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Photo Number: KSC-98PP-1687
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew takes part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test 
Photo Date:   11/13/1998

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment
Interface Test (CEIT), Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (left)
and Mission Commander Eileen M. Collins (right) check equipment that
will fly on mission STS-93. The STS-93 mission will deploy the
Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) which comprises three
major elements: the spacecraft, the telescope, and the science
instrument module (SIM). AXAF will allow scientists from around the
world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of a variety of high-energy
objects to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. Collins is the first woman to serve as a shuttle mission
commander. The other STS-93 crew members are Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby,
Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley and Mission Specialist Michel
Tognini of France. Targeted date for the launch of STS-93 is March 18,
1999.

Photo Number: KSC-98PP-1688
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew takes part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test 
Photo Date:   11/13/1998

During the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93,
Mission Commander Eileen M. Collins checks out the flight deck on the
orbiter Columbia, in the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3. The CEIT
provides an opportunity for crew members to check equipment and
facilities that will be aboard the orbiter during their mission. The
STS-93 mission will deploy the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility
(AXAF) which comprises three major elements: the spacecraft, the
telescope, and the science instrument module (SIM).  AXAF will allow
scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images
of a variety of high-energy objects to help understand the structure
and evolution of the universe. Collins is the first woman to serve as
a shuttle mission commander. The other STS-93 crew members are Mission
Specialist Catherine G. Coleman, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Mission
Specialist Steven A. Hawley and Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of
France. Targeted date for the launch of STS-93 is March 18, 1999.

Photo Number: KSC-98PP-1689
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew takes part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test 
Photo Date:   11/13/1998

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment
Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93, Mission Commander Eileen
M. Collins checks out her seat in the orbiter Columbia. Collins is the
first woman to serve as a mission commander on a shuttle flight. The
CEIT provides an opportunity for crew members to check equipment and
facilities that will be aboard the orbiter during their mission. The
STS-93 mission will deploy the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility
(AXAF), which comprises three major elements: the spacecraft, the
telescope, and the science instrument module (SIM). AXAF will allow
scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images
of a variety of high-energy objects to help understand the structure
and evolution of the universe. The other STS-93 crew members are Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby, Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman, Mission
Specialist Steven A.  Hawley and Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of
France. Targeted date for the launch of STS-93 is March 18, 1999.

Photo Number: KSC-98PP-1690
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew takes part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test 
Photo Date:   11/13/1998

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment
Interface Test (CEIT), Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman checks
equipment that will fly on mission STS-93. The STS-93 mission will
deploy the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) which comprises
three major elements: the spacecraft, the telescope, and the science
instrument module (SIM). AXAF will allow scientists from around the
world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of a variety of high-energy
objects to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. The other STS-93 crew members are Mission Commander Eileen
M.  Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Mission Specialist Steven
A. Hawley and Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France. Targeted
date for the launch of STS-93 is March 18, 1999.

Photo Number: KSC-98PP-1691
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew takes part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test 
Photo Date:   11/13/1998

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment
Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93, Mission Specialist Steven
A. Hawley checks out equipment in the orbiter Columbia. The CEIT
provides an opportunity for crew members to check equipment and
facilities that will be aboard the orbiter during their mission. The
STS-93 mission will deploy the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility
(AXAF), which comprises three major elements: the spacecraft, the
telescope, and the science instrument module (SIM). AXAF will allow
scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images
of a variety of high-energy objects to help understand the structure
and evolution of the universe. The other STS-93 crew members are
Mission Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Mission
Specialist Catherine G. Coleman and Mission Specialist Michel Tognini
of France. Targeted date for the launch of STS-93 is March 18, 1999.

Photo Number: KSC-98PP-1692
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew takes part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test 
Photo Date:   11/13/1998

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, during the Crew Equipment
Interface Test (CEIT) for mission STS-93, crew members pose for a
photograph . From left they are Mission Commander Eileen M. Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of
France. Above Ashby's head is Mission Specialist Catherine
G. Coleman. Not shown is Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley. Collins
is the first woman to serve as a mission commander on a shuttle
flight. The CEIT provides an opportunity for crew members to check
equipment and facilities that will be aboard the orbiter during their
mission. The STS-93 mission will deploy the Advanced X-ray
Astrophysics Facility (AXAF), which comprises three major elements:
the spacecraft, the telescope, and the science instrument module
(SIM). AXAF will allow scientists from around the world to obtain
unprecedented X-ray images of a variety of high-energy objects to help
understand the structure and evolution of the universe. Targeted date
for the launch of STS-93 is March 18, 1999.

Photo Number: KSC-98PP-1693
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew takes part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test 
Photo Date:   11/13/1998

In the Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3, aboard the orbiter Columbia,
STS-93 Mission Commander Eileen M. Collins listens to Mission
Specialist Steven A. Hawley during the Crew Equipment Interface Test
(CEIT). Collins is the first woman to serve as a mission commander on
a shuttle flight. The CEIT provides an opportunity for crew members to
check equipment and facilities that will be aboard the orbiter during
their mission. The rest of the crew members are Pilot Jeffrey
S. Ashby, Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman, and Mission
Specialist Michel Tognini of France. The STS-93 mission will deploy
the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF), which comprises three
major elements: the spacecraft, the telescope, and the science
instrument module (SIM). AXAF will allow scientists from around the
world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of a variety of high-energy
objects to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. Targeted date for the launch of STS-93 is March 18, 1999.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0613
Photo Title:  STS-93 Columbia rolls over to Vehicle Assemble Building (VAB)
Photo Date:   06/02/1999

The orbiter Columbia is rolled out from the Orbiter Processing
Facility (background) on its transporter. It is being moved to the
nearby Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for external tank mating
operations. Columbia is scheduled for rollout to Launch Pad 39B on
Monday, June 7, for mission STS-93. The primary mission objective will
be the deployment of the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility,
recently renamed the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Mission STS-93 will be
the first Space Shuttle commanded by a woman, Commander Eileen
M. Collins. It is scheduled to launch July 22 at 12:27 a.m.  EDT
although that date is currently under review.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0614
Photo Title:  STS-93 Columbia rolls over to Vehicle Assemble Building (VAB)
Photo Date:   06/02/1999

The orbiter Columbia, aboard its orbiter transporter system, makes the
turn from the Orbiter Processing Facility (behind it, left) to the
nearby Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for external tank mating
operations. Columbia is scheduled for rollout to Launch Pad 39B on
Monday, June 7, for mission STS-93. The primary mission objective will
be the deployment of the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility,
recently renamed the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Mission STS-93 will be
the first Space Shuttle commanded by a woman, Commander Eileen
M. Collins. It is scheduled to launch July 22 at 12:27 a.m.  EDT
although that date is currently under review.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0615
Photo Title:  STS-93 Columbia rolls over to Vehicle Assemble Building (VAB)
Photo Date:   06/02/1999

The orbiter Columbia, aboard its orbiter transporter system, heads for
the Vehicle Assembly Building to undergo external tank mating
operations. Columbia is scheduled for rollout to Launch Pad 39B on
Monday, June 7, for mission STS-93. The primary mission objective will
be the deployment of the Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility,
recently renamed the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Mission STS-93 will be
the first Space Shuttle commanded by a woman, Commander Eileen
M. Collins. It is scheduled to launch July 22 at 12:27 a.m. EDT
although that date is currently under review.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0616
Photo Title:  STS-93 Columbia rolls over to Vehicle Assemble Building (VAB)
Photo Date:   06/02/1999

The orbiter Columbia, aboard its orbiter transporter system, rolls
toward the opening in the Vehicle Assembly Building where it will
undergo external tank mating operations. Columbia is scheduled for
rollout to Launch Pad 39B on Monday, June 7, for mission STS-93. The
primary mission objective will be the deployment of the Advanced X-ray
Astrophysics Facility, recently renamed the Chandra X-Ray
Observatory. Mission STS-93 will be the first Space Shuttle commanded
by a woman, Commander Eileen M. Collins. It is scheduled to launch
July 22 at 12:27 a.m. EDT although that date is currently under
review.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0635
Photo Title:  STS-93 Columbia after rollout to Launch Pad 39B 
Photo Date:   06/07/1999

Space Shuttle Columbia sits on Launch Pad 39B less than two weeks
after liftoff of Discovery on mission STS-96. Columbia was rolled out
June 7 in preparation for the launch of STS-93 with its payload of the
Chandra X-ray Observatory. The Rotating Service Structure, at left,
will be moved into place on Tuesday, June 8. With the world's most
powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists from around
the world to see previously invisible black holes and high-temperature
gas clouds, giving the observatory the potential to rewrite the books
on the structure and evolution of our universe. Columbia (OV-102) is
the first of NASA's orbiter fleet, delivered to Kennedy Space Center
in March 1979. Columbia initiated the Space Shuttle flight program at
KSC when it lifted off Launch Pad 39A on April 12, 1981.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0636
Photo Title:  STS-93 Columbia after rollout to Launch Pad 39B 
Photo Date:   06/07/1999

This closeup of Space Shuttle Columbia on Launch Pad 39B shows the
Rotating Service Structure, at left, which will be moved into place on
Tuesday, June 8. Columbia was rolled out June 7, less than two weeks
after the liftoff of Discovery on mission STS-96, in preparation for
the launch of STS-93. The mission payload is the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, the world's most powerful X-ray telescope, which will
allow scientists from around the world to see previously invisible
black holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory
the potential to rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of
our universe. Columbia (OV-102) is the first of NASA's orbiter fleet,
delivered to Kennedy Space Center in March 1979. Columbia initiated
the Space Shuttle flight program at KSC when it lifted off Launch Pad
39A on April 12, 1981.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0637
Photo Title:  STS-93 Columbia after rollout to Launch Pad 39B 
Photo Date:   06/07/1999

