Mission Name: STS-108
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Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1576
Photo Title: The STS-108 crew are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test
Photo Date: 09/28/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During Crew Equipment Interface Test
(CEIT) activities at KSC, STS-108 Commander Dominic L. Gorie checks
the windshield inside orbiter Endeavour. The CEIT provides
familiarization with the launch vehicle and payload. Mission STS-108
is a Utilization Flight (UF-1), carrying the Expedition Four crew plus
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello to the International Space
Station. The mission crew comprises Gorie, Pilot Mark E. Kelly and
Mission Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani. The
Expedition Four crew comprises Yuri Onufriyenko, commander, Russian
Aviation and Space Agency, and astronauts Daniel W. Bursch and Carl
E. Walz. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on mission STS-108.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1577
Photo Title: The STS-108 crew are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test
Photo Date: 09/28/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During Crew Equipment Interface Test
(CEIT) activities at KSC, STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly checks the
windshield inside orbiter Endeavour. The CEIT provides
familiarization with the launch vehicle and payload. Mission STS-108
is a Utilization Flight (UF-1), carrying the Expedition Four crew plus
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello to the International Space
Station. The mission crew comprises Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Kelly
and Mission Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani. The
Expedition Four crew comprises Yuri Onufriyenko, commander, Russian
Aviation and Space Agency, and astronauts Daniel W. Bursch and Carl
E. Walz. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on mission STS-108.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1580
Photo Title: The STS-108 crew are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test
Photo Date: 09/28/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During Crew Equipment Interface Test
(CEIT) activities at KSC, members of the STS-108 mission crew look
over equipment in the payload bay of the orbiter Endeavour. In the
center is Mission Specialist Linda A. Godwin; at right is Mission
Specialist Daniel M. Tani. At left is a technician. The CEIT provides
familiarization with the launch vehicle and payload. Mission STS-108
is a Utilization Flight (UF-1), carrying the Expedition Four crew plus
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello to the International Space
Station. Other crew members are Commander Dominic L. Gorie and Pilot
Mark E. Kelly. The Expedition Four crew comprises Yuri Onufriyenko,
commander, Russian Aviation and Space Agency, and astronauts Daniel
W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 29
on mission STS-108.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1581
Photo Title: The STS-108 crew are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test
Photo Date: 09/28/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the payload bay of orbiter
Endeavour, members of the STS-108 mission crew look over equipment
during Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. From left are
Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin; at right is a
technician. The CEIT provides familiarization with the launch vehicle
and payload. Mission STS-108 is a Utilization Flight (UF-1), carrying
the Expedition Four crew plus Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello
to the International Space Station. Other crew members are Commander
Dominic L. Gorie and Pilot Mark E. Kelly. The Expedition Four crew
comprises Yuri Onufriyenko, commander, Russian Aviation and Space
Agency, and astronauts Daniel W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz. Endeavour is
scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on mission STS-108.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1586
Photo Title: The STS-108 crew look over MPLM during Crew Equipment Interface Test
Photo Date: 10/03/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew pause during their
checkout of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello. From left
are Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani,
Pilot Mark E. Kelly and Mission Specialist Linda A. Godwin. The four
astronauts are taking part in Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT)
activities at KSC. The CEIT provides familiarization with the launch
vehicle and payload. Mission STS-108 is a Utilization Flight (UF-1),
carrying the Expedition Four crew plus Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Raffaello to the International Space Station. The Expedition Four
crew comprises Yuri Onufriyenko, commander, Russian Aviation and Space
Agency, and astronauts Daniel W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz. Endeavour is
scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on mission STS-108.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1587
Photo Title: The STS-108 crew look over MPLM during Crew Equipment Interface Test
Photo Date: 10/03/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew look into the hatch of
the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello. From left are Commander
Dominic L. Gorie, Pilot Mark E. Kelly, and Mission Specialists Linda
A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani. The four astronauts are taking part in
Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities at KSC. The CEIT
provides familiarization with the launch vehicle and payload. Mission
STS-108 is a Utilization Flight (UF-1), carrying the Expedition Four
crew plus Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello to the
International Space Station. The Expedition Four crew comprises Yuri
Onufriyenko, commander, Russian Aviation and Space Agency, and
astronauts Daniel W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz. Endeavour is scheduled
to launch Nov. 29 on mission STS-108.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1588
Photo Title: The STS-108 crew look over MPLM during Crew Equipment Interface Test
Photo Date: 10/03/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew practices moving
packages stored inside the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello.
