Mission Name: STS-102
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Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0297
Photo Title:  STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/12/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Traveling about 1 mph, Space Shuttle Discovery makes its way
along the crawlerway to Launch Pad 39B. The crawlerway is 130 feet wide, consisting of two
40-foot-wide lanes and a 50-foot-wide median. The trip from the Vehicle Assembly Building
usually takes about 5 hours. Discovery will be flying on mission STS-102 to the International
Space Station. Its payload is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, a “moving van,” to
carry laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the Space
Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The flight will also carry the Expedition Two crew up to the
Space Station, replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Launch is
scheduled for March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0298
Photo Title:  STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/12/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Next to the giant crawler track, which is moving Space Shuttle
Discovery to Launch Pad 39B, a worker monitors the treads. The crawler’s trip from the Vehicle
Assembly Building usually takes about 5 hours. Discovery will be flying on mission STS-102 to
the International Space Station. Its payload is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, a
“moving van,” to carry laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and
from the Space Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The flight will also carry the Expedition Two
crew up to the Space Station, replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery.
Launch is scheduled for March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0299
Photo Title:  STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/12/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery nears the ramp to the top of Launch Pad
39B. The early morning fog that had cleared for the rollout can be seen rolling back over the
pad. Discovery will be flying on mission STS-102 to the International Space Station. Its
payload is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, a “moving van,” to carry laboratory
racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the Space Station aboard the
Space Shuttle. The flight will also carry the Expedition Two crew up to the Space Station,
replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Launch is scheduled for March
8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0300
Photo Title:  STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/12/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery moves up the ramp to the top of Launch
Pad 39B. The early morning fog that had cleared for the rollout from the Vehicle Assembly
Building can be seen rolling back over the pad. Discovery will be flying on mission STS-102 to
the International Space Station. Its payload is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, a
“moving van,” to carry laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and
from the Space Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The flight will also carry the Expedition Two
crew up to the Space Station, replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery.
Launch is scheduled for March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0301
Photo Title:  STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/12/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery, on its Mobile Launcher Platform,
approaches the top of Launch Pad 39B. Fog is rolling in above the Fixed Service Structure,
where the Shuttle will stand for launch. Discovery will be flying on mission STS-102 to the
International Space Station. Its payload is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, a
“moving van,” to carry laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and
from the Space Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The flight will also carry the Expedition Two
crew up to the Space Station, replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery.
Launch is scheduled for March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0302
Photo Title:  STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/12/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery can still be seen clearly as it sits on
Launch Pad 39B despite the fog that is rolling in, blurring the background. Discovery will be
flying on mission STS-102 to the International Space Station. Its payload is the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo, a “moving van,” to carry laboratory racks filled with equipment,
experiments and supplies to and from the Space Station aboard the Space Shuttle. The flight
will also carry the Expedition Two crew up to the Space Station, replacing Expedition One, who
will return to Earth on Discovery. Launch is scheduled for March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0303
Photo Title:  STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/12/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery sits on Launch Pad 39B after its
approximately 5-hour rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. At center left can be seen
the White Room, the environmentally controlled chamber that provides entry into the orbiter
for the astronaut crews. The chamber is at the end of the Orbiter Access Arm, which has not
been extended yet. At the bottom of Discovery’s left wing is the tail service mast, one of two
belonging to the Mobile Launcher Platform on which the Shuttle rests. The tail service mast is
31 feet high, 15 feet long and 9 feet wide. A second TSM is on the other side. They support
the fluid, gas and electrical requirements of the orbiter’s liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen
aft T-0 umbilicals. Discovery will be flying on mission STS-102 to the International Space
Station. Its payload is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, a “moving van,” to carry
laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the Space Station
aboard the Space Shuttle. The flight will also carry the Expedition Two crew up to the Space
Station, replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Launch is scheduled
for March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0304
Photo Title:  STS-102 Space Shuttle Discovery rolls out to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/12/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery sits on Launch Pad 39B after its
approximately 5-hour rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. At center left can be seen
the White Room, the environmentally controlled chamber that provides entry into the orbiter
for the astronaut crews. The chamber is at the end of the Orbiter Access Arm, which has not
been extended yet. At the bottom of Discovery’s left wing is the tail service mast, one of two
belonging to the Mobile Launcher Platform on which the Shuttle rests. The tail service mast is
31 feet high, 15 feet long and 9 feet wide. A second TSM is on the other side. They support
the fluid, gas and electrical requirements of the orbiter’s liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen
aft T-0 umbilicals. Discovery will be flying on mission STS-102 to the International Space
Station. Its payload is the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, a “moving van,” to carry
laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies to and from the Space Station
aboard the Space Shuttle. The flight will also carry the Expedition Two crew up to the Space
Station, replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Launch is scheduled
for March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0305
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Thomas is ready to drive an M-113 during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas climbs into the driver’s seat of the M-113 armored carrier he will
practice driving. In the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, the carrier could be used to transport
the crew to a nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction
flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch
on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0306
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Thomas drives an M-113 during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas drives an M-113 armored carrier as part of emergency egress training.