Space Shuttle Columbia sits on Launch Pad 39B in preparation for the
launch of STS-93.  This view shows the flame trench, 490 feet long and
40 feet high, which helps contain the intense heat that occurs at
launch.  Columbia was rolled out June 7, less than two weeks after the
liftoff of Discovery on mission STS-96. The STS-93 payload is the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, the world's most powerful X-ray telescope,
which will allow scientists from around the world to see previously
invisible black holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the
observatory the potential to rewrite the books on the structure and
evolution of our universe. Columbia (OV-102) is the first of NASA's
orbiter fleet, delivered to Kennedy Space Center in March
1979. Columbia initiated the Space Shuttle flight program at KSC when
it lifted off Launch Pad 39A on April 12, 1981.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0638
Photo Title: STS-93 Columbia after rollout to Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date: 06/07/1999

Space Shuttle Columbia sits on Launch Pad 39B less than two weeks
after liftoff of Discovery on mission STS-96. Columbia was rolled out
June 7 in preparation for the launch of STS-93 with its payload of the
Chandra X-ray Observatory. The Rotating Service Structure will be
moved into place around it on Tuesday, June 8. With the world's most
powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists from around
the world to see previously invisible black holes and high-temperature
gas clouds, giving the observatory the potential to rewrite the books
on the structure and evolution of our universe. Columbia (OV-102) is
the first of NASA's orbiter fleet, delivered to Kennedy Space Center
in March 1979. Columbia initiated the Space Shuttle flight program at
KSC when it lifted off Launch Pad 39A on April 12, 1981.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0704
Photo Title: Chandra X-ray Observatory is prepared for transfer to Launch Pad 39B. 
Photo Date: 06/18/1999

Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, the Chandra X-ray Observatory
is lifted by an overhead crane in order to transfer it into the
payload canister transporter and out to Launch Pad 39B. Chandra is
scheduled to launch no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT aboard
Space Shuttle Columbia, on mission STS-93. With the world's most
powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists from around
the world to see previously invisible black holes and high-temperature
gas clouds, giving the observatory the potential to rewrite the books
on the structure and evolution of our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0705
Photo Title: Chandra X-ray Observatory is prepared for transfer to Launch Pad 39B. 
Photo Date: 06/18/1999

Workers help set up the KSC payload canister transporter as it waits
in the Vertical Processing Facility to retrieve the Chandra X-ray
Observatory and carry it out to Launch Pad 39B.  Chandra is scheduled
to launch no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT aboard Space
Shuttle Columbia, on mission STS-93. With the world's most powerful
X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists from around the world
to see previously invisible black holes and high-temperature gas
clouds, giving the observatory the potential to rewrite the books on
the structure and evolution of our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0706
Photo Title: Chandra X-ray Observatory is prepared for transfer to Launch Pad 39B. 
Photo Date: 06/18/1999

Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, the KSC payload canister
transporter (left) backs up to the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
stationed within the gridwork at right. The transporter will carry
Chandra out to Launch Pad 39B for its scheduled launch, to take place
no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT aboard Space Shuttle
Columbia, on mission STS-93. With the world's most powerful X-ray
telescope, Chandra will allow scientists from around the world to see
previously invisible black holes and high-temperature gas clouds,
giving the observatory the potential to rewrite the books on the
structure and evolution of our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0707
Photo Title: Chandra X-ray Observatory is prepared for transfer to Launch Pad 39B. 
Photo Date: 06/18/1999

Inside the Vertical Processing Facility, a worker keeps check on the
transfer of the Chandra X-ray Observatory (right) as it is transferred
to the KSC payload canister transporter (left). The transporter will
carry Chandra out to Launch Pad 39B for its scheduled launch, to take
place no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT aboard Space Shuttle
Columbia, on mission STS-93. With the world's most powerful X-ray
telescope, Chandra will allow scientists from around the world to see
previously invisible black holes and high-temperature gas clouds,
giving the observatory the potential to rewrite the books on the
structure and evolution of our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0710
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins arrives at KSC for TCDT activities 
Photo Date:   06/21/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins smiles on her arrival at KSC's
Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to participate in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Tests (TCDT) this week. TCDT
activities familiarize the crew with the mission, provide training in
emergency exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and include a
launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine
cut-off. Joining Collins are Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission
Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and
Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as mission commander. The
primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space to
help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. Chandra
is expected to provide unique and crucial information on the nature of
objects ranging from comets in our solar system to quasars at the edge
of the observable universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's
atmosphere, space-based observatories are necessary to study these
phenomena and allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest
mysteries of the universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0711
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Coleman arrives at KSC for TCDT activities 
Photo Date:   06/21/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) grins on her
arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet to
participate in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Tests (TCDT) this
week. TCDT activities familiarize the crew with the mission, provide
training in emergency exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and
include a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main
engine cut-off. Joining Coleman are Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and
Michel Tognini of France, who is with the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as mission
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and crucial
information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in our solar
system to quasars at the edge of the observable universe. Since X-rays
are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, space-based observatories are
necessary to study these phenomena and allow scientists to analyze
some of the greatest mysteries of the universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0712
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Tognini arrives at KSC for TCDT activities 
Photo Date:   06/21/1999

STS-93 Michel Tognini of France arrives at KSC's Shuttle Landing
Facility to participate in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Tests
(TCDT) this week. TCDT activities familiarize the crew with the
mission, provide training in emergency exit from the orbiter and
launch pad, and include a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with
a simulated main engine cut-off. Joining Tognini are Commander Eileen
M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S.  Ashby, and Mission Specialists Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.). Tognini represents
the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first
woman to serve as mission commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is
the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images
of exotic environments in space to help understand the structure and
evolution of the universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and
crucial information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in
our solar system to quasars at the edge of the observable
universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere,
space-based observatories are necessary to study these phenomena and
allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest mysteries of the
universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0713
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Hawley arrives at KSC for TCDT activities
Photo Date:   06/21/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) grins as he steps
down from a T-38 jet aircraft after landing at KSC's Shuttle Landing
Facility. The STS-93 crew are at KSC to participate in Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Tests (TCDT) this week. TCDT activities
familiarize the crew with the mission, provide training in emergency
exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and include a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Joining
Hawley are Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Mission Specialists Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of
France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is
the first woman to serve as mission commander. The primary mission of
STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray
images of exotic environments in space to help understand the
structure and evolution of the universe. Chandra is expected to
provide unique and crucial information on the nature of objects
ranging from comets in our solar system to quasars at the edge of the
observable universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's
atmosphere, space-based observatories are necessary to study these
phenomena and allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest
mysteries of the universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0714
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins talks to reporters at SLF
Photo Date:   06/21/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins talks to the media after arriving
at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to participate in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Tests (TCDT) this week. TCDT activities familiarize the
crew with the mission, provide training in emergency exit from the
orbiter and launch pad, and include a launch-day dress rehearsal
culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Collins is the first
woman to serve as mission commander. Joining Collins are Pilot Jeffrey
S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The primary mission of STS-93 is
the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images
of exotic environments in space to help understand the structure and
evolution of the universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and
crucial information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in
our solar system to quasars at the edge of the observable
universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere,
space-based observatories are necessary to study these phenomena and
allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest mysteries of the
universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0715
Photo Title:  The STS-93 crew talk to reporters at SLF.
Photo Date:   06/21/1999

The STS-93 crew pose for photographers and the media after arriving at
KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility to participate in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Tests (TCDT) this week. From left are Mission
Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France,
Commander Eileen M. Collins at the microphone, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby,
and Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.). Collins is the
first woman to serve as mission commander. Tognini represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). TCDT activities familiarize
the crew with the mission, provide training in emergency exit from the
orbiter and launch pad, and include a launch-day dress rehearsal
culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. The primary mission
of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray
images of exotic environments in space to help understand the
structure and evolution of the universe. Chandra is expected to
provide unique and crucial information on the nature of objects
ranging from comets in our solar system to quasars at the edge of the
observable universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's
atmosphere, space-based observatories are necessary to study these
phenomena and allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest
mysteries of the universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0723
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew practices emergency egress training from Launch Pad 39B
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

The STS-93 crew pose in front of an M-113, an armored personnel
carrier, before emergency egress training from the launch pad. From
left are Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Pilot Jeffrey
S. Ashby, Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, Commander
Eileen M. Collins and Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman. Collins
is the first woman to serve as mission commander. Tognini represents
the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). TCDT activities
familiarize the crew with the mission, provide training in emergency
exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and include a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. The
primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space to
help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. Chandra
is expected to provide unique and crucial information on the nature of
objects ranging from comets in our solar system to quasars at the edge
of the observable universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's
atmosphere, space-based observatories are necessary to study these
phenomena and allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest
mysteries of the universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0724
Photo Title:  The STS-93 crew practice emergency egress training from Launch Pad 39B. 
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

Inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad, the
STS-93 crew take part in emergency egress training under the watchful
eyes of Capt. George Hoggard (center), trainer with the KSC Fire
Department.  From left are Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of
France, Commander Eileen M. Collins, Hoggard, Mission Specialist
Steven A.  Hawley (Ph.D.), Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.). Collins is the first woman to
serve as mission commander. Tognini represents the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The training is part of Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities that also include a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. The
primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space to
help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. Chandra
is expected to provide unique and crucial information on the nature of
objects ranging from comets in our solar system to quasars at the edge
of the observable universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's
atmosphere, space-based observatories are necessary to study these
phenomena and allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest
mysteries of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no
earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0725
Photo Title:  STS-93 M.S. Tognini and Commander Collins take part in emergency egress training
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

During emergency egress training inside an M-113 armored personnel
carrier at the launch pad, Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France
and Commander Eileen M. Collins share a light moment. In preparation
for their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include a launch-day
dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Also
at KSC are Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.), and Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.). Collins is the
first woman to serve as mission commander. Tognini represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The primary mission of
STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray
images of exotic environments in space to help understand the
structure and evolution of the universe. Chandra is expected to
provide unique and crucial information on the nature of objects
ranging from comets in our solar system to quasars at the edge of the
observable universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's
atmosphere, space-based observatories are necessary to study these
phenomena and allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest
mysteries of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no
earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m.  EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0726
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins takes part in emergency egress training
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins climbs into an M-113 armored
personnel carrier at the launch pad to take part in emergency egress
training. Collins is the first woman to serve as mission commander. In
preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include a
launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine
cut-off. Others in the crew are Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission
Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.),
and Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic
environments in space to help understand the structure and evolution
of the universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and crucial
information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in our solar
system to quasars at the edge of the observable universe. Since X-rays
are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, space-based observatories are
necessary to study these phenomena and allow scientists to analyze
some of the greatest mysteries of the universe. The targeted launch
date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from
Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0727
Photo Title:  STS-93 Pilot Ashby takes part in emergency egress training
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby pauses for the photographer before
climbing into an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad to
take part in emergency egress training. In preparation for their
mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities that also include a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Others in
the crew are Commander Eileen M. Collins and Mission Specialists
Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.), and Michel
Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as a mission
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and crucial
information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in our solar
system to quasars at the edge of the observable universe. Since X-rays
are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, space-based observatories are
necessary to study these phenomena and allow scientists to analyze
some of the greatest mysteries of the universe. The targeted launch
date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from
Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0728
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Tognini takes part in emergency egress training
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

STS-93 Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), pauses for the photographer before climbing
into an M-113 armored personnel carrier at the launch pad to take part
in emergency egress training. In preparation for their mission, the
STS-93 crew are participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities that also include a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating
with a simulated main engine cut-off.  Others in the crew are
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.)  and Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.). Collins is the first woman to serve as a mission
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and crucial
information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in our solar
system to quasars at the edge of the observable universe. Since X-rays
are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, space-based observatories are
necessary to study these phenomena and allow scientists to analyze
some of the greatest mysteries of the universe. The targeted launch
date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from
Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0729
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Coleman takes part in emergency egress training 
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) smiles for the
photographer before climbing into an M-113 armored personnel carrier
at the launch pad to take part in emergency egress training. In
preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include a
launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine
cut-off. Others in the crew are Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and
Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as a mission
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and crucial
information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in our solar
system to quasars at the edge of the observable universe. Since X-rays
are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, space-based observatories are
necessary to study these phenomena and allow scientists to analyze
some of the greatest mysteries of the universe. The targeted launch
date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from
Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0730
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Coleman drives an M-113 during training 
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

Under the watchful eyes of Capt. George Hoggard (left), trainer with
the KSC Fire Department, STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) drives the M-113 armored personnel carrier during
emergency egress training at the launch pad. Behind her is Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby and Commander Eileen M. Collins. In preparation for
their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities that also include a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Others in
the crew participating are Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley
(Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to
serve as a mission commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic
environments in space to help understand the structure and evolution
of the universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and crucial
information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in our solar
system to quasars at the edge of the observable universe.  Since
X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, space-based
observatories are necessary to study these phenomena and allow
scientists to analyze some of the greatest mysteries of the
universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July
20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0731
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Hawley takes part in emergency egress
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) smiles for the
photographer before climbing into an M-113 armored personnel carrier
at the launch pad to take part in emergency egress training. In
preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include a
launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine
cut-off. Others in the crew are Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.)
and Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as a
mission commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in
space to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. Chandra is expected to provide unique and crucial
information on the nature of objects ranging from comets in our solar
system to quasars at the edge of the observable universe. Since X-rays
are absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, space-based observatories are
necessary to study these phenomena and allow scientists to analyze
some of the greatest mysteries of the universe. The targeted launch
date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from
Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0732
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Tognini drives an M-113 during training
Photo Date:   06/22/1999

Under the watchful eyes of KSC Fire Department trainer Capt. George
Hoggard (seated on the front), STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel
Tognini of France (right) drives the M-113 armored personnel carrier
during emergency egress training at the launch pad. Tognini represents
the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). At the far left is
Roland Nedelkovich, with the Vehicle Integration Test Team, JSC. In
preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include a
launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine
cut-off. Others in the crew participating are Commander Eileen
M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) Collins is the
first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander. The primary mission of
STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray
images of exotic environments in space to help understand the
structure and evolution of the universe. Chandra is expected to
provide unique and crucial information on the nature of objects
ranging from comets in our solar system to quasars at the edge of the
observable universe. Since X-rays are absorbed by the Earth's
atmosphere, space-based observatories are necessary to study these
phenomena and allow scientists to analyze some of the greatest
mysteries of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no
earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0733
Photo Title:  STS-93 MS Coleman takes part in suit check in the O&C Bldg.
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Bldg., STS-93 Mission Specialist
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) checks out her launch and entry suit. In
preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include
equipment check and a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a
simulated main engine cut-off. Others in the crew participating are
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Mission
Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, who
represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is
the first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander. The primary mission
of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray
images of exotic environments in space to help understand the
structure and evolution of the universe. The targeted launch date for
STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad
39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0734
Photo Title:  STS-93 MS Hawley takes part in suit check in the O&C Bldg. 
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Bldg., Mission Specialist Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.) has his launch and entry suit checked by
technicians. In preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are
participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that
also include equipment check and a launch-day dress rehearsal
culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Others in the crew
participating are Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby,
and Mission Specialists Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as a Shuttle
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0735
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins takes part in suit check in the O&C Bldg. 
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins has her launch and entry suit
checked by a technician in the Operations and Checkout Bldg. In
preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include
equipment check and a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a
simulated main engine cut-off. Others in the crew participating are
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven A.  Hawley
(Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France,
who represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins
is the first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander. The primary
mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to obtain
unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space to help
understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The targeted
launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT
from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0736
Photo Title:  STS-93 Pilot Ashby takes part in suit check in the O&C Bldg. 
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby has his launch and entry suit checked by
a technician in the Operations and Checkout Bldg. In preparation for
their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test activities that also include equipment check and a
launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine
cut-off. Others in the crew participating are Commander Eileen
M. Collins and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, who represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman
to serve as a Shuttle commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic
environments in space to help understand the structure and evolution
of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier
than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0737
Photo Title:  STS-93 MS Tognini takes part in suit check in the O&C Bldg. 
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), has his launch and entry
suit checked by a technician in the Operations and Checkout Bldg. In
preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are participating in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that also include
equipment check and a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a
simulated main engine cut-off. Others in the crew participating are
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.). Collins is the first woman to serve as a Shuttle
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0738
Photo Title:  STS-93 MS Tognini tries on his helmet in the O&C Bldg. 
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

During launch and entry suit check in the Operations and Checkout
Bldg, STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who
represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), tries on his
helmet. In preparation for their mission, the STS-93 crew are
participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that
also include equipment check and a launch-day dress rehearsal
culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Others in the crew
participating are Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby,
and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.). Collins is the first woman to serve as a Shuttle
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0744
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew pose on launch pad 39-B
Photo Date:   06/23/1999

The STS-93 crew pose for a photo on Launch Pad 39B during a break in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. From left are
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Michel Tognini of France, who
represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.). Collins is the first woman to serve as a
Shuttle commander. Behind them is the Space Shuttle Columbia, with
only the solid rocket boosters and external tank showing, on the
mobile launcher platform. In preparation for their mission, the STS-93
crew are participating in the TCDT, which familiarizes them with the
mission, provides training in emergency exit from the orbiter and
launch pad, and includes a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with
a simulated main engine cut-off. The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic
environments in space to help understand the structure and evolution
of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier
than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0745
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew pose in White Room at launch pad 39-B
Photo Date:   06/23/1999

Inside the "White Room" at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-93 crew poses for
photo before passing through the hatch on the orbiter Columbia. In the
back row are Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Commander Eileen M. Collins and
Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Kneeling in front are Mission
Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), and Catherine G.  Coleman
(Ph.D.). The White Room is an environmentally controlled chamber that
abuts the orbiter hatch. In preparation for their mission, the STS-93
crew is participating in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test,
which familiarizes them with the mission, provides training in
emergency exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and includes a
launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine
cut-off. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0746
Photo Title:  STS-93 MS Coleman takes in view from 195-foot level of launch pad 
Photo Date:   06/23/1999

At the 195-foot level of Launch Pad 39B, STS-93 Mission Specialist
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) takes in the view. The STS-93 crew are at
KSC to participate in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which
familiarizes them with the mission, provides training in emergency
exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and includes a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Other crew
members are Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of
France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m.  EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0747
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew gets instruction on slidewire basket for emergency egress at pad
Photo Date:   06/23/1999

