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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. At main gear touchdown, the STS-83 mission duration was 3 days, 23 hours, 12 minutes. The planned 16-day mission was cut short by a faulty fuel cell. This is only the third time in Shuttle program history that an orbiter was brought home early due to mechanical problems. This was also the 36th KSC landing since the program began in 1981. Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. flew Columbia to a perfect landing with help from Pilot Susan L. Still. Other crew members are Payload Commander Janice E. Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. In spite of the abbreviated flight, the crew was able to perform MSL-1 experiments. The Spacelab-module-based experiments were used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station and to conduct combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing investigations KSC-97pc602

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) missi... More

STS-101 Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for the launch on May 18. The mission will take the crew of seven to the International Space Station, delivering logistics and supplies, plus preparing the Station for the arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk to perform maintenance on the Space Station. This will be the third assembly flight for the Space Station. STS-101 is targeted for liftoff at 6:38 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39A KSC-00pp0627

STS-101 Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. arrives at KSC's Shuttl...

STS-101 Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for the launch on May 18. The mission will take the crew of seven to the Internatio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle  Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Commander Janice Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of  the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc0575

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Like a rising sun lighting up the aftern...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc574

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle  Orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at  6:46:34 a.m. EDT  with Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L.  Still at the controls to complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist  Donald A. Thomas, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt , Payload Commander  Janice Voss, and Payload Specialists Roger  K.  Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. Mission  elapsed time for STS-94 was 15 days,16 hours, 44 seconds. During the Microgravity  Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the  space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1052

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-94 flight crew poses in front of the  Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia after an end-of-mission landing on Runway 33 at KSC’s  Shuttle Landing Facility July 17 to complete the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1  (MSL-1) mission. They are (from left): Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch; Mission  Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt;  Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan  L. Still; Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialist Gregory T.  Linteris. Not shown is Payload Commander Janice Voss. During the 15-day, 16-hour  spaceflight, the MSL-1 Spacelab module was used to test some of the hardware, facilities  and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station; the flight crew  also conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments.  This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission earlier this year that was cut short due  to indications of a faulty fuel cell KSC-97PC1057

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-94 flight crew poses in front of...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-94 flight crew poses in front of the Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia after an end-of-mission landing on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility July 17 to complete the... More

The STS-83 crew poses in the White Room at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's /1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a> From left to right, standing, they are Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris, Pilot Susan L. Still, Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch, and Mission Specialists Donald Thomas and Janice E. Voss. Cady Coleman, the backup Mission Specialist for Donald Thomas, is kneeling on the right KSC-97pc457

The STS-83 crew poses in the White Room at Launch Complex 39A during t...

The STS-83 crew poses in the White Room at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's kscpao/release/1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a> From left to right, standing, they are Payload Sp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles down Runway 33 at KSCþs Shuttle Landing Facility to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. With main gear touchdown at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, the STS-83 mission duration was 3 days, 23 hours, 12 minutes. The planned 16-day mission was cut short by a faulty fuel cell. This is only the third time in Shuttle program history that an orbiter was brought home early due to a mechanical problem. This was also the 36th KSC landing since the program began in 1981. Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. flew Columbia to a perfect landing with help from Pilot Susan L. Still. Other crew members are Payload Commander Janice E. Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. In spite of the abbreviated flight, the crew was able to perform MSL-1 experiments. The Spacelab-module-based experiments were used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station and to conduct combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing investigations KSC-97pc599

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shut...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles down Runway 33 at KSCþs Shuttle Landing Facility to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. Wit... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch  Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was opened 47 minutes earlier than  the originally scheduled time of 2:37 p.m. to improve the opportunity to lift off before  Florida summer rain showers reached the space center. The  crew members are Mission  Commander James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss;  Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists  Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the space flight, the MSL-1 will be  used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the  International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal  growth and materials processing experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic  Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of  Columbia’s payload bay. These payloads had previously flown on the STS-83 mission in  April, which was cut short after nearly four days because of indications of a faulty fuel  cell. STS-94 is a reflight of that mission KSC-97PC959

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was o... More

The STS-83 crew poses for the media at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's /1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a> From left to right, they are Mission Commander James D. Halsell; Pilot Susan L. Still; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt, Donald Thomas, and Janice E. Voss; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris KSC-97pc456

The STS-83 crew poses for the media at Launch Complex 39A during the c...

The STS-83 crew poses for the media at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's kscpao/release/1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a> From left to right, they are Mission Commander James ... More

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew check out one of the baskets for the emergency egress slidewire system at Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris is in the center of the group. Other crew members on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission are: Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch KSC-97pc466

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew check out one of the baskets f...

