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Mir Above

Title	Mir Above
Explanation	Photographed from [ http://shuttle-mir.nasa.gov/shuttle-mir/photos/sts89/ esc/Flightday09/ ] the approaching Space Shuttle Endeavour [ http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap961130.html ], the Mir space station floats above the clouds of planet Earth. Mir's modular construction [ http://www.hq.nasa.gov/osf/mir/ ], bristling with solar panels and antennas, lends it a slightly whimsical [ http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap960603.html ], insect-like appearance. Astronaut Andrew Thomas [ http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/thomas-a.html ] was dropped off at Mir by Endeavour in January and recently picked up by the Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-91 [ http://www.imoc.com/sts-91/ ], the ninth and last Mir docking mission. Thomas' 4 1/2 month stay culminates the shuttle-Mir program [ http://shuttle-mir.nasa.gov/shuttle-mir/ ] in which seven U.S. astronauts spent a total of 977 days with Russian crews on board Mir. The experience gained will be applied toward the construction [ http://station.nasa.gov/reference/factsheets/index.html#firstflights ] of the International Space Station [ http://station.nasa.gov/ ] scheduled to begin with launches in November and December 1998 [ http://station.nasa.gov/news/pressrel/ksc66-98.html ].

STS-102 crew exits O&C for c …

Title	STS-102 crew exits O&C for countdown at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew heads to the silver Astrovan after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building. In front are Mission Specialist Yury Usachev (left) and Commander James Wetherbee, second are Mission Specialist Susan Helms and Pilot James Kelly, third, Mission Specialists James Voss and Andrew Thomas, and last, Mission Specialist Paul Richards. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew, going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation. The Astrovan will take the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8.
Date	02.15.2001

STS-102 crew exits O&C for c …

Title	STS-102 crew exits O&C for countdown at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT
Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew heads to the silver Astrovan after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building. In front, left to right, are Mission Specialists Paul Richards, James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev. Behind then are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Pilot James Kelly and Commander James Wetherbee. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew, going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation. The Astrovan will take the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8.
Date	02.15.2001

STS-91 Mission Specialist Ry …

Title	STS-91 Mission Specialist Ryumin participates in TCDT activities
Description	STS-91 Mission Specialist Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency, participates in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch. STS- 91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., and Janet Kavandi, Ph.D. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir.
Date	05.06.1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During emergency egress training, STS-91 Pilot Dominic Gorie and Mission Commander Charles Precourt practice slidewire basket procedures on the 195-foot level of Launch Complex 39A. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown scenarios. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - …

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During emergency egress training, STS-91 Pilot Dominic Gorie and Mission Commander Charles Precourt practice slidewire basket procedures on the 195-foot level of Launch Complex 39A. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown scenarios. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/07/1998

The SPACEHAB Single Module, is shown from the aft, with the SPACEHAB Universal Communication System (SHUCS) payload attached, in Discovery's payload bay shortly before the payload bay doors are closed for the flight of STS-91 at Launch Pad 39A. Launch is planned for June 2 with a window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The single SPACEHAB module houses experiments to be performed by the astronauts and serves as a cargo carrier for items to be transferred to and from the Russian Space Station Mir. Flying for the first time, the SHUCS payload will be used to send and receive telephone voice and faxes, as well as provide video images of the crew from the SPACEHAB module, to test the improved availability of payload uplink and downlink communications with the ground. STS-91 will also feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

The SPACEHAB Single Module, …

Description	The SPACEHAB Single Module, is shown from the aft, with the SPACEHAB Universal Communication System (SHUCS) payload attached, in Discovery's payload bay shortly before the payload bay doors are closed for the flight of STS-91 at Launch Pad 39A. Launch is planned for June 2 with a window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The single SPACEHAB module houses experiments to be performed by the astronauts and serves as a cargo carrier for items to be transferred to and from the Russian Space Station Mir. Flying for the first time, the SHUCS payload will be used to send and receive telephone voice and faxes, as well as provide video images of the crew from the SPACEHAB module, to test the improved availability of payload uplink and downlink communications with the ground. STS-91 will also feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/26/1998

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment and four Get Away Special (GAS) payload canisters are secure in Discovery's payload bay shortly before the payload bay doors are closed for the flight of STS-91 at Launch Pad 39A. Launch is planned for June 2 with a window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The AMS experiment is the first of a new generation of space-based experiments which will use particles, instead of light, to study the Universe and will search for both antimatter and "dark matter," as well as measure normal matter cosmic and gamma rays. The GAS Program, initiated to provide extremely low-cost access to space, is managed by the Shuttle Small Payloads Project at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Eight GAS experiments will be conducted on STS-91. The mission will also feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

