Browse All : Images by Soichi Noguchi of Kennedy Space Center (KSC) from 2005

Name of Image	STS-114 Astronauts Participate in Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA)
Date of Image	2005-07-28
Full Description	Launched on July 26, 2005 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1. Among the Station-related activities of the mission were the delivery of new supplies and the replacement of one of the orbital outpost's Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs). STS-114 also carried the Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) and the External Stowage Platform-2. In this photograph, astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist representing the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), participates in the mission?s first scheduled session of Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA). Noguchi and crew mate Stephen K. Robinson (out of frame) completed a demonstration of Shuttle thermal protection repair techniques and enhancements to the ISS?s attitude control system during the successful 6 hour, 50 minute space walk.

Name of Image	Close-up of Shuttle Thermal Tiles in Space
Date of Image	2005-08-03
Full Description	Launched on July 26 2005, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1. Among the Station-related activities of the mission were the delivery of new supplies and the replacement of one of the orbital outpost's Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs). STS-114 also carried the Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module and the External Stowage Platform-2. A major focus of the mission was the testing and evaluation of new Space Shuttle flight safety, which included new inspection and repair techniques. Upon its approach to the International Space Station (ISS), the Space Shuttle Discovery underwent a photography session in order to assess any damages that may have occurred during its launch and/or journey through Space. The mission?s third and final Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) included taking a close-up look and the repair of the damaged heat shield. Gap fillers were removed from between the orbiter?s heat-shielding tiles located on the craft?s underbelly. Never before had any repairs been done to an orbiter while still in space. This close up of the thermal tiles was taken by astronaut Stephen K. Robinson, STS-114 mission specialist (out of frame). Astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist representing the Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA), can be seen in the background perched on a Space Station truss.

Name of Image	Astronaut Noguchi During STS-114 Space Walk
Date of Image	2005-07-28
Full Description	Launched on July 26, 2005 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-114 was classified as Logistics Flight 1. Among the Station-related activities of the mission were the delivery of new supplies and the replacement of one of the orbital outpost's Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs). STS-114 also carried the Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) and the External Stowage Platform-2. In this photograph, astronaut Soichi Noguchi, STS-114 mission specialist representing the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), participates in the mission?s first scheduled session of Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA). Noguchi and crew mate Stephen K. Robinson (out of frame) completed a demonstration of Shuttle thermal protection repair techniques and enhancements to the ISS?s attitude control system during the successful 6 hour, 50 minute space walk.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Photographers and journalists gather in the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) to interview and photograph the STS-114 crew. Crew members from left are ) Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) and Andrew Thomas, Commander Eileen Collins, and Pilot James Kelly. The crew is looking over some of the hardware in the SSPF. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on-orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Photographers and journalists gather in the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) to interview and photograph the STS-114 crew. Crew members from left are ) Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) and Andrew Thomas, Commander Eileen Collins, and Pilot James Kelly. The crew is looking over some of the hardware in the SSPF. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on-orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at Discovery, the orbiter designated for the Return to Flight mission. The crew members seen in front are Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) and Stephen Robinson, in back are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas (back to camera) and Commander Eileen Collins. With them are Cindy Begley (left), lead EVA flight controller, and Christi Hansen (right), EVA trainer. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at Discovery, the orbiter designated for the Return to Flight mission. The crew members seen in front are Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) and Stephen Robinson, in back are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas (back to camera) and Commander Eileen Collins. With them are Cindy Begley (left), lead EVA flight controller, and Christi Hansen (right), EVA trainer. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi, left, (with the Japanese Space Agency), Stephen Robinson, center, and Andrew Thoma, right, look closely at the tiles over the nose cap on Discovery. On the far right is Cindy Begley, lead EVA flight controller. The tiles are part of the Thermal Protection System on the orbiter. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi, left, (with the Japanese Space Agency), Stephen Robinson, center, and Andrew Thoma, right, look closely at the tiles over the nose cap on Discovery. On the far right is Cindy Begley, lead EVA flight controller. The tiles are part of the Thermal Protection System on the orbiter. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew take a close look at the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon on the wing?s leading edge on Discovery. From left are Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency), Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas, accompanied by Cindy Begley, lead EVA flight controller. At right is Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, with Christi Hansen, EVA trainer. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. The leading edge panels of the orbiters? wings have 22 Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels, made entirely of carbon composite material. The molded components are approximately 0.25-inch to 0.5-inch thick. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew take a close look at the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon on the wing?s leading edge on Discovery. From left are Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency), Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas, accompanied by Cindy Begley, lead EVA flight controller. At right is Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, with Christi Hansen, EVA trainer. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. The leading edge panels of the orbiters? wings have 22 Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels, made entirely of carbon composite material. The molded components are approximately 0.25-inch to 0.5-inch thick. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the replacement Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) that they will bring to the International Space Station. From left are Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency), Stephen Robinson and Andrew Thomas. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on-orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the replacement Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) that they will bring to the International Space Station. From left are Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency), Stephen Robinson and Andrew Thomas. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on-orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will also carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Charles Camarda looks under the wing leading edge on Discovery while Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi and Commander Eileen Collins look at an area on top. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. The leading edge panels of the orbiters? wings have 22 Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels, made entirely of carbon composite material. The molded components are approximately 0.25-inch to 0.5-inch thick. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Charles Camarda looks under the wing leading edge on Discovery while Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi and Commander Eileen Collins look at an area on top. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. The leading edge panels of the orbiters? wings have 22 Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels, made entirely of carbon composite material. The molded components are approximately 0.25-inch to 0.5-inch thick. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at tools from the Tool Stowage Assembly. From left are Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson, Andrew Thomas and Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japanese Space Agency. They and other crew members are at Kennedy for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at tools from the Tool Stowage Assembly. From left are Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson, Andrew Thomas and Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japanese Space Agency. They and other crew members are at Kennedy for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/11/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After looking over some of the hardware in the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members answer questions from the media. At the microphone is Commander Eileen Collins. Behind her are (left to right) Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) and Andrew Thomas, and Pilot James Kelly. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on-orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After looking over some of the hardware in the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members answer questions from the media. At the microphone is Commander Eileen Collins. Behind her are (left to right) Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) and Andrew Thomas, and Pilot James Kelly. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on-orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Photographers and journalists gather in the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) to interview and photograph the STS-114 crew. Crew members from left are ) Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) and Andrew Thomas, Pilot James Kelly, and Commander Eileen Collins. The crew is looking over some of the hardware in the SSPF. The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello that will fly on mission STS-114 is at right. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on-orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will also carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at Discovery, the orbiter designated for the Return to Flight mission. From left are Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency), Andrew Thomas and Stephen Robinson. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at tools from the Tool Stowage Assembly. At left is Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, at right is Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japanese Space Agency. They and other crew members are at Kennedy for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew look at tools from the Tool Stowage Assembly. At left is Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, at right is Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japanese Space Agency. They and other crew members are at Kennedy for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/11/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After looking over some of the hardware in the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members answer questions from the media. From right are Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Stephen Robinson (with the microphone), Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) and Andrew Thomas, Pilot James Kelly, and Commander Eileen Collins. They are standing in front of the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello that will fly on mission STS-114. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on-orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will also carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Stephen Robinson look at tools from the Tool Stowage Assembly. Robinson is holding the External Tank/umbilical door tool (one that is used if, during an EVA, an astronaut would have to manually close the ET Umbilical doors). The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Stephen Robinson look at tools from the Tool Stowage Assembly. Robinson is holding the External Tank/umbilical door tool (one that is used if, during an EVA, an astronaut would have to manually close the ET Umbilical doors). The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/11/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Stephen Robinson (second from right) look at a three-dimensional camera that will be used on future missions. Noguchi is with the Japanese Space Agency. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Stephen Robinson (second from right) look at a three-dimensional camera that will be used on future missions. Noguchi is with the Japanese Space Agency. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/11/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members behind a protective screen practice using handheld cameras as they look into Discovery?s payload bay. At left is Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, at right are Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency). They will use the cameras during the mission. Crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members behind a protective screen practice using handheld cameras as they look into Discovery?s payload bay. At left is Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, at right are Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency). They will use the cameras during the mission. Crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (right) practices with a three-dimensional camera that will be used on future missions. He and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (right) practices with a three-dimensional camera that will be used on future missions. He and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/11/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japanese Space Agency, examines a tool from the Tool Stowage Assembly. He and other crew members are at Kennedy for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japanese Space Agency, examines a tool from the Tool Stowage Assembly. He and other crew members are at Kennedy for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/11/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) looks closely at the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panel on Discovery?s wing leading edge. The panels are part of the Thermal Protection System on the orbiter. Noguchi and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency) looks closely at the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panel on Discovery?s wing leading edge. The panels are part of the Thermal Protection System on the orbiter. Noguchi and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew take a close look at the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon on the wing?s leading edge on Discovery. From left are Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Soichi Noguchi (with the Japanese Space Agency), and Commander Eileen Collins. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. The leading edge panels of the orbiters? wings have 22 RCC panels, made entirely of carbon composite material. The molded components are approximately 0.25-inch to 0.5-inch thick. The leading edge panels of the orbiters? wings have 22 Reinforced Carbon-Carbon panels, made entirely of carbon composite material. The molded components are approximately 0.25-inch to 0.5-inch thick. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the orbiter and equipment they will be working with on the mission. Return to Flight Mission STS-114 will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/10/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Stephen Robinson (right) practice with a three-dimensional camera that will be used on future missions. Noguchi is with the Japanese Space Agency. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Stephen Robinson (right) practice with a three-dimensional camera that will be used on future missions. Noguchi is with the Japanese Space Agency. They and other crew members are at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/11/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (right) practices with a three-dimensional camera that will be used on future missions. At left, foreground, Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson watches. Behind Robinson are Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Charles Camarda. The crew is at KSC for Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. During CEIT, the crew has an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they?ll be working on orbit. The Return to Flight mission STS-114 will carry a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope and the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello, filled with supplies for the International Space Station. Launch of STS-114 has a launch window of May 12 to June 3.
Release Date	02/11/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight STS-114 crew are conducting a payload Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Seen here looking at tile samples are Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson (left) and Soichi Noguchi (right), who is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. During CEIT, the crew is inspecting the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performing tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) and the External Stowage Platform-2 in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the International Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques. The TPS repair sample box contains tile samples for the Detailed Test Objective (DTO) that will enable the crew to test new on-orbit TPS repair techniques. The CMG installed on the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) is a replacement for an inoperable CMG on the International Space Station. The CMGs provide altitude control for the outpost keeping it properly oriented toward the Sun without use of rocket fuel. The ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight STS-114 crew are conducting a payload Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Seen here looking at tile samples are Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson (left) and Soichi Noguchi (right), who is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. During CEIT, the crew is inspecting the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performing tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) and the External Stowage Platform-2 in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the International Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques. The TPS repair sample box contains tile samples for the Detailed Test Objective (DTO) that will enable the crew to test new on-orbit TPS repair techniques. The CMG installed on the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) is a replacement for an inoperable CMG on the International Space Station. The CMGs provide altitude control for the outpost keeping it properly oriented toward the Sun without use of rocket fuel. The ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility.
Release Date	03/18/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight STS-114 crew are conducting a payload Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Seen here are Commander Eileen Collins (left) and Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi (right), who is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. During CEIT, the crew is inspecting the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performing tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) and the External Stowage Platform-2 in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the International Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques. The TPS repair sample box contains tile samples for the Detailed Test Objective (DTO) that will enable the crew to test new on-orbit TPS repair techniques. The CMG installed on the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) is a replacement for an inoperable CMG on the International Space Station. The CMGs provide altitude control for the outpost keeping it properly oriented toward the Sun without use of rocket fuel. The ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility.