With him is (left) Capt. George Hoggard, a training officer with SGS Fire Services, and other crew members
Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialist Paul Richards (seen behind Thomas, at right).
The M-113, in the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, could be used to transport the crew to a
nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0307
Photo Title:  STS-102 Commander Wetherbee is ready to drive an M-113 during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas drives an M-113 armored carrier as part of emergency egress training.
With him is (left) Capt. George Hoggard, a training officer with SGS Fire Services, and other crew members
Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialist Paul Richards (seen behind Thomas, at right).
The M-113, in the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, could be used to transport the crew to a
nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0308
Photo Title:  STS-102 Commander Wetherbee drives an M-113 during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee drives the M-113 armored carrier that the crew could use to exit the pad if an
emergency ever occurred prior to launch. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction
flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch
on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0309
Photo Title:  STS-102 Pilot Kelly is ready to drive an M-113 during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Pilot James Kelly gets into the driver’s seat of an M-113 armored carrier near Launch Pad 39B he will
practice driving. In the background is Capt. George Hoggard, a training officer with SGS Fire Services. In the
event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, the carrier could be used to transport the crew to a nearby
bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities,
which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International
Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is
scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0310
Photo Title:  STS-102 Pilot Kelly drives an M-113 during TCDT. 
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Pilot James Kelly takes his turn driving the M-113 armored carrier that the crew could use to exit the pad
if an emergency ever occurred prior to launch. Behind him are other members of the crew and training officers. The
STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a
simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying
as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0311
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Richards is ready to drive an M-113 during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards is ready to drive the M-113 armored carrier, part of emergency egress
training at Launch Pad 39B. In the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, the M-113 could be used to
transport the crew to a nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction
flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch
on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0312
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Richards drives an M-113 during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards kicks up dust as he makes a turn while driving the M-113 armored carrier,
part of emergency egress training at Launch Pad 39B. Seated alongside (at left) is Capt. George Hoggard, a
training officer with SGS Fire Services. In the event of an emergency at the pad prior to launch, the M-113 could
be used to transport the crew to a nearby bunker or farther. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0313
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Richards has launch suit checked during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards has his launch suit checked for fit in the Operations and Checkout
Building. The crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include
emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to
the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the
Expedition Two crew will be on board, heading to the Space station for a four-month tenure. The Expedition One
crew will return to Earth aboard Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0314
Photo Title:  STS-102 Commander Wetherbee has helmet checked during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee has his helmet checked during suit fit in the Operations and Checkout Building.
The crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit
from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the
Expedition Two crew will be on board, heading to the Space station for a four-month tenure. The Expedition One
crew will return to Earth aboard Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0315
Photo Title:  STS-102 Pilot Kelly has launch suit checked during TCDT 
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Pilot James Kelly has his launch suit checked during suit fit in the Operations and Checkout Building. The
crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit from
the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International
Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two
crew will be on board, heading to the Space station for a four-month tenure. The Expedition One crew will return
to Earth aboard Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0316
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Thomas has launch suit checked during TCDT 
Photo Date:   02/13/2001

STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas has his launch suit checked during suit fit in the Operations and
Checkout Building. The crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which
include emergency exit from the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction
flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In
addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on board, heading to the Space station for a four-month tenure. The
Expedition One crew will return to Earth aboard Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0320
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew meets with media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, the
Expedition Two crew poses for a photograph. From left to right are Susan Helms, Yury Usachev
and James Voss. They are flying on Space Shuttle Discovery (seen in the background) as mission
specialists for STS-102, joining Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission
Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards for the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station. Voss, Helms and Usachev will be replacing the Expedition One
crew, who will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0321
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew meets with media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee talks about the mission during
a media event at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He and other crew members
are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a
simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International
Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo. Discovery will also be transporting the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, to
replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is
scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0322
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew meets with media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the
STS-102 crew takes time to talk to the media at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad
39B. From left to right are Commander James Wetherbee; Mission Specialists Yury Usachev,
Andrew Thomas, James Voss, Susan Helms and Paul Richards; and Pilot James Kelly. Voss, Helms
and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the
International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with
Discovery. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with
Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0323
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Usachev listens to question from media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev listens to a question
from the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad
39B. He is part of the Expedition Two crew flying on Space Shuttle Discovery for STS-102l. The
others are Mission Specialists James Voss and Susan Helms. They will be joining Commander
James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards for
the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. Voss, Helms and Usachev
will be replacing the Expedition One crew, who will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102
will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is
scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0324
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Thomas talks to media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas answers a question from
the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He
and other crew members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which
also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Leonardo. Discovery will also be transporting the Expedition Two crew to the Space
Station, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0325
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew talks to media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the
STS-102 crew takes time to talk to the media at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad
39B. From left to right are Commander James Wetherbee; Mission Specialists Yury Usachev,
Andrew Thomas, James Voss, Susan Helms and Paul Richards; and Pilot James Kelly. Voss, Helms
and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the
International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with
Discovery. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with
Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0326
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Richards talks to media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards answers a question from
the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He
and other crew members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which
also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Leonardo. Discovery will also be transporting the Expedition Two crew to the Space
Station, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0327
Photo Title:  STS-102 Pilot Kelly talks to media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Pilot James Kelly answers a question from the media
during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He and other
crew members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also
include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Leonardo. Discovery will also be transporting the Expedition Two crew to the Space
Station, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0328
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew talks to media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the
STS-102 crew takes time to talk to the media at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad
39B. With the microphone (left) is Commander James Wetherbee; the others are (left to right)
Mission Specialists Yury Usachev, Andrew Thomas, James Voss, Susan Helms and Paul Richards;
and Pilot James Kelly. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space
Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo.
Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on
the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth
with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0329
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses for media at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After a media briefing at the slidewire basket landing near
Launch Pad 39B, the STS-102 crew poses for photographers. From left are Mission Specialists
Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James Voss; Commander James Wetherbee; Mission specialist Paul
Richards; Pilot James Kelly; and Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas. The crew is taking part in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit training from
the pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second
resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will
return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0330
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew gets emergency exit training at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew are instructed on the use of slidewire baskets
for emergency exits from the launch pad. Listening to the instructor are, left to right,
Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards, Commander James Wetherbee, Mission
Specialists Susan Helms, James Voss and Yury Usachev, and Pilot James Kelly. The crew is
taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated
launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space
Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo.
Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on
the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth
with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0331
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew gets emergency exit training at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-102
crew are instructed on the use of slidewire baskets for emergency exits from the launch pad.
Listening to the instructor are (on the left side, left to right) Mission Specialist James
Voss, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialists Yury Usachev and Susan Helms, Commander James
Wetherbee; on the right side are Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. The crew
is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated
launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space
Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo.
Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on
the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth
with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0332
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew gets emergency exit training at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Getting training on the use of the slidewire basket for
emergency exits from the launch pad are STS-102 Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew
Thomas. The rest of the crew includes Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission
Specialists James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev. The crew is taking part in Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102
is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle
Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are
the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space
Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on
mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0333
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew gets emergency exit training at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During emergency exit training on the Fixed Service Structure of
Launch Pad 39B, STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards takes a closer look at the lever that
releases a slidewire basket, used for emergency exits from the launch pad, to the landing
below. He and the rest of the crew are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction
flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0334
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew gets emergency exit training at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew watches a slidewire basket speed down the line
to the landing area. At left (backs to camera, back to front) are Commander James Wetherbee,
Mission Specialists Susan Helms and Paul Richards. At right are (left to right) Mission
Specialists Andrew Thomas and James Voss and Pilot James Kelly. Not seen is Mission Specialist
Yury Usachev. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities,
which include the emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the
eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery
carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled
for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0335
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses in the White Room at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew poses in the White Room outside the orbiter
Discovery on Launch Pad 39B. Kneeling in front are Mission Specialists Susan Helms, Yury
Usachev and James Voss. Standing behind them are Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew
Thomas, Commander James Wetherbee and Pilot James Kelly. The crew is taking part in Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit training and a simulated
launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space
Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo.
Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on
the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth
with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0317
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew exits O&C for countdown at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew heads to the silver Astrovan after leaving the
Operations and Checkout Building. In front are Mission Specialist Yury Usachev (left) and
Commander James Wetherbee; second are Mission Specialist Susan Helms and Pilot James Kelly;
third, Mission Specialists James Voss and Andrew Thomas; and last, Mission Specialist Paul
Richards. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew, going to the International
Space Station for their four-month rotation. The Astrovan will take the crew to Launch Pad 39B
for a simulated countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102
is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying
the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth
with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0318
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew exits O&C for countdown at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew heads to the silver Astrovan after leaving the
Operations and Checkout Building. In front, left to right, are Mission Specialists Paul
Richards, James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev. Behind then are Mission Specialist Andrew
Thomas, Pilot James Kelly and Commander James Wetherbee. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the
Expedition Two crew, going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation.