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew check out one of the baskets for the emergency egress slidewire system at Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. P... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. At main gear touchdown, the STS-83 mission duration was 3 days, 23 hours, 12 minutes. The planned 16-day mission was cut short by a faulty fuel cell. This is only the third time in Shuttle program history that an orbiter was brought home early due to mechanical problems. This was also the 36th KSC landing since the program began in 1981. Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. flew Columbia to a perfect landing with help from Pilot Susan L. Still. Other crew members are Payload Commander Janice E. Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. In spite of the abbreviated flight, the crew was able to perform MSL-1 experiments. The Spacelab-module-based experiments were used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station and to conduct combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing investigations KSC-97pc608

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) missi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle  Orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at  6:46:34 a.m. EDT  with Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L.  Still at the controls to complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist  Donald A. Thomas, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt , Payload Commander  Janice Voss, and Payload Specialists Roger  K.  Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. Mission  elapsed time for STS-94 was 15 days,16 hours, 44 seconds. During the Microgravity  Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the  space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1051

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D.... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc580

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

The STS-94 flight crew enjoys the traditional  preliftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and Checkout Building. They  are  (from left): Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris; Mission Specialist Donald A.  Thomas; Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt; Mission Commander James D.  Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan  L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; and Payload  Specialist Roger K. Crouch. After a weather briefing, the flight crew will be fitted with  their launch/entry suits and depart for Launch Pad 39A. Once there, they will take their  positions  in the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Columbia to await a liftoff during a  window that will open at 1:50 p.m. EDT, July 1. The launch window was opened 47  minutes early to improve the opportunity to lift off before Florida summer rain showers reached the space center KSC-97PC950

The STS-94 flight crew enjoys the traditional preliftoff breakfast in...

The STS-94 flight crew enjoys the traditional preliftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and Checkout Building. They are (from left): Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris; Mission Speciali... More

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell,  Jr.,  puts his left glove on while he is assisted into his launch/entry suit in the Operations  and Checkout (O&C) Building. Halsell is on his fourth space flight, having served as  commander of STS-83 and pilot of both  STS-74 and STS-65. He is a lieutenant colonel  in the Air Force  and a former SR-71 Blackbird test pilot and holds master’s degrees in  management and space operations. Halsell will have responsibility for the success of the  mission and will operate and maintain Columbia during the Red, or second shift. He will  also assist with a  materials science experiment and a protein crystal growth payload  during the 16-day mission. Halsell and six fellow crew members will shortly depart the  O&C and head for Launch Pad 39A, where the  Space Shuttle Columbia will lift off  during a launch window that opens at 1:50 p.m. EDT, July 1. The launch window was  opened 47 minutes early to improve the opportunity to lift off before Florida summer rain  showers reached the space center KSC-97PC956

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., puts his left glove ...

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., puts his left glove on while he is assisted into his launch/entry suit in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building. Halsell is on his fourth space flight, ha... More

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell  Jr. (center) shakes hands with KSC Shuttle Launch Director James F. Harrington (in  white cap) after an end-of-mission landing on Runway 33 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing  Facility July 17 to complete the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission.  Main gear touchdown occurred at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT, July 17. At right, STS-88 Mission  Commander and Shuttle Training Aircraft (STA) pilot Robert D. Cabana greets STS-94  Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas. In the background, KSC Center Director Roy D.  Bridges Jr. meets with other members of the STS-94 crew KSC-97PC1055

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. (center) shakes hands w...

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. (center) shakes hands with KSC Shuttle Launch Director James F. Harrington (in white cap) after an end-of-mission landing on Runway 33 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing F... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc576

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. At main gear touchdown, the STS-83 mission duration was 3 days, 23 hours, 12 minutes. The planned 16-day mission was cut short by a faulty fuel cell. This is only the third time in Shuttle program history that an orbiter was brought home early due to mechanical problems. This was also the 36th KSC landing since the program began in 1981. Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. flew Columbia to a perfect landing with help from Pilot Susan L. Still. Other crew members are Payload Commander Janice E. Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. In spite of the abbreviated flight, the crew was able to perform MSL-1 experiments. The Spacelab-module-based experiments were used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station and to conduct combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing investigations KSC-97pc601