The Alpha Magnetic Spectrome …

Description	The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment and four Get Away Special (GAS) payload canisters are secure in Discovery's payload bay shortly before the payload bay doors are closed for the flight of STS-91 at Launch Pad 39A. Launch is planned for June 2 with a window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The AMS experiment is the first of a new generation of space-based experiments which will use particles, instead of light, to study the Universe and will search for both antimatter and "dark matter," as well as measure normal matter cosmic and gamma rays. The GAS Program, initiated to provide extremely low-cost access to space, is managed by the Shuttle Small Payloads Project at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. Eight GAS experiments will be conducted on STS-91. The mission will also feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/26/1998

STS-91 Pilot Dominic Gorie pauses on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. Behind him, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Commander Charles Precourt and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

STS-91 Pilot Dominic Gorie p …

Description	STS-91 Pilot Dominic Gorie pauses on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. Behind him, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Commander Charles Precourt and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/07/1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-91 Mission Specialist Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency, pauses on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. Behind him, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., and Janet Kavandi, Ph.D. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - …

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-91 Mission Specialist Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency, pauses on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. Behind him, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., and Janet Kavandi, Ph.D. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/07/1998

A SPACEHAB Single Module (top) and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment are secure in Discovery's payload bay shortly before the payload bay doors are closed for the flight of STS-91 at Launch Pad 39A. Launch is planned for June 2 with a window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The single SPACEHAB module houses experiments to be performed by the astronauts and serves as a cargo carrier for items to be transferred to and from the Russian Space Station Mir. The AMS experiment is the first of a new generation of space-based experiments which will use particles, instead of light, to study the Universe and will search for both antimatter and "dark matter," as well as measure normal matter cosmic and gamma rays. STS-91 will also feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

A SPACEHAB Single Module (to …

Description	A SPACEHAB Single Module (top) and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) experiment are secure in Discovery's payload bay shortly before the payload bay doors are closed for the flight of STS-91 at Launch Pad 39A. Launch is planned for June 2 with a window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The single SPACEHAB module houses experiments to be performed by the astronauts and serves as a cargo carrier for items to be transferred to and from the Russian Space Station Mir. The AMS experiment is the first of a new generation of space-based experiments which will use particles, instead of light, to study the Universe and will search for both antimatter and "dark matter," as well as measure normal matter cosmic and gamma rays. STS-91 will also feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/26/1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-91 flight crew poses for a group portrait on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. From left to right, they are (front row) Pilot Dominic Gorie, Mission Commander Charles Precourt, and Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence, and (back row) Mission Specialists Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Behind them, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - …

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-91 flight crew poses for a group portrait on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. From left to right, they are (front row) Pilot Dominic Gorie, Mission Commander Charles Precourt, and Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence, and (back row) Mission Specialists Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Behind them, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/07/1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-91 Mission Specialist Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., pauses on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. Behind her, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - …

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-91 Mission Specialist Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., pauses on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. Behind her, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Commander Charles Precourt, Pilot Dominic Gorie, and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/07/1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-91 Mission Commander Charles Precourt pauses on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. Behind him, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Pilot Dominic Gorie and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - …

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-91 Mission Commander Charles Precourt pauses on the 217-foot level of Launch Complex 39A after the completion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities. Behind him, the Space Shuttle Discovery is being prepared for flight. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide crews with an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. STS-91 is scheduled to be launched on June 2 with a launch window opening around 6:10 p.m. EDT. The mission will feature the ninth Shuttle docking with the Russian Space Station Mir, the first Mir docking for Discovery, the conclusion of Phase I of the joint U.S.-Russian International Space Station Program, and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. The STS-91 flight crew also includes Pilot Dominic Gorie and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., and Valery Ryumin, with the Russian Space Agency. Andrew Thomas, Ph.D., will be returning to Earth with the crew after living more than four months aboard Mir
Release Date	05/07/1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Four members of the STS-102 crew listen while Commander James Wetherbee (off camera) introduces them to the media during an interview at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. From left are cosmonaut Yury Usachev, Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, and astronauts James Voss and Susan Helms. Usachev, Voss and Helms are the Expedition Two crew heading to the International Space Station for a four-month stay. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