The Astrovan will take the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated countdown, part of Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0319
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew exits O&C for countdown at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Waving to media and bystanders, the STS-102 crew strides to the
silver Astrovan after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building. In front, left to right,
are Mission Specialists Paul Richards, James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev. Behind then
are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Pilot James Kelly and Commander James Wetherbee. Voss,
Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew, going to the International Space Station for
their four-month rotation. The Astrovan will take the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated
countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with
Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0336
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew poses for a photo on the 215-foot level of the
Fixed Service Structure. Behind them is Space Shuttle Discovery. Standing, left to right, are
Mission Specialist Susan Helms, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul
Richards, Commander James Wetherbee and Mission Specialists Yury Usachev and James Voss. The
crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include
emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction
flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew
who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace
Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is
scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0339
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Three members of the STS-102 crew hurry to the slidewire baskets
for emergency egress training. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is
the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle
Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition
Two crew will be on the mission, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with
Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0340
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- An STS-102 crew member reaches for the release lever for the
slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the orbiter and pad. The crew is at KSC for
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a
simulated launch countdown. On the horizon in the background can be seen the Vehicle Assembly
Building. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with
Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the
Expedition Two crew will be on the mission, to replace Expedition One, who will return to
Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0341
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas (front, left) and Paul
Richards take their seats in the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the orbiter
and pad. Behind them, other crew members climb into their basket. The crew is at KSC for
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a
simulated launch countdown.  STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International
Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on the mission, to replace Expedition
One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March
8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0342
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee reaches for the release lever
for the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the orbiter and pad. Behind him is
Pilot James Kelly. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities,
which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown.  STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying
the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on
the mission, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on
mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0343
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 195-foot level on the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad
39B, members of the STS-102 crew relax after emergency escape training. At left is Pilot James
Kelly; in the center and right are Mission Specialists Yury Usachev and James Voss. The crew
is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency
training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Leonardo. Usachev and Voss are part of the Expedition Two crew who will be on the
mission to replace Expedition One on the International Space Station. Expedition One will
return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0344
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the 195-foot level on the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad
39B, members of the STS-102 crew relax after emergency escape training. From left are Mission
Specialists Paul Richards, Andrew Thomas and Susan Helms, and Commander James Wetherbee. The
crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the
emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight
to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo. Helms is part of the Expedition Two crew who will be on the mission
to replace Expedition One on the International Space Station. Expedition One will return to
Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0345
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialists Yury Usachev (left), Susan Helms
(center) and James Voss (right) take time to pose for the camera after emergency escape
training on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B. They are the
Expedition Two crew who will be flying to the International Space Station on mission STS-102
to replace Expedition One. The STS-102 crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration
Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown.
STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space
Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Expedition One will
return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0346
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Relaxing after emergency escape training on the 195-foot level
of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, are(left to right) STS-102 Mission Specialists
Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards and Commander James Wetherbee. The crew is at KSC for Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated
launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space
Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo.
Also flying on the mission are the Expedition Two crew, who will replace the Expedition One
crew on Space Station. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission
STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0347
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Helms, Usachev and Voss pose on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After emergency escape training on the 195-foot level of the
Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, STS-102 Mission Specialists Susan Helms, Yury Usachev
and James Voss pose for the camera. The three are also the Expedition Two crew who will be
replacing Expedition One on the International Space Station. Behind them, at left, can be seen
the tops of the solid rocket booster and external tank on Space Shuttle Discovery. The STS-102
crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the
emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight
to the Space Station, with Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo.
Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for
March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0348
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Helms, Usachev and Voss pose on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialists Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James
Voss clasp hands showing their unity as the Expedition Two crew who will be replacing
Expedition One on the International Space Station. Behind them can be seen the tops of the
solid rocket booster and external tank on Space Shuttle Discovery. The STS-102 crew is at KSC
for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and
a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station,
with Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Expedition One will
return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0349
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Helms suits up in O&C during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialist Susan Helms has her launch and entry
suit adjusted. She and other crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration
Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Helms is also part of the
Expedition Two crew who will be replacing Expedition One on the International Space Station.
She will serve as a flight engineer for the crew’s four-month residence on the Station.
STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Discovery carrying the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery.
Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0350
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Usachev suits up in O&C during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev has his launch and entry
suit adjusted. He and other crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration
Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Usachev is also part of the
Expedition Two crew who will be replacing Expedition One on the International Space Station.
The Russian cosmonaut will serve as commander for the crew’s four-month residence on the
Station. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Discovery
carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Expedition One will return to Earth with
Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0351
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Voss suits up in O&C during TCDT
Photo Date:   02/15/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Mission Specialist James Voss poses in his launch and
entry suit that he will wear during a simulated launch countdown. He and other crew members
are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the
simulation. Voss is also part of the Expedition Two crew who will be replacing Expedition One
on the International Space Station. He will serve as a flight engineer during the crew’s
four-month residence on the Station. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space
Station, with Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Expedition One
will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0352
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo is moved to the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/21/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers attach an
overhead crane to the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. The MPLM is being moved to the
payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B and installation in Space Shuttle Discovery.