Holding a package is Commander Dominic L. Gorie. Kneeling below him
(center) is Mission Specialist Linda A. Godwin. The crew is taking
part in Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities at KSC. Not
seen are Pilot Mark E. Kelly and Mission Specialist Daniel
M. Tani. The CEIT provides familiarization with the launch vehicle and
payload. Mission STS-108 is a Utilization Flight (UF-1), carrying the
Expedition Four crew plus Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello to
the International Space Station. The Expedition Four crew comprises
Yuri Onufriyenko, commander, Russian Aviation and Space Agency, and
astronauts Daniel W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz. Endeavour is scheduled
to launch Nov. 29 on mission STS-108.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1624
Photo Title: Endeavour rolls out of OPF for stacking before STS-108 launch
Photo Date: 10/24/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour rolls out of the Orbiter
Processing Facility to begin the next stage of launch preparation:
stacking with the external tank and solid rocket boosters. Endeavour
is scheduled to be launched Nov. 29 on mission STS-108. The 11-day
mission will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
International Space Station as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1625
Photo Title: Endeavour rolls out of OPF for stacking before STS-108 launch
Photo Date: 10/24/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour rolls away from the Orbiter
Processing Facility to begin the next stage of launch preparation:
stacking with the external tank and solid rocket boosters. Endeavour
is scheduled to be launched Nov. 29 on mission STS-108. The 11-day
mission will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
International Space Station as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1626
Photo Title: Endeavour rolls out of OPF for stacking before STS-108 launch
Photo Date: 10/24/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour rolls toward the Vehicle
Assembly Building on a transporter to begin the next stage of launch
preparation: stacking with the external tank and solid rocket
boosters. Endeavour is scheduled to be launched Nov. 29 on mission
STS-108. The 11-day mission will carry the replacement Expedition 4
crew to the International Space Station as well as the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1627
Photo Title: Endeavour sits in VAB for stacking before STS-108 launch
Photo Date: 10/24/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour sits inside the Vehicle
Assembly Building on a transporter. It will be lifted to vertical
before beginning the next stage of launch preparation: stacking with
the external tank and solid rocket boosters. Endeavour is scheduled
to be launched Nov. 29 on mission STS-108. The 11-day mission will
carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space
Station as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello,
filled with supplies and equipment.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1637
Photo Title: STS-108 MPLM Raffaello is moved to payload canister
Photo Date: 10/25/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Raffaello crosses the room as it moves toward the payload canister
(right). Raffaello is filled with supplies and equipment for mission
STS-108 to the International Space Station. Launch is scheduled for
Nov. 29 aboard Shuttle Endeavour. The 11-day mission to the
International Space Station will also carry the replacement Expedition
4 crew.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1638
Photo Title: STS-108 MPLM Raffaello is moved to payload canister
Photo Date: 10/25/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Suspended from an overhead crane, the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is ready to be lowered into
the payload canister. Raffaello is filled with supplies and equipment
for mission STS-108 to the International Space Station. Launch is
scheduled for Nov. 29 aboard Shuttle Endeavour. The 11-day mission to
the International Space Station will also carry the replacement
Expedition 4 crew.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1641
Photo Title: Endeavour rolls out to Pad 39B before STS-108 launch
Photo Date: 10/31/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out to Pad
39B as preparations to launch STS-108 on Nov. 29 continue. On
the upper right, an Air Force F-15 Eagle tactical fighter can be seen
flying by the pad. The 11-day mission will carry the replacement
Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station, as well as the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and
equipment.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1642
Photo Title: Endeavour rolls out to Pad 39B before STS-108 launch
Photo Date: 10/31/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out to Pad
39B as preparations to launch STS-108 on Nov. 29 continue. The
11-day mission will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1643
Photo Title: Endeavour rolls out to Pad 39B before STS-108 launch
Photo Date: 10/31/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out to Pad
39B as preparations to launch STS-108 on Nov. 29 continue. The
11-day mission will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1644
Photo Title: Endeavour rolls out to Pad 39B before STS-108 launch
Photo Date: 10/31/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour rolls out to Pad
39B as preparations to launch STS-108 on Nov. 29 continue. The
11-day mission will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1650
Photo Title: The STS-108 payload arrives at the pad
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the launch pad, a payload canister carrying the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello is lifted up the Rotating Service Structure to the Payload
Changeout Room. From there the MPLM will be moved into Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay.
The Shuttle with its external tank and one solid rocket booster is seen at right. Endeavour
is scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on the first Utilization Flight to the International Space
Station. Raffaello is filled with supplies and equipment for the Station. Endeavour will
also carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the Station and return to Earth with the
Expedition 3 crew.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1651
Photo Title: The STS-108 payload arrives at the pad
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the launch pad, a payload canister
carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is lifted up the
Rotating Service Structure (left) to the Payload Changeout Room. From
there the MPLM will be moved into Space Shuttle Endeavours payload
bay. The Shuttle with its external tank and one solid rocket booster
is seen at right. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on the
first Utilization Flight to the International Space Station.
Raffaello is filled with supplies and equipment for the Station.
Endeavour will also carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
Station and return to Earth with the Expedition 3 crew.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1652
Photo Title: The STS-108 payload arrives at the pad
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Storks fly in tandem over the Space
Shuttle Endeavour on the launch pad. Endeavour is scheduled to launch
Nov. 29 on the first Utilization Flight to the International Space
Station. At left is the Rotating Service Structure. A payload
canister carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello is
being lifted up the RSS to the Payload Changeout Room. From there the
MPLM will be moved into Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay.
Raffaello is filled with supplies and equipment for the Station.