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Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Four members of the STS-102 crew listen while Commander James Wetherbee (off camera) introduces them to the media during an interview at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. From left are cosmonaut Yury Usachev, Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, and astronauts James Voss and Susan Helms. Usachev, Voss and Helms are the Expedition Two crew heading to the International Space Station for a four-month stay. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew meets with the media at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, in the background. From left are Commander James Wetherbee, cosmonaut Yury Usachev, Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, astronauts James Voss and Susan Helms, Mission Specialist Paul Richards and Pilot James Kelly. Usachev, Voss and Helms are the Expedition Two crew heading to the International Space Station for a four-month stay. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

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Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-102 crew meets with the media at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, in the background. From left are Commander James Wetherbee, cosmonaut Yury Usachev, Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, astronauts James Voss and Susan Helms, Mission Specialist Paul Richards and Pilot James Kelly. Usachev, Voss and Helms are the Expedition Two crew heading to the International Space Station for a four-month stay. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, the media interview the STS-102 crew. With the microphone is Commander James Wetherbee. Next to him is Yury Usachev, one of the Expedition Two crew who will be on the flight, and Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

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Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, the media interview the STS-102 crew. With the microphone is Commander James Wetherbee. Next to him is Yury Usachev, one of the Expedition Two crew who will be on the flight, and Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be replacing Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During a media briefing at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, Expedition Two crew member Susan Helms answers a question. Gathered with her for the interviews are (left to right) STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee, cosmonaut Yury Usachev, Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, astronauts James Voss and Helms, Mission Specialist Paul Richards and Pilot James Kelly. Usachev and Voss are also part of the Expedition Two crew heading to the International Space Station for a four-month stay. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

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Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- During a media briefing at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, Expedition Two crew member Susan Helms answers a question. Gathered with her for the interviews are (left to right) STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee, cosmonaut Yury Usachev, Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, astronauts James Voss and Helms, Mission Specialist Paul Richards and Pilot James Kelly. Usachev and Voss are also part of the Expedition Two crew heading to the International Space Station for a four-month stay. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

At the 215-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, the STS-102 crew pose for a photograph. Standing, left to right, are Mission Specialist Susan Helms, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards, Commander James Wetherbee, and Mission Specialists Yury Usachev and James Voss. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8

At the 215-foot level of the …

Description	At the 215-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, the STS-102 crew pose for a photograph. Standing, left to right, are Mission Specialist Susan Helms, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards, Commander James Wetherbee, and Mission Specialists Yury Usachev and James Voss. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/15/2001

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

The STS-102 crew heads to th …

Description	The STS-102 crew heads to the silver Astrovan after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building. In front are Mission Specialist Yury Usachev (left) and Commander James Wetherbee, second are Mission Specialist Susan Helms and Pilot James Kelly, third, Mission Specialists James Voss and Andrew Thomas, and last, Mission Specialist Paul Richards. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew, going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation. The Astrovan will take the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/15/2001

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

STS-102 Mission Specialist A …

Description	STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas answers a question from the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He and other crew members are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Discovery will also be transporting the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

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

Waving to media and bystande …

Description	Waving to media and bystanders, the STS-102 crew strides to the silver Astrovan after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building. In front, left to right, are Mission Specialists Paul Richards, James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev. Behind then are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Pilot James Kelly and Commander James Wetherbee. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew, going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation. The Astrovan will take the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/15/2001

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

During Terminal Countdown De …

Description	During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-102 crew takes time to talk to the media at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. From left to right are Commander James Wetherbee, Mission Specialists Yury Usachev, Andrew Thomas, James Voss, Susan Helms and Paul Richards, and Pilot James Kelly. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

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

The STS-102 crew heads to th …

Description	The STS-102 crew heads to the silver Astrovan after leaving the Operations and Checkout Building. In front, left to right, are Mission Specialists Paul Richards, James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev. Behind then are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Pilot James Kelly and Commander James Wetherbee. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew, going to the International Space Station for their four-month rotation. The Astrovan will take the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a simulated countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/15/2001

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

STS-102 Mission Specialist Y …

Description	STS-102 Mission Specialist Yury Usachev listens to a question from the media during an interview session at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. He is part of the Expedition Two crew flying on Space Shuttle Discovery for STS-102l. The others are Mission Specialists James Voss and Susan Helms. They will be joining Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards for the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. Voss, Helms and Usachev will be replacing the Expedition One crew, who will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

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

At the slidewire basket land …

Description	At the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, the Expedition Two crew poses for a photograph. From left to right are Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James Voss. They are flying on Space Shuttle Discovery (seen in the background) as mission specialists for STS-102, joining Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards for the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station. Voss, Helms and Usachev will be replacing the Expedition One crew, who will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 will be carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