Release Date	03/18/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight STS-114 crew are conducting a payload Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Seen here inside the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello are Mission Specialists Wendy Lawrence (left) and Soichi Noguchi (right), who is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. During CEIT, the crew is inspecting the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performing tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) and the External Stowage Platform-2 in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the International Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques. The TPS repair sample box contains tile samples for the Detailed Test Objective (DTO) that will enable the crew to test new on-orbit TPS repair techniques. The CMG installed on the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) is a replacement for an inoperable CMG on the International Space Station. The CMGs provide altitude control for the outpost keeping it properly oriented toward the Sun without use of rocket fuel. The ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility.
Release Date	03/18/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight STS-114 crew are conducting a payload Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Seen here is Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. During CEIT, the crew is inspecting the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performing tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) and the External Stowage Platform-2 in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the International Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques. The TPS repair sample box contains tile samples for the Detailed Test Objective (DTO) that will enable the crew to test new on-orbit TPS repair techniques. The CMG installed on the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC) is a replacement for an inoperable CMG on the International Space Station. The CMGs provide altitude control for the outpost keeping it properly oriented toward the Sun without use of rocket fuel. The ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility.
Release Date	03/18/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-114 Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi and Andrew Thomas check out the External Stowage Platform-2 (ESP2). Noguchi is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. As payload on Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight mission, the ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the International Space Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. Earlier, during CEIT in the Space Station Processing Facility, the crew also inspected the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performed tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, and the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-114 Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson, Soichi Noguchi and Andrew Thomas check out the External Stowage Platform-2 (ESP2). Noguchi is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. As payload on Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight mission, the ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the International Space Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. Earlier, during CEIT in the Space Station Processing Facility, the crew also inspected the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performed tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, and the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques.
Release Date	03/18/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Andrew Thomas (right) check out a component on the External Stowage Platform-2 (ESP2). Noguchi is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. As payload on Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight mission, the ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the International Space Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. Earlier, during CEIT in the Space Station Processing Facility, the crew also inspected the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performed tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, and the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) at SPACEHAB in Cape Canaveral, Fla., STS-114 Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi (left) and Andrew Thomas (right) check out a component on the External Stowage Platform-2 (ESP2). Noguchi is with the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency. As payload on Space Shuttle Discovery?s Return to Flight mission, the ESP2 will carry replacement parts, known as orbital replacement units (ORU) to the International Space Station. The platform will be deployed and attached to the Station?s airlock and will be used as a permanent spare parts facility. The launch window for STS-114 is May 15 to June 3, 2005. Earlier, during CEIT in the Space Station Processing Facility, the crew also inspected the resupply stowage racks installed in the Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello and performed tool and equipment interface checks with the Thermal Protection System (TPS) repair sample box, and the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) in preparation for the mission?s three scheduled spacewalks. The seven-member crew will fly to the Space Station primarily to evaluate procedures for flight safety, including Shuttle inspection and repair techniques.
Release Date	03/18/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After arriving at Kennedy Space Center?s Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi talks to the media. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. He and other crew members are taking part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) over the next three days. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. This is Noguchi?s first space flight. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After arriving at Kennedy Space Center?s Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi talks to the media. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. He and other crew members are taking part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) over the next three days. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. This is Noguchi?s first space flight. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/01/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After arriving at Kennedy Space Center?s Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi talks to the media. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. He and other crew members are taking part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) over the next three days. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. This is Noguchi?s first space flight. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/01/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi arrives at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center aboard a T-38 jet training aircraft. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. He and other crew members are taking part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) over the next three days. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. This is Noguchi?s first space flight. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi arrives at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center aboard a T-38 jet training aircraft. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. He and other crew members are taking part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) over the next three days. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. This is Noguchi?s first space flight. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/01/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, the STS-114 crew takes part in training on an M-113, an armored personnel carrier that is used for speedy departure from the launch pad in an emergency. Seated in the M-113, left to right, are Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, Capt. George Hoggard, astronaut rescue team leader, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Soichi Noguchi and Charles Camarda, and Pilot James Kelly. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, the STS-114 crew takes part in training on an M-113, an armored personnel carrier that is used for speedy departure from the launch pad in an emergency. Seated in the M-113, left to right, are Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson, Capt. George Hoggard, astronaut rescue team leader, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Soichi Noguchi and Charles Camarda, and Pilot James Kelly. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/02/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dozens of media are gathered at the slidewire basket landing area on Launch Pad 39B to interview and hear comments from the STS-114 crew: Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Wendy Lawrence and Stephen Robinson, Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Soichi Noguchi, and Pilot James Kelly. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dozens of media are gathered at the slidewire basket landing area on Launch Pad 39B to interview and hear comments from the STS-114 crew: Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Wendy Lawrence and Stephen Robinson, Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Soichi Noguchi, and Pilot James Kelly. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the Fixed Service Structure at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-114 crew gets instructions on using the slidewire basket, emergency egress equipment from the pad. Crew members seen here are (from lower left) Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, (on the right, from center) Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson, Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas, and Pilot James Kelly. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the Fixed Service Structure at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-114 crew gets instructions on using the slidewire basket, emergency egress equipment from the pad. Crew members seen here are (from lower left) Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, (on the right, from center) Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson, Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas, and Pilot James Kelly. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the Fixed Service Structure at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-114 crew gets instructions on using the slidewire basket, emergency egress equipment from the pad. Crew members seen here are (from left) Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas and Charles Camarda, Commander Eileen Collins, and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Wendy Lawrence. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-114 crew gets instructions about the White Room they are in. It is the point of entry into Space Shuttle Discovery. The crew, from left, are Commander Eileen Collins and Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Soichi Noguchi and Stephen Robinson. Not seen are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-114 crew gets instructions about the White Room they are in. It is the point of entry into Space Shuttle Discovery. The crew, from left, are Commander Eileen Collins and Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Soichi Noguchi and Stephen Robinson. Not seen are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, the STS-114 crew pauses during M-113 training at the launch pad. From left are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Soichi Noguchi, Wendy Lawrence and Stephen Robinson, and Pilot James Kelly. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, the STS-114 crew pauses during M-113 training at the launch pad. From left are Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas, Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Soichi Noguchi, Wendy Lawrence and Stephen Robinson, and Pilot James Kelly. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/02/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the Fixed Service Structure at Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi practices using a fire extinguisher. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Other crew members looking on, behind Noguchi, are Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the Fixed Service Structure at Launch Pad 39B, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi practices using a fire extinguisher. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Other crew members looking on, behind Noguchi, are Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi is ready to practice driving an M-113, an armored personnel carrier that is used for speedy departure from the launch pad in an emergency. Behind him at left is Capt. George Hoggard, who is astronaut rescue team leader. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi is ready to practice driving an M-113, an armored personnel carrier that is used for speedy departure from the launch pad in an emergency. Behind him at left is Capt. George Hoggard, who is astronaut rescue team leader. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/02/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities at NASA?s Kennedy Space Center, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi drives an M-113, an armored personnel carrier that is used for speedy departure from the launch pad in an emergency. Behind him at left is Capt. George Hoggard, who is astronaut rescue team leader. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/02/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-114 crew gathers for media questions at the slidewire basket landing area on Launch Pad 39B. Pilot James Kelly (far right) responds to a question. The other crew members are, from left, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Wendy Lawrence and Stephen Robinson, Commander Eileen Collins, and Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-114 crew gathers for media questions at the slidewire basket landing area on Launch Pad 39B. Pilot James Kelly (far right) responds to a question. The other crew members are, from left, Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Wendy Lawrence and Stephen Robinson, Commander Eileen Collins, and Mission Specialists Charles Camarda and Soichi Noguchi, who is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-114 crew poses for a photo at the entry hatch into Space Shuttle Discovery. At left is Pilot James Kelly. Those standing are Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Soichi Noguchi and Andrew Thomas. In front of them are Commander Eileen Collins and Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson. Collins holds the mission patch. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, the STS-114 crew poses for a photo at the entry hatch into Space Shuttle Discovery. At left is Pilot James Kelly. Those standing are Mission Specialists Charles Camarda, Wendy Lawrence, Soichi Noguchi and Andrew Thomas. In front of them are Commander Eileen Collins and Mission Specialist Stephen Robinson. Collins holds the mission patch. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins leads the way as the next Space Shuttle crew does a practice walkout from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39B for a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. In the left row, from front, are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Wendy Lawrence, Charles Camarda, and Andrew Thomas. In the right row, from front, are Collins and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Stephen Robinson. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The dress rehearsal is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities held prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins leads the way as the next Space Shuttle crew does a practice walkout from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39B for a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. In the left row, from front, are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Wendy Lawrence, Charles Camarda, and Andrew Thomas. In the right row, from front, are Collins and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Stephen Robinson. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The dress rehearsal is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities held prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/04/2005

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the Fixed Service Structure at Launch Pad 39B, the STS-114 crew gets instructions on using the slidewire basket, emergency egress equipment from the pad. Crew members seen here are (from lower left) Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, Commander Eileen Collins, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, (on the right, back to front) Mission Specialists Stephen Robinson, Charles Camarda and Andrew Thomas, and Pilot James Kelly. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Outside the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins leads the way to the Astrovan that will transport the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. In the left row, from front, are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Wendy Lawrence, Charles Camarda, and Andrew Thomas. In the right row, from front, are Collins and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Stephen Robinson. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The dress rehearsal is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities held prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Outside the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins leads the way to the Astrovan that will transport the crew to Launch Pad 39B for a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. In the left row, from front, are Pilot James Kelly and Mission Specialists Wendy Lawrence, Charles Camarda, and Andrew Thomas. In the right row, from front, are Collins and Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi and Stephen Robinson. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The dress rehearsal is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities held prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/04/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-114 crew partakes of the traditional breakfast in the crew quarters at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building prior to suit-up for the trip to Launch Pad 39B for a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. Seated, from left, are Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, Commander Eileen Collins, and Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Stephen Robinson, and Charles Camarda. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The dress rehearsal is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities held prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-114 crew partakes of the traditional breakfast in the crew quarters at the Operations and Checkout (O&C) Building prior to suit-up for the trip to Launch Pad 39B for a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. Seated, from left, are Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence, Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, Commander Eileen Collins, and Mission Specialists Andrew Thomas, Stephen Robinson, and Charles Camarda. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The dress rehearsal is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities held prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/04/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-114 crew learn what to do if they need to leave the Space Shuttle in an emergency situation while on the pad, using the slidewire baskets that bring them to this landing area. Crew members are, from left, Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi, Stephen Robinson, Andrew Thomas and Charles Camarda, Commander Eileen Collins, and Pilot James Kelly. Not pictured is Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-114 crew learn what to do if they need to leave the Space Shuttle in an emergency situation while on the pad, using the slidewire baskets that bring them to this landing area. Crew members are, from left, Mission Specialists Soichi Noguchi, Stephen Robinson, Andrew Thomas and Charles Camarda, Commander Eileen Collins, and Pilot James Kelly. Not pictured is Mission Specialist Wendy Lawrence. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. It provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in simulated countdown activities. The test ends with a mock launch countdown culminating in a simulated main engine cutoff. The crew also spends time undergoing emergency egress training exercises at the launch pad. STS-114 is designated the first Return to Flight mission, with a launch window extending from July 13 to July 31.
Release Date	05/03/2005

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a member of the Closeout Crew following behind, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi heads for the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, where he will complete adjustments to his launch suit before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The crew is taking part in a full dress rehearsal for launch, including countdown and culminating in main engine cutoff. The rehearsal is the final part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities that the crew has been involved in for three days. TCDT provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.

Description	KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With a member of the Closeout Crew following behind, STS-114 Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi heads for the White Room on Launch Pad 39B, where he will complete adjustments to his launch suit before entering Space Shuttle Discovery. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The crew is taking part in a full dress rehearsal for launch, including countdown and culminating in main engine cutoff. The rehearsal is the final part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities that the crew has been involved in for three days. TCDT provides the crew of each mission an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training. STS-114 is the first Return to Flight mission to the International Space Station. The launch window extends July 13 through July 31.
Release Date	05/04/2005

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