Endeavour will also carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
Station and return to Earth with the Expedition 3 crew.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1653
Photo Title: STS-108 MS Tani in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani
is ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. He
and other crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from the
launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-108 is a Utilization
Flight that will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. The l1-day
mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1654
Photo Title: STS-108 Pilot Kelly in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly is ready to
practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. He and other
crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which include emergency exit from the launch pad and a
simulated launch countdown. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will
carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space
Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello,
filled with supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled
for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1655
Photo Title: STS-108 Pilot Kelly driving in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly is ready to
practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. He and other
crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which include emergency exit from the launch pad and a
simulated launch countdown. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will
carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space
Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello,
filled with supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled
for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1656
Photo Title: Onufrienko of Expedition 4 in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --Expedition 4 crew member Yuri Onufrienko
gets ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. He
and other crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from the
launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. Onufrienko will be
transported to the International Space Station on mission STS-108,
targeted for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour. The
Expedition 4 crew will spend more than five months living and working
on the permanently manned Station and return on mission STS-111 in May
2002.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1657
Photo Title: STS-108 backup crew member Padalka in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Joining the STS-108 crew and Expedition
4 crew, cosmonaut Gennadi Padalka is ready to practice driving an
M-113 armored personnel carrier. Padalka completed training in 2000
for a space flight on Soyuz-TM transport vehicle as a commander of an
ISS contingency crew and is part of a backup crew for the Expedition
4. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will carry the replacement
Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station, as well as the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and
equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on
Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1658
Photo Title: STS-108 backup crew member Fincke in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Astronaut E. Michael Fincke is ready to
practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. Fincke is a
backup crew member for the International Space Station Expedition 4
crew, who are flying on Space Shuttle Endeavour as part of mission
STS-108. Both the mission crew and Expedition 4 crews are at KSC for
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT includes
emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch
countdown. The 11-day mission will also carry the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment.
STS-108 is scheduled to launch Nov. 29.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1659
Photo Title: STS-108 backup crew member Robinson in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson takes his
turn at driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. Robinson is a
backup crew member for the International Space Station Expedition 4
crew, who are flying on Space Shuttle Endeavour as part of mission
STS-108. Both the mission crew and Expedition 4 crews are at KSC for
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT includes
emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch
countdown. The 11-day mission will also carry the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment.
STS-108 is scheduled to launch Nov. 29.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1660
Photo Title: STS-108 Commander Gorie in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Commander Dominic L. Gorie takes
his turn at driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. He and other
crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which include emergency exit from the launch pad and a
simulated launch countdown. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will
carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space
Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello,
filled with supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled
for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1661
Photo Title: Expedition 4 crew at the pad
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B, the Expedition 4 crew
pose for a photo. From left are Daniel W. Bursch, cosmonaut Yuri
Onufrienko and Carl E. Walz. They and the STS-108 crew are taking
part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which
include emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch
countdown. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will carry the
replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station, as
well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with
supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled for launch
Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1662
Photo Title: Bursch of Expedition 4 in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --Expedition 4 crew member Daniel W. Bursch
is ready to take his turn driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier.
He and other crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from the
launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. Bursch will be
transported to the International Space Station on mission STS-108,
targeted for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour. The
Expedition 4 crew will spend more than five months living and working
on the permanently manned Station and return on mission STS-111 in May
2002.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1663
Photo Title: STS-108 MS Godwin in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --STS-108 Mission Specialist Linda
A. Godwin is ready to take her turn driving an M-113 armored personnel
carrier. She and other crew members are taking part in Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit
from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. The 11-day
mission will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the
International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. STS-108 is
scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1664
Photo Title: Walz of Expedition 4 in an M-113
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 crew member Carl E. Walz is
ready to take his turn driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier. He
and other crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from the
launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. Walz will be transported
to the International Space Station on mission STS-108, targeted for
launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour. The Expedition 4 crew will
spend more than five months living and working on the permanently
manned Station and return on mission STS-111 in May 2002.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1665
Photo Title: STS-108 crew at the pad
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --On the launch pad, the STS-108 crew pause
for a photo during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities,
which include emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated
launch countdown. From left are Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Pilot
Mark E. Kelly, and Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda
A. Godwin. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will carry the
replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station, as
well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with
supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled for launch
Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1666
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews at the pad
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --On the launch pad, the STS-108 crew and
Expedition 4 crew pause for a photo during Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from the
launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. From left are STS-108
Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Pilot Mark E. Kelly, and Mission
Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin; and Expedition 4 crew
Daniel W. Bursch, Commander Yuri Onufrienko and Carl E. Walz. STS-108
is a Utilization Flight that will carry the replacement Expedition 4
crew to the International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. The
l1-day mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle
Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1667
Photo Title: STS-108, Expedition 4 and backup crews at the pad
Photo Date: 11/07/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --On the launch pad, the STS-108,
Expedition 4 and backup crews pause for a photo during Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit
from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. From left, in
the back, are STS-108 Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Pilot Mark E. Kelly,
and Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin; and
Expedition 4 crew Daniel W. Bursch, Commander Yuri Onufrienko and Carl
E. Walz. Kneeling in front are Stephen K. Robinson, cosmonaut Gennadi
Padalka and E. Michael Fincke. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that
will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International
Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is
scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1672
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews visit Mobile Command Center at CCAFS
Photo Date: 11/08/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 crew visit the Mobile Command
Center at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. From left are Pilot Mark
E. Kelly, Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani; Commander Dominic
L. Gorie and Mission Specialist Linda A. Godwin; and Expedition 4
Commander Onufrienko and Daniel W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz. Crew
members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities that include a simulated launch countdown, and emergency
exit training from the orbiter and launch pad. STS-108 is a
Utilization Flight that will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew
to the International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. The
l1-day mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle
Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1673
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews practice emergency exit from the pad
Photo Date: 11/08/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On Launch Pad 39B, the STS-108 crew,