The Leonardo, one of Italy’s major contributions to the International Space Station program,
is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply and return
Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the primary payload on mission
STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments
and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled
to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0353
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo is moved to the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/21/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane
begins lifting the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. The MPLM is being moved to the
payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B and installation in Space Shuttle Discovery.
The Leonardo, one of Italy’s major contributions to the International Space Station program,
is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply and return
Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the primary payload on mission
STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments
and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled
to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0354
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo is moved to the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/21/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo, suspended from an overhead crane, glides across the room to a
payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B and installation in Space Shuttle Discovery.
The Leonardo, one of Italy’s major contributions to the International Space Station program,
is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply and return
Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the primary payload on mission
STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments
and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled
to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0355
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo is moved to the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/21/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the payload canister
(right) waits for the arrival of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo (left), suspended
from an overhead crane. The MPLM is being transferred to Launch Pad 39B for installation in
Space Shuttle Discovery. The Leonardo, one of Italy’s major contributions to the International
Space Station program, is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used
to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the
primary payload on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled
with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0356
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo is lowered toward the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/21/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo (left), suspended from an overhead crane, is lowered toward the open
doors of the payload canister. The MPLM is being transferred to Launch Pad 39B for
installation in Space Shuttle Discovery. Leonardo, one of Italy’s major contributions to the
International Space Station program, is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary
delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment.
Leonardo is the primary payload on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of
laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly
installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0357
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo is lowered toward the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/21/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is placed inside the
payload canister while workers below and on the side check its progress. The MPLM is being
transferred to Launch Pad 39B for installation in Space Shuttle Discovery. Leonardo, one of
Italy’s major contributions to the International Space Station program, is a reusable
logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo
requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the primary payload on mission STS-102 and
will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies
for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch
March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0358
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo arrives at Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/23/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Before dawn, the payload canister with the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo inside arrives at Launch Pad 39B. The canister will be raised to the
payload changeout room above (on the Rotating Service Structure) for transfer into Space
Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay. Leonardo, one of Italy’s major contributions to the
International Space Station program, is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary
delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment.
Leonardo is the primary payload on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of
laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly
installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0359
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo arrives at Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/23/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- As the sky begins to lighten, the payload canister with the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo inside begins moving up the Rotating Service Structure
at Launch Pad 39B to the payload changeout room above. From there it will be transferred into
Space Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay. Leonardo, one of Italy’s major contributions to the
International Space Station program, is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary
delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment.
Leonardo is the primary payload on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of
laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly
installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0360
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo arrives at Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/23/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B the payload canister, with the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo inside, is lifted up the Rotating Service Structure to the payload
changeout room. Umbilical hoses, maintaining a controlled environment for the cargo, are still
attached to the lower end of the canister. From the PCR Leonardo will be transferred into
Space Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay. One of Italy’s major contributions to the International
Space Station program, Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery
system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo
is the primary payload on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks
filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S.
Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0361
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo arrives at Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/23/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B the payload canister, with the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo inside, nears the payload changeout room on the Rotating Service
Structure. Umbilical hoses, maintaining a controlled environment for the cargo, are still
attached to the lower end of the canister. At the PCR, the payload ground-handling mechanism
(PGHM) will be used to transfer Leonardo out of the canister and then into Space Shuttle
Discovery’s payload bay. One of Italy’s major contributions to the International Space Station
program, Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to
resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the primary
payload on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0362
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo arrives at Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   02/23/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39B the payload canister, with the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo inside, is lifted to the payload changeout room on the Rotating
Service Structure. Umbilical hoses, maintaining a controlled environment for the cargo, are
still attached to the lower end of the canister. At the PCR, the payload ground-handling
mechanism (PGHM) will be used to transfer Leonardo out of the canister and then into Space
Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay. One of Italy’s major contributions to the International Space
Station program, Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system
used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the
primary payload on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled
with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0363
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo moves into PCR
Photo Date:   02/23/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside the payload changeout room on the Rotating Service
Structure, Launch Pad 39B, the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is ready for the
payload ground-handling mechanism (PGHM) to remove it from the canister. A worker beneath the
MPLM checks equipment. Leonardo then will be transferred into Space Shuttle Discovery’s
payload bay. One of Italy’s major contributions to the International Space Station program,
Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply
and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the primary payload
on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment,
experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102
is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0364
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo moves into PCR
Photo Date:   02/23/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the payload changeout room on the Rotating Service Structure,
Launch Pad 39B, workers move the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo out of the payload
