentatively scheduled for August of this year. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd0759

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy fam...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Mission STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy familiarizes herself with the Node 2 Harmony module inside the Space Station Processing Facility during a visit to Kennedy Space Center. Other ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  --  In the Space Station Processing Facility, the mission STS-120 crew members are getting familiar with the Node 2, another element to be added to the International Space Station.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Paolo Angelo Nespoli (left) and Douglas H. Wheelock.  Nespoli represents the European Space Agency.  Node 2 will provide a passageway between three station science experiment facilities: the U.S. Destiny Laboratory, the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module, and the European Columbus Laboratory.  STS-120 is targeted for launch on October 20.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd0931

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facili...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the mission STS-120 crew members are getting familiar with the Node 2, another element to be added to the International Space Station. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-120 crew members inspect the main bus switching unit that is part of the payload on their mission. From left are Mission Specialists Paolo Nespoli, Doug Wheelock and Scott Parazynski.  Wheelock is practicing using a tool on the unit.  Nespoli represents the European Space Agency.  A main bus switching unit is used for power distribution, circuit protection and fault isolation on the space station's power system.  The units route power to proper locations in the space station, such as from solar arrays through umbilicals into the U.S. Lab.  The unit will be installed on the external stowage platform 2 attached to the Quest airlock for temporary storage.  Discovery is targeted to launch mission STS-120 no earlier than Oct. 20.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-07pd2020

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-120 crew members inspect the main bus switching unit that is part of the payload on their mission. From left are Mission Specialists... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   STS-122 crew members get a close look at shuttle equipment from inside the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis.  The crew comprises six astronauts: Commander Stephen Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency.  A seventh astronaut is Leopold Eyharts, also with the ESA, who will join the Expedition 16 crew as flight engineer on the International Space Station. The mission will carry and install the Columbus Lab,  a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications. It is Europe’s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station and will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment.  STS-122 is targeted for launch in December.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2658

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members get a close look ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members get a close look at shuttle equipment from inside the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis. The crew comprises six astronauts: Commander Stephen Frick, Pil... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-120 Pilot George Zamka gets ready in the driver's seat for driving practice in the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The M-113 is part of emergency exit procedures from Launch Pad 39A.   Behind Zamka, half hidden, is Mission Specialist Paolo Nespoli, who represents the European Space Agency. The training is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities the crew is undertaking at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT also includes equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. Mission STS-120, which will carry the Italian-built U.S. Node 2 to the International Space Station, is targeted for launch on Oct. 23.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2700

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Pilot George Zamka gets ready i...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Pilot George Zamka gets ready in the driver's seat for driving practice in the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The M-113 is part of emergency exit procedures from Launch ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-120 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the pre-launch terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  During emergency egress training, the crew gets instructions about what to do when the slidewire baskets (at right) reach the landing site.  In the foreground is Commander Pamela Melroy; lined up behind her are Pilot George Zamka and Mission Specialists Daniel Tani, Scott Parazynski, Stephanie Wilson, Doug Wheelock and Paolo Nespoli, who represents the European Space Agency.  After the mission, Tani will remain aboard the International Space Station and return with the STS-122 crew, targeted to launch Dec. 6.  The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. The STS-120 mission will deliver the U.S. Node 2 module, named Harmony, aboard space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station.  Launch of Discovery on mission STS-120 is targeted for Oct. 23 at 11:38 a.m. EDT on a 14-day mission.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2741

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-120 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-120 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the pre-launch terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. During emergency egress training, the crew gets instructions ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In space shuttle Discovery's payload bay, STS-120 crew members get a close look at the equipment and payloads.  Seen here stretched out on a platform next to the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, named Harmony, is Mission Specialist Paolo Nespoli, who represents the European Space Agency.  The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. The STS-120 mission will deliver the U.S. Node 2 module, named Harmony, aboard space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station.  Launch of Discovery on mission STS-120 is targeted for Oct. 23 at 11:38 a.m. EDT on a 14-day mission.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2751