Expedition 4 and a backup crew are trained in using the emergency
egress system. In the slidewire basket (foreground) are Expedition 4
members (left to right) Daniel W. Bursch, Carl E. Walz and Commander
Yuri Onufrienko. Seen in the background are STS-108 Mission
Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin, Commander Dominic
L. Gorie, backup crew member Michael Fincke, and Pilot Mark E.
Kelly. Crew members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration
Test activities that include a simulated launch countdown, plus the
emergency exit training from the orbiter and launch pad. STS-108 is a
Utilization Flight that will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew
to the International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. The
l1-day mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle
Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1674
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews practice emergency exit from the pad
Photo Date: 11/08/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 crew members pose inside a
slidewire basket on Launch Pad 39B. From left are Mission Specialists
Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin, and Pilot Mark E. Kelly. Crew
members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities that include a simulated launch countdown, plus the
emergency exit training from the orbiter and launch pad. STS-108 is a
Utilization Flight that will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew
to the International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. The
l1-day mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle
Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1675
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 pose outside Endeavour's hatch
Photo Date: 11/08/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews pose
outside the hatch to Endeavour. Standing left to right are Daniel
W. Bursch, Mission Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Pilot Mark E. Kelly and
Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko. Gorie and Onufrienko hold the
patch for the mission. Kneeling in front are Expedition 4 member Carl
E. Walz and Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda
A. Godwin. Crew members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities that include a simulated launch
countdown, plus the emergency exit training from the orbiter and
launch pad. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will carry the
replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station, as
well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with
supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled for launch
Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1676
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews practice emergency exit from the pad
Photo Date: 11/08/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews get
emergency egress training on Launch Pad 39B. Seated in the slidewire
basket are astronauts Daniel W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz, with
Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko. Standing in the background
are STS-108 Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin,
and Commander Dominic L. Gorie. At the far right is astronaut Michael
Fincke, part of a backup crew for Expedition 4. Crew members are at
KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that include
a simulated launch countdown, plus the emergency exit training from
the orbiter and launch pad. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will
carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space
Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello,
filled with supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled
for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1677
Photo Title: STS-108 Commander Gorie has his suit fitted during TCDT
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Commander Dominic L. Gorie gets
help with his helmet during suit and pre-pack fit check. Gorie and
other crew members are preparing to take part in a simulated launch
countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities.
The TCDT also includes emergency exit training from the orbiter and
launch pad. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will carry the
replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station, as
well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with
supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled for launch
Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1678
Photo Title: STS-108 Pilot Kelly has his suit fitted during TCDT
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly undergoes
suit and pre-pack fit check prior to taking part in a simulated launch
countdown. Kelly and other crew members are at KSC for Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include emergency
exit training from the orbiter and launch pad. STS-108 is a
Utilization Flight that will carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew
to the International Space Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and equipment. The
l1-day mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle
Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1679
Photo Title: STS-108 MS Godwin has her boot fitted during TCDT
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Linda
A. Godwin is helped with her boot during suit and pre-pack fit check.
Godwin and other crew members are preparing to take part in a
simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration
Test activities. The TCDT also includes emergency exit training from
the orbiter and launch pad. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will
carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space
Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello,
filled with supplies and equipment. The 11-day mission is scheduled
for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1680
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews during media interview
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew and Expedition 4 crew
answer questions from the media during an interview session. With the
microphone is Commander Dominic L. Gorie. From left are STS-108 Pilot
Mark E. Kelly, Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin,
and Gorie; Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko, Carl E. Walz and
Daniel W. Bursch. The crews are at KSC for Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities that include emergency exit training
from the orbiter and launch pad and a simulated launch countdown.
STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will carry the replacement
Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station, as well as the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies and
equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled for launch Nov. 29 on
Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1681
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews during media interview
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew and Expedition 4 crew
answer questions from the media during an interview session. With the
microphone is Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko. From left are
STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly, Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and
Linda A. Godwin, and Commander Dominic L. Gorie; Onufrienko and
Expedition 4 members Carl E. Walz and Daniel W. Bursch. The crews
are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that
include emergency exit training from the orbiter and launch pad and a
simulated launch countdown. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will
carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space
Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello,
filled with supplies and equipment. The l1-day mission is scheduled
for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1682
Photo Title: STS-108 walks to Astrovan for CDDT
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew leads the way to the
Astrovan for a ride to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated launch
countdown. They are followed by the Expedition 4 crew. From front to
back, left and right, are Pilot Mark E. Kelly and Commander Dominic
L. Gorie; Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin;
Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko; astronauts Daniel W. Bursch
and Carl E. Walz. The simulated countdown is part of Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which have also included
emergency exit training from the orbiter. Launch of Space Shuttle
Endeavour on mission STS-108 is scheduled for Nov. 29 at 7:44
p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1683
Photo Title: STS-108 walks out of O&C to Astrovan for CDDT