(From left) STS-93 Mission Specialists Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.)
and Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), and Commander Eileen M. Collins watch
and listen to Bob Parks, a Safety Egress trainer with United Space
Alliance, explaining the use of the slideware basket for emergency
egress from the pad. Inside the basket are Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and
Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The STS-93 crew is at KSC to
participate in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which
familiarizes them with the mission, provides training in emergency
exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and includes a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. The
primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space to
help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0748
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins and crew talk to press at emergency egress site
Photo Date:   06/23/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins (with microphone) talks to the
press at a question and answer session at the slidewire basket area of
Launch Pad 39B. She is joined by other crew members (from left) Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.),
Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, who represents
the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The crew has been
taking part in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which
familiarizes them with the mission, provides training in emergency
exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and includes a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. The
primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space to
help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0749
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew leaves the O&C Bldg. for the launch pad during TCDT
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

After suiting up for their practice countdown exercise, STS-93 crew
members wave to onlookers as they head for the bus outside the
Operations and Checkout Building for the trip to Launch Pad 39B. From
rear left are Mission Specialists Michel Tognini of France, who
represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.), Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Mission
Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), and Commander Eileen
M. Collins. The crew has been taking part in a Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test, which familiarizes them with the mission, provides
training in emergency exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and
includes a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated
main engine cut-off. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of
the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around
the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments
in space to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July
20 at 12:36 a.m.  EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0753
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew leaves the O&C Bldg. for the launch pad during TCDT
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

STS-93 crew members eagerly head for the bus outside the Operations
and Checkout Building for the trip to Launch Pad 39B. From rear left
are Mission Specialists Michel Tognini of France, who represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.), and Steven A.  Hawley (Ph.D.), Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Commander Eileen M. Collins. The crew has been taking part in a
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which familiarizes them with
the mission, provides training in emergency exit from the orbiter and
launch pad, and includes a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with
a simulated main engine cut-off. The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic
environments in space to help understand the structure and evolution
of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier
than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.


Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0754
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew pose at the launch pad
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

The STS-93 crew pauses at the launch pad for a photograph before
heading for Space Shuttle Columbia (in the background) and a
launch-day dress rehearsal. From left are Mission Specialist Michel
Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES), Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, Commander Eileen M. Collins,
and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.). Collins is the first woman to serve as a Shuttle
commander. The crew members have been taking part in a Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test, which familiarizes them with the
mission, provides training in emergency exit from the orbiter and
launch pad, and includes the dress rehearsal culminating with a
simulated main engine cut-off. The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic
environments in space to help understand the structure and evolution
of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier
than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0755
Photo Title:  STS-93 M.S. Tognini pauses during emergency egress exercise
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), pauses during an emergency
egress exercise from the fixed service structure on Launch Pad
39B. Other crew members participating are Commander Eileen M. Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley
(Ph.D.) and Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.).  Collins is the first woman
to serve as a Shuttle commander. The crew members have been taking
part in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which familiarizes
them with the mission, provides training in emergency exit from the
orbiter and launch pad, and includes the dress rehearsal culminating
with a simulated main engine cut-off. The primary mission of STS-93 is
the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images
of exotic environments in space to help understand the structure and
evolution of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no
earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0756
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew pose on the fixed service structure
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

With the external tank and solid rocket booster (left) looming behind
them, the STS-93 crew poses on a high level of the fixed service
structure at Launch Pad 39B. From left are Mission Specialists Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.),
Commander Eileen M. Collins, and Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby. Collins is
the first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander. The crew members have
been taking part in a Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, which
familiarizes them with the mission, provides training in emergency
exit from the orbiter and launch pad, and includes the dress rehearsal
culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. The primary mission
of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray
images of exotic environments in space to help understand the
structure and evolution of the universe. The targeted launch date for
STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad
39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0757
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew members take part in an emergency egress exercise
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

At the 195-foot level on Launch Pad 39B, STS-93 Mission Specialist
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) leads Mission Specialists Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, who represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), along the yellow-painted
path toward the emergency slidewire basket. As part of Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, they are participating
in an emergency egress exercise, along with other crew members
Commander Eileen M.  Collins and Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby. Collins is
the first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander. The crew members have
been taking part in the TCDT, which familiarizes them with the
mission, provides training in emergency exit from the orbiter and
launch pad, and includes a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with
a simulated main engine cut-off. The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic
environments in space to help understand the structure and evolution
of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier
than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0758
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew members take part in an emergency egress exercise
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

On Launch Pad 39B, (right) STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G.
Coleman (Ph.D.) gives a thumbs up to Mission Specialist Michel Tognini
of France (left) to pull the lever that will release the slidewire
basket they are in. Also in the basket is Mission Specialist Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.).  The baskets are part of an emergency escape route
for persons in the Shuttle and on the Rotating Service
Structure. During the exercise, which is part of Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the basket is wired in
place. The TCDT also includes a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating
with a simulated main engine cut-off. Other crew members participating
are Commander Eileen M. Collins and Pilot Jeffrey S.  Ashby. Tognini
represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is
the first woman to serve as a Shuttle commander. The primary mission
of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray
images of exotic environments in space to help understand the
structure and evolution of the universe. The targeted launch date for
STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad
39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0759
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew members take part in an emergency egress exercise
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

During an emergency egress exercise at the launch pad, Pilot Jeffrey
S. Ashby (left) and Commander Eileen M. Collins (right) hurry down the
yellow-painted path to a slidewire basket. The baskets are part of an
emergency escape route for persons in the Shuttle and on the Rotating
Service Structure. The STS-93 crew members have been taking part in
Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities that include
the emergency exit training and a launch-day dress rehearsal
culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Other crew members
participating are Mission Specialists Catherine G.  Coleman (Ph.D.),
Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), and Michel Tognini of France, who represents
the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first
woman to serve as a Shuttle commander. The primary mission of STS-93
is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images
of exotic environments in space to help understand the structure and
evolution of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no
earlier than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0760
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew members take part in an emergency egress exercise
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

During an emergency egress exercise at the launch pad, three STS-93
crew members stand in a slidewire basket that is part of an emergency
escape route for persons in the Shuttle and on the Rotating Service
Structure. From left are Mission Specialists Michel Tognini of France,
Steven A.  Hawley (Ph.D.) and Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.). The crew
have been taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT)
activities that include the emergency exit training and a launch-day
dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine
cut-off. Other crew members participating are Commander Eileen M.
Collins and Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby. Tognini represents the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to
serve as a Shuttle commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic
environments in space to help understand the structure and evolution
of the universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier
than July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0761
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew members take part in an emergency egress exercise
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

During an emergency egress exercise at the launch pad, Pilot Jeffrey
S. Ashby (left) and Commander Eileen M. Collins (right) practice
getting into the slidewire basket that is part of an emergency escape
route for persons in the Shuttle and on the Rotating Service
Structure. The STS-93 crew has been taking part in Terminal Countdown
Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities that include the emergency exit
training and a launch-day dress rehearsal culminating with a simulated
main engine cut-off. Other crew members participating are Mission
Specialists Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.), Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.),
and Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as a
Shuttle commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in
space to help understand the structure and evolution of the
universe. The targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July
20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0762
Photo Title:  M.S. Coleman sits inside the orbiter Columbia
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

STS-93 Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) sits inside the orbiter Columbia
during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities that
include emergency exit training and a launch-day dress rehearsal
culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Other crew members
participating are Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby,
and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of
France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as a Shuttle
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0763
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins on the flight deck in Columbia
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins sits on the flight deck of the
orbiter Columbia during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT)
activities that include emergency exit training and a launch-day dress
rehearsal culminating with a simulated main engine cut-off. Other crew
members participating are Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.), Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and
Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as a Shuttle
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to obtain unprecedented X-ray images of exotic environments in space
to help understand the structure and evolution of the universe. The
targeted launch date for STS-93 is no earlier than July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39B.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0764
Photo Title:  The payload canister carrying STS-93 Chandra arrives at launch pad
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister carrying the Chandra X-ray
Observatory begins its ascent up the Rotating Service Structure (RSS)
to the Payload Changeout Room. Umbilical hoses, which maintain a
controlled environment for the observatory, are still attached to the
payload canister transporter below that transferred the observatory
from the Vertical Processing Facility. The observatory will be moved
into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Columbia, seen in the
background, after the RSS rotates to a position behind Columbia. The
world's most powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists
from around the world to see previously invisible black holes and
high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory the potential to
rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of our
universe. Chandra is scheduled for launch no earlier than July 20
aboard Space Shuttle Columbia, on mission STS-93.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0765
Photo Title:  The payload canister carrying STS-93 Chandra arrives at launch pad
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

The payload canister transporter that brought the Chandra X-ray
Observatory to Launch Pad 39B waits while the payload canister is
lifted up the Rotating Service Structure above it. Umbilical hoses are
still attached during the process, maintaining a controlled
environment during the transfer. At left is seen a part of the Space
Shuttle Columbia, which will carry the observatory into space. The
world's most powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists
from around the world to see previously invisible black holes and
high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory the potential to
rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of our
universe. Chandra is scheduled for launch no earlier than July 20
aboard Space Shuttle Columbia, on mission STS-93.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0766
Photo Title:  The payload canister carrying STS-93 Chandra arrives at launch pad
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

