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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA Administrator Mike Griffin poses for a portrait with representatives of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, under space shuttle Endeavour.  On the left is JAXA Director Kuniaki Shiraki, and on the right is JAXA Vice President Kaoru Mamiya.  JAXA is one of NASA's international partners in the development and operation of the International Space Station. The shuttle landed on Runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility at the end of the STS-123 mission, a 16-day flight to the International Space Station.  This was the 16th night landing at Kennedy.  The main landing gear touched down at 8:39:08 p.m. EDT.  The nose landing gear touched down at 8:39:17 p.m. and wheel stop was at 8:40:41 p.m.  The mission completed nearly 6.6 million miles.  The landing was on the second opportunity after the first was waved off due to unstable weather in the Kennedy Space Center area.   The STS-123 mission delivered the first segment of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, known as Dextre.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0819

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA Administrator Mike Griffin poses for a p...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA Administrator Mike Griffin poses for a portrait with representatives of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, under space shuttle Endeavour. On the left is JAXA Directo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -     Space Shuttle Program and mission managers meet for the traditional Flight Readiness Review, a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission. Among those seated at the table on the left are Center Director Jim Kennedy, Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier and Marshall Space Flight Center Director Dave King.  Shuttle Program Manager Wayne Hale is seated under the center screen on the back wall.  Also attending is NASA Administrator Mike Griffin.  The June 16-17 meeting is designed to produce a number of key decisions about Discovery's mission, STS-121, including selection of an official launch date. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1140

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program and mission man...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program and mission managers meet for the traditional Flight Readiness Review, a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission. Among those seated at the tab... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - Leaders from space agencies around the world take a moment from the International Space Station Heads of Agency meeting being held at Kennedy Space Center for a group portrait, framed by the space shuttle launch pads in Launch Complex 39. From left are Canadian Space Agency Vice-President Space Science, Technology and Programs Virendra Jha; Russian Federal Space Agency Head Anatolii Perminov; European Space Agency Director-General Jean-Jacques Dordain; NASA Administrator Michael Griffin; and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency President Keiji Tachikawa.  The purpose of the meeting is to review International Space Station cooperation and endorse a revision to the station configuration and assembly sequence. KSC-06pd0414

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders from space agencies around the w...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders from space agencies around the world take a moment from the International Space Station Heads of Agency meeting being held at Kennedy Space Center for a group portrait, fra... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Leaving a wavy contrail in its wake, the launch of space shuttle Atlantis is viewed through the windows of the Launch Control Center, where VIPS gathered to watch, including Center Director Bill Parsons, Associate Administrator for NASA Space Operations William H. Gerstenmaier and NASA Administrator Mike Griffin.  Liftoff was on time at 2:45 p.m. EST from Launch Pad 39A.  The launch is the third attempt for Atlantis since December 2007 to carry the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory to the International Space Station.  During the 11-day mission, the crew's prime objective is to attach the laboratory to the Harmony module, adding to the station's size and capabilities.    Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0207

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving a wavy contrail in its wake, th...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Leaving a wavy contrail in its wake, the launch of space shuttle Atlantis is viewed through the windows of the Launch Control Center, where VIPS gathered to watch, including Cente... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA associate administrator for Space Operations; Sigmar Wittig, head of the DLR, the German Space Agency; Mike Griffin, NASA administrator; and Michel Tognini, head of the European Astronaut Center, examine the thermal protection system tiles beneath Space Shuttle Discovery following the landing of mission STS-116 on Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. During the STS-116 mission, three spacewalks attached the P5 integrated truss structure to the station, and completed the rewiring of the orbiting laboratory's power system.  A fourth spacewalk retracted a stubborn solar array. Main gear touchdown was at 5:32 p.m. EST. Nose gear touchdown was at 5:32:12 p.m. and wheel stop was at 5:32:52 p.m.  At touchdown -- nominally about 2,500 ft. beyond the runway threshold -- the orbiter is traveling at a speed ranging from 213 to 226 mph. Discovery traveled 5,330,000 miles, landing on orbit 204. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 20 hours, 44 minutes and 16 seconds. This is the 64th landing at KSC. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd2878

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA associate admin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA associate administrator for Space Operations; Sigmar Wittig, head of the DLR, the German Space Agency; Mike Griffin, NASA administrator; and Michel Tognini... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA managers examine the thermal protection system tile under space shuttle Endeavour on Runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility at the end of the STS-123 mission, a 16-day flight to the International Space Station.  From left are Mission Management Team Chairman LeRoy Cain, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin, Kennedy Space Center Director Bill Parsons and NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale.  This was the 16th night landing at Kennedy.  The main landing gear touched down at 8:39:08 p.m. EDT.  The nose landing gear touched down at 8:39:17 p.m. and wheel stop was at 8:40:41 p.m.  The mission completed nearly 6.6 million miles.  The landing was on the second opportunity after the first was waved off due to unstable weather in the Kennedy Space Center area.   The STS-123 mission delivered the first segment of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the Canadian Space Agency's two-armed robotic system, known as Dextre.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0818

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA managers examine the thermal protection ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- NASA managers examine the thermal protection system tile under space shuttle Endeavour on Runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility at the end of the STS-123 mission,... More

View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA

View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA

S71-41852 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Gerald D. Griffin, foreground, stands near his console in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) during Apollo 15's third extravehicular activity (EVA) on the lunar surface. Grif... More

STS-6 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) ACTIVITIES - DAY 5 - JSC

STS-6 MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) ACTIVITIES - DAY 5 - JSC