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In space shuttle Discovery's payload bay...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In space shuttle Discovery's payload bay, STS-120 crew members get a close look at the equipment and payloads. Seen here stretched out on a platform next to the Italian-built U.S.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A glimpse of STS-120 Pilot George Zamka is caught in the cockpit of a Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility.  He and STS-120 Commander Pam Melroy are training for their upcoming space shuttle mission by practicing landings in STAs.  Melroy is the second woman to command a shuttle mission. Also assigned to STS-120 are Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski, Stephanie Wilson, Doug Wheelock, Paolo Nespoli and Daniel Tani. Nespoli represents the European Space Agency. Tani will remain on the International Space Station as an Expedition 16 flight engineer after the STS-120 mission is complete. The mission will be the 23rd shuttle flight to the International Space Station, delivering the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The crew arrived at Kennedy on Oct. 19 to prepare for launch aboard space shuttle Discovery at 11:38 a.m. EDT Oct. 23. The 14-day mission includes five spacewalks -- four by shuttle crew members and one by the station's Expedition 16 crew -- to install Harmony and move the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position and deploy them. Discovery is scheduled to complete its mission and return home on Nov. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2904

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A glimpse of STS-120 Pilot George Zamka ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A glimpse of STS-120 Pilot George Zamka is caught in the cockpit of a Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. He and STS-120 Co... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Alan Thirkettle, the International Space Station Program Manager for ESA, the European Space Agency, participates in a news briefing on the launch readiness of space shuttle mission STS-120.  The STS-120 mission will be the 23rd shuttle flight to the International Space Station, delivering the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The seven-member crew includes ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli from Italy. The 14-day mission includes five spacewalks -- four by shuttle crew members and one by the station's Expedition 16 crew -- to install Harmony and move the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position and deploy them. Launch aboard space shuttle Discovery is planned for 11:38 a.m. EDT Oct. 23, and Discovery is scheduled to complete its mission and return home on Nov. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd2911

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Alan Thirkettle, the International Space...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Alan Thirkettle, the International Space Station Program Manager for ESA, the European Space Agency, participates in a news briefing on the launch readiness of space shuttle missio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-120 crew enjoy a photo moment during a final daylight excursion to the launch pad the day before launch.  From left are Mission Specialist Paolo Nespoli, Pilot George Zamka, Commander Pamela Melroy and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Daniel Tani, Doug Wheelock and Scott Parazynski.  Nespoli represents the European Space Agency.  Tani will be remaining on the International Space Station to join the Expedition 16 crew after the mission is complete.  Liftoff of space shuttle Discovery is scheduled for 11:38 a.m. EDT Oct. 23. The mission will be the 23rd assembly flight to the International Space Station and the 34th flight for Discovery.  Payload on the mission is the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony.  On the 14-day mission, the crew will install Harmony and move the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position and deploy them.  Discovery is expected to complete its mission and return home at 4:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2916

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-120 crew enjoy a photo moment during a final daylight excursion to the launch pad the day before launch. From left are Mission Specialist P... More

The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-120 crew headed toward Earth-orbit and a scheduled linkup with the International Space Station (ISS). Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center's launch pad 39A occurred at 11:38:19 a.m. (EDT) on October 23, 2007. Onboard were astronauts Pam Melroy, commander; George Zamka, pilot; Scott Parazynski, Stephanie Wilson, Doug Wheelock, European Space Agency's (ESA) Paolo Nespoli and Daniel Tani, all mission specialists. Discovery linked up with the station for a joint mission of continued construction. The mission delivered the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, named Harmony. During the 14-day mission, the crew installed Harmony, moved and deployed the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position. n/a

The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-120 crew headed t...

The Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member STS-120 crew headed toward Earth-orbit and a scheduled linkup with the International Space Station (ISS). Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center's launch pad 39A occu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Columbus Laboratory is positioned on a stand where it will be displayed to the media at a special showing.  Columbus is the European Space Agency 's largest single contribution to the International Space Station.  The laboratory module will expand the research facilities of the station, providing crew members and scientists around the world the ability to conduct a variety of life, physical and materials science experiments. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. Columbus is scheduled to be transferred to Launch Pad 39A in early November, in preparation for its journey to the station. Columbus will fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-122 mission, targeted for launch Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3011

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Columbus Laboratory is positioned on a stand where it will be displayed to the media at a special showi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Columbus Laboratory is positioned on a stand where it will be displayed to the media at a special showing.  Columbus is the European Space Agency 's largest single contribution to the International Space Station.  The laboratory module will expand the research facilities of the station, providing crew members and scientists around the world the ability to conduct a variety of life, physical and materials science experiments. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. Columbus is scheduled to be transferred to Launch Pad 39A in early November, in preparation for its journey to the station. Columbus will fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-122 mission, targeted for launch Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3012

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Columbus Laboratory is positioned on a stand where it will be displayed to the media at a special showi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane lifts the Columbus Laboratory module from its stand.  The module is being moved to a weigh station before transfer to the payload canister.  The European Space Agency 's largest single contribution to the International Space Station, Columbus will expand the research facilities of the station, providing crew members and scientists around the world the ability to conduct a variety of life, physical and materials science experiments. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The module is scheduled to be transferred to Launch Pad 39A in early November, in preparation for its journey to the station. Columbus will fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-122 mission, targeted for launch Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3020

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane lifts the Columbus Laboratory module from its stand. The module is being moved to a weig... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. —  In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis is raised to a nearly vertical position.  Atlantis will next be lifted into high bay 3 and mated with the external tank and solid rocket boosters designated for mission STS-122, already secured atop a mobile launcher platform. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3088

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Ass...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis is raised to a nearly vertical position. Atlantis will next be lifted... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the sun rises, workers accompany space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls from Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 on a transporter to the Vehicle Assembly Building, at left.  Rollover from its processing bay began at 7:05 a.m. EDT. Atlantis arrived in the VAB's transfer aisle at 8:03 a.m. In the VAB, the shuttle will be lifted and mated with the external tank and solid rocket boosters designated for mission STS-122, already secured atop a mobile launcher platform.  On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station.  The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments.  The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.  Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3068

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the sun rises, workers accompany spac...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the sun rises, workers accompany space shuttle Atlantis as it rolls from Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 on a transporter to the Vehicle Assembly Building, at left. Rollover ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, workers monitor the readiness of space shuttle Atlantis for its move to the Vehicle Assembly Building.  Rollover from its processing bay began at 7:05 a.m. EDT. Atlantis arrived in the VAB's transfer aisle at 8:03 a.m. In the VAB, the shuttle will be lifted and mated with the external tank and solid rocket boosters designated for mission STS-122, already secured atop a mobile launcher platform.  On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station.  The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments.  The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.  Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3064

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, wo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, workers monitor the readiness of space shuttle Atlantis for its move to the Vehicle Assembly Building. Rollover from its processing bay began... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -- In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered alongside the external tank and solid rocket boosters waiting below, already secured atop the mobile launcher platform.  On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3100

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly B...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered alongside the external tank and solid rocket boosters waiting belo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is lifted into the upper levels of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Atlantis will be lowered into high bay 3 and mated with the external tank and solid rocket boosters designated for mission STS-122, already secured atop a mobile launcher platform. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3092

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is lifted into th...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is lifted into the upper levels of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Atlantis will be lowered into high bay 3 and mated with the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready to move through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building toward Launch Pad 39A. First motion out of the VAB was at 4:43 a.m. EST.  Rollout is a milestone for Atlantis' launch to the International Space Station on mission STS-122, targeted for Dec. 6. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3254

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready to move ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready to move through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building toward Launch Pad 39A. First motion out of the VAB was at 4:43 a.m. EST. Rollout is a mi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Processing begins on Space Shuttle Atlantis upon its arrival at Launch Pad 39A.  First motion out of the Vehicle Assembly Building was at 4:43 a.m. EST, and the shuttle was hard down on the pad at 11:51 a.m.  Rollout is a milestone for Atlantis' launch to the International Space Station on mission STS-122, targeted for Dec. 6. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3275