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 crew leads the way out of
the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39B
for a simulated launch countdown. They are followed by the Expedition
4 crew. From front to back, left and right, are Pilot Mark E. Kelly
and Commander Dominic L. Gorie; Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and
Linda A. Godwin; Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko; astronauts
Daniel W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz. The simulated countdown is part of
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which have also
included emergency exit training from the orbiter. Launch of Space
Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-108 is scheduled for Nov. 29 at 7:44
p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1684
Photo Title: STS-108 crew seated in Endeavour during CDDT
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Expedition 4 crew take their seats
in Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to a simulated launch countdown. From
left are astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, cosmonaut Yuri Onufrienko,
commander, and astronaut Carl E. Walz. Expedition 4, which is the
replacement resident crew for the International Space Station, is
traveling to the Space Station as part of mission STS-108. The
simulated countdown is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which have also included emergency exit training from the
orbiter. Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-108 is
scheduled for Nov. 29 at 7:44 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1685
Photo Title: STS-108 pilot Mark E. Kelly seated in Endeavour during CDDT
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly settles into
his seat aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to a simulated launch
countdown, which is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities. The TCDT also includes emergency exit training from the
orbiter. Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-108 is
scheduled for Nov. 29 at 7:44 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1686
Photo Title: Expedition 4 crew practice emergency exit on PAD
Photo Date: 11/09/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Expedition 4 crew practice emergency
exit from Space Shuttle Endeavour on the 195-foot level of the Fixed
Service Structure. Leading the way is astronaut Carl E. Walz,
followed by Commander Yuri Onufrienko and astronaut Daniel
W. Bursch. Expedition 4, which is the replacement resident crew for
the International Space Station, is traveling to the Space Station as
part of mission STS-108. The training is part of Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities that also include a simulated launch
countdown.. Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-108 is
scheduled for Nov. 29 at 7:44 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1704
Photo Title: STS-108 Commander Dominic L. Gorie arrives at KSC
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Commander Dominic L. Gorie
arrives at KSC in a T-38 jet trainer. He and the rest of the crew will
be preparing for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Liftoff is
scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1)
mission of Endeavour are rotation of the International Space Station
Expedition Three and Expedition Four crews, bringing water, equipment
and supplies to the station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk and robotics tasks. Mission
Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani will take part in the
spacewalk to install thermal blankets over two pieces of equipment at
the bases of the Space Station's solar wings. Mark E. Kelly is the
pilot on the mission.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1705
Photo Title: Expedition 4 crew member Daniel W. Bursch arrives at KSC
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition 4 crew member Daniel W. Bursch
arrives at KSC in a T-38 jet trainer. He and other crew members
Commander Yuri Onufrienko and astronaut Carl E. Walz will be traveling
on Space Shuttle Endeavour - mission STS-108 - to replace the
Expedition 3 crew. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of
Endeavour are rotation of the International Space Station Expedition
Three and Expedition Four crews, bringing water, equipment and
supplies to the station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk and robotics tasks. The mission
crew comprises Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Pilot Mark E. Kelly and
Mission Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani. Liftoff is
scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST..
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1706
Photo Title: STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly arrives at KSC
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly arrives at
KSC in a T-38 jet trainer. He and the rest of the crew will be
preparing for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour. Liftoff is
scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1)
mission of Endeavour are rotation of the International Space Station
Expedition Three and Expedition Four crews, bringing water, equipment
and supplies to the station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk and robotics tasks. Mission
Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani will take part in the
spacewalk to install thermal blankets over two pieces of equipment at
the bases of the Space Station's solar wings. Dominic L. Gorie is the
commander on the mission.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1707
Photo Title: STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani arrives at KSC
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel
M. Tani arrives at KSC in a T-38 jet trainer. He and the rest of the
crew will be preparing for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle
Endeavour. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST. Top priorities for
the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of the
International Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four
crews, bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk
and robotics tasks. Mission Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Tani will
take part in the spacewalk to install thermal blankets over two pieces
of equipment at the bases of the Space Station's solar wings. Other
crew members are Commander Dominic L. Gorie and Pilot Mark E. Kelly.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1708
Photo Title: Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko arrives at KSC
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko
arrives at KSC in a T-38 jet trainer. He and other crew members Daniel
W. Bursch and Carl E. Walz will be traveling on Space Shuttle
Endeavour - mission STS-108 - to replace the Expedition 3 crew. Top
priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of
the International Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four
crews, bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk
and robotics tasks. The mission crew comprises Commander Dominic
L. Gorie, Pilot Mark E. Kelly and Mission Specialists Linda A. Godwin
and Daniel M. Tani. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1709
Photo Title: Expedition 4 crew member Carl E. Walz arrives at KSC
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 crew member Carl E. Walz
arrives at KSC in a T-38 jet trainer. He and other crew members
Commander Yuri Onufrienko and astronaut Daniel W. Bursch will be
traveling on Space Shuttle Endeavour - mission STS-108 - to replace
the Expedition 3 crew. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission
of Endeavour are rotation of the International Space Station
Expedition Three and Expedition Four crews, bringing water, equipment
and supplies to the station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk and robotics tasks. The mission
crew comprises Commander Dominic L. Gorie, Pilot Mark E. Kelly and
Mission Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani. Liftoff is
scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1710
Photo Title: STS-108 Mission Specialist Linda A. Godwin arrives at KSC
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Linda
A. Godwin pauses after her arrival at KSC. She and the rest of the
crew will be preparing for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle
Endeavour. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST. Top priorities for
the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of the
International Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four
crews, bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk
and robotics tasks. Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Godwin
will take part in the spacewalk to install thermal blankets over two