canister. From the PCR Leonardo then will be transferred into Space Shuttle Discovery’s
payload bay. One of Italy’s major contributions to the International Space Station program,
Leonardo is a reusable logistics carrier. It is the primary delivery system used to resupply
and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo is the primary payload
on mission STS-102 and will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment,
experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102
is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:45 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0399
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew arrives at KSC's SLF for launch
Photo Date:   03/04/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – STS-102 Mission Specialist Susan V. Helms smiles on her arrival
for launch. She is also one of the Expedition Two crew who will be replacing Expedition One on
the International Space Station. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo, the primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0400
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew arrives at KSC's SLF for launch
Photo Date:   03/04/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – After landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Russian
cosmonaut and STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev (right) waves to the media. Pilot James
Kelly (left) is ready to join the other crew members at the microphone. The crew comprises
Commander James Wetherbee, Kelly, and Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Paul Richards, James
Voss, Susan Helms and Usachev. Helms, Usachev and Voss are also the Expedition Two crew
replacing Expedition One on the International Space Station. STS-102 will be carrying the
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, the primary delivery system used to resupply and
return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons
of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly
installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0402
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew arrives at KSC's SLF for launch
Photo Date:   03/04/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– After landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-102
crew pauses to brief the media. At the microphone is Commander James Wetherbee. Standing
behind him (left to right) are Missions Specialists Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James Voss,
who are also the Expedition Two crew due to replace Expedition One on the International Space
Station; Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas; and Pilot James Kelly. STS-102
will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, the primary delivery system used
to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo will
deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for
outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8
at 6:42 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0403
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew arrives at KSC's SLF for launch
Photo Date:   03/04/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– After their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102
Mission Specialists (left to right) Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James Voss happily greet the
media. They are also the Expedition Two crew replacing Expedition One on the International
Space Station. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, the
primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized
environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment,
experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. STS-102
is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0404
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew arrives at KSC's SLF for launch
Photo Date:   03/04/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102 Pilot
James Kelly addresses the media. Behind him are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas (left) and
Commander James Wetherbee (right). The crew is making the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo, the primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0405
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew arrives at KSC's SLF for launch
Photo Date:   03/04/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102 Mission
Specialist Andrew Thomas addresses the media. Behind him are Mission Specialist Paul Richards
(left) and Pilot James Kelly (right). The crew is making the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo, the primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0406
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew arrives at KSC's SLF for launch
Photo Date:   03/04/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– After arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-102 Mission
Specialist Yury Usachev laughs at a comment from the media. At the right can be seen Commander
James Wetherbee. The crew is making the eighth construction flight to the International Space
Station. In addition, Usachev is part of the Expedition Two crew who will be replacing
Expedition One on the Station. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo, the primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. STS-102 is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0407
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo is transferred from the PCR into Discovery's payload bay
Photo Date:   03/05/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– In the Payload Changeout Room, Launch Pad 39B, the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo is ready to be transferred into Space Shuttle Discovery’s payload
bay. Discovery is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST on mission STS-102, the eighth
construction flight to the International Space Station. The primary delivery system used to
resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver
up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for
outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0408
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo is transferred from the PCR into Discovery's payload bay
Photo Date:   03/05/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo is moved into Space
Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return
Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of
laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly
installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. Discovery is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST
on mission STS-102, the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0409
Photo Title:  STS-102 MPLM Leonardo rests in Discovery's payload bay 
Photo Date:   03/05/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo rests in Space
Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay after being transferred from the Payload Changeout Room,
Launch Pad 39B. Behind it is the Integrated Cargo Carrier, holding several smaller payloads.
Discovery is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST on mission STS-102, the eighth
construction flight to the International Space Station. The primary delivery system used to
resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver
up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for
outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0410
Photo Title:  STS-102 Discovery's payload bay doors close on MPLM Leonardo
Photo Date:   03/05/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– From inside the Payload Changeout Room, Launch Pad 39B, a
technician monitors the closing of the payload bay doors in Space Shuttle Discovery. Visible
is the Integrated Cargo Carrier at top and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo below.
Discovery is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST on STS-102, the eighth construction
flight to the International Space Station. The primary delivery system used to resupply and
return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons
of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly
installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0441
Photo Title:  The RSS rolls back revealing STS-102 Discovery on Launch Pad 39B 
Photo Date:   03/07/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– Workers watch the rollback of the Rotating Service Structure
(left) from around Space Shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39B. Poised above the orange external
tank is the Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm with the “beanie cap,” a vent hood. The RSS provides
protected access to the orbiter for changeout and servicing of payloads. It is supported by a
rotating bridge that pivots about a vertical axis on the west side of the pad’s flame trench.
Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST on the eighth
construction flight to the International Space Station. It carries the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Leonardo, the primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo
requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks
filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S.
Laboratory Destiny. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0442
Photo Title:  The RSS rolls back revealing STS-102 Discovery on Launch Pad 39B 
Photo Date:   03/07/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– With the Rotating Service Structure rolled back, Space Shuttle
Discovery is revealed, poised for launch on mission STS-102 at 6:42 a.m. EST March 8. It sits
on the Mobile Launcher Platform, which straddles the flame trench below that helps deflect the
intense heat of launch. Made of concrete and refractory brick, the trench is 490 feet long, 58
feet wide and 40 feet high. Situated above the external tank is the Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm
with the “beanie cap,” a vent hood. On this eighth construction flight to the International
Space Station, Discovery carries the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, the primary
delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment.
Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and
supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0443
Photo Title:  The RSS rolls back revealing STS-102 Discovery on Launch Pad 39B 
Photo Date:   03/07/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– Space Shuttle Discovery shines on Launch Pad 39B after rollback
of the Rotating Service Structure. Situated above the external tank is the Gaseous Oxygen Vent
Arm with the “beanie cap,” a vent hood. Extended out from the Fixed Service Structure (left)
to the orbiter is the orbiter access arm with an environmentally controlled chamber, known as
the White Room, at the end of the arm. The White Room provides entrance for the astronaut crew
into the orbiter. On either side of the tail and main engines are the tail service masts.
Rising 31 feet above the Mobile Launcher Platform, the tail masts provide umbilical
connections for liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen lines to fuel the external tank from storage
tanks adjacent to the launch pad. Discovery carries the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo, the primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment. Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0444
Photo Title:  The RSS rolls back revealing STS-102 Discovery on Launch Pad 39B 
Photo Date:   03/07/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– Space Shuttle Discovery sits poised on Launch Pad 39B, ready for
launch at 6:42 a.m. EST March 8 on mission STS-102. Situated above the external tank is the
Gaseous Oxygen Vent Arm with the “beanie cap,” a vent hood. Extended out from the Fixed
Service Structure (left) is the orbiter access arm with an environmentally controlled chamber,
known as the White Room, at the end of the arm. The White Room provides entrance for the
astronaut crew into the orbiter. In the distance, behind the Space Shuttle, can be seen the
Atlantic Ocean. On this eighth construction flight to the International Space Station,
Discovery carries the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, the primary delivery system
used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment. Leonardo will
deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for
outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0415
Photo Title:  The STS-102 crew has snack before suiting up for launch
Photo Date:   03/07/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– The STS-102 crew enjoys a snack before beginning suitup
procedures for launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on the eighth construction flight to the
International Space Station. From left, seated are Mission Specialists Paul Richards and
Andrew Thomas, Pilot James Kelly and Commander James Wetherbee; Mission Specialists Yury
Usachev, representing the Russian Aviation and Space Agency, Susan Helms and James Voss.
Usachev, Helms and Voss are wearing different shirts because they also are the Expedition Two
crew who will be replacing Expedition One on the International Space Station. Discovery is
scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0424
Photo Title:  STS-102 Commander Wetherbee suits up for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee gets final adjustments on his
launch and entry suit before heading to Space Shuttle Discovery on Launch Pad 39B. This
mission is Wetherbee’s fifth Shuttle flight. Discovery is scheduled to launch March 8 at 6:42
a.m. EST, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo to the International Space
Station. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. In addition, three crew members – Mission Specialists James Voss, Susan Helms and
Russian cosmonaut Yury Usachev – are the Expedition Two crew replacing Expedition One on the
Station. Discovery is expected to land at KSC on March 20 at 2:02 a.m. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0425
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Voss, Helms and Usachev suited up for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– STS-102 Mission Specialists James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury
Usachev hold up a sign after donning their launch and entry suits. In Cyrillic and English,
the sign recognizes International Women’s Day, March 8. Voss and Helms are making their fifth
Shuttle flights and Usachev is making his second. All three are the Expedition Two crew who
are replacing Expedition One on the International Space Station. STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. .
The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized
environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment,
experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. Discovery
is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a
landing at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0426
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Helms, Voss and Usachev pose in suit for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– STS-102 Mission Specialists, Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James
Voss pose after suitup. Voss and Helms are making their fifth Shuttle flights and Usachev is
making his second. All three are the Expedition Two crew who are replacing Expedition One on
the International Space Station. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Station,
carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. . The primary delivery system used to
resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver
up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for
outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. Discovery is set to launch March 8 at
6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a landing at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0427
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Helms suits up for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– STS-102 Mission Specialist Susan Helms shows her pleasure at the
imminent launch to the International Space Station. This will be Helms’ fifth Shuttle flight.
She is also part of the Expedition Two crew replacing Expedition One. STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. The
primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized
environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment,
experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. Discovery
is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a
landing at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0428
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Thomas suits up for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– STS-102 Mission Specialist Susan Helms shows her pleasure at the
imminent launch to the International Space Station. This will be Helms’ fifth Shuttle flight.
