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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media, gathered at left.  They are standing in the landing area of the slidewire baskets. The crew members facing them are (from left) Mission Specialists Thomas Reiter of Germany, who represents the European Space Agency, Piers Sellers, Stephanie Wilson, Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly, and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Michael Fossum. 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-06pd1056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media, gathered at left. They are standing in the landing area of the slidewire baskets. The crew members facin... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    The STS-121 crew strides out of the Operations and Checkout Building after suiting up for launch today on Space Shuttle Discovery.  On the left column from back to front are Mission Specialists Thomas Reiter, Stephanie Wilson and Lisa Nowak, and Pilot Mark Kelly. On the right column from back to front are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum, with Commander Steven Lindsey leading the way.   The launch is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station.  Photo courtesy of Nikon/Scott Andrews KSC-06pd1330

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew strides out of the Op...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew strides out of the Operations and Checkout Building after suiting up for launch today on Space Shuttle Discovery. On the left column from back to front are Miss... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing tips as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  At touchdown -- nominally about 2,500 ft. beyond the runway threshold -- the orbiter is traveling at a speed ranging from 213 to 226 mph.  Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray & Tim Powers KSC-06pp1618

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails flow from Discovery's win...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing tips as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space ... More

S121E06416 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the STBD radiator taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06416 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the STBD radiator ta...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

S121E06390 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06390 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  After their arrival at KSC to prepare for launch on July 1, the STS-121 crew greets the media on the Shuttle Landing Facility.  At the microphone is Pilot Mark Kelly.  From left are Commander Steven Lindsey, Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Michael Fossum, Kelly, and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Piers Sellers and Thomas Reiter.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station. This mission is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1248

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC to prepare fo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC to prepare for launch on July 1, the STS-121 crew greets the media on the Shuttle Landing Facility. At the microphone is Pilot Mark Kelly. From left ar... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --    Crew members of mission STS-124 are in the Space Station Processing Facility to look over equipment. Seen here are (left to right) Commander Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Stephen Bowen, Michael Fossum, a technician, Akihiko Hoshide and Ronald Garan.  Hoshide represents the Japanese Aerospace and Exploration Agency.  The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  The mission is scheduled to launch in 2008. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1074

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crew members of mission STS-124 are i...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crew members of mission STS-124 are in the Space Station Processing Facility to look over equipment. Seen here are (left to right) Commander Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over equipment related to the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module.  The module is part of the payload for the mission, targeted for launch no earlier than April 24.  The crew comprises seven: Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg, Ronald Garan, Michael Fossum and Akihiko Hoshide.  The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test that includes familiarization with tools and equipment that will be used on the mission.  The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0052

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over equipment related to the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized ... More

S121E06314 - STS-121 - Sellers prepares for EVA2 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06314 - STS-121 - Sellers prepares for EVA2 during STS-121 / Expe...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum inside the Quest Airlock as he waits for Extravehicular Activity 2 (EVA2) egress. Image taken during S... More

S121E06397 - STS-121 - Orbiter PLB and shadows of EVA crewmembers on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06397 - STS-121 - Orbiter PLB and shadows of EVA crewmembers on E...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the payload bay and the shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak gets a close look at the wing leading edge of Discovery, the launch vehicle for the mission.  She and other crew members -- Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Michael Fossum and Piers Sellers -- are at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with equipment they will use on orbit.  Launch of STS-121, the second return-to-flight mission, is scheduled for no earlier than May.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0287

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility ba...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak gets a close look at the wing leading edge of Discovery, the launc... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - Members of the STS-121 crew are at the SPACEHAB facility in Cape Canaveral to participate in a Crew Equipment Interface Test. On the top of the stand are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers (left) and Michael Fossum.  This test allows the astronauts to become familiar with equipment they will be using on their upcoming mission. STS-121 is scheduled to launch in July aboard Space Shuttle Discovery. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0730

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-121 crew are at the S...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-121 crew are at the SPACEHAB facility in Cape Canaveral to participate in a Crew Equipment Interface Test. On the top of the stand are Mission Specialists Piers ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Under the watchful eye of Capt. George Hoggard (left front), who is astronaut rescue team leader, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey takes his turn driving an M-113, which is an armored personnel carrier.  Behind Lindsey and Hoggard are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers (waving) and Michael Fossum.  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-06pd1103

