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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang, who represents the European Space Agency, grins in anticipation of the launch countdown. When he is completely suited he will head to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang, who represents the European Space Agency, grins in anticipation of the launch countdown. When he is completely suited he will head to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham is suited up before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick dons his launch suit before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the payload successfully installed inside, the payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery are closing. Seen here are the SPACEHAB module at left, the P5 truss in the center, service module debris panels and the Space Test Program experiment canister on the integrated cargo carrier at right. The shuttle is on Launch Pad 39B, ready for launch on mission STS-116 scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the payload successfully installed inside, the payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery are closing. Seen here are the SPACEHAB module at left, the P5 truss in the center, service module debris panels and the Space Test Program experiment canister on the integrated cargo carrier at right. The shuttle is on Launch Pad 39B, ready for launch on mission STS-116 scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the payload successfully installed inside, the payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery are closing. Seen here are the SPACEHAB module on top and the P5 truss below. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, a worker inside the payload changeout room monitors the clearance during closing of one payload bay door on Space Shuttle Discovery. The payload visible is the P5 integrated truss structure. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, a worker inside the payload changeout room monitors the clearance during closing of one payload bay door on Space Shuttle Discovery. The payload visible is the P5 integrated truss structure. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick sit in a slidewire basket, part of the emergency egress system. Behind him in the basket is Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam. He and other crew members are practicing the procedure to get off the pad that are part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick sit in a slidewire basket, part of the emergency egress system. Behind him in the basket is Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam. He and other crew members are practicing the procedure to get off the pad that are part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors is nearly closed. Still visible are two major payload components, the SPACEHAB module on top and the P5 truss below. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors is nearly closed. Still visible are two major payload components, the SPACEHAB module on top and the P5 truss below. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members gather for a photo in front of the white solid rocket boosters and external tank of Space Shuttle Discovery. They have just completed a simulated launch countdown and emergency egress from the orbiter, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test. From left are Commander Mark Polansky, Pilot William Oefelein and Mission Specialists Nicholas Patrick, Robert Curbeam, Christer Fuglesang, Joan Higginbotham and Sunita Williams. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. Williams is traveling to the International Space Station on Discovery and will remain behind as a flight engineer with the Expedition 14 crew. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members gather for a photo in front of the white solid rocket boosters and external tank of Space Shuttle Discovery. They have just completed a simulated launch countdown and emergency egress from the orbiter, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test. From left are Commander Mark Polansky, Pilot William Oefelein and Mission Specialists Nicholas Patrick, Robert Curbeam, Christer Fuglesang, Joan Higginbotham and Sunita Williams. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. Williams is traveling to the International Space Station on Discovery and will remain behind as a flight engineer with the Expedition 14 crew. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky (right) tests the release lever in the slidewire basket. Behind him in the basket is Pilot William Oefelein. They and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress system to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky (right) tests the release lever in the slidewire basket. Behind him in the basket is Pilot William Oefelein. They and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress system to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members gather after completing the emergency egress procedure. Seen here are Commander Mark Polansky (left) and Pilot William Oefelein (right). They and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress system to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members gather after completing the emergency egress procedure. Seen here are Commander Mark Polansky (left) and Pilot William Oefelein (right). They and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress system to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, workers inside the payload changeout room monitor the closing of the payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery. The payload includes the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, workers inside the payload changeout room monitor the closing of the payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery. The payload includes the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham is helped with her gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham is helped with her gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein (left) and Commander Mark Polansky head for the slidewire baskets, part of the emergency egress system. They and other crew members are practicing the procedure to get off the pad that are part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein (left) and Commander Mark Polansky head for the slidewire baskets, part of the emergency egress system. They and other crew members are practicing the procedure to get off the pad that are part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the payload successfully installed inside, the payload bay doors on Space Shuttle Discovery are closing. Seen here are the SPACEHAB module at left and the orbiter docking system at right. The shuttle is on Launch Pad 39B, ready for launch on mission STS-116 scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, technicians check the clearance under the payload door on Space Shuttle Discovery as the door closes. The payload includes the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, technicians check the clearance under the payload door on Space Shuttle Discovery as the door closes. The payload includes the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members gather for a photo in front of the white solid rocket boosters and external tank of Space Shuttle Discovery. They have just completed a simulated launch countdown and emergency egress from the orbiter. From left are Commander Mark Polansky, Pilot William Oefelein and Mission Specialists Nicholas Patrick, Robert Curbeam, Christer Fuglesang, Joan Higginbotham and Sunita Williams. Fuglesang represents the European Space Agency. Williams is traveling to the International Space Station on Discovery and will remain behind as a flight engineer with the Expedition 14 crew. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are fully closed and ready for launch. The payload includes the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39B, Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are fully closed and ready for launch. The payload includes the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-116 is scheduled no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham dons her launch suit and helmet before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang, who represents the European Space Agency, has help with his helmet before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Sunita Williams puts on her helmet before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam has his helmet adjusted before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Commander Mark Polansky is helped with his helmet before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On their way to the white room on Launch Pad 39B to enter Space Shuttle Discovery, Commander Mark Polansky (right) and Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick are greeted by the closeout crew. The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On their way to the white room on Launch Pad 39B to enter Space Shuttle Discovery, Commander Mark Polansky (right) and Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick are greeted by the closeout crew. The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39B during the terminal countdown demonstration test. The crew is practicing for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. Leading the way are Commander Mark Polansky (right) and Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham (left). Behind them are (left and right) Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick and Pilot William Oefelein, Mission Specialists Sunita Williams and Christer Fuglesang, who represents the European Space Agency, and Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam (right). The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39B during the terminal countdown demonstration test. The crew is practicing for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. Leading the way are Commander Mark Polansky (right) and Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham (left). Behind them are (left and right) Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick and Pilot William Oefelein, Mission Specialists Sunita Williams and Christer Fuglesang, who represents the European Space Agency, and Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam (right). The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Commander Mark Polansky is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members sit in a slidewire basket, part of the emergency egress system. In the front is Mission Specialist Sunita Williams, behind her are Mission Specialists Joan Higginbotham and Christer Fuglesang. They and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress procedure to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- From the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 crew members sit in a slidewire basket, part of the emergency egress system. In the front is Mission Specialist Sunita Williams, behind her are Mission Specialists Joan Higginbotham and Christer Fuglesang. They and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress procedure to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Pilot William Oefelein fixes the neck of his launch suit before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew eagerly walks to the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B and the simulated countdown. The crew is practicing for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. From left are Mission Specialists Joan Higginbotham, Sunita Williams and Nicholas Patrick, Commander Mark Polansky, Mission Specialists Robert Curbeam and Christer Fuglesang, and Pilot William Oefelein. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 crew eagerly walks to the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B and the simulated countdown. The crew is practicing for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. From left are Mission Specialists Joan Higginbotham, Sunita Williams and Nicholas Patrick, Commander Mark Polansky, Mission Specialists Robert Curbeam and Christer Fuglesang, and Pilot William Oefelein. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Pilot William Oefelein has his helmet adjusted before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Pilot William Oefelein is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 crew members are heading into the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B and the simulated countdown. From left are Pilot William Oefelein (on the steps) and Mission Specialists Christer Fuglesang, Sunita Williams and Robert Curbeam. Already inside are Commander Mark Polansky and Mission Specialists Joan Higginbotham and Nicholas Patrick. The crew is practicing for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 crew members are heading into the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B and the simulated countdown. From left are Pilot William Oefelein (on the steps) and Mission Specialists Christer Fuglesang, Sunita Williams and Robert Curbeam. Already inside are Commander Mark Polansky and Mission Specialists Joan Higginbotham and Nicholas Patrick. The crew is practicing for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang is helped with his gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang heads for the slidewire baskets. He and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress procedure to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang heads for the slidewire baskets. He and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress procedure to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Sunita Williams is helped with her gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the white room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Sunita Williams is helped with her gear before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of the terminal countdown demonstration test that includes prelaunch preparations. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller
Release Date	11/16/2006

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam heads for the slidewire baskets. He and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress procedure to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39B, STS-116 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam heads for the slidewire baskets. He and other crew members are practicing the emergency egress procedure to get off the pad, part of the prelaunch preparations known as terminal countdown demonstration test. The TCDT includes a simulated launch countdown and payload familiarization. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Nicholas Patrick puts on his helmet before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam gets help fitting his boot before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Commander Mark Polansky completes his suit fitting before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-116 mission crew practices for launch with a simulation of activities, from crew breakfast and suit-up to countdown in the orbiter. In this photo Mission Specialist Sunita Williams is helped with her boot before heading to Launch Pad 39B. The STS-116 mission is No. 20 to the International Space Station and construction flight 12A.1. The mission payload is the SPACEHAB module, the P5 integrated truss structure and other key components. Launch is scheduled for no earlier than Dec. 7. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett
Release Date	11/16/2006

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