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Processing begins on Space Shuttle Atlan...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Processing begins on Space Shuttle Atlantis upon its arrival at Launch Pad 39A. First motion out of the Vehicle Assembly Building was at 4:43 a.m. EST, and the shuttle was hard do... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis begins moving through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building toward Launch Pad 39A before sunrise. First motion out of the VAB was at 4:43 a.m. EST.  Rollout is a milestone for Atlantis' launch to the International Space Station on mission STS-122, targeted for Dec. 6. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3256

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis begins moving thr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis begins moving through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building toward Launch Pad 39A before sunrise. First motion out of the VAB was at 4:43 a.m. EST. Rol... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyharts of the European Space Agency, in front, practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as the instructor, in the helmet beside him, monitors his performance.  Eyharts will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer for Expedition 16 following the STS-122 mission. In back from left, former astronaut Jerry Ross, chief of the Vehicle Integration Test Office at NASA Johnson Space Center, and STS-122 Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Stanley Love (standing) and Hans Schlegel of the European Space Agency, are along for the ride. The practice near Launch Pad 39B is part of training on emergency egress procedures. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch.  The crew is participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus module to the International Space Station.  Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony, and will expand the research facilities aboard the station. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3350

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyha...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyharts of the European Space Agency, in front, practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as the instructor, in the helmet beside him... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  At Launch Pad 39A, members of the space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew view the Columbus module during terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities.  Columbus was installed in the orbiter's payload bay on Nov. 11.  From left, in clean room attire, are Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Stanley Love, Hans Schlegel of the European Space Agency and Rex Walheim. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.  Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3352

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, members of the space...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, members of the space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew view the Columbus module during terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities. Columbus was ins... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-122 Commander Stephen Frick takes time out from driving practice of the M-113 armored personnel carrier to pose for a photo.  The practice near Launch Pad 39B is part of training on emergency egress procedures. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch. The crew is participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus module to the International Space Station.  Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony, and will expand the research facilities aboard the station. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3336

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Commander Stephen Frick takes t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Commander Stephen Frick takes time out from driving practice of the M-113 armored personnel carrier to pose for a photo. The practice near Launch Pad 39B is part of train... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  During a training session on emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Commander Steve Frick, left, and Mission Specialist Leland Melvin watch a slidewire basket descend to the landing zone.  Seven slidewire baskets are available to carry the crew from the level of the pad's Orbiter Access Arm to a safe landing site below, if needed.  Each basket can hold up to three people. A braking system catch net and drag chain slow, and then halt, the baskets as they travel down the wire at approximately 55 miles per hour. The journey takes about half a minute.  A bunker is located in the landing zone 1,200 feet west of the pad, with an M-113 armored personnel carrier stationed nearby.   The STS-122 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to take part in terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities, a standard part of launch preparations. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown before launch. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus module to the International Space Station.  Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony, and will expand the research facilities aboard the station. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3391

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a training session on emergency ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a training session on emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Commander Steve Frick, left, and Mission Specialist ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Gathered in the white room on Launch Pad 39A, the space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew members listen to an instructor explain space shuttle emergency exit procedures.  From left are Mission Specialists Stanley Love, Hans Schlegel, Rex Walheim, Leland Melvin and Leopold Eyharts.  Pilot Alan Poindexter and Commander Steve Frick are standing behind them.   The STS-122 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to take part in terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities, a standard part of launch preparations. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown before launch. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus module to the International Space Station.  Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony, and will expand the research facilities aboard the station. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3382

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Gathered in the white room on Launch Pa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Gathered in the white room on Launch Pad 39A, the space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew members listen to an instructor explain space shuttle emergency exit procedures. From left a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 crew pose for a group portrait with the tip of Atlantis' external tank in the background following a simulated launch countdown at Launch Pad 39A.  From left are Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Leland Melvin; Commander Steve Frick; Pilot Alan Poindexter; and Mission Specialists Leopold Eyharts, Stanley Love and Hans Schlegel.  Schlegel and Eyharts are with the European Space Agency.  Eyharts will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer for Expedition 16 following the STS-122 mission.   The exercise is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Atlantis' launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3451

