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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The suited STS-128 crew members pause for a photo in front of the Astrovan before heading to NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A and a simulated launch countdown. From left are Mission Specialists Danny Olivas, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang, Jose Hernandez and Patrick Forrester, Pilot Kevin Ford and Commander Rick Sturckow. The countdown is the culmination of terminal countdown demonstration test activities to prepare the STS-128 crew for launch on space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Launch is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4532

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The suited STS-128 crew members pause for a ph...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The suited STS-128 crew members pause for a photo in front of the Astrovan before heading to NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A and a simulated launch countdown. From left are M... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members listen to a tile expert while checking out space shuttle Discovery. The astronauts are, from left, Mission Specialists Jose Fernandez, Patrick Forrester and Christer Fuglesang, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialist John "Danny" Olivas. The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT, which provides hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The STS-128 flight will carry science and storage racks to the International Space Station on Discovery. Launch is targeted for Aug. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-3593

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members listen to a tile expert while checking out space shuttle Discovery. The astronauts are, ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members eagerly exit NASA Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Checkout Building to head to the Astrovan for the 3.4-mile drive to Launch Pad 39A. Clockwise from left are Pilot Kevin Ford, Mission Specialists Jose Fernandez, Nicole Stott, Danny Olivas, Christer Fuglesang and Patrick Forrester, and Commander Rick Sturckow. At the pad, the astronauts will complete their suitup and enter space shuttle Discovery for the 1:36 a.m. EDT liftoff. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission is the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4837

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members eagerly exit NASA Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members eagerly exit NASA Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Checkout Building to head to the Astrovan for the 3.4-mile drive to Launch Pad 39A. Clockwise from left ar... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members gather near Launch Pad 39A to answer questions from the media. From left are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott and John "Danny" Olivas, Commander Rick Sturckow, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester, Jose Hernandez and Christer Fuglesang, who represents the European Space Agency. On the pad behind them is seen the solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank of space shuttle Discovery. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4485

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members gather near Launch Pad 39A to answer questions from the media. From left are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott and John "Dan... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In In the Payload Changeout Room on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, STS-128 crew members relax after looking over the payloads to be installed in space shuttle Discovery. At left is Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester; at center is Pilot Kevin Ford; at right are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott and Danny Olivas. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and a simulated countdown. On the STS-128 mission, Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Launch is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4558

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In In the Payload Changeout Room on NASA Kenned...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In In the Payload Changeout Room on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, STS-128 crew members relax after looking over the payloads to be installed in space shuttle Discovery. At l... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow, at left with the microphone, introduces the rest of the crew: from left, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester, Jose Hernandez, John "Danny" Olivas, Christer Fuglesang and Nicole Stott. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. Media in the foreground capture images and comments. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4488

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cen...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow, at left with the microphone, introduces the rest of the crew: from left, Pilot Kevin Ford a... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building to head for NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A and a simulated launch countdown. From front to back are Pilot Kevin Ford and Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialists Jose Hernandez and Patrick Forrester, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang and Danny Olivas at the rear. The countdown is the culmination of terminal countdown demonstration test activities to prepare the STS-128 crew for launch on space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Launch is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4529

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members leave the Operations and ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members leave the Operations and Checkout Building to head for NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A and a simulated launch countdown. From front to back are Pilot Kev... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about using slidewire baskets for emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang and Jose Hernandez, Commander Rick Sturckow and Pilot Kevin Ford. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4503

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about using slidewire baskets for emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. Fro... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about using slidewire baskets for emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester, Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialists Nicole Stott and Jose Hernandez, and Pilot Kevin Ford. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4502

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about using slidewire baskets for emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. Fro... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – In the Payload Changeout Room on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, STS-128 crew members take a close look at the payloads to be installed in space shuttle Discovery. Seen here are Mission Specialist Danny Olivas and Pilot Kevin Ford (behind him). The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes equipment familiarization, emergency exit training and a simulated countdown. On the STS-128 mission, Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Launch is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4555

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – In the Payload Changeout Room on NASA Kennedy...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – – In the Payload Changeout Room on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A, STS-128 crew members take a close look at the payloads to be installed in space shuttle Discovery. Seen here... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – -- The STS-128 crew members pause in front of the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialists Danny Olivas, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang, Jose Hernandez and Patrick Forrester, Pilot Kevin Ford and Commander Rick Sturckow. At the pad, the astronauts will complete their suit-up and enter space shuttle Discovery for the 11:59 p.m. EDT liftoff. The first launch attempt on Aug. 24 was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The second attempt on Aug. 25 also was postponed due to an issue with a valve in space shuttle Discovery's main propulsion system. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission is the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4890