pieces of equipment at the bases of the Space Station's solar
wings. Other crew members are Commander Dominic L. Gorie and Pilot
Mark E. Kelly.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1711
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crew greet media at SLF
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the parking apron at KSC's Shuttle
Landing Facility, the STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews pause after their
arrival to greet the media. Standing, left to right, are Mission
Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani, Pilot Mark E. Kelly,
and Commander Dominic L. Gorie; Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko
and crew members Carl E. Walz and Daniel W. Bursch. Top priorities for
the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of the
International Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four
crews, bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk
and robotics tasks. Tani and Godwin will take part in the spacewalk to
install thermal blankets over two pieces of equipment at the bases of
the Space Station's solar wings. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41
p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1712
Photo Title: STS-108 and Expedition 4 crew wave to media at SLF
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After arriving at the KSC Shuttle
Landing Facility, the STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews wave to the media
who waited for comments from the crew. Standing, left to right, are
Mission Specialists Linda A. Godwin and Daniel M. Tani, Pilot Mark
E. Kelly, and Commander Dominic L. Gorie; Expedition 4 Commander Yuri
Onufrienko and crew members Carl E. Walz and Daniel W. Bursch. Top
priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of
the International Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four
crews, bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, and completion of spacewalk
and robotics tasks. Tani and Godwin will take part in the spacewalk to
install thermal blankets over two pieces of equipment at the bases of
the Space Station's solar wings. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41
p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1713
Photo Title: STS-108 Starshine-2 experiment inside Endeavour payload bay
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Starshine-2 experiment rests inside
a canister in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The
deployable experiment is being carried on mission
STS-108. Starshine-2's 800 aluminum mirrors were polished by more than
25,000 students from 26 countries. Top priorities for the STS-108
(UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of the International Space
Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four crews, bringing water,
equipment and supplies to the station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Raffaello, and completion of robotics tasks and a spacewalk to
install thermal blankets over two pieces of equipment at the bases of
the Space Station's solar wings. Liftoff of Endeavour on mission
STS-108 is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1714
Photo Title: STS-108 Starshine-2 Experiment inside Endeavour payload bay
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Starshine-2 experiment rests inside
a canister in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The
deployable experiment is being carried on mission STS-108.
Starshine-2's 800 aluminum mirrors were polished by more than 25,000
students from 26 countries. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1)
mission of Endeavour are rotation of the International Space Station
Expedition Three and Expedition Four crews, bringing water, equipment
and supplies to the station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Raffaello, and completion of robotics tasks and a spacewalk to install
thermal blankets over two pieces of equipment at the bases of the
Space Station's solar wings. Liftoff of Endeavour on mission STS-108
is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1715
Photo Title: Technician checks the mirrors of the Starshine-2 experiment
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A technician checks the mirrors on
the Starshine-2 experiment inside a canister in the payload bay of
Space Shuttle Endeavour. The deployable experiment is being carried on
mission STS-108. Starshine-2's 800 aluminum mirrors were polished by
more than 25,000 students from 26 countries. Top priorities for the
STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of the International
Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four crews, bringing
water, equipment and supplies to the station in the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello, and completion of robotics tasks and a
spacewalk to install thermal blankets over two pieces of equipment at
the bases of the Space Station's solar wings. Liftoff of Endeavour on
mission STS-108 is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1716
Photo Title: Closeout of the STS-108 Starshine experiment
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A technician is ready to close the
canister on the Starshine-2 experiment inside. The canister is in the
payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The deployable experiment is
being carried on mission STS-108. Starshine-2's 800 aluminum mirrors
were polished by more than 25,000 students from 26 countries. Top
priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of
the International Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four
crews, bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, and completion of robotics
tasks and a spacewalk to install thermal blankets over two pieces of
equipment at the bases of the Space Station's solar wings. Liftoff of
Endeavour on mission STS-108 is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1717
Photo Title: STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani final suit checkout
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani
waves as he undergoes final suit check before launch on Nov. 29. Top
priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of
the International Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four
crews; bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello; and completion of robotics
tasks and a spacewalk to install thermal blankets over two pieces of
equipment at the bases of the Space Station's solar wings. Liftoff is
scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1718
Photo Title: Expedition 4 crew member Daniel W. Bursch suit checkout
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 crew member Daniel
W. Bursch gets help with his launch and entry suit as he undergoes
suit check before launch on mission STS-108 Nov. 29. Top priorities
for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour are rotation of the
International Space Station Expedition Three and Expedition Four
crews; bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello; and completion of robotics
tasks and a spacewalk to install thermal blankets over two pieces of
equipment at the bases of the Space Station's solar wings. Liftoff is
scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1719
Photo Title: Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko final suit checkout
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko
undergoes final suit check before launch on mission STS-108
Nov. 29. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour
are rotation of the International Space Station Expedition Three and
Expedition Four crews; bringing water, equipment and supplies to the
station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello; and
completion of robotics tasks and a spacewalk to install thermal
blankets over two pieces of equipment at the bases of the Space
Station's solar wings. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1720
Photo Title: STS-108 Mission Specialist Linda A. Godwin final suit checkout
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Linda
A. Godwin undergoes final suit check before launch on mission STS-108
Nov. 29. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour
are rotation of the International Space Station Expedition Three and
Expedition Four crews; bringing water, equipment and supplies to the
station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello; and
completion of robotics tasks and a spacewalk to install thermal
blankets over two pieces of equipment at the bases of the Space
Station's solar wings. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1721
Photo Title: Expedition 4 crew member Carl E. Walz final suit checkout
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 crew member Carl E. Walz
undergoes final suit check before launch on mission STS-108
Nov. 29. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1) mission of Endeavour