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) missi... More

The STS-94 crew walks out of the Operations  and Checkout Building and heads for the Astrovan that will transport them to Launch Pad  39A as KSC employees show their support. Waving to the crowd and leading the way are   Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. and Pilot Susan L. Still. Behind Still is  Mission Specialist Donald A.Thomas, followed by Mission Specialist Michael L.  Gernhardt , Payload Commander Janice Voss, and Payload Specialists Roger K.Crouch  and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1  (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module will be used to test some of the hardware,  facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station while  the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing  experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic Flexible Diode (CRYOFD)  experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of Columbia’s payload bay.The  Space Shuttle Columbia is scheduled to lift off when the launch window opens at 1:50  p.m. EDT, July 1. The launch window was opened 47 minutes early to improve the  opportunity to lift off before Florida summer rain showers reached the space center KSC-97PC958

The STS-94 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building and...

The STS-94 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building and heads for the Astrovan that will transport them to Launch Pad 39A as KSC employees show their support. Waving to the crowd and leading the... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building at right and the Mate-Demate Device at left, the Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia glides onto Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L. Still at the controls to complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Commander Janice Voss, and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1058

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Framed by the Vehicle Assembly Building at right and the Mate-Demate Device at left, the Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia glides onto Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6... More

Six of the seven astronauts assigned to the STS-83 crew arrive at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in preparation for their /1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.</a> From left to right, they are Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch, Pilot Susan L. Still, Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris, and Mission Specialist Janice E. Voss KSC-97pc415

Six of the seven astronauts assigned to the STS-83 crew arrive at Kenn...

Six of the seven astronauts assigned to the STS-83 crew arrive at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in preparation for their kscpao/release/1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.</... More

The Space Shuttle Mission STS-83 crew talks to the media at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's /1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a> From left to right, they are Mission Commander James D. Halsell; Pilot Susan L. Still; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt, Donald Thomas, and Janice E. Voss (holding microphone); and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris KSC-97pc453

The Space Shuttle Mission STS-83 crew talks to the media at Launch Com...

The Space Shuttle Mission STS-83 crew talks to the media at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's kscpao/release/1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a> From left to right, they are Mis... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc578

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc579

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch  Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was opened 47 minutes earlier than  the originally scheduled time of 2:37 p.m. to improve the opportunity to lift off before  Florida summer rain showers reached the space center. The  crew members are Mission  Commander James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss;  Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists  Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the space flight, the MSL-1 will be  used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the  International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal  growth and materials processing experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic  Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of  Columbia’s payload bay. These payloads had previously flown on the STS-83 mission in  April, which was cut short after nearly four days because of indications of a faulty fuel  cell. STS-94 is a reflight of that mission KSC-97PC962

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was o... More

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell,  Jr., prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Pad 39A in preparation for launch.  Halsell is on his fourth space flight, having served as  commander of STS-83 and pilot of both  STS-74 and STS-65. He is a lieutenant colonel  in the Air Force  and a former SR-71 Blackbird test pilot and holds master’s degrees in  management and space operations. Halsell will have responsibility for the success of the  mission and will operate and maintain Columbia during the Red, or second shift. He will  also assist with a  materials science experiment and a protein crystal growth payload  during the 16-day mission. Halsell and six fellow crew members will lift off  during a launch window that opens at 1:50 p.m. EDT, July 1. The launch window will  open 47 minutes early to improve the opportunity to lift off before Florida summer rain  showers reach the space center KSC-97PC973

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., prepares to enter the...

STS-94 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Columbia at Launch Pad 39A in preparation for launch. Halsell is on his fourth space flight, having served as commander of ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches  down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with  Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L. Still at the controls to  complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas,  Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Commander Janice Voss, and Payload  Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the  space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1050

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L.... More

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew head toward the orbiter access arm on the 195-foot level Launch of Pad 39A that will take them to the crew hatch of the Space Shuttle Columbia during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas is in the center of the group. Other crew members on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission are: Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialist Michael L.Gernhardt; and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch KSC-97pc464

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew head toward the orbiter access...

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew head toward the orbiter access arm on the 195-foot level Launch of Pad 39A that will take them to the crew hatch of the Space Shuttle Columbia during Terminal Countdown D... More

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 prior to Columbia's launch KSC-97pc554

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. arrives at Kennedy Spac...

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 prior to Columbia's launch

The STS-83 flight crew enjoys the traditional pre-liftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and Checkout Building. They are (from left): Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris; Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas; Pilot Susan L. Still; Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt; Payload Commander Janice E. Voss; and Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch. After a weather briefing, the flight crew will be fitted with their launch/entry suits and depart for Launch Pad 39A. Once there, they will take their positions in the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Columbia to await a liftoff during a window that will open at 2:00 p.m. EST, April 4 KSC-97pc560

The STS-83 flight crew enjoys the traditional pre-liftoff breakfast in...