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – -- The STS-128 crew members pause in front of ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – -- The STS-128 crew members pause in front of the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialists Danny Olivas, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang, Jose ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members turn toward the Astrovan after exiting NASA Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Checkout Building. The vehicle will take them to Launch Pad 39A. From left are Pilot Kevin Ford, Mission Specialists Jose Fernandez and Nicole Stott, Commander Rick Sturckow, and Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester, Christer Fuglesang and Danny Olivas. At the pad, the astronauts will complete their suit-up and enter space shuttle Discovery for the 11:59 p.m. EDT liftoff. The first launch attempt on Aug. 24 was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The second attempt on Aug. 25 also was postponed due to an issue with a valve in space shuttle Discovery's main propulsion system. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission is the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4888

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members turn toward the Astrov...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members turn toward the Astrovan after exiting NASA Kennedy Space Center's Operations and Checkout Building. The vehicle will take them to Launch Pad 39A. From left are... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, introduces the members of the STS-128 space shuttle crew. The crew members are on stage to make a presentation to Kennedy employees about their experiences on the mission. Seated from left are Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester; Commander Rick Sturckow; Mission Specialist John "Danny" Olivas; Pilot Kevin Ford; and Mission Specialists Jose Hernandez and Christer Fuglesang. More than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station were delivered to the International Space Station on the STS-128 mission. The equipment included a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission was the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Launch was Aug. 28, 2009. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-5712

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Sp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, introduces the members of the STS-128 space shuttle crew. The crew members are... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana accepts a plaque commemorating the STS-128 space shuttle mission for the STS-128 crew. From left are Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester and John "Danny" Olivas; Cabana; Commander Rick Sturckow; Pilot Kevin Ford; and Mission Specialists Jose Hernandez and Christer Fuglesang. More than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station were delivered to the International Space Station on the STS-128 mission. The equipment included a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission was the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Launch was Aug. 28, 2009. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-5715

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditori...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana accepts a plaque commemorating the STS-128 space shuttle mission fo... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members gather near Launch Pad 39A to answer questions from the media. From left are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott and John "Danny" Olivas, Commander Rick Sturckow, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester, Jose Hernandez and Christer Fuglesang, who represents the European Space Agency. On the pad behind them is seen the solid rocket boosters and external fuel tank of space shuttle Discovery. On top of the fixed service structure at right is the 80-foot-tall lightning mast. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4486

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members gather near Launch Pad 39A to answer questions from the media. From left are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott and John "Dan... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the two Shuttle Training Aircraft are waiting to take off. STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow and Pilot Kevin Ford are scheduled to practice shuttle landings as preparation for space shuttle Discovery's launch Aug. 25 on the STS-128 mission. The 13-day mission will deliver a new crew member and 33,000 pounds of equipment to the International Space Station. The equipment includes science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2009-4786

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the two Shuttle Training Aircraft are waiting to take off. STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow and Pilot Kevin Ford are scheduled to ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members pose for the traditional portrait on launch day. From left are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang, John "Danny" Olivas, Jose Hernandez, and Patrick Forrester; Pilot Kevin Ford; and Commander Rick Sturckow. Next, the crew will suit up and then head to the Astrovan for the 3.4-mile drive to Launch Pad 39A. Liftoff aboard space shuttle Discovery is scheduled for 1:36 a.m. EDT Aug. 25. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission is the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4820

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members pose for the traditional portrait on launch day. From left are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang, John "... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Closeout Crew in the White Room help STS-128 crew members complete their suit-up before entering space shuttle Discovery for the 11:59 p.m. EDT liftoff. Seen here at left is Mission Specialist Danny Olivas. Pilot Kevin Ford is at right, waiting to enter Discovery through the hatch behind him. The first launch attempt on Aug. 24 was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The second attempt on Aug. 25 also was postponed due to an issue with a valve in space shuttle Discovery's main propulsion system. The STS-128 mission is the 30th International Space Station assembly flight and the 128th space shuttle flight. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph-Kevin O'Connell KSC-2009-4959

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cent...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Closeout Crew in the White Room help STS-128 crew members complete their suit-up before entering space shuttle Discovery ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Wearing harnesses, STS-128 crew members check out space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester and John "Danny" Olivas, Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialist Nicole Stott, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang. The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT, which provides hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The STS-128 flight will carry science and storage racks to the International Space Station on Discovery. Launch is targeted for Aug. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-3591