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under the watchful eye of Capt. George ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under the watchful eye of Capt. George Hoggard (left front), who is astronaut rescue team leader, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey takes his turn driving an M-113, which is an arm... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   The orbiter Discovery makes a safe landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Ken Thornsley KSC-06pd1590

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery makes a safe land...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery makes a safe landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled 5.3 ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-121 crew take part in the crew equipment interface test (CEIT).  Seen here are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers (hands raised) and Michael Fossum (foreground).  They are looking at the replacement trailing umbilical system reel assembly that will be installed on the International Space Station.  The CEIT provides hands-on experiences with equipment used on-orbit.  Mission STS-121 is the second in the Return to Flight sequence and will carry on improvements that debuted during last year's STS-114 mission and build upon those tests.  Launch is scheduled in May. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0266

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-121 crew take part in the crew equipment interface test (CEIT). Seen here are Mission Spe... More

S121E06392 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06392 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The STS-121 crew have breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center before suiting up for the simulated countdown at the launch pad.  Seated left to right are Mission Specialists Thomas Reiter of Germany and Michael Fossum, Pilot Mark Kelly, Commander Steven Lindsey, and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak, Piers Sellers and Stephanie Wilson.  Reiter represents the European Space Agency.  The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, including the dress rehearsal for launch. Mission STS-121 is scheduled to be launched July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1074

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew have breakfast in the O...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew have breakfast in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center before suiting up for the simulated countdown at the launch pad. Seated left... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   After Discovery's safe landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, safety assessment teams dressed in protective attire and with breathing apparatus obtain vapor level readings around the orbiter and test for possible explosive or toxic gases such as hydrogen, hydrazine, monomethyl-hydrazine, nitrogen tetroxide or ammonia . Completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station, Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Ken Thornsley KSC-06pd1591

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After Discovery's safe landing on Runwa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After Discovery's safe landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, safety assessment teams dressed in protective attire and with breathing apparatus obtain vapor leve... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    Vapor trails from Discovery's wing tips look like balls of smoke as the orbiter touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  At touchdown -- nominally about 2,500 ft. beyond the runway threshold -- the orbiter is traveling at a speed ranging from 213 to 226 mph.   Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray & Tim Powers KSC-06pp1620

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails from Discovery's wing tip...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails from Discovery's wing tips look like balls of smoke as the orbiter touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the In... More

S121E06280 - STS-121 - Fossum and Sellers wear quick don mask during prebreath OPS for EVA 2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06280 - STS-121 - Fossum and Sellers wear quick don mask during p...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum and MS4 Piers Sellers wear quick don mask during prebreath operations (OPS) for Extravehicular Activit... More

S121E06035 - STS-121 - Fossum and Sellers are positioned inside the Crew Lock during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06035 - STS-121 - Fossum and Sellers are positioned inside the Cr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Pilot Mark Kelly, positions Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum and MS4 Piers Sellers in the Crew Lock of the Quest Airlock. Image taken... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-121 crew kneels for a photo with the vehicle crew.  The crew members, recognized by the blue flight suits, are (left to right) Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum, Commander Steven Lindsey, Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson.  The crew is at Kennedy for the crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with equipment they will use on orbit. KSC-06pd0292

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility b...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-121 crew kneels for a photo with the vehicle crew. The crew members, recognized by the blue fl... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trying a third time for launch, and still smiling, the STS-121 crew gathers again for the traditional breakfast before suiting up.  Seated left to right are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum, Pilot Mark Kelly, Commander Steven Lindsey, and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak, Stephanie Wilson and Thomas Reiter, who represents the European Space Agency.  The July 2 launch attempt was scrubbed due to the presence of showers and thunderstorms within the surrounding area of the launch site. The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1387

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trying a third time for launch, and still...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Trying a third time for launch, and still smiling, the STS-121 crew gathers again for the traditional breakfast before suiting up. Seated left to right are Mission Specialists Pier... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   With drag chute deployed, the orbiter Discovery slows to a stop after landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1569

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With drag chute deployed, the orbiter D...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With drag chute deployed, the orbiter Discovery slows to a stop after landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Spac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery, with Commander Steven Lindsey at the helm, approaches Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility for landing after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The rest of the crew aboard are Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo courtesy of Nikon/Scott Andrews KSC-06pd1565

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery, with Commander Ste...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery, with Commander Steven Lindsey at the helm, approaches Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility for landing after completing mission STS-121 to the Interna... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   The drag chute begins to fall after the orbiter Discovery slows to a stop on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.   Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tim Terry KSC-06pp1617

