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Columbia of Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Kennedy Space Center (KSC) from 08-08-89
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T-38A flight line prior to S
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T-38A flight line prior to STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crew departure |
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T-38A flight line documented at Ellington Field prior to STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crew departure for Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The T-38 jets, with canopies open and positioned on parking apron, await STS-28's five astronaut crew. Their Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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08.10.1989 |
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Brown prepares for crew departure from Ellington |
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STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, Mission Specialist (MS) Mark N. Brown, wearing navy blue flight coveralls and sunglasses, climbs into T-38A forward cockpit. Brown, along with his fellow crewmembers, is preparing for departure from Ellington Field to Kennedy Space Center (KSC). STS-28, a Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission, is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-10 |
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Adamson climbs aboard T-38A at Ellington Field |
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STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, Mission Specialist (MS) James C. Adamson, wearing navy blue flight coveralls and crew cap, stands on ladder hooked onto T-38A at forward cockpit. Adamson, along with his fellow crewmembers, is preparing for departure from Ellington Field to Kennedy Space Center (KSC). STS-28, a Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission, is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-10 |
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, cre
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers in T-38As at Ellington Field |
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STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crewmembers aboard T-38As (NASA 923, NASA 914, NASA 962) check jet aircraft systems on Ellington Field flight line prior to departure for the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Ground crew personnel, positioned in front of each T-38A, prepare to direct astronauts from parking apron to runway. STS-28, a Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission, is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-10 |
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T-38A flight line prior to S
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T-38A flight line prior to STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crew departure |
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T-38A flight line documented at Ellington Field prior to STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crew departure for Kennedy Space Center (KSC). The T-38 jets, with canopies open and positioned on parking apron, await STS-28's five astronaut crew. Their Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-10 |
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, Com
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, Commander Shaw aboard T-38A at Ellington Field |
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STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, Commander Brewster H. Shaw, wearing navy blue flight coveralls and helmet, sits in T-38A forward cockpit. Shaw, along with his fellow crewmembers, is preparing for departure from Ellington Field to Kennedy Space Center (KSC). STS-28, a Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission, is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-10 |
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, MS Adamson aboard T-38A at Ellington Field |
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STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, Mission Specialist (MS) James C. Adamson, wearing navy blue flight coveralls and helmet, sits in T-38A cockpit. Adamson, along with his fellow crewmembers, is preparing for departure from Ellington Field to Kennedy Space Center (KSC). STS-28, a Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission, is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-10 |
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, cre
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, crewmembers in front of T-38As at Ellington Field |
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STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crewmembers pose in front of Ellington Field T-38A flight line prior to departure for the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). Left to right are Mission Specialist (MS) Mark N. Brown, MS David C. Leestma, Pilot Richard N. Richards, Commander Brewster H. Shaw, and MS James C. Adamson. In the background, ground crews service the T-38As. Crewmembers are preparing for departure from Ellington Field to Kennedy Space Center (KSC). STS-28, a Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission, is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-10 |
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, Pil
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STS-28 Columbia, OV-102, Pilot Richards aboard T-38A at Ellington Field |
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STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, Pilot Richard N. Richards, wearing navy blue flight coveralls and helmet, sits in T-38A forward cockpit. Richards, along with his fellow crewmembers, is preparing for departure from Ellington Field to Kennedy Space Center (KSC). STS-28, a Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission, is scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-10 |
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STS-28 crewmembers' wives at
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STS-28 crewmembers' wives at KSC shuttle landing facility (SLF) with banner |
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STS-28 crewmembers' wives display a banner upon the arrival of the astronauts in Florida at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) shuttle landing facility (SLF). Left to right are Susan Adamson, Kathleen Ann Shaw, Lynne A. Brown, Lois Richards, and Patti K. Leestma. The banner reads "Go Columbia, STS-28." The crew will begin preparing for the STS-28 Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-08 |
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STS-28 crewmembers and wives
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STS-28 crewmembers and wives at KSC shuttle landing facility (SLF) |
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STS-28 Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, crewmembers pose with their wives after arriving in Florida at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) shuttle landing facility (SLF). Left to right are astronauts David C. and Patti K. Leestma, James C. and Susan Adamson, Mark N. and Lynne A. Brown, Brewster H. and Kathleen Ann Shaw, and Richard N. and Lois Richards. Behind the group is the KSC SLF mate demate facility. The crew will begin preparations for the STS-28 Department of Defense (DOD) dedicated mission scheduled for launch on 08-08-89. |
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1989-08-08 |
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