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Wearing harnesses, STS-128 crew members check o...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Wearing harnesses, STS-128 crew members check out space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Mission Specialists Pat... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about emergency exit procedures from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. In front is Commander Rick Sturckow. Seen behind him, at left are Mission Specialists Jose Fernandez (with sunglasses) and Christer Fuglesang, and at right, Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester and Pilot Kevin Ford. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4498

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about emergency exit procedures from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. In front is Commander ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members have completed emergency exit training on Launch Pad 39A. Standing in front of an M-113 armored personnel carrier are, from left, Pilot Kevin Ford, Mission Specialist John "Danny" Olivas, Commander Rick Sturckow, and Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang and Jose Hernandez. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4511

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members have completed emergency exit training on Launch Pad 39A. Standing in front of an M-113 armored personnel carrier are, from... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about emergency exit procedures from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. From left are Pilot Kevin Ford, Mission Specialists Jose Hernandez, Nicole Stott, John "Danny" Olivas, Christopher Fuglesang and Patrick Forrester, and Commander Rick Sturckow. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4500

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about emergency exit procedures from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. From left are Pilot K... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford is the White Room on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A getting ready to enter space shuttle Discovery. The White Room is at the end of the orbiter access arm and provides entry into the shuttle. Mission crew members are at Kennedy to take part in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which culminates in a simulated launch countdown inside the shuttle. On the STS-128 mission, Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Launch is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-4533

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford is the White Room on N...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford is the White Room on NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A getting ready to enter space shuttle Discovery. The White Room is at the end of the orbiter acces... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The astronauts for space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission address the media on hand to witness their arrival at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility. The crew arrived aboard the NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II jet, at 6:34 p.m. EDT. From left are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott who will remain on the International Space Station as flight engineer for Expedition 20, Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang of the European Space Agency, John "Danny" Olivas, Jose Hernandez, and Patrick Forrester; Pilot Kevin Ford; and Commander Rick Sturckow, at microphone. The crew has returned to Kennedy to prepare for launch on Aug. 25 at 1:36 a.m. EDT. The 13-day mission will deliver a new crew member and 33,000 pounds of equipment to the International Space Station. The equipment includes science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4774

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The astronauts for space shuttle Discovery’s ST...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The astronauts for space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission address the media on hand to witness their arrival at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility. The crew arrived aboar... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the members of the STS-128 space shuttle crew make a presentation to Kennedy employees about their experiences on the mission. Seated from left are Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester; Commander Rick Sturckow; Mission Specialist John "Danny" Olivas; Pilot Kevin Ford; and Mission Specialists Jose Hernandez and Christer Fuglesang. More than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station were delivered to the International Space Station on the STS-128 mission. The equipment included a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission was the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Launch was Aug. 28, 2009. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-5713

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Sp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the members of the STS-128 space shuttle crew make a presentation to Kennedy employees about their experiences on the... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford walks away from the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, after completing shuttle landing practice. The practice is in preparation for launch of space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission in late August to the International Space Station. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulfstream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. The STS-128 crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4483

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenned...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford walks away from the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, after completing shuttle landing ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members put on harnesses before checking out space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Pilot Kevin Ford, Commander Rick Sturckow, and Mission Specialists John "Danny" Olivas, Patrick Forester, Jose Hernandez, Nicole Stott and Christer Fugelsang. The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT, which provides hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The STS-128 flight will carry science and storage racks to the International Space Station on Discovery. Launch is targeted for Aug. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-3590

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members put on harnesses before ch...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members put on harnesses before checking out space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Pilot Kevin For... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about using slidewire baskets for emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. From left (in blue suits) are Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialists Christer Fuglesang and Patrick Forrester, Pilot Kevin Ford, and Mission Specialists Jose Hernandez, John "Danny" Olivas and Nicole Stott. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4501

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members get instructions about using slidewire baskets for emergency exit from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A. From... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members gather on the 225-foot level of NASA Kennedy Space Center's fixed service structure. From left are Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialists Danny Olivas and Christer Fuglesang, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialists Nicole Stott, Patrick Forrester and Jose Hernandez. Mission crew members are at Kennedy to take part in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and culminates in the simulated countdown. On the STS-128 mission, Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Launch is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4553