are rotation of the International Space Station Expedition Three and
Expedition Four crews; bringing water, equipment and supplies to the
station in the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello; and
completion of robotics tasks and a spacewalk to install thermal
blankets over two pieces of equipment at the bases of the Space
Station's solar wings. Liftoff is scheduled for 7:41 p.m. EST.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1731
Photo Title: Endeavours payload bay doors closed for STS-108
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay
doors are ready for closure and launch on mission STS-108. Inside the
bay is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello (foreground),
carrying supplies, equipment and experiments for the International
Space Station. Sharing the payload bay are several carriers with
varying experiment packages, such as Starshine-2, a Get-Away
Special. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on this first
Utilization Flight to the International Space Station. Endeavour will
also carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the Station and return
to Earth with the Expedition 3 crew.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1732
Photo Title: Final adjustments in payload bay prior to door closure
Photo Date: 11/26/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - A worker makes a final adjustment in the
payload bay of Space Shuttle Endeavour before door closure. Inside the
bay is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello (foreground),
carrying supplies, equipment and experiments for the International
Space Station. Sharing the payload bay are several carriers with
varying experiment packages, such as Starshine-2, a Get-Away
Special. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 29 on this first
Utilization Flight to the International Space Station. Endeavour will
also carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the Station and return
to Earth with the Expedition 3 crew.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1775
Photo Title: STS-108 Crew Breakfast for second launch attempt
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Gathered for a second day after a scrub due to weather
conditions, the STS-108 crew again enjoy a pre-launch snack featuring a cake with the mission
patch. Seated left to right are Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin, Pilot
Mark E. Kelly and Commander Dominic L. Gorie; the Expedition 4 crew Commander Yuri Onufrienko
and astronauts Carl E. Walz and Daniel W. Bursch. Top priorities for the STS-108 (UF-1)
mission of Endeavour are rotation of the International Space Station Expedition 3 and
Expedition 4 crews; bringing water, equipment and supplies to the station in the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello; and the crew's completion of robotics tasks and a spacewalk to
install thermal blankets over two pieces of equipment at the bases of the Space Station's
solar wings. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST Dec .5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1776
Photo Title: STS-108 Pilot Kelly suits up for launch
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STs-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly is helped with his launch and entry
suit in preparation for the second launch attempt of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The first
attempt Dec. 4 was scrubbed due to poor weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of the
mission are to carry the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station as replacement
for Expedition 3; carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello filled with water,
equipment and supplies; and install thermal blankets over equipment at the base of the ISS
solar wings. STS-108 is the final Shuttle mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight
overall. It is the 12th flight to the Space Station. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST
Dec. 5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1777
Photo Title: STS-108 M.S. Godwin suits up for launch
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Linda A. Godwin is relaxed and happy
to be preparing for the second launch attempt of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The first attempt
Dec. 4 was scrubbed due to poor weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of the mission are
to carry the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station as replacement for
Expedition 3; carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello filled with water, equipment
and supplies; and install thermal blankets over equipment at the base of the ISS solar wings.
STS-108 is the final Shuttle mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the
12th flight to the Space Station. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST Dec. 5, 2001, from
Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1778
Photo Title: STS-108 Expedition 4 crew member Bursch suits up for launch
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 crew member Daniel W. Bursch gives a thumbs up for
a successful second launch attempt of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The first attempt Dec. 4 was
scrubbed due to poor weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of the mission are to carry the
Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station as replacement for Expedition 3; carry
the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello filled with water, equipment and supplies; and
install thermal blankets over equipment at the base of the ISS solar wings. STS-108 is the
final Shuttle mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the 12th flight to
the Space Station. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST Dec. 5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1779
Photo Title: STS-108 Expedition 4 crew member Watz suits up for launch
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 crew member Carl E. Walz gives thumbs up for a
successful second launch attempt of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The first attempt Dec. 4 was
scrubbed due to poor weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of the mission are to carry the
Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station as replacement for Expedition 3; carry
the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello filled with water, equipment and supplies; and
install thermal blankets over equipment at the base of the ISS solar wings. STS-108 is the
final Shuttle mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the 12th flight to
the Space Station. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST Dec. 5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1780
Photo Title: STS-108 Commander Gorie suits up for launch
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Commander Dominic L. Gorie is ready in his launch and
entry suit for the second launch attempt of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The first attempt Dec. 4
was scrubbed due to poor weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of the mission are to carry
the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station as replacement for Expedition 3;
carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello filled with water, equipment and supplies;
and install thermal blankets over equipment at the base of the ISS solar wings. STS-108 is the
final Shuttle mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the 12th flight to
the Space Station. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST Dec. 5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1781
Photo Title: STS-108 M.S. Tani suits up for launch
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-108 Mission Specialist Daniel M. Tani is happy to be suiting
up for the second launch attempt of Space Shuttle Endeavour. The first attempt Dec. 4 was
scrubbed due to poor weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of the mission are to carry the
Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station as replacement for Expedition 3; carry
the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello filled with water, equipment and supplies; and
install thermal blankets over equipment at the base of the ISS solar wings. STS-108 is the
final Shuttle mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the 12th flight to
the Space Station. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST Dec. 5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1782
Photo Title: STS-108 Expedition 4 Commander Onufrienko suits up for launch
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko gets ready in his launch
and entry suit for the second launch attempt of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-108.