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The drag chute begins to fall after the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The drag chute begins to fall after the orbiter Discovery slows to a stop on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space St... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   With its drag chute flowing behind it, the orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. At touchdown -- nominally about 2,500 ft. beyond the runway threshold -- the orbiter is traveling at a speed ranging from 213 to 226 mph. Discovery traveled 5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds. Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT. Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT. The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson. Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there. The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray & Tim Powers KSC-06pp1621

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With its drag chute flowing behind it, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With its drag chute flowing behind it, the orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space St... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over equipment for the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module.  The module is part of the payload for the mission targeted for launch no earlier than April 24.  The crew comprises seven: Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg, Ronald Garan, Michael Fossum and Akihiko Hoshide.  The crew members are at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, that includes familiarization with tools and equipment that will be used on the mission.  The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0046

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over equipment for the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -     A vapor trail flows from Discovery's wing tip as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  At touchdown -- nominally about 2,500 ft. beyond the runway threshold -- the orbiter is traveling at a speed ranging from 213 to 226 mph. Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray & Tim Powers KSC-06pp1622

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A vapor trail flows from Discovery's ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A vapor trail flows from Discovery's wing tip as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Spac... More

S121E06032 - STS-121 - Headshot of Fossum  inside the Crew Lock during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06032 - STS-121 - Headshot of Fossum inside the Crew Lock during...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Head shot of Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum with Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) helmet and suit on. Image taken inside the Crew Lock are... More

S121E06417 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the STBD radiator taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06417 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the STBD radiator ta...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

S121E06023 - STS-121 - Crewmembers attach the SAFER to Fossum's EMU during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06023 - STS-121 - Crewmembers attach the SAFER to Fossum's EMU du...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum, raises his arms as crewmembers attached the Simplified Aid for EVA Rescue (SAFER) to his Extravehicu... More

S121E06316 - STS-121 - Group photo of Exp. 13 and STS-121 crew members during EVA2 prep on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06316 - STS-121 - Group photo of Exp. 13 and STS-121 crew members...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Group photo of STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum (right) and MS4 Piers Sellers wearing their EMUs and Expedition 13 Commander Paval Vino... More

S121E07024 - STS-121 - STS-121 crew photo taken in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E07024 - STS-121 - STS-121 crew photo taken in the U.S. Lab during...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 crew members pose in a starburst circle for crew photos inside the Destiny U.S. Laboratory. In the brightest blue shirt at the bottom of the ci... More

S121E06315 - STS-121 - Group photo of Exp. 13 and STS-121 crew members during EVA2 prep on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06315 - STS-121 - Group photo of Exp. 13 and STS-121 crew members...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Group photo of STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum (right) and MS4 Piers Sellers wearing their EMUs and Expedition 13 Commander Paval Vino... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   The suited STS-121 crew members walk to the bus that will take them to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated countdown.  On the left, back to front, are Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Lisa Nowak, and Pilot Mark Kelly.  On the right, back to front, are Mission Specialists Thomas Reiter of Germany, Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum, and Commander Steven Lindsey. Reiter represents the European Space Agency.   The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, including the dress rehearsal for launch. Mission STS-121 is scheduled to be launched July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1082

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The suited STS-121 crew members walk to...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The suited STS-121 crew members walk to the bus that will take them to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated countdown. On the left, back to front, are Mission Specialists Stephanie Wil... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    The STS-121 crew displays the spirit of the Fourth of July holiday with their flags and their eagerness to launch as they stride out of the Operations and Checkout Building.  Leading the way are Pilot Mark Kelly (left) and Commander Steven Lindsey (right).  Behind them are Mission Specialists (second row) Lisa Nowak and Michael Fossum; (third row) Stephanie Wilson and Piers Sellers; and (at the rear) Thomas Reiter, who represents the European Space Agency.  The July 2 launch attempt was scrubbed due to the presence of showers and thunderstorms within the surrounding area of the launch site. The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1404

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew displays the spirit o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew displays the spirit of the Fourth of July holiday with their flags and their eagerness to launch as they stride out of the Operations and Checkout Building. Lea... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    The orbiter Discovery slows to a stop after landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1570

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery slows to a stop ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery slows to a stop after landing on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery trav... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Under gray skies blanketing the Central Florida skies, the orbiter Discovery kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1568