At Launch Pad 39B, the payload canister carrying the Chandra X-ray
Observatory nears the end of its ascent up the Rotating Service
Structure (RSS) to the Payload Changeout Room. Umbilical hoses, which
maintain a controlled environment for the observatory, are still
attached to the payload canister transporter below that transferred
the payload from the Vertical Processing Facility. The observatory
will be moved into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Columbia, seen
in the background, after the RSS rotates to a position behind
Columbia. The world's most powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will
allow scientists from around the world to see previously invisible
black holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory
the potential to rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of
our universe. Chandra is scheduled for launch no earlier than July 20
aboard Space Shuttle Columbia, on mission STS-93.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0767
Photo Title:  The payload canister carrying STS-93 Chandra arrives at launch pad
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

Hours before dawn, the payload canister transporter delivers its cargo
(lower left) to Launch Pad 39B, below the Rotating Service Structure
(RSS). Inside the canister is the Chandra X-ray Observatory, primary
payload on mission STS-93, scheduled to launch no earlier than July 20
aboard Space Shuttle Columbia (right). The canister will be lifted up
to the Payload Changeout Room in the RSS where it will be relieved of
its cargo. After the RSS rotates to a position behind Columbia, the
observatory will then be installed vertically in the orbiter payload
bay. The world's most powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow
scientists from around the world to see previously invisible black
holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory the
potential to rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of our
universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0768
Photo Title:  The payload canister carrying STS-93 Chandra arrives at launch pad
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

The payload canister containing the Chandra X-ray Observatory is
prepared for its ascent up the Rotating Service Structure (RSS). The
canister arrived at the pad on the payload canister transporter below
it. The canister will be lifted up to the Payload Changeout Room in
the RSS where it will be relieved of its cargo. After the RSS rotates
to a position behind Space Shuttle Columbia (at right), the
observatory will then be installed vertically in the orbiter payload
bay. The world's most powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow
scientists from around the world to see previously invisible black
holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory the
potential to rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of our
universe. Chandra is the primary payload on mission STS-93, scheduled
to launch no earlier than July 20 aboard Space Shuttle Columbia
(right).

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0769
Photo Title:  The payload canister carrying STS-93 Chandra arrives at launch pad
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

In the early morning daylight, the payload canister containing the
Chandra X-ray Observatory begins its ascent up the Rotating Service
Structure (RSS). The canister arrived at the pad on the payload
canister transporter below it. The canister will be lifted up to the
Payload Changeout Room in the RSS where it will be relieved of its
cargo. After the RSS rotates to a position behind Space Shuttle
Columbia (at right), the observatory will then be installed vertically
in the orbiter payload bay. The world's most powerful X-ray telescope,
Chandra will allow scientists from around the world to see previously
invisible black holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the
observatory the potential to rewrite the books on the structure and
evolution of our universe. Chandra is the primary payload on mission
STS-93, scheduled to launch no earlier than July 20 aboard Space
Shuttle Columbia (right).

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0770
Photo Title:  The payload canister carrying STS-93 Chandra arrives at launch pad
Photo Date:   06/24/1999

In the early morning, the payload canister containing the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, with umbilical hoses still attached, is lifted up
the Rotating Service Structure (RSS). The hoses provide a controlled
environment during the transfer. The canister arrived at the pad on
the payload canister transporter below it. The canister will be lifted
up to the Payload Changeout Room in the RSS where it will be relieved
of its cargo. After the RSS rotates to a position behind Space Shuttle
Columbia (at right), the observatory will then be installed vertically
in the orbiter payload bay. The world's most powerful X-ray telescope,
Chandra will allow scientists from around the world to see previously
invisible black holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the
observatory the potential to rewrite the books on the structure and
evolution of our universe. Chandra is the primary payload on mission
STS-93, scheduled to launch no earlier than July 20 aboard Space
Shuttle Columbia (right).

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0771
Photo Title:  STS-93 Chandra X-ray Observatory is moved into the payload bay of Columbia
Photo Date:   06/27/1999

In this fish-eye view, a worker oversees the movement of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory into the payload bay of the orbiter
Columbia. Chandra is the primary payload on mission STS-93, scheduled
to launch no earlier than July 20 aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. The
world's most powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists
from around the world to see previously invisible black holes and
high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory the potential to
rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0772
Photo Title:  STS-93 Chandra X-ray Observatory is moved into the payload bay of Columbia
Photo Date:   06/27/1999

In this fish-eye view, the Chandra X-ray Observatory rests inside the
payload bay of the orbiter Columbia. Chandra is the primary payload on
mission STS-93, scheduled to launch no earlier than July 20 aboard
Space Shuttle Columbia. The world's most powerful X-ray telescope,
Chandra will allow scientists from around the world to see previously
invisible black holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the
observatory the potential to rewrite the books on the structure and
evolution of our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0822
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins arrives at SLF for launch 
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins waves to spectators after landing at
Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility (SLF) aboard a T-38
jet aircraft. She and other crew members Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and
Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. "Cady"
Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), are arriving for pre-launch
activities. Collins is the first woman to serve as mission
commander. This is her third Shuttle flight. The primary mission of
STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected to unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0823
Photo Title:  STS-93 Pilot Ashby arrives at SLF for launch
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby lands at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle
Landing Facility (SLF) aboard a T-38 jet aircraft. He and other crew
members Commander Eileen Collins and Mission Specialists Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. "Cady" Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES),
are arriving for pre-launch activities. STS-93 is Ashby's inaugural
Shuttle flight. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive
than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected to unlock the
secrets of supernovae, quasars and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0824
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Tognini arrives at SLF for launch
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), prepares to leave the T-38 jet
aircraft that brought him to KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. He and
other crew members Commander Eileen Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby,
and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Catherine
G. "Cady" Coleman (Ph.D.) are arriving for pre-launch
activities. Tognini is making his inaugural Shuttle flight. The
primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any
previous X-ray telescope and is expected to unlock the secrets of
supernovae, quasars and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0825
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Coleman arrives at SLF for launch
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. "Cady" Coleman (Ph.D.) shows
her sense of humor upon arriving at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility
aboard a T-38 jet aircraft. She and other crew members Commander
Eileen Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), are arriving for pre-launch
activities. Coleman is making her second Shuttle flight. The primary
mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the
most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected to unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0826
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins is greeted by Center Director Bridges 
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

Center Director Roy D. Bridges Jr. greets STS-93 Commander Eileen
M. Collins after her arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard
a T-38 jet aircraft (behind her). She and other crew members Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.),
Catherine G. "Cady" Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with
the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), are arriving for
pre-launch activities. Collins is the first woman to serve as mission
commander. This is her third Shuttle flight. The primary mission of
STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected to unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0827
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew speak to media after arrival at SLF for launch
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

After arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-93 crew speak
to the media about their mission. From left are Mission Specialists
Michel Tognini of France, who is with the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES), Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), and Catherine G. "Cady"
Coleman (Ph.D.), Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Commander Eileen
M. Collins. Hawley has the most Shuttle flights, this being his
fifth. Collins is making her third flight (the first as a commander),
Coleman is making her second flight, and Ashby and Tognini are making
their first flights. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of
the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around
the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic
objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more
sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected to unlock
the secrets of supernovae, quasars and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0828
Photo Title:  STS-93 Collins poses for photographers after arrival at SLF for launch
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins poses for photographers in the early
morning sun after landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing
Facility (SLF) aboard a T-38 jet aircraft (background). She and other
crew members Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. "Cady" Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES),
are arriving for pre-launch activities. Collins is the first woman to
serve as mission commander. This is her third Shuttle flight. The
primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any
previous X-ray telescope and is expected to unlock the secrets of
supernovae, quasars and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0829
Photo Title:  STS-93 Collins scans morning sky arrival at SLF for launch
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins peers into the eastern early morning
sky after landing at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility
(SLF) aboard a T-38 jet aircraft (background). She and other crew
members Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Steven
A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. "Cady" Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES),
are arriving for pre-launch activities. Collins is the first woman to
serve as mission commander. This is her third Shuttle flight. The
primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any
previous X-ray telescope and is expected to unlock the secrets of
supernovae, quasars and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0830
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew leaves SLF after arrival for launch
Photo Date:   07/16/1999

The STS-93 crew leave the Shuttle Landing Facility after answering
questions for the media and posing for photographers, whose shadows
stretch across the SLF. From left are Mission Specialists Michel
Tognini of France, who is with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES) and Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Commander Eileen M. Collins
(waving), Mission Specialist Catherine G. "Cady" Coleman (Ph.D.), and
Pilot Jeffrey S.  Ashby. The crew arrived at KSC for pre-launch
activities. Collins is the first woman to serve as mission
commander. The primary mission of STS-93 is the release of the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any
previous X-ray telescope and is expected to unlock the secrets of
supernovae, quasars and black holes.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0851
Photo Title:  STS-93 Chandra Observatory is enclosed in Columbia's payload bay.
Photo Date:   07/17/1999

At Launch Pad 39-B, the Chandra X-ray Observatory sits inside the
payload bay on mission Space Shuttle Columbia, waiting for the doors
to close. Chandra is the primary payload of STS-93, scheduled to
launch aboard Columbia July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT. The combined
Chandra/Inertial Upper Stage, seen here, measures 57 feet long and
weighs 50,162 pounds. Fully deployed with solar arrays extended, the
observatory measures 45.3 feet long and 64 feet wide. The world's most
powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists from around
the world to see previously invisible black holes and high-temperature
gas clouds, giving the observatory the potential to rewrite the books
on the structure and evolution of our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0852
Photo Title:  STS-93 Chandra Observatory is enclosed in Columbia's payload bay.
Photo Date:   07/17/1999