The first attempt Dec. 4 was scrubbed due to poor weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of
the mission are to carry the Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station as
replacement for Expedition 3; carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello filled with
water, equipment and supplies; and install thermal blankets over equipment at the base of the
ISS solar wings. STS-108 is the final Shuttle mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight
overall. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST Dec. 5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1783
Photo Title: STS-108 Crew Walkout of O&C Building
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Eagerly stepping out from the Operations and Checkout
Building are the STS-108 crew, leading the way, and the Expedition 4 crew as they head for
Launch Pad 39B and Space Shuttle Endeavour. From front to back are, left to right, Pilot Mark
E. Kelly and Commander Dominic L. Gorie; Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A.
Godwin; Expedition 4 members Daniel W. Bursch, Commander Yuri Onufrienko and Carl E. Walz.
This is the second launch attempt after the first attempt Dec. 4 was scrubbed due to poor
weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of the mission are to carry the Expedition 4 crew to
the International Space Station as replacement for Expedition 3; carry the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Raffaello filled with water, equipment and supplies; and install thermal
blankets over equipment at the base of the ISS solar wings. STS-108 is the final Shuttle
mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. Launch is scheduled for 5:19 p.m. EST
Dec. 5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1784
Photo Title: STS-108 Crew Walkout of O&C Building
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-108 and Expedition 4 crews head for the Astrovan and a
ride to Launch Pad 39B. Leading the way are Pilot Mark E. Kelly (left) and Commander Dominic
L. Gorie; behind them are Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin; next is
Expedition 4 Commander Yuri Onufrienko, followed by astronauts Daniel W. Bursch (left) and
Carl E. Walz. This is the second launch attempt after the first attempt Dec. 4 was scrubbed
due to poor weather conditions at KSC. The main goals of the mission are to carry the
Expedition 4 crew to the International Space Station as replacement for Expedition 3; carry
the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello filled with water, equipment and supplies; and
install thermal blankets over equipment at the base of the ISS solar wings. STS-108 is the
final Shuttle mission of 2001 and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. Launch is scheduled for
5:19 p.m. EST Dec. 5, 2001, from Launch Pad 39B.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1785
Photo Title: STS-108 Endeavour Launch from Pad 39-B
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission
STS-108, the second attempt over two days. Liftoff occurred at 5:19:28 p.m. EST (10:19.28
GMT). Endeavour will dock with the International Space Station on Dec. 7. STS-108 is the final
Shuttle mission of 2001and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the 12th flight to the
Space Station. Landing of the orbiter at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility is targeted for 1:05
p.m. EST (6:05 p.m. GMT) Dec. 16.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1786
Photo Title: STS-108 Endeavour Launch from Pad 39-B
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Like a lighted taper, Space Shuttle Endeavour shines atop its
twisted contrail as it soars into space on mission STS-108. Liftoff occurred at 5:19:28 p.m.
EST (10:19.28 GMT). Endeavour will dock with the International Space Station on Dec. 7.
STS-108 is the final Shuttle mission of 2001and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the
12th flight to the Space Station. Landing of the orbiter at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility is
targeted for 1:05 p.m. EST (6:05 p.m. GMT) Dec. 16.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1787
Photo Title: STS-108 Endeavour Launch from Pad 39-B
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spewing flames and smoke, Space Shuttle Endeavour hurtles into
the twilight sky on mission STS-108. The second attempt in two days, liftoff occurred at
5:19:28 p.m. EST (10:19.28 GMT). Endeavour will dock with the International Space Station on
Dec. 7. STS-108 is the final Shuttle mission of 2001and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It
is the 12th flight to the Space Station. Landing of the orbiter at KSC's Shuttle Landing
Facility is targeted for 1:05 p.m. EST (6:05 p.m. GMT) Dec. 16.
Photo Number: KSC-01PD-1788
Photo Title: STS-108 Endeavour Launch from Pad 39-B
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A pool of water near Launch Pad 39B turns crimson from the
reflection of flames at the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-109. The second
attempt in two days, liftoff occurred at 5:19:28 p.m. EST (10:19.28 GMT). Endeavour will dock
with the International Space Station on Dec. 7. STS-108 is the final Shuttle mission of
2001and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the 12th flight to the Space Station. Landing
of the orbiter at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility is targeted for 1:05 p.m. EST (6:05 p.m. GMT)
Dec. 16.
Photo Number: KSC-01PP-1791
Photo Title: STS-108 Endeavour Launch from Pad 39-B
Photo Date: 12/05/2001
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour soars into a twilight sky on mission
STS-108, the second attempt over two days. Liftoff occurred at 5:19:28 p.m. EST (10:19.28
GMT). Endeavour will dock with the International Space Station on Dec. 7. STS-108 is the final
Shuttle mission of 2001and the 107th Shuttle flight overall. It is the 12th flight to the
Space Station. Landing of the orbiter at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility is targeted for 1:05
p.m. EST (6:05 p.m. GMT) Dec. 16.