The STS-83 flight crew enjoys the traditional pre-liftoff breakfast in the crew quarters of the Operations and Checkout Building. They are (from left): Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris; Mission Specialist... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc577

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc573

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch  Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was opened 47 minutes earlier than  the originally scheduled time of 2:37 p.m. to improve the opportunity to lift off before  Florida summer rain showers reached the space center. The  crew members are Mission  Commander James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss;  Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists  Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the space flight, the MSL-1 will be  used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the  International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal  growth and materials processing experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic  Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of  Columbia’s payload bay. These payloads had previously flown on the STS-83 mission in  April, which was cut short after nearly four days because of indications of a faulty fuel  cell. STS-94 is a reflight of that mission KSC-97PC966

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches  down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with  Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L. Still at the controls to  complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas,  Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Commander Janice Voss, and Payload  Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the  space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1047

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Greeted by cheers from wellwishers at KSC and eager for their ventur into space on the Microgrvity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the STS-83 astronauts depart the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39A.  Leading the seven-member crew is Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr.  Behind Halsell and to his right is Pilot Susan L. Still.  Behind Still is Payload Commander Janice Voss, with Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas to her left.  Behind Thomas, in order, are Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris.  During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments.  Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attched to the right side of Columbia's payload bay.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Greeted by cheers from wellwishers at KSC...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Greeted by cheers from wellwishers at KSC and eager for their ventur into space on the Microgrvity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the STS-83 astronauts depart the Operations ... More

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., gives a thumbs-up after he is assisted into his launch/entry suit in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building. Halsell is on his third space flight, having served as pilot of both STS-74 and STS-65. He is a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force and a former SR-71 Blackbird test pilot and holds master's degrees in management and space operations. Halsell will have responsibility for the success of the mission and will operate and maintain Columbia during the Red, or second shift. He will also assist with a materials science experiment and a protein crystal growth payload during the 16-day mission. Halsell and six fellow crew members will shortly depart the O&C and head for Launch Pad 39A, where the Space Shuttle Columbia will lift off during a launch window that opens at 2:00 p.m. EST, April 4 KSC-97pc563

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., gives a thumbs-up afte...

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr., gives a thumbs-up after he is assisted into his launch/entry suit in the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building. Halsell is on his third space flight, having serv... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia prepares to touch down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at approximately 2:33 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. At main gear touchdown, the STS-83 mission duration will be just under four days. The planned 16-day mission was cut short by a faulty fuel cell. This is only the third time in Shuttle program history that an orbiter was brought home early due to mechanical problems. This was also the 36th KSC landing since the program began in 1981. Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. flew Columbia to a perfect landing with help from Pilot Susan L. Still. Other crew members are Payload Commander Janice E. Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. In spite of the abbreviated flight, the crew was able to perform MSL-1 experiments. The Spacelab-module-based experiments were used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station and to conduct combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing investigations KSC-97pc603

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia prepares to t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia prepares to touch down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at approximately 2:33 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Labor... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles down Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. With main gear touchdown at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, the STS-83 mission duration was 3 days, 23 hours, 12 minutes. The planned 16-day mission was cut short by a faulty fuel cell. This is only the third time in Shuttle program history that an orbiter was brought home early due to a mechanical problem. This was also the 36th KSC landing since the program began in 1981. Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. flew Columbia to a perfect landing with help from Pilot Susan L. Still. Other crew members are Payload Commander Janice E. Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. In spite of the abbreviated flight, the crew was able to perform MSL-1 experiments. The Spacelab-module-based experiments were used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station and to conduct combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing investigations KSC-97pc604

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shut...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles down Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. Wit... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia in the background, STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell (center) gives a post-landing briefing on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility. Columbia landed at 2:33:11 p. m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The other flight crew members (from left) are: Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris; and Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas. At main gear touchdown, the STS-83 mission duration was 3 days, 23 hours, 12 minutes. The planned 16-day mission was cut short by a faulty fuel cell. This is only the third time in Shuttle program history that an orbiter was brought home early due to mechanical problems. This was also the 36th KSC landing since the program began in 1981 KSC-97pc606