At Launch Pad 39-B, a worker monitors the closing of Space Shuttle
Columbia's payload bay doors around the Chandra X-ray
Observatory. Chandra is the primary payload on mission STS-93,
scheduled to launch aboard Columbia July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT. The
combined Chandra/Inertial Upper Stage, seen here, measures 57 feet
long and weighs 50,162 pounds. Fully deployed with solar arrays
extended, the observatory measures 45.3 feet long and 64 feet
wide. The world's most powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow
scientists from around the world to see previously invisible black
holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory the
potential to rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of our
universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0853
Photo Title:  STS-93 Chandra Observatory is enclosed in Columbia's payload bay.
Photo Date:   07/17/1999

At Launch Pad 39-B, the Chandra X-ray Observatory sits inside the
payload bay of Space Shuttle Columbia, waiting for the doors to
close. Chandra is the primary payload on mission STS-93, scheduled to
launch aboard Columbia July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT. The combined
Chandra/Inertial Upper Stage, seen here, measures 57 feet long and
weighs 50,162 pounds. Fully deployed with solar arrays extended, the
observatory measures 45.3 feet long and 64 feet wide. The world's most
powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will allow scientists from around
the world to see previously invisible black holes and high-temperature
gas clouds, giving the observatory the potential to rewrite the books
on the structure and evolution of our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0854
Photo Title:  STS-93 Chandra Observatory is enclosed in Columbia's payload bay.
Photo Date:   07/17/1999

At Launch Pad 39-B, the Space Shuttle Columbia's payload bay doors
close around the Chandra X-ray Observatory inside, while workers
monitor the activity. Chandra is the primary payload on mission
STS-93, scheduled to launch aboard Columbia July 20 at 12:36
a.m. EDT. The combined Chandra/Inertial Upper Stage, seen here,
measures 57 feet long and weighs 50,162 pounds. Fully deployed with
solar arrays extended, the observatory measures 45.3 feet long and 64
feet wide. The world's most powerful X-ray telescope, Chandra will
allow scientists from around the world to see previously invisible
black holes and high-temperature gas clouds, giving the observatory
the potential to rewrite the books on the structure and evolution of
our universe.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0861
Photo Title:  STS-93 RSS rollback from Columbia at Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

The Rotating Service Structure is rolled back from Space Shuttle
Columbia on Launch Pad 39-B, in preparation for launch of mission
STS-93 July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT. The primary payload of STS-93 is the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive
than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected unlock the secrets
of supernovae, quasars and black holes. The STS-93 crew numbers five:
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and
Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES).  Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle
mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0862
Photo Title:  STS-93 RSS rollback from Columbia at Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

Space Shuttle Columbia catches the rising sun after the rollback of
the Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39-B. Columbia waits for
the launch of mission STS-93 July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT. The primary
payload of STS-93 is the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant,
powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20
to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is
expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars and black holes.
The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven A.  Hawley (Ph.D.),
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman
to serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0863
Photo Title:  STS-93 RSS rollback from Columbia at Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

Space Shuttle Columbia, sitting on its mobile launcher platform, is
framed against the early morning sky after the rollback of the
Rotating Service Structure on Launch Pad 39-B. Columbia waits for the
launch of mission STS-93 July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT. The primary
payload of STS-93 is the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant,
powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20
to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is
expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars and black
holes. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley
(Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France,
with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the
first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0864
Photo Title:  STS-93 RSS rollback from Columbia at Launch Pad 39-B
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

The rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on launch Pad 39-B
reveals Space Shuttle Columbia on its mobile launcher platform,
waiting for the launch of mission STS-93 on July 20 at 12:36 a.m. EDT.
The primary payload of STS-93 is the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which
will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes.  The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen
M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Steven A.
Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of
France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is
the first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0865
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins waves to her family
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins waves to her family nearby, a last
meeting before launch of mission STS-93 on July 20. Liftoff is
scheduled for 12:36 a.m. EDT. The primary mission of STS-93 is the
release of the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and
dynamic objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times
more sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected to
unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars and black holes. The STS-93
crew numbers five: Commander Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Mission Specialists Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES).  Collins is the first woman to serve as
commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0866
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew gather for breakfast before launch
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

The STS-93 crew gathers for breakfast in the Operations and Checkout
Building before suiting up for launch. Space Shuttle Columbia is due
to launch Tuesday, July 20, at 12:36 a.m. EDT. Seated from left are
Mission Specialists Michel Tognini, of France, who represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and Steven A. Hawley
(Ph.D.), Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Mission Specialist Catherine G.  Coleman (Ph.D.). STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes. Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a
Shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0867
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Hawley suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist
Steven A.  Hawley (Ph.D.) smiles after donning his launch and entry
suit during final launch preparations. STS-93 is a five-day mission
primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant,
powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20
to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is
expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars and black
holes. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Hawley, Catherine G.
Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as
commander of a shuttle mission. STS-93 is scheduled to lift off at
12:36 a.m. EDT July 20. The target landing date is July 24 at 11:30
p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0868
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Commander Eileen
M. Collins waves while a suit tech adjusts her boot, part of the
launch and entry suit, during final launch preparations. STS-93 is a
five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the
most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes.  The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley
(Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France,
with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the
first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle mission. STS-93 is
scheduled to lift off at 12:36 a.m. EDT July 20. The target landing
date is July 24 at 11:30 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0869
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Tognini suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist
Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES), waves after donning his launch and entry suit during
final launch preparations. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to
release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and
dynamic objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times
more sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected
unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars and black holes. The STS-93
crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey
S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Tognini. Collins is the first woman to serve as
commander of a shuttle mission. STS-93 is scheduled to lift off at
12:36 a.m.  EDT July 20. The target landing date is July 24 at 11:30
p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0870
Photo Title:  STS-93 Pilot Ashby suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building during final launch
preparations, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby waits after donning his
launch and entry suit while a suit tech adjusts his helmet. STS-93 is
a five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the
most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen
M. Collins, Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.),
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman
to serve as commander of a shuttle mission. STS-93 is scheduled to
lift off at 12:36 a.m. EDT July 20.  The target landing date is July
24 at 11:30 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0871
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Coleman suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist
Catherine G.  Coleman (Ph.D.) waves after donning her launch and entry
suit during final launch preparations. STS-93 is a five-day mission
primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant,
powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20
to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is
expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars and black
holes. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley
(Ph.D.), Coleman and Michel Tognini of France, who represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman
to serve as commander of a shuttle mission. STS-93 is scheduled to
lift off at 12:36 a.m. EDT July 20. The target landing date is July 24
at 11:30 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0872
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew walk out from O&C Bldg. to head for Launch Complex 39
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

The STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they walk out of the Operations
and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39-B and liftoff of Space
Shuttle Columbia. In their orange launch and entry suits, they are
(starting at rear, left to right) Mission Specialists Michel Tognini
of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES), and Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.); Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby;
Mission Specialist Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.); and Commander Eileen
M. Collins. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive
than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected unlock the secrets
of supernovae, quasars and black holes. Collins is the first woman to
serve as commander of a Shuttle mission. STS-93 is scheduled to lift
off at 12:36 a.m. EDT July 20. The target landing date is July 24 at
11:31 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0873
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew head for bus to carry them to Launch Complex 39
Photo Date:   07/19/1999

The STS-93 crew wave to onlookers as they walk to the "Astrovan,"
which will transport them to Launch Pad 39-B and liftoff of Space
Shuttle Columbia. In their orange launch and entry suits, they are
(starting at rear, left to right) Mission Specialists Michel Tognini
of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.), and Mission Specialist Stephen
A. Hawley (Ph.D.); Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby; and Commander Eileen
M. Collins. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe.  The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive
than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected unlock the secrets
of supernovae, quasars and black holes. Collins is the first woman to
serve as commander of a Shuttle mission. STS-93 is scheduled to lift
off at 12:36 a.m. EDT July 20. The target landing date is July 24 at
11:31 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0914
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew gathers for pre-launch breakfast in O&C Building
Photo Date:   07/21/1999

The STS-93 crew gathers a second time for a pre-launch breakfast in
the Operations and Checkout Building before suiting up for
launch. After Space Shuttle Columbia's July 20 launch attempt was
scrubbed at the T-7 second mark in the countdown, the launch was
rescheduled for Thursday, July 22, at 12:28 a.m. EDT. Seated from left
are Mission Specialists Michel Tognini, of France, who represents the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and Steven A. Hawley
(Ph.D.), Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S.  Ashby, and
Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.). STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes. Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a
Shuttle mission. The target landing date is July 26, 1999, at 11:24
p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0915
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins suits up before launch 
Photo Date:   07/21/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Commander Eileen M.
Collins gets help donning her launch and entry suit. After Space
Shuttle Columbia's July 20 launch attempt was scrubbed at the T-7
second mark in the countdown, the launch was rescheduled for Thursday,
July 22, at 12:28 a.m.  EDT. The target landing date is July 26, 1999,
at 11:24 p.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release
the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around
the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic
objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more
sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected unlock the
secrets of supernovae, quasars and black holes. The STS-93 crew
numbers five: Commander Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.)
and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES).  Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of
a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0916
Photo Title:  STS-93 Pilot Ashby suits up before launch
Photo Date:   07/21/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building during final launch
preparations for the second time, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby waves
after donning his launch and entry suit while a suit tech adjusts his
boot. After Space Shuttle Columbia's July 20 launch attempt was
scrubbed at the T-7 second mark in the countdown, the launch was
rescheduled for Thursday, July 22, at 12:28 a.m. EDT. The target
landing date is July 26, 1999, at 11:24 p.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen
M. Collins, Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.),
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman
to serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0917
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Tognini suits up before launch 
Photo Date:   07/21/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist
Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES), waves after donning his launch and entry suit during
final launch preparations for the second time. After Space Shuttle
Columbia's July 20 launch attempt was scrubbed at the T-7 second mark
in the countdown, the launch was rescheduled for Thursday, July 22, at
12:28 a.m. EDT. The target landing date is July 26, 1999, at 11:24
p.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive
than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected unlock the secrets
of supernovae, quasars and black holes. The STS-93 crew numbers five:
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.)
and Tognini. Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a
shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0918
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Coleman suits up before launch
Photo Date:   07/21/1999