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 crew pose for a group portrait with the tip of Atlantis' external tank in the background following a simulated launch countdown at Launc... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew arrives at Launch Pad 39A, dressed in launch and entry suits, to participate in a simulated launch countdown aboard Atlantis.  From left are Mission Specialists Stanley Love, Hans Schlegel, Rex Walheim, Leopold Eyharts and Leland Melvin; Pilot Alan Poindexter; and Commander Steve Frick.  Schlegel and Eyharts are with the European Space Agency.  Eyharts will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer for Expedition 16 following the STS-122 mission.   The exercise is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Atlantis' launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3422

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 crew arrives at Launch Pad 39A, dressed in launch and entry suits, to participate in a simulated launch countdown aboard Atlantis. From left ar... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 crew pose for a group portrait in front of Atlantis' external tank following a simulated launch countdown at Launch Pad 39A.  From left are Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Leland Melvin; Commander Steve Frick; Pilot Alan Poindexter; and Mission Specialists Leopold Eyharts, Stanley Love and Hans Schlegel.  Schlegel and Eyharts are with the European Space Agency.  Eyharts will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer for Expedition 16 following the STS-122 mission.   The exercise is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Atlantis' launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3452

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 crew pose for a group portrait in front of Atlantis' external tank following a simulated launch countdown at Launch Pad 39A. From left ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay doors are closing.  Seen here are the Columbus Laboratory (below), the integrated cargo carrier - lite (middle) and the orbital docking system (above). Atlantis is being secured for launch on Dec. 6 on mission STS-122 to the International Space Station.  The Columbus laboratory module, built by the European Space Agency, is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The carrier  holds three elements: a nitrogen tank assembly that is part of the external active thermal control system on the International Space Station, the European Technology Exposure Facility composed of nine science instruments and an autonomous temperature measurement unit, and the SOLAR payload designed for sun observation.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3526

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlant...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay doors are closing. Seen here are the Columbus Laboratory (below), the integrated cargo carrier - lite (middle) and the orbi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shadows spill across space shuttle Atlantis, still poised on the pad after its launch on mission STS-122 was postponed Thursday.  In the background is the Atlantic Ocean. Shuttle program managers decided at 9:56 a.m. to postpone the launch because of an issue with a fuel cut-off sensor system inside the external fuel tank. This is one of several systems that protect the shuttle's main engines by triggering their shut down if fuel runs unexpectedly low. During countdown activities this morning, two sensors failed a routine prelaunch check. There are four engine cut-off, or ECO, sensors inside the liquid hydrogen section of the tank, and Launch Commit Criteria require three of the four sensor systems to be functioning properly. The tank's liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen was drained from the tank, and preparations will begin for a possible launch attempt Friday. NASA's launch rules have a preplanned procedure that states in the case of ECO sensor system failure, engineers need to drain the tank and verify all the sensors are working as they go dry. Atlantis carries the Columbus Laboratory, the European Space Agency's largest contribution to the construction of the space station.  When permanently attached to Node 2, the laboratory will carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as perform a number of technological applications, in a microgravity environment.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3583

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shadows spill across space shuttle Atlan...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Shadows spill across space shuttle Atlantis, still poised on the pad after its launch on mission STS-122 was postponed Thursday. In the background is the Atlantic Ocean. Shuttle p... More

S122E008217 - STS-122 - Schlegel during EVA 2

S122E008217 - STS-122 - Schlegel during EVA 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission specialist and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Hans Schlegel pauses for a photo while participating in the second session of Extra... More

S122E006383 - STS-122 - Walheim and Eyharts on FD during STS-122

S122E006383 - STS-122 - Walheim and Eyharts on FD during STS-122

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission specialists Rex Walheim and Leopold Eyharts pose for a photo on the Flight Deck (FD) of the orbiter Atlantis. Eyharts is a European Spac... More

S123E005934 - STS-123 - Expedition 16 Crewmembers in the European Laboratory/Columbus during Joint Operations

S123E005934 - STS-123 - Expedition 16 Crewmembers in the European Labo...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Peggy Whitson (foreground), Expedition 16 Commander looks over crew procedures while European Space Agency (ESA) Leopold Eyharts, Expedition 16 Missio... More

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