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia in the background, STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell (center) gives a post-landing briefing on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Fa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch  Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was opened 47 minutes earlier than  the originally scheduled time of 2:37 p.m. to improve the opportunity to lift off before  Florida summer rain showers reached the space center. The  crew members are Mission  Commander James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss;  Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists  Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the space flight, the MSL-1 will be  used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the  International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal  growth and materials processing experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic  Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of  Columbia’s payload bay. These payloads had previously flown on the STS-83 mission in  April, which was cut short after nearly four days because of indications of a faulty fuel  cell. STS-94 is a reflight of that mission KSC-97PC964

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch  Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was opened 47 minutes earlier than  the originally scheduled time of 2:37 p.m. to improve the opportunity to lift off before  Florida summer rain showers reached the space center. The  crew members are Mission  Commander James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss;  Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists  Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the space flight, the MSL-1 will be  used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the  International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal  growth and materials processing experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic  Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of  Columbia’s payload bay. These payloads had previously flown on the STS-83 mission in  April, which was cut short after nearly four days because of indications of a faulty fuel  cell. STS-94 is a reflight of that mission KSC-97PC961

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch  Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was opened 47 minutes earlier than  the originally scheduled time of 2:37 p.m. to improve the opportunity to lift off before  Florida summer rain showers reached the space center. The  crew members are Mission  Commander James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss;  Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists  Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the space flight, the MSL-1 will be  used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the  International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal  growth and materials processing experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic  Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of  Columbia’s payload bay. These payloads had previously flown on the STS-83 mission in  April, which was cut short after nearly four days because of indications of a faulty fuel  cell. STS-94 is a reflight of that mission KSC-97PC963

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was o... More

The STS-83 crew poses in the White Room at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's /1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a> From left to right, standing, they are Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris, Pilot Susan L. Still, Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch, and Mission Specialist Donald Thomas. Mission Specialist Janice E. Voss is kneeling KSC-97pc458

The STS-83 crew poses in the White Room at Launch Complex 39A during t...

The STS-83 crew poses in the White Room at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's kscpao/release/1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a> From left to right, standing, they are Payload Sp... More

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew check out one of the baskets for the emergency egress slidewire system at Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris is in the center of the group. Other crew members on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission are: Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch KSC-97pc465

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew check out one of the baskets f...

Three members of the STS-83 flight crew check out one of the baskets for the emergency egress slidewire system at Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. P... More

STS-83 Alternate Mission Specialist Catherine "Cady" Coleman, Pilot Susan L. Still and Payload Commander Janice Voss mug for the camera at the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. The other crew members for the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas; Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris; Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt; and Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch KSC-97pc462

STS-83 Alternate Mission Specialist Catherine "Cady" Coleman, Pilot Su...

STS-83 Alternate Mission Specialist Catherine "Cady" Coleman, Pilot Susan L. Still and Payload Commander Janice Voss mug for the camera at the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstr... More

STS-83 Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt and Payload Commander Janice Voss check out one of the baskets for the emergency egress slidewire system at Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas can be seen to the far left. Other crew members on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory1 (MSL-1) mission are: Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch KSC-97pc467

STS-83 Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt and Payload Commander J...

STS-83 Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt and Payload Commander Janice Voss check out one of the baskets for the emergency egress slidewire system at Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. At main gear touchdown, the STS-83 mission duration was 3 days, 23 hours, 12 minutes. The planned 16-day mission was cut short by a faulty fuel cell. This is only the third time in Shuttle program history that an orbiter was brought home early due to mechanical problems. This was also the 36th KSC landing since the program began in 1981. Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr. flew Columbia to a perfect landing with help from Pilot Susan L. Still. Other crew members are Payload Commander Janice E. Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. In spite of the abbreviated flight, the crew was able to perform MSL-1 experiments. The Spacelab-module-based experiments were used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station and to conduct combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing investigations KSC-97pc600

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:33:11 p.m. EDT, April 8, to conclude the Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) missi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch  Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was opened 47 minutes earlier than  the originally scheduled time of 2:37 p.m. to improve the opportunity to lift off before  Florida summer rain showers reached the space center. The  crew members are Mission  Commander James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss;  Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists  Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the space flight, the MSL-1 will be  used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the  International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal  growth and materials processing experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic  Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of  Columbia’s payload bay. These payloads had previously flown on the STS-83 mission in  April, which was cut short after nearly four days because of indications of a faulty fuel  cell. STS-94 is a reflight of that mission KSC-97PC965