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under gray skies blanketing the Central...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under gray skies blanketing the Central Florida skies, the orbiter Discovery kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing miss... More

Volkov and Furukawa during Progress 45 docking with ISS

Volkov and Furukawa during Progress 45 docking with ISS

ISS029-E-036135 (2 Nov. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov (right) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, both Expedition 29 flight engineers, are busy at work in the Zvezda S... More

S124E005651 - STS-124 - Hoshide and Fossum on flight deck

S124E005651 - STS-124 - Hoshide and Fossum on flight deck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Astronauts Akihiko Hoshide, STS-124 Mission specialist, and Michael Fossum, also Mission specialist, are photographed on the flight deck of the Space Sh... More

S121E06297 - STS-121 - Fossum suited in EMU during EMU prebreath OPS for EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06297 - STS-121 - Fossum suited in EMU during EMU prebreath OPS f...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum looks at the camera from inside his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) during EMU prebreath operations... More

S121E06033 - STS-121 - Headshot of Fossum  inside the Crew Lock during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06033 - STS-121 - Headshot of Fossum inside the Crew Lock during...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Head shot of Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum with Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) helmet and suit on. Image taken inside the Crew Lock are... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak photographs Discovery, the launch vehicle for the mission, during a training session.  She and other crew members -- Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Michael Fossum and Piers Sellers -- are at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with equipment they will use on orbit.  Launch of STS-121, the second return-to-flight mission, is scheduled for no earlier than May.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0284

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility ba...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak photographs Discovery, the launch vehicle for the mission, during ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey gets a close look at the wing leading edge of Discovery, the launch vehicle for the mission. He and other crew members -- Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak, Stephanie Wilson, Michael Fossum and Piers Sellers -- are at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with equipment they will use on orbit.  Launch of STS-121, the second return-to-flight mission, is scheduled for no earlier than May.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0286

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility ba...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Commander Steven Lindsey gets a close look at the wing leading edge of Discovery, the launch veh... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media, gathered at left.  They are standing in the landing area of the slidewire baskets. The crew members facing them are (from left)  Mission Specialists Thomas Reiter of Germany, who represents the European Space Agency, Piers Sellers, Stephanie Wilson, Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly, and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Michael Fossum.  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-06pd1055

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew pause in their prelaunch activities to talk to the media, gathered at left. They are standing in the landing area of the slidewire baskets. The crew members facing... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Seen in the foreground is STS-121 Michael Fossum, who is looking at the integrated cargo carrier, part of the payload for the mission, temporarily stored in the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B.  He is dressed in a clean room suit, appropriate for the environmentally clean or "white room" condition in which the payload resides before being transferred to the shuttle's payload bay.  In front of and below him is the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, which is carrying supplies and equipment for the International Space Station. The payload also includes the lightweight multi-purpose experiment support structure carrier. Crew members are at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown.  Mission STS-121 is scheduled for launch on Space Shuttle Discovery on July 1.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1119

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen in the foreground is STS-121 Micha...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Seen in the foreground is STS-121 Michael Fossum, who is looking at the integrated cargo carrier, part of the payload for the mission, temporarily stored in the payload changeout ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Waving flags for the Fourth of July, the STS-121 crew heads for the Astrovan and the ride to Launch Pad 39B for a third launch attempt.  Leading the way are Pilot Mark Kelly (left) and Commander Steven Lindsey (right).  Behind them are, left and right, Mission Specialists (second row) Lisa Nowak and Michael Fossum; (third row) Stephanie Wilson and Piers Sellers; and (at the rear) Thomas Reiter, who represents the European Space Agency.   The July 2 launch attempt was scrubbed due to the presence of showers and thunderstorms within the surrounding area of the launch site. The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1405

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving flags for the Fourth of July, the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving flags for the Fourth of July, the STS-121 crew heads for the Astrovan and the ride to Launch Pad 39B for a third launch attempt. Leading the way are Pilot Mark Kelly (left)... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing tips as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  At touchdown -- nominally about 2,500 ft. beyond the runway threshold -- the orbiter is traveling at a speed ranging from 213 to 226 mph.  Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray & Tim Powers KSC-06pp1619

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Vapor trails flow from Discovery's wing tips as it makes a speedy approach to Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    The orbiter Discovery releases a drag chute to slow its speed as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.   Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Regina Mitchell-Ryall KSC-06pp1612