During final launch preparations in the Operations and Checkout
Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) gets
help with her launch and entry suit from a suit tech.  After Space
Shuttle Columbia's July 20 launch attempt was scrubbed at the T-7
second mark in the countdown, the launch was rescheduled for Thursday,
July 22, at 12:28 a.m. EDT. The target landing date is July 26, 1999,
at 11:24 p.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release
the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around
the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic
objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more
sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected unlock the
secrets of supernovae, quasars and black holes. The STS-93 crew
numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S.  Ashby,
and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Coleman and Michel
Tognini of France, who represents the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of
a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0919
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins waves after suiting up before launch
Photo Date:   07/21/1999

During final launch preparations in the Operations and Checkout
Building, STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins waves after donning her
launch and entry suit. After Space Shuttle Columbia's July 20 launch
attempt was scrubbed at the T-7 second mark in the countdown, the
launch was rescheduled for Thursday, July 22, at 12:28 a.m. EDT. The
target landing date is July 26, 1999, at 11:24 p.m. EDT. STS-93 is a
five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the
most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The new
telescope is 20 to 50 times more sensitive than any previous X-ray
telescope and is expected unlock the secrets of supernovae, quasars
and black holes. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A.  Hawley
(Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France,
with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the
first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0920
Photo Title:  STS-93 M.S. Hawley suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/21/1999

During final launch preparations in the Operations and Checkout
Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.)gets help
donning his launch and entry suit from a suit tech. After Space
Shuttle Columbia's July 20 launch attempt was scrubbed at the T-7
second mark in the countdown, the launch was rescheduled for Thursday,
July 22, at 12:28 a.m. EDT. The target landing date is July 26, 1999,
at 11:24 p.m.  EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release
the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around
the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic
objects in the universe. The new telescope is 20 to 50 times more
sensitive than any previous X-ray telescope and is expected unlock the
secrets of supernovae, quasars and black holes. The STS-93 crew
numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S.  Ashby,
and Mission Specialists Hawley, Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and
Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle
mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0941
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew have breakfast before launch in O&C Building
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

The STS-93 crew gathers a third time for a pre-launch breakfast in the
Operations and Checkout Building before suiting up for launch. After
Space Shuttle Columbia's July 22 launch attempt was scrubbed due to
the weather, the launch was rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24
a.m. EDT.  Seated from left are Mission Specialists Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Steven A. Hawley (Ph.D.); Commander Eileen
M. Collins; Mission Specialist Michel Tognini, of France, who
represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES); and Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release
the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around
the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic
objects in the universe. Collins is the first woman to serve as
commander of a Shuttle mission. The target landing date is July 27,
1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0942
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Cady Coleman suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

For the third time, during final launch preparations in the Operations
and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.) dons her launch and entry suit. After Space Shuttle Columbia's
July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the launch was again
rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a
five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the
most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The STS-93
crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S.
Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Coleman, and
Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle
mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0943
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

For the third time, in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93
Commander Eileen M. Collins tries on her helmet with her launch and
entry suit. After Space Shuttle Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch
attempts were scrubbed, the launch was again rescheduled for Friday,
July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT.  STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to
release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and
dynamic objects in the universe. The STS-93 crew numbers five:
Commander Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists
Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES).
Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0944
Photo Title:  STS-93 M.S. Michel Tognini suits up before launch 
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

For the third time, in the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-93
Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France, who represents the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), waves after donning his launch and
entry suit during final launch preparations. After Space Shuttle
Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the launch
was again rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT.  STS-93
is a five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley
(Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Tognini. Collins is the
first woman to serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0945
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Hawley suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

For the third time, during final launch preparations in the Operations
and Checkout Building, STS-93 Mission Specialist Steven A. Hawley
(Ph.D.) waves after donning his launch and entry suit. After Space
Shuttle Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the
launch was again rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24
a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen
M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S.  Ashby, and Mission Specialists Hawley,
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the
Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman
to serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0946
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins suits up for launch
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

During the third launch preparations in the Operations and Checkout
Building, STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins waves while having her
launch and entry suit checked. After Space Shuttle Columbia's July 20
and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the launch was again rescheduled
for Friday, July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission
primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant,
powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The STS-93 crew numbers
five: Commander Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.)
and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of
a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0947
Photo Title:  STS-93 Pilot Ashby suits up for launch 
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

In the Operations and Checkout Building during final launch
preparations for the third time, STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby pulls
on his glove, part of his launch and entry suit. After Space Shuttle
Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the launch
was again rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT. STS-93
is a five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. The STS-93 crew numbers five: Commander Eileen Collins,
Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES).  Collins is the first woman to
serve as commander of a shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0948
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew heads out of O&C for ride to launch pad
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

The STS-93 crew wave and smile at onlookers as they walk out of the
Operations and Checkout Building for the third time enroute to Launch
Pad 39-B and liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia. After Space Shuttle
Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the launch
was again rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT. The
target landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT. In their
orange launch and entry suits, they are (starting at rear, left to
right) Mission Specialists Michel Tognini of France, who represents
the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.); Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby; Mission Specialist Stephen
A. Hawley (Ph.D.); and Commander Eileen M. Collins. STS-93 is a
five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the
most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. Collins is
the first woman to serve as commander of a Shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0949
Photo Title:  STS-93 crew cheers as they near the van for ride to launch pad 
Photo Date:   07/22/1999

The STS-93 crew wave and cheer as they head for the "Astrovan" a third
time to take them to Launch Pad 39-B and liftoff of Space Shuttle
Columbia. In their orange launch and entry suits, they are (starting
at rear, left to right) Mission Specialists Michel Tognini of France,
who represents the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES),
Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.), and Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.); Pilot
Jeffrey S. Ashby; and Commander Eileen M. Collins. After Space Shuttle
Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the launch
was again rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT. The
target landing date is July 27 at 11:20 p.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. Collins is the
first woman to serve as commander of a Shuttle mission.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0950
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia lights up the night sky on
its successful liftoff from Launch Pad 39-B on mission STS-93. Liftoff
occurred at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to
release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and
dynamic objects in the universe. The crew numbers five: Commander
Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists
Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a Shuttle
mission. The target landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0951
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia lights up the night sky as
it lifts off from Launch Pad 39-B on mission STS-93. Liftoff occurred
at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release
the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around
the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic
objects in the universe. The crew numbers five: Commander Eileen
M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen
A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of
France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is
the first woman to serve as commander of a Shuttle mission. The target
landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0952
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia casts ghost-like shadows on
the clouds of smoke and steam surrounding it. Liftoff occurred at
12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. The crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley
(Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France,
with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the
first woman to serve as commander of a Shuttle mission. The target
landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0953
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

Shrubbery and palmettos frame the fiery launch of Space Shuttle
Columbia at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to
release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and
dynamic objects in the universe. The crew numbers five: Commander
Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists
Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a Shuttle
mission. The target landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0954
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

Clouds of smoke and steam spiral away from Space Shuttle Columbia as
it shoots through the night sky on its successful liftoff from Launch
Pad 39-B on mission STS-93. After two unsuccessful attempts on
previous nights, liftoff occurred at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a
five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the
most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The crew
numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The target landing date is July 27, 1999,
at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0955
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia is reflected in the water
near the Launch Complex . After two unsuccessful attempts on previous
nights, liftoff occurred at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The crew
numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The target landing date is July 27, 1999,
at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0956
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

Space Shuttle Columbia changes night into day as it roars into the sky
after a successful liftoff from launch Pad 39-B on mission
STS-93. Liftoff occurred at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The crew
numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as
commander of a Shuttle mission. The target landing date is July 27,
1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0957
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

Reflected in the waters near Launch Pad 39-B, Space Shuttle Columbia
rockets into the night sky on mission STS-93. After two unsuccessful
attempts on previous nights, liftoff occurred at 12:31
a.m. EDT.. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. The crew numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins,
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley
(Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France,
with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The target landing
date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0958
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

Billowing clouds of smoke and steam rise with the roaring Space
Shuttle Columbia as it launches into the night sky on mission
STS-93. After two unsuccessful attempts on previous nights, liftoff
occurred at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to
release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and
dynamic objects in the universe. The crew numbers five: Commander
Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists
Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a Space
Shuttle. The target landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0959
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

Flaming exhaust spews from beneath one of the two solid rocket
boosters on Space Shuttle Columbia as it roars into the night sky on
mission STS-93. After two unsuccessful attempts on previous nights,
liftoff occurred at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission
primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant,
powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The crew numbers five:
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.)
and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of
a Space Shuttle. The target landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20
p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0960
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