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

At the 195-foot level on the …

Description	At the 195-foot level on the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, members of the STS-102 crew relax after emergency escape training. From left are Mission Specialists Paul Richards, Andrew Thomas and Susan Helms, and Commander James Wetherbee. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Helms is part of the Expedition Two crew who will be on the mission to replace Expedition One on the International Space Station. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/15/2001

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

Getting training on the use …

Description	Getting training on the use of the slidewire basket for emergency exits from the launch pad are STS-102 Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. The rest of the crew includes Commander James Wetherbee, Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists James Voss, Susan Helms and Yury Usachev. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

During Terminal Countdown De …

Description	During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-102 crew takes time to talk to the media at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. From left to right are Commander James Wetherbee, Mission Specialists Yury Usachev, Andrew Thomas, James Voss, Susan Helms and Paul Richards, and Pilot James Kelly. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

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

On the Fixed Service Structu …

Description	On the Fixed Service Structure on Launch Pad 39B, the STS-102 crew are instructed on the use of slidewire baskets for emergency exits from the launch pad. Listening to the instructor are (on the left side, left to right) Mission Specialist James Voss, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialists Yury Usachev and Susan Helms, Commander James Wetherbee, on the right side are Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

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

STS-102 Mission Specialists …

Description	STS-102 Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas (front, left) and Paul Richards take their seats in the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the orbiter and pad. Behind them, other crew members climb into their basket. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown., STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on the mission, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/15/2001

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

After a media briefing at th …

Description	After a media briefing at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B, the STS-102 crew poses for photographers. From left are Mission Specialists Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James Voss, Commander James Wetherbee, Mission specialist Paul Richards, Pilot James Kelly, and Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit training from the pad and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

During Terminal Countdown De …

Description	During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-102 crew takes time to talk to the media at the slidewire basket landing near Launch Pad 39B. With the microphone (left) is Commander James Wetherbee, the others are (left to right) Mission Specialists Yury Usachev, Andrew Thomas, James Voss, Susan Helms and Paul Richards, and Pilot James Kelly. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

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

The STS-102 crew poses for a …

Description	The STS-102 crew poses for a photo on the 215-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure. Behind them is Space Shuttle Discovery. Standing, left to right, are Mission Specialist Susan Helms, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards, Commander James Wetherbee and Mission Specialists Yury Usachev and James Voss. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/15/2001

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

Relaxing after emergency esc …

Description	Relaxing after emergency escape training on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, are(left to right) STS-102 Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards and Commander James Wetherbee. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Also flying on the mission are the Expedition Two crew, who will replace the Expedition One crew on Space Station. Expedition One will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/15/2001

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

The STS-102 crew are instruc …

Description	The STS-102 crew are instructed on the use of slidewire baskets for emergency exits from the launch pad. Listening to the instructor are, left to right, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Paul Richards, Commander James Wetherbee, Mission Specialists Susan Helms, James Voss and Yury Usachev, and Pilot James Kelly. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

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

The STS-102 crew poses in th …

Description	The STS-102 crew poses in the White Room outside the orbiter Discovery on Launch Pad 39B. Kneeling in front are Mission Specialists Susan Helms, Yury Usachev and James Voss. Standing behind them are Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas, Commander James Wetherbee and Pilot James Kelly. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency exit training and a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Voss, Helms and Usachev are the Expedition Two crew who will be the second resident crew on the International Space Station. They will replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8
Release Date	02/14/2001

As the STS-102 crew exits the Crew Transport Vehicle, Center Director Roy Bridges is on hand to welcome them back to Earth. Commander James Wetherbee is the first to shake Bridges? hand. Behind Wetherbee (right to left) are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. Behind Bridges, at right, is Dave King, director of Shuttle Processing. Waiting at far right is Jim Halsell, manager of Space Shuttle Program Launch Integration. The crew landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:31 a.m. EST aboard Discovery following a 12-day, 19-hour, 49-minute mission to the International Space Station

As the STS-102 crew exits th …

Description	As the STS-102 crew exits the Crew Transport Vehicle, Center Director Roy Bridges is on hand to welcome them back to Earth. Commander James Wetherbee is the first to shake Bridges? hand. Behind Wetherbee (right to left) are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Paul Richards and Andrew Thomas. Behind Bridges, at right, is Dave King, director of Shuttle Processing. Waiting at far right is Jim Halsell, manager of Space Shuttle Program Launch Integration. The crew landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 2:31 a.m. EST aboard Discovery following a 12-day, 19-hour, 49-minute mission to the International Space Station
Release Date	03/21/2001

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