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery releases a drag ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery releases a drag chute to slow its speed as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the Internati... More

S124E010903 - STS-124 - STS-124 crew on Flight Deck

S124E010903 - STS-124 - STS-124 crew on Flight Deck

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Dark view of Astronauts Ron Garan (background), Michael Fossum (foreground) and Ken Ham (right), STS-124 Mission specialists and Pilot, on the orbiter D... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -   Members of the crew for mission STS-121 look at the trailing umbilical system reel assembly that will be installed on the International Space Station during the mission.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Lisa Nowak (background) and Michael Fossum (center front). The crew is taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.   A CEIT provides hands-on experiences with equipment used on-orbit.  Mission STS-121 is the second in the Return to Flight sequence and will carry on improvements that debuted during last year's STS-114 mission and build upon those tests.  Launch is scheduled in July.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0538

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the crew for mission STS-12...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the crew for mission STS-121 look at the trailing umbilical system reel assembly that will be installed on the International Space Station during the mission. Seen he... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-121 crew take part in the crew equipment interface test (CEIT).  Seen here are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum (back to camera).  They are looking at the replacement trailing umbilical system reel assembly they will be installing on the International Space Station. Other crew members are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak, Stephanie Wilson and Thomas Reiter. The CEIT provides hands-on experiences with equipment used on-orbit.  Mission STS-121 is the second in the Return to Flight sequence and will carry on improvements that debuted during last year's STS-114 mission and build upon those tests.  Launch is scheduled in May. KSC-06pd0263

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-121 crew take part in the crew equipment interface test (CEIT). Seen here are Mission Sp... More

S121E06306 - STS-121 - Fossum suited in EMU during EMU prebreath OPS for EVA2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06306 - STS-121 - Fossum suited in EMU during EMU prebreath OPS f...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum looks at the camera from inside his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) during EMU prebreath operations... More

S121E06429 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the STBD radiator taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06429 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the STBD radiator ta...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

S121E06281 - STS-121 - Fossum and Sellers wear quick don mask during prebreath OPS for EVA 2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06281 - STS-121 - Fossum and Sellers wear quick don mask during p...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum and MS4 Piers Sellers wear quick don mask during prebreath operations (OPS) for Extravehicular Activit... More

S121E06291 - STS-121 - Fossum suited in EMU during EVA2 prep for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06291 - STS-121 - Fossum suited in EMU during EVA2 prep for STS-1...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum is suited in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) and attached to the EMU Don/Doff Assembly (EDDA) a... More

S121E06394 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06394 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second morning in a row, the STS-121 crew sit for their traditional breakfast before suiting up for launch.  Seated from left are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum, Pilot Mark Kelly, Commander Steven Lindsey, and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak, Stephanie Wilson and Thomas Reiter, who represents the European Space Agency.  The first launch attempt July 1 was scrubbed due to weather concerns and postponed 24 hours.   The launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121 is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1362

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second morning in a row, the STS-...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second morning in a row, the STS-121 crew sit for their traditional breakfast before suiting up for launch. Seated from left are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Micha... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   The STS-121 crew gets a close look at the underside of the orbiter Discovery after landing.  Seen are (from left) Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson, Commander Steven Lindsey and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Michael Fossum.  The post-flight walk-around is a tradition. Discovery's smooth and perfect landing was on time at 9:14 a.m. EDT on Runway 15 of NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after traveling 5.3 million miles on 202 orbits. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1576

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew gets a close look at t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew gets a close look at the underside of the orbiter Discovery after landing. Seen are (from left) Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson, Commander Steven Lindsey and... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Kicking up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, the orbiter Discovery completes mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  At touchdown -- nominally about 2,500 ft. beyond the runway threshold -- the orbiter is traveling at a speed ranging from 213 to 226 mph.  Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray & Tim Powers KSC-06pp1623

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kicking up dust as it touches down on R...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kicking up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, the orbiter Discovery completes mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. At touchdo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a crew equipment interface test in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3  NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 crew members get hands-on experience with some of the equipment that will used on the mission.  From left are Mission Specialists Ronald Garan and Michael Fossum and Pilot Kenneth Ham.  Discovery will transport the Kibo Japanese Experiment Module - Pressurized Module (JEM-PM) and the Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) to the International Space Station to complete the Kibo laboratory.  The launch of Discovery is targeted for April 24.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0318