The fiery launch of Space Shuttle Columbia lights up the night sky on
its successful liftoff from Launch Pad 39-B on mission STS-93. Liftoff
occurred at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to
release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and
dynamic objects in the universe. The crew numbers five: Commander
Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists
Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of a Shuttle
mission. The target landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0961
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

Space Shuttle Columbia changes night into day as it roars into the sky
after a successful liftoff from launch Pad 39-B on mission
STS-93. Liftoff occurred at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The crew
numbers five: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and
Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman
(Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as
commander of a Shuttle mission. The target landing date is July 27,
1999, at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0962
Photo Title:  Liftoff of Space Shuttle Columbia on mission STS-93
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

In a burst of light and flames, Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from
Launch Pad 39-B at 12:31 a.m. EDT. STS-93 is a five-day mission
primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant,
powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. The crew numbers five:
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.)
and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). Collins is the first woman to serve as commander of
a Shuttle mission. The target landing date is July 27, 1999, at 11:20
p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0963
Photo Title:  Commander Collins in the White Room
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen M. Collins is checked out by white room
closeout crew members before entering the orbiter Columbia. The white
room is an environmental chamber at the end of the orbiter access arm
that provides entry to the orbiter crew compartment. STS-93 is a
five-day mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory,
which will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the
most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. After
Space Shuttle Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed,
the launch was again rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24
a.m. EDT. The target landing date is July 27 at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0964
Photo Title:  Pilot Ashby in the White Room
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby is checked out by white room closeout
crew members before entering the orbiter Columbia. The white room is
an environmental chamber at the end of the orbiter access arm that
provides entry to the orbiter crew compartment. STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. After Space
Shuttle Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the
launch was again rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24
a.m. EDT. The target landing date is July 27 at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0965
Photo Title:  Mission Specialist Coleman and Pilot Ashby in the White Room
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) (left) and
Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby (right) are checked out by white room closeout
crew members before entering the orbiter Columbia. The white room is
an environmental chamber at the end of the orbiter access arm that
provides entry to the orbiter crew compartment. STS-93 is a five-day
mission primarily to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. After Space
Shuttle Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the
launch was again rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24
a.m. EDT. The target landing date is July 27 at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0966
Photo Title:  STS-93 M.S. Michel Tognini in white room 
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of France is checked out by
white room closeout crew members before entering the orbiter
Columbia. Tognini is with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). The white room is an environmental chamber at the end of the
orbiter access arm that provides entry to the orbiter crew
compartment. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily to release the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. After Space Shuttle Columbia's July 20 and 22 launch
attempts were scrubbed, the launch was again rescheduled for Friday,
July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT. The target landing date is July 27 at
11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0967
Photo Title:  STS-93 M.S. Stephen Hawley in the White Room
Photo Date:   07/23/1999

STS-93 Mission Specialist Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.) is checked out by
white room closeout crew members before entering the orbiter
Columbia. In the background is Mission Specialist Michel Tognini of
France, waiting to enter Columbia. The white room is an environmental
chamber at the end of the orbiter access arm that provides entry to
the orbiter crew compartment. STS-93 is a five-day mission primarily
to release the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists
from around the world to study some of the most distant, powerful and
dynamic objects in the universe. After Space Shuttle Columbia's July
20 and 22 launch attempts were scrubbed, the launch was again
rescheduled for Friday, July 23, at 12:24 a.m. EDT. The target landing
date is July 27 at 11:20 p.m. EDT.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0980
Photo Title:  Close-up of Columbia's main engine No. 3
Photo Date:   07/28/1999

Following the landing of Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, this
close-up view shows what appear to be three small holes in the liquid
hydrogen tubes inside the nozzle on main engine No. 3. Engineers will
examine the engine to determine if a possible hydrogen leak occurred
during the STS-93 launch on July 23.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0981
Photo Title:  Close-up of Columbia's main engine No. 3
Photo Date:   07/28/1999

Following the landing of Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, this
close-up view shows what appear to be three small holes in the liquid
hydrogen tubes inside the nozzle on main engine No. 3. Engineers will
examine the engine to determine if a possible hydrogen leak occurred
during the STS-93 launch on July 23.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0982
Photo Title:  Close-up of Columbia's main engine No. 3
Photo Date:   07/28/1999

Following the landing of Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, this
close-up view shows what appear to be three small holes in the liquid
hydrogen tubes inside the nozzle on main engine No. 3. Engineers will
examine the engine to determine if a possible hydrogen leak occurred
during the STS-93 launch on July 23.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0983
Photo Title:  Columbia makes a nighttime landing at KSC following STS-93
Photo Date:   07/27/1999

The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia, with its drag chute deployed,
touches down on runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility after a
successful mission of nearly five days and 1.8 million miles. Main
gear touchdown was at 11:20:35 p.m. EDT on July 27. Aboard are the
STS-93 crew members: Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey
S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre
National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The mission's primary objective
was to deploy the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow
scientists from around the world to study some of the most distant,
powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. This was the 95th flight
in the Space Shuttle program and the 26th for Columbia. The landing
was the 19th consecutive Shuttle landing in Florida and the 12th night
landing in Shuttle program history.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0984
Photo Title:  Columbia makes a nighttime landing at KSC following STS-93
Photo Date:   07/27/1999

The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down on runway 33 at the
Shuttle Landing Facility after a successful mission of nearly five
days and 1.8 million miles. Main gear touchdown was at 11:20:35
p.m. EDT on July 27. Aboard are the STS-93 crew members: Commander
Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission Specialists
Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). The mission's primary objective was to deploy the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. This was the 95th flight in the Space Shuttle program and
the 26th for Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive Shuttle
landing in Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle program
history.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0985
Photo Title:  Columbia makes a nighttime landing at KSC following STS-93
Photo Date:   07/27/1999

The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia swoops out of the darkness onto
runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility after a successful mission
of nearly five days and 1.8 million miles. Main gear touchdown was at
11:20:35 p.m. EDT on July 27. Aboard are the STS-93 crew members:
Commander Eileen M. Collins, Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby, and Mission
Specialists Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.)
and Michel Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes
Spatiales (CNES). The mission's primary objective was to deploy the
Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the
world to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects
in the universe. This was the 95th flight in the Space Shuttle program
and the 26th for Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive
Shuttle landing in Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle
program history.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0986
Photo Title:  STS-93 Commander Collins poses in front of Columbia
Photo Date:   07/27/1999

STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins poses in front of the Space Shuttle
orbiter Columbia following her textbook landing on runway 33 at the
Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred at 11:20:35
p.m. EDT on July 27. On this mission, Collins became the first woman
to serve as a Shuttle commander. Also on board were her fellow STS-93
crew members: Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby and Mission Specialists Stephen
A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Catherine G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Michel Tognini of
France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES). The
mission's primary objective was to deploy the Chandra X-ray
Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world to
study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. This was the 95th flight in the Space Shuttle program and
the 26th for Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive Shuttle
landing in Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle program
history.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0987
Photo Title:  The STS-93 crew pose in front of Columbia
Photo Date:   07/27/1999

The STS-93 crew pose in front of the Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia
following their landing on runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing
Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred at 11:20:35 p.m. EDT on July
27. From left to right, they are Mission Specialists Catherine
G. Coleman (Ph.D.) and Stephen A. Hawley (Ph.D.), Pilot Jeffrey
S. Ashby, Commander Eileen Collins, and Mission Specialist Michel
Tognini of France, with the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales
(CNES). The mission's primary objective was to deploy the Chandra
X-ray Observatory, which will allow scientists from around the world
to study some of the most distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the
universe. This was the 95th flight in the Space Shuttle program and
the 26th for Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive Shuttle
landing in Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle program
history. On this mission, Collins became the first woman to serve as a
Shuttle commander.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0988
Photo Title:  NASA Administrator Goldin talks with STS-93 Commander Collins at the SLF
Photo Date:   07/27/1999

At the Shuttle Landing Facility, NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin
(foreground) talks with STS-93 Commander Eileen Collins beside the
Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia following the successful completion of
her mission. Marshall Space Flight Center Director Arthur
G. Stephenson (far left) looks on. Landing occurred on runway 33 with
main gear touchdown at 11:20:35 p.m. EDT on July 27. The mission's
primary objective was to deploy the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which
will allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. This was the
95th flight in the Space Shuttle program and the 26th for
Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive Shuttle landing in
Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle program history. On this
mission, Collins became the first woman to serve as a Shuttle
commander.

Photo Number: KSC-99PP-0989
Photo Title:  STS-93 Mission Specialist Tognini talks with Goldin, Ratie, and Plattard
Photo Date:   07/27/1999

At the Shuttle Landing Facility (from left to right), STS-93 Mission
Specialist Michel Tognini of France, representing the Centre National
d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), and NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin talk
with Jacques Ratie, Astronaut Director, CNES, and Serge Plattard,
International Relations, CNES. Landing occurred on runway 33 with main
gear touchdown at 11:20:35 p.m. EDT on July 27. The mission's primary
objective was to deploy the Chandra X-ray Observatory, which will
allow scientists from around the world to study some of the most
distant, powerful and dynamic objects in the universe. This was the
95th flight in the Space Shuttle program and the 26th for
Columbia. The landing was the 19th consecutive Shuttle landing in
Florida and the 12th night landing in Shuttle program history. On this
mission, Eileen Collins became the first woman to serve as a Shuttle
commander.

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