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members gather on the 225-foot...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members gather on the 225-foot level of NASA Kennedy Space Center's fixed service structure. From left are Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialists Danny Olivas and ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The astronauts for space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission address the media on hand to witness their arrival at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility. The crew arrived aboard the NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II jet, at 6:34 p.m. EDT. From left are Mission Specialists Nicole Stott who will remain on the International Space Station as flight engineer for Expedition 20, Swedish astronaut Christer Fuglesang of the European Space Agency, John "Danny" Olivas (at microphone), Jose Hernandez, and Patrick Forrester; Pilot Kevin Ford; and Commander Rick Sturckow. The crew has returned to Kennedy to prepare for launch on Aug. 25 at 1:36 a.m. EDT. The 13-day mission will deliver a new crew member and 33,000 pounds of equipment to the International Space Station. The equipment includes science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4777

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The astronauts for space shuttle Discovery’s ST...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The astronauts for space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission address the media on hand to witness their arrival at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility. The crew arrived aboar... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members put on their launch-and-entry suits before heading to the Astrovan for the 3.4-mile drive to Launch Pad 39A. There, crew members will complete their suitup and enter space shuttle Discovery for the 1:36 a.m. EDT liftoff. Seen here, Pilot Kevin Ford has the helmet communication system connected. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission is the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4834

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members put on their launch-and-entry suits before heading to the Astrovan for the 3.4-mil... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – -- The STS-128 crew members wave to spectators as they pause in front of the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialists Danny Olivas, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang, Jose Hernandez and Patrick Forrester, Pilot Kevin Ford and Commander Rick Sturckow. At the pad, the astronauts will complete their suit-up and enter space shuttle Discovery for the 11:59 p.m. EDT liftoff. The first launch attempt on Aug. 24 was postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. The second attempt on Aug. 25 also was postponed due to an issue with a valve in space shuttle Discovery's main propulsion system. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission is the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Photo courtesy of Scott Andrews KSC-2009-4891

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – -- The STS-128 crew members wave to spectators...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – -- The STS-128 crew members wave to spectators as they pause in front of the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialists Danny Olivas, Nicole Stott... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-128 crew members look over packages of equipment that will accompany the mission. At left are Pilot Kevin Ford, and Mission Specialists Christer Fuglesang and John "Danny" Olivas. At right is Commander Rick Sturckow (with the red cap). The STS-128 flight will carry science and storage racks to the International Space Station on space shuttle Discovery. Launch of Discovery is targeted for Aug. 6. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2297

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-1...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-128 crew members look over packages of equipment that will accompany the mission. At left are Pilot Kevin Ford, and Mission Specialists Chri... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members are lowered into space shuttle Discovery's payload bay. Being lowered are, at left, Mission Specialist Patrick Forester and, at right, Pilot Kevin Ford. The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT, which provides hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The STS-128 flight will carry science and storage racks to the International Space Station on Discovery. Launch is targeted for Aug. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-3602

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members are lowered into space shuttle Discovery's payload bay. Being lowered are, at left, Missi... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members listen to a tile expert while checking out space shuttle Discovery. The astronauts are, from left, Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester, Pilot Kevin Ford, and Mission Specialists Christer Fuglesang, John "Danny" Olivas and Nicole Stott. The crew is at Kennedy for a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT, which provides hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The STS-128 flight will carry science and storage racks to the International Space Station on Discovery. Launch is targeted for Aug. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-3594

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members listen to a tile expert while checking out space shuttle Discovery. The astronauts are, ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford settles in the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, to practice shuttle landings. The practice is in preparation for launch of space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission in late August to the International Space Station. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulfstream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. The STS-128 crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4479

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenned...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford settles in the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, to practice shuttle lan... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media in the foreground captures images and comments from the STS-128 crew members near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Commander Rick Sturckow, with the microphone, introduces the rest of the crew, from left, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester, Jose Hernandez, John "Danny" Olivas, Christer Fuglesang and Nicole Stott. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4487

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media in the foreground captures images and com...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media in the foreground captures images and comments from the STS-128 crew members near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Commander Rick Sturckow, with the micro... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members practice getting out of a slidewire basket that can be used for emergency exit from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Mission Specialist Nicole Stott, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialist Jose Hernandez. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4509

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members practice getting out of a ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 crew members practice getting out of a slidewire basket that can be used for emergency exit from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. From left are Mission S... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members put on their launch-and-entry suits before heading to the Astrovan for the 3.4-mile drive to Launch Pad 39A. There, crew members will complete their suitup and enter space shuttle Discovery for the 1:36 a.m. EDT liftoff. Seen here is Pilot Kevin Ford, who is making his first shuttle flight. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission is the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4836