She is also part of the Expedition Two crew replacing Expedition One. STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. The
primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized
environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment,
experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. Discovery
is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a
landing at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0429
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Richards suits up for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– – STS-102 Mission Specialist Paul Richards signals thumbs up for
launch as he suits up in the Operations and Checkout Building. This will be Richards’ first
Shuttle launch. . STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space
Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. The primary delivery system
used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will
deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for
outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory Destiny. In addition, three of the crew members
– Mission Specialists James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev, known as Expedition Two – are
flying to the Station to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery.
Discovery is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end
with a landing at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0430
Photo Title:  STS-102 Pilot Kelly suits up for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– STS-102 Pilot James Kelly gets a final fitting in his launch and
entry suit. This will be Kelly’s first Shuttle launch. . STS-102 is the eighth construction
flight to the International Space Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. In addition, three of the crew members – Mission Specialists James Voss, Susan Helms
and Yury Usachev, known as Expedition Two – are flying to the Station to replace Expedition
One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Discovery is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m.
EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a landing at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0431
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Usachev suits up for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev, a Russian cosmonaut,
shows his support of International Women’s Day, March 8, with a sign in both Cyrillic and
English. This will be Usachev’s second Shuttle flight. Usachev is also part of a crew, known
as Expedition One, who will be replacing Expedition One on the International Space Station.
STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose
Logistics Module Leonardo. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station
cargo requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory
racks filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S.
Laboratory Destiny. Discovery is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is
expected to end with a landing at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0432
Photo Title:  STS-102 MS Voss suits up for launch
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– -- While suiting up in the Operations and Checkout Building,
Mission Specialist James Voss shows his support of International Women’s Day, March 8, with a
sign in both Cyrillic and English. Voss is also part of a crew, known as Expedition One, who
will be replacing Expedition One on the International Space Station. STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the Space Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. Discovery is set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected
to end with a landing at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0433
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew heads for Astrovan to take them to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– The STS-102 crew heads for the Astrovan after leaving the
Operations and Checkout Building behind them. In front, left to right, are Mission Specialists
James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev. In back, left to right, are Mission Specialists
Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards, Pilot James Kelly and Commander James Wetherbee. STS-102 is
the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module Leonardo. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo
requiring a pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks
filled with equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S.
Laboratory Destiny. In addition, Voss, Helms and Usachev, known as Expedition Two, are flying
to the Station to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Discovery is
set to launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a landing
at KSC on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0434
Photo Title:  STS-102 crew heads for Astrovan to take them to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– The STS-102 crew wave to onlookers as they head for the Astrovan
after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building. Left to right are Mission Specialists
Andrew Thomas, Paul Richards and James Voss; Pilot James Kelly; Mission Specialist Susan
Helms; Commander James Wetherbee; and Mission Specialist Yury Usachev. STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the Space Station, carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
Leonardo. The primary delivery system used to resupply and return Station cargo requiring a
pressurized environment, Leonardo will deliver up to 10 tons of laboratory racks filled with
equipment, experiments and supplies for outfitting the newly installed U.S. Laboratory
Destiny. In addition, Voss, Helms and Usachev, known as Expedition Two, are flying to the
Station to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth on Discovery. Discovery is set to
launch March 8 at 6:42 a.m. EST. The 12-day mission is expected to end with a landing at KSC
on March 20. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0435
Photo Title:  STS-102 Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– Viewed from the top of the Vehicle Assembly Building, Space
Shuttle Discovery leaps from the Earth against the background of the Atlantic Ocean on mission
STS-102. Liftoff at dawn occurrred at 6:42:09 EST for the eighth flight to the International
Space Station.

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0436
Photo Title:  STS-102 Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– Sunrise paints the exhaust trail of Space Shuttle Discovery a
rosy hue at liftoff on mission STS-102 . Liftoff occurred at 6:42:09 EST for the eighth flight
to the International Space Station. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0437
Photo Title:  STS-102 Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn
launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-102. The rosy sky pales in comparison to the
deep rose of the orbiter’s exhaust trail that captures the rising sun’s rays. Liftoff occurred
at 6:42:09 EST for the eighth flight to the International Space Station. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0438
Photo Title:  STS-102 Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– Clouds of smoke and steam billow out from Launch Pad 39B as
Space Shuttle Discovery lifts off for mission STS-102 to the International Space Station. The
brilliance of the launch rivaled the sunrise on this perfect launch. Liftoff occurred at
6:42:09 EST for the eighth flight to the Space Station. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0439
Photo Title:  STS-102 Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– Space Shuttle Discovery rivals the rising sun as it blasts off
from Launch Pad 39B at dawn on mission STS-102. . Liftoff occurred at 6:42:09 EST for this
eighth flight to the International Space Station. 

Photo Number: KSC-01PP-0440
Photo Title:  STS-102 Discovery lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   03/08/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– As Space Shuttle Atlantis clears Launch Pad 39B, the sun peers
over the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean. . Liftoff of Discovery on mission STS-102 occurred at
6:42:09 EST for the eighth flight to the International Space Station. 




<end of mission>