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle  Orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at  6:46:34 a.m. EDT  with Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L.  Still at the controls to complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist  Donald A. Thomas, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt , Payload Commander  Janice Voss, and Payload Specialists Roger  K.  Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. Mission  elapsed time for STS-94 was 15 days,16 hours, 44 seconds. During the Microgravity  Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the  space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1045

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches  down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with  Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L. Still at the controls to  complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas,  Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Commander Janice Voss, and Payload  Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the  space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1044

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L.... More

STS-101 Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for the launch on May 18. The mission will take the crew of seven to the International Space Station, delivering logistics and supplies, plus preparing the Station for the arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk to perform maintenance on the Space Station. This will be the third assembly flight for the Space Station. STS-101 is targeted for liftoff at 6:38 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39A KSC00pp0627

STS-101 Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. arrives at KSC's Shuttl...

STS-101 Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for the launch on May 18. The mission will take the crew of seven to the Internatio... More

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell talks to the media at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's /1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a KSC-97pc451

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell talks to the media at Launch...

STS-83 Mission Commander James D. Halsell talks to the media at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's kscpao/release/1997/40-97.htm">Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT).</a

A member of the STS-83 flight crew enters the crew hatch of the Space Shuttle Columbia with the help of the white room crew during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. Members of the white room crew are (from left): Steve Crosbie, Rene Arriens and Bob Saulnier. The STS-83 crew members for the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission are: Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch KSC-97pc463

A member of the STS-83 flight crew enters the crew hatch of the Space ...

A member of the STS-83 flight crew enters the crew hatch of the Space Shuttle Columbia with the help of the white room crew during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) exercises for that mission. Member... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc586

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew members are Mission Commander James D. Halsell, Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss; Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the scheduled 16-day STS-83 mission, the MSL-1 will be used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space Station as well as research in combustion, protein crystal growth and materials processing experiments KSC-97pc585

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Col...

Like a rising sun lighting up the afternoon sky, the Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:20:32 p.m. EST, April 4, on the 16-day Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The crew memb... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch  Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was opened 47 minutes earlier than  the originally scheduled time of 2:37 p.m. to improve the opportunity to lift off before  Florida summer rain showers reached the space center. The  crew members are Mission  Commander James D. Halsell Jr.; Pilot Susan L. Still; Payload Commander Janice Voss;  Mission Specialists Michael L.Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas; and Payload Specialists  Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the space flight, the MSL-1 will be  used to test some of the hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the  International Space Station while the flight crew conducts combustion, protein crystal  growth and materials processing experiments. Also onboard is the Hitchhiker Cryogenic  Flexible Diode (CRYOFD) experiment payload, which is attached to the right side of  Columbia’s payload bay. These payloads had previously flown on the STS-83 mission in  April, which was cut short after nearly four days because of indications of a faulty fuel  cell. STS-94 is a reflight of that mission KSC-97PC960

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from La...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia soars from Launch Pad 39A at 2:02 p.m. EDT July 1 to begin the 16-day STS-94 Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission. The launch window was o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches  down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with  Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L. Still at the controls to  complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist Donald A. Thomas,  Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Commander Janice Voss, and Payload  Specialists Roger K. Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the Microgravity Science  Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the  space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1046

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle  Orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at  6:46:34 a.m. EDT  with Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L.  Still at the controls to complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist  Donald A. Thomas, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt , Payload Commander  Janice Voss, and Payload Specialists Roger  K.  Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. Mission  elapsed time for STS-94 was 15 days,16 hours, 44 seconds. During the Microgravity  Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell. This was Columbia’s 11th landing at KSC and the 38th landing at the  space center in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-97PC1049

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute deployed, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia touches down on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at 6:46:34 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia glides in for  a touchdown on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at approximately 6:46 a.m.  EDT with Mission Commander  James D. Halsell Jr. and Pilot Susan L. Still at the  controls to complete the STS-94 mission. Also on board are Mission Specialist Donald A.  Thomas, Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt, Payload Commander Janice Voss, and  Payload Specialists Roger K.Crouch and Gregory T. Linteris. During the Microgravity  Science Laboratory-1 (MSL-1) mission, the Spacelab module was used to test some of the  hardware, facilities and procedures that are planned for use on the International Space  Station while the flight crew conducted combustion, protein crystal growth and materials  processing experiments. This mission was a reflight of  the STS-83 mission that lifted off   from KSC in April of this year. That space flight was cut short due to indications of a  faulty fuel cell KSC-97PC1048

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia glide...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia glides in for a touchdown on Runway 33 at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility at approximately 6:46 a.m. EDT with Mission Commander James D. Halsel... More