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 crew members put on their launch-and-entry suits before heading to the Astrovan for the 3.4-mil... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-128 crew members look over packages of equipment that will accompany the mission. From left are Pilot Kevin Ford, Commander Rick Sturckow and Mission Specialists Christer Fuglesang and John "Danny" Olivas. The STS-128 flight will carry science and storage racks to the International Space Station on space shuttle Discovery. Launch of Discovery is targeted for Aug. 6. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-2298

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-1...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-128 crew members look over packages of equipment that will accompany the mission. From left are Pilot Kevin Ford, Commander Rick Sturckow an... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford settles in the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, to practice shuttle landings. The practice is in preparation for launch of space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission in late August to the International Space Station. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulfstream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. The STS-128 crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4478

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenned...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot Kevin Ford settles in the cockpit of the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, to practice shuttle lan... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Nicole Stott drives an M-113 armored personnel carrier. Behind Stott are (from left) Commander Rick Sturckow and Pilot Kevin Ford, who already took their turns at driving the M-113. The crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Launch of Discovery is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4464

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Mission Specialist Nicole Stott drives an M-113 armored personnel carrier. Behind Stott are (from left) Commander Rick Sturckow and Pilo... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow (left) and Pilot Kevin Ford are ready to begin practicing shuttle landings in the Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA. The practice is in preparation for launch of space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission in late August to the International Space Station. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulfstream II jet that was modified to simulate a shuttle’s cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. The STS-128 crew is at Kennedy for a launch dress rehearsal called the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and equipment familiarization, as well as a simulated launch countdown. Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4476

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenne...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow (left) and Pilot Kevin Ford are ready to begin practicing shuttle landings in th... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission crew members arrive in T-38 training jets at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. Here, Pilot Kevin Ford is greeted by Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach. The astronauts will be taking part in terminal countdown demonstration test activities that include equipment familiarization and emergency egress training, and will culminate in a simulated launch countdown aboard Discovery. The mission will deliver a new crew member and 33,000 pounds of equipment to the International Space Station. The equipment includes science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Launch of Discovery is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4457

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission crew ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery's STS-128 mission crew members arrive in T-38 training jets at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. Here, Pilot Kevin Ford is greeted by Shuttle... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members gather on the 225-foot level of NASA Kennedy Space Center's fixed service structure. From left are Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialists Danny Olivas and Christer Fuglesang, Pilot Kevin Ford and Mission Specialists Nicole Stott, Patrick Forrester and Jose Hernandez. Mission crew members are at Kennedy to take part in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, which includes emergency exit training and culminates in the simulated countdown. On the STS-128 mission, Discovery will deliver 33,000 pounds of equipment to the station, including science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Launch is targeted for late August. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4554

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members gather on the 225-foot...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members gather on the 225-foot level of NASA Kennedy Space Center's fixed service structure. From left are Commander Rick Sturckow, Mission Specialists Danny Olivas and ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow (right) and Pilot Kevin Ford walk across NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing practice shuttle landings as preparation for space shuttle Discovery's launch Aug. 25 on the STS-128 mission. The 13-day mission will deliver a new crew member and 33,000 pounds of equipment to the International Space Station. The equipment includes science and storage racks, a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2009-4790

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow (right) and Pil...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow (right) and Pilot Kevin Ford walk across NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility after completing practice shuttle landings as preparation for... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members pause in front of the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialists Danny Olivas, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang, Jose Hernandez and Patrick Forrester, Pilot Kevin Ford and Commander Rick Sturckow. At the pad, the astronauts will complete their suitup and enter space shuttle Discovery for the 1:36 a.m. EDT liftoff. The 13-day mission will deliver more than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station. The equipment includes a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission is the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4838

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members pause in front of the ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The STS-128 crew members pause in front of the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialists Danny Olivas, Nicole Stott, Christer Fuglesang, Jose Hern... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow, with the microphone, presents a plaque commemorating the mission to Center Director Bob Cabana. The presentation followed a program for Kennedy employees in which the crew talked about their experiences on the mission. At left is Mission Specialist John "Danny" Olivas; at right is Pilot Kevin Ford. More than 7 tons of supplies, science racks and equipment, as well as additional environmental hardware to sustain six crew members on the International Space Station were delivered to the International Space Station on the STS-128 mission. The equipment included a freezer to store research samples, a new sleeping compartment and the COLBERT treadmill. The mission was the 128th in the Space Shuttle Program, the 37th flight of Discovery and the 30th station assembly flight. Launch was Aug. 28, 2009. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-5714

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Sp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Commander Rick Sturckow, with the microphone, presents a plaque commemorating the mission to Center Director ... More