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a crew equipment interface test i...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a crew equipment interface test in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 crew members get hands-on experience... More

Progress 45 approach for docking with ISS

Progress 45 approach for docking with ISS

ISS029-E-036185 (2 Nov. 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle docks to the International Space Station, carrying 1,653 pounds of propellant, 110 pounds of oxygen, 926 pounds of water and 3,108 po... More

S121E06388 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06388 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

S121E06393 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06393 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

S121E06396 - STS-121 - Orbiter PLB and shadows of EVA crewmembers on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06396 - STS-121 - Orbiter PLB and shadows of EVA crewmembers on E...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the payload bay and the shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   After their arrival at KSC to prepare for launch on July 1, the STS-121 crew greets the media on the Shuttle Landing Facility.  From left are Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Michael Fossum, Pilot Mark Kelly, Commander Steven Lindsey, and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Piers Sellers and Thomas Reiter.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station. This mission is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1247

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC to prepare f...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC to prepare for launch on July 1, the STS-121 crew greets the media on the Shuttle Landing Facility. From left are Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak and Mi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   For the second time in two days, the STS-121 crew heads for the Astrovan to take them to Launch Pad 39B and launch of Space Shuttle Discovery.  On the left side, from left, are Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Lisa Nowak, and Pilot Mark Kelly.  On the right side, left to right, are Mission Specialists Thomas Reiter, Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum, and Commander Steven Lindsey.  The first launch attempt July 1 was scrubbed due to weather concerns and postponed 24 hours.  The launch is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1379

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second time in two days, the ST...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - For the second time in two days, the STS-121 crew heads for the Astrovan to take them to Launch Pad 39B and launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. On the left side, from left, are Mi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   LeRoy Cain, manager of Shuttle Launch Integration, and Michael Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, take a look at the orbiter Discovery during the traditional post-flight walk-around after the landing.   Discovery's smooth and perfect landing was on time at 9:14 a.m. EDT on Runway 15 of NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after traveling 5.3 million miles on 202 orbits. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1580

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - LeRoy Cain, manager of Shuttle Launch I...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - LeRoy Cain, manager of Shuttle Launch Integration, and Michael Fossum, STS-121 mission specialist, take a look at the orbiter Discovery during the traditional post-flight walk-aro... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery, with Commander Steven Lindsey at the helm, approaches Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility for landing after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The rest of the crew aboard are Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo courtesy of Nikon/Scott Andrews KSC-06pd1564

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery, with Commander Ste...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery, with Commander Steven Lindsey at the helm, approaches Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility for landing after completing mission STS-121 to the Interna... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   During the traditional post-flight walk-around after the landing of an orbiter, Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum and Stephanie Wilson get a close look at the nose cone, behind them.   Discovery's smooth and perfect landing was on time at 9:14 a.m. EDT on Runway 15 of NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after traveling 5.3 million miles on 202 orbits. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1581

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During the traditional post-flight walk...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During the traditional post-flight walk-around after the landing of an orbiter, Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum and Stephanie Wilson get a close look at the nose... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Kicking up dust as its wheels touch down, the orbiter Discovery lands on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-06pd1571

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kicking up dust as its wheels touch dow...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Kicking up dust as its wheels touch down, the orbiter Discovery lands on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Statio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   The orbiter Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  At touchdown -- nominally about 2,500 ft. beyond the runway threshold -- the orbiter is traveling at a speed ranging from 213 to 226 mph.   Discovery traveled 5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds. Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT. Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT. The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson. Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there. The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray & Tim Powers KSC-06pp1624

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery nears touchdown o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery nears touchdown on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. At touchdown -- nominal... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Crew members of mission STS-124 are in the Space Station Processing Facility to look over equipment.  The crew comprises Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg, Ronald Garan, Michael Fossum, Stephen Bowen and Akihiko Hoshide, who represents the Japanese Aerospace and Exploration Agency.  Seen here are Garan and Fossum. The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  The mission is scheduled to launch in 2008. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1071

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crew members of mission STS-124 are in ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crew members of mission STS-124 are in the Space Station Processing Facility to look over equipment. The crew comprises Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Speci... More

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

STS-124 crew members, from left, pilot Kenneth T. Ham, mission specialist Karen L. Nyberg, mission specialist, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) Akihiko Hoshide, Commander Mark E. Kelly, mission speci... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   The orbiter Discovery approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.   Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Rick Wetherington KSC-06pp1615

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery approaches touchd...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled 5.... More

S121E06395 - STS-121 - Orbiter PLB and shadows of EVA crewmembers on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06395 - STS-121 - Orbiter PLB and shadows of EVA crewmembers on E...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the payload bay and the shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote ... More

S121E06389 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06389 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak and Commander Steven Lindsey take a close look at the wing leading edge of Discovery, the launch vehicle for the mission.  They and other crew members -- Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Michael Fossum and Piers Sellers -- are at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with equipment they will use on orbit. Launch of STS-121, the second return-to-flight mission, is scheduled for no earlier than May.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0288

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility ba...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission Specialist Lisa Nowak and Commander Steven Lindsey take a close look at the wing leading... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a break in the rain storms from Tropical Storm Alberto, the STS-121 crew arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft to take part in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. Greeting the crew is Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach, here shaking hands with Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who represents the European Space Agency.  Other crew members are Mission Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly, and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson. 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-06pd1038

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a break in the rain storms from Tr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a break in the rain storms from Tropical Storm Alberto, the STS-121 crew arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center aboard a Grumman G2 aircraft to take part in a Terminal Countd... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    With the help of a drag chute to slow its speed, the orbiter Discovery lands on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.  In the background is the Vehicle Assembly Building.  Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Regina Mitchell-Ryall KSC-06pp1613

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the help of a drag chute to slow ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the help of a drag chute to slow its speed, the orbiter Discovery lands on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the International... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The orbiter Discovery drops toward Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility for landing after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tim Powers KSC-06pd1566

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery drops toward Runwa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery drops toward Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility for landing after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Crew members of mission STS-124 are in the Space Station Processing Facility to look over equipment.  The crew comprises Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg, Ronald Garan, Michael Fossum, Stephen Bowen and Akihiko Hoshide, who represents the Japanese Aerospace and Exploration Agency.  Seen here is Garan. The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  The mission is scheduled to launch in 2008. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1072

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crew members of mission STS-124 are in ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crew members of mission STS-124 are in the Space Station Processing Facility to look over equipment. The crew comprises Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Speci... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module.  The module is part of the payload for the mission, targeted for launch no earlier than April 24.  The crew comprises seven: Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg, Ronald Garan, Michael Fossum and Akihiko Hoshide. The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test that includes familiarization with tools and equipment that will be used on the mission. The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0049

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module. The module i... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module.  The module is part of the payload for the mission, targeted for launch no earlier than April 24.  The crew comprises seven: Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg, Ronald Garan, Michael Fossum and Akihiko Hoshide.  The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test that includes familiarization with tools and equipment that will be used on the mission.  The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0050

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module. The module i... More

S121E06409 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the STBD radiator taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06409 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the STBD radiator ta...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

S121E06391 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod taken on EVA1 during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06391 - STS-121 - EVA crewmembers shadows on the port OMS pod tak...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The shadows of STS-121 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) crewmembers Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum on the end of the Remote Manipulator System Orbiter B... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, members of the STS-121 crew practice working with equipment for the mission. Starting from left are Tomas Gonzalez-Torres, with NASA's Johnson Space Center; Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson, Pilot Mark Kelly, and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum.  The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with equipment to be used on-orbit. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the second return-to-flight mission, is scheduled no earlier than May. KSC-06pd0305

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Pr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, members of the STS-121 crew practice working with equipment for the mission. Starting from left are Tomas Gonzalez-... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  During emergency egress training at the pad, the STS-121 crew poses for a photo on the upper level.  From left are Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly, and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Piers Sellers.  Behind them can be seen the top of a solid rocket booster and the external tank, part of the configuration for Space Shuttle Discovery.  The crew is at Kennedy for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, including emergency egress training from the pad.  They will also suit up in their orange flight suits for a simulated countdown to launch. 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-06pd1064

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During emergency egress training at the ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During emergency egress training at the pad, the STS-121 crew poses for a photo on the upper level. From left are Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-121 crew gets instructions about emergency egress from the pad from Capt. George Hoggard (left), who is astronaut rescue team leader.  Crew members are (from left) Mission Specialist Piers Sellers, Pilot Mark Kelly, Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Lisa Nowak, Commander Steven Lindsey, and Mission Specialists Thomas Reiter and Michael Fossum. Part of the training will be driving an M-113, which is an armored personnel carrier. Mission STS-121 is designated for launch on July 1.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1102

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-121 crew gets instructions about emergency egress from the pad from Capt. George Hoggard (left), who is ast... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -     The STS-121 crew eagerly walks to the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39B and launch of Space Shuttle Discovery.  On the left column from back to front are Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Lisa Nowak and Pilot Mark Kelly.  On the right column from back to front are Mission Specialists Thomas Reiter, Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum, with Commander Steven Lindsey leading the way.   The launch is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1329

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew eagerly walks to the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-121 crew eagerly walks to the Astrovan for the ride to Launch Pad 39B and launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. On the left column from back to front are Mission Specialis... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   The orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  Discovery's landing was as exhilarating as its launch, the first to take place on America's Independence Day. During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Tim Powers KSC-06pd1567

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery touches down on R...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station. Discovery traveled 5.3 mil... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   The orbiter Discovery's main landing gear kick up dust as they touch down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space Station.Discovery traveled  5.3 million miles, landing on orbit 202.  Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  Main gear touchdown occurred on time at 9:14:43 EDT.  Wheel stop was at 9:15:49 EDT.  The returning crew members aboard are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Michael Fossum, Lisa Nowak and Stephanie Wilson.  Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter, who launched with the crew on July 4, remained on the station to join the Expedition 13 crew there.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery.  During the mission, the STS-121 crew tested new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, and delivered supplies and made repairs to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Rick Wetherington KSC-06pp1616

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery's main landing ge...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Discovery's main landing gear kick up dust as they touch down on Runway 15 at NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-121 to the International Space St... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   Crew members of mission STS-124 are in the Space Station Processing Facility to look over equipment.  Here they watch a demonstration using some of the equipment.  At left is Commander Mark Kelly.  Other crew members are Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg, Ronald Garan, Michael Fossum, Stephen Bowen and Akihiko Hoshide, who represents the Japanese Aerospace and Exploration Agency. The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  The mission is scheduled to launch in 2008. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1076

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crew members of mission STS-124 are in...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Crew members of mission STS-124 are in the Space Station Processing Facility to look over equipment. Here they watch a demonstration using some of the equipment. At left is Com... More

S124E006663 - STS-124 - STS-124 and Expedition 17 crew in Service module

S124E006663 - STS-124 - STS-124 and Expedition 17 crew in Service modu...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Members of the STS-124 and Expedition 17 crews are photographed during a meal in the Zvezda module of the ISS. Visible in the photo are Garrett Reisman... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module.  The module is part of the payload for the mission, targeted for launch no earlier than April 24.  The crew comprises seven: Commander Mark Kelly, Pilot Kenneth Ham, and Mission Specialists Karen Nyberg, Ronald Garan, Michael Fossum and Akihiko Hoshide.  The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test that includes familiarization with tools and equipment that will be used on the mission. The STS-124 mission is the second of three flights that will launch components to complete the Japanese pressurized module, the Kibo laboratory. The mission will include two spacewalks to install the new lab and its remote manipulator system. The lab's logistics module, which will have been installed in a temporary location during STS-123, will be attached to the new lab.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0051

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-124 crew look over the scientific airlock in the Kibo pressurized module. The module i... More

Progress 45 approach for docking with ISS

Progress 45 approach for docking with ISS

ISS029-E-036167 (2 Nov. 2011) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress resupply vehicle approaches the International Space Station, carrying 1,653 pounds of propellant, 110 pounds of oxygen, 926 pounds of water and 3,108 ... More

S121E06270 - STS-121 - Fossum on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06270 - STS-121 - Fossum on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 1...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum on the orbiter Middeck (MDK) during pre-sleep time on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations. Subje... More

S121E06279 - STS-121 - Fossum and Sellers wear quick don mask during prebreath OPS for EVA 2 for STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121E06279 - STS-121 - Fossum and Sellers wear quick don mask during p...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-121 Mission Specialist 1 (MS1) Michael Fossum and MS4 Piers Sellers wear quick don mask during prebreath operations (OPS) for Extravehicular Activit... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, members of the STS-121 crew practice working with equipment for the mission. From the left are Tomas Gonzalez-Torres, with NASA's Johnson Space Center; then Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum.  Pilot Mark Kelly has his back to the camera.  The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with equipment to be used on-orbit. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the second return-to-flight mission, is scheduled no earlier than May. KSC-06pd0306

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Pr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, members of the STS-121 crew practice working with equipment for the mission. From the left are Tomas Gonzalez-Torre... More

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