Various views of STS-6 MOCR activities during Day-5 with Vice-Pres. George Bush, Cap Communicator Bridges, JSC Director Gerald Griffin, Eugene F. Kranz, NASA Admin. James M. Beggs, Cap Com Astronaut O'Connor, F... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a special commemorative service held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to honor NASA's fallen heroes, Kennedy Center Director Bill Parsons speaks to guests gathered in front of the Space Mirror Memorial.  Other participants seated on the dais are (from left) NASA Administrator Michael Griffin; Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization G. Madhavan Nair; the 2007 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award winner Luther Richardson; Shuttle Commander and former NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Readdy; NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier; Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins of the Return to Flight mission, STS-114; Evelyn Husband-Thompson, widow of Colonel Rick Husband; and Astronauts Memorial Foundation President Stephen Feldman.  Kennedy marked the NASA Day of Remembrance with special ceremonies.  This year the crew of Columbia was remembered in a special way on the day that marked the fifth anniversary of the Columbia accident.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd0109

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a special commemorative service held ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a special commemorative service held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to honor NASA's fallen heroes, Kennedy Center Director Bill Parsons speaks to guests gathered... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin testifies, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. If confirmed, Griffin, who ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., testifies before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee during the confirmation hearing of Dr. Michael Griffin, rear center, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the Russell Senate Off... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin testifies, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. If confirmed, Griffin, who ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin, right, talks with his wife Rebecca Griffin prior to testifying at his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the Russell Senate Office B... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin testifies, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. If confirmed, Griffin, who ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin testifies, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. If confirmed, Griffin, who ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin testifies, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. If confirmed, Griffin, who ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin testifies, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. If confirmed, Griffin, who ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., testifies before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee during the confirmation hearing of Dr. Michael Griffin, rear center, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the Russell Senate Off... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin testifies, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. If confirmed, Griffin, who ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, D-Hawaii, left, speaks as U.S. Senator Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, looks on during the confirmation hearing for Dr. Michael Griffin, in front of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Tue... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., testifies before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee during the confirmation hearing of Dr. Michael Griffin, right background, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the Russell Senat... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Dr. Michael Griffin testifies, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, during his confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington. If confirmed, Griffin, who ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

Michael Griffin Senate Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., left, talks with Michael Griffin as Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Tx., and Griffin's wife Rebecca look on prior to his testimony, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at the Russell ... More

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin delivers remarks during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Thursday, April 14, 2005, in Washington after being sworn in earlier that morning as NASA's 11th Administra... More

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin delivers remarks during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Thursday, April 14, 2005, in Washington after being sworn in earlier that morning as NASA's 11th Administra... More

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin delivers remarks during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Thursday, April 14, 2005, in Washington after being sworn in earlier that morning as NASA's 11th Administra... More

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin delivers remarks during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Thursday, April 14, 2005, in Washington after being sworn in earlier that morning as NASA's 11th Administra... More

Michael Griffin Oath Of Office. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Oath Of Office. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, is administered the oath of office by John H. Marburger, right, Science Adviser to the President and Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, during a private ... More

Michael Griffin Oath Of Office. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Oath Of Office. NASA public domain image colelction.

John H. Marburger, Science Adviser to the President and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), left, shakes hands with NASA Administrator Michael Griffin following his swearing-in, Thur... More

Michael Griffin Oath Of Office. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Oath Of Office. NASA public domain image colelction.

John H. Marburger, Science Adviser to the President and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), left, talks with NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, center, while his wife Rebecca and da... More

Michael Griffin Oath Of Office. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Oath Of Office. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, is administered the oath of office by John H. Marburger, right, Science Adviser to the President and Office of Science and Technology Policy Director, during a private ... More

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin Meets with Elon Musk

Michael Griffin Meets with Elon Musk

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, meets with CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk, right, Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Looking on in the background are Larry Williams, NASA astronaut... More

Michael Griffin Meets with Burt Rutan

Michael Griffin Meets with Burt Rutan

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, right, meets with aerospace engineer Burt Rutan Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin Official Portrait

Michael Griffin Official Portrait

Portrait, Michael Griffin, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Washington, DC, April 25, 2005. Photo Credit: (NASA/Renee Bouchard)

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin is seen during his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond, Wednesd... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin delivers a statement during testimony in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond,... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Senator Trent Lott, R-Miss., questions NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin during his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Sp... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson. R-Fla., questions NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin during his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: ... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin is seen prior to his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond, Wedne... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin smiles during his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond, Wednesda... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin smiles during his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond, Wednesda... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin smiles during his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond, Wednesda... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin is seen during his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond, Wednesd... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin speaks in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond, Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in th... More

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Senate Hearing. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Dr. Michael Griffin smiles during his appearance in front of the Senate Commerce Committee Science and Space Subcommittee hearing on Human Space Flight: The Space Shuttle and Beyond, Wednesda... More

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Rep. Bart Gordon, D-TN., questions NASA Administrator Michael Griffin during a House Science Committee hearing, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin prepares to testify at a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin testifies at a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin testifies at a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Members of the media photograph NASA Administrator Michael Griffin as he testifies at a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Cre... More

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin testifies at a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-CA., questions NASA Administrator Michael Griffin during a House Science Committee hearing, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Rep. Sherwood Boehlert, R-NY., questions NASA Administrator Michael Griffin during a House Science Committee hearing, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin prepares to testify at a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

Michael Griffin Update. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talks with employees during a NASA Update program at NASA Headquarters, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Washington.  Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

NASA Special Assistant Mr. Christopher Shank, left, and NASA Administrator Michael Griffin talk during a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washi... More

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin testifies at a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Michael Griffin House Science Committee Hearing

Rep. Sherwood Boehlert, R-NY., left, talks with NASA Administrator Michael Griffin prior to a hearing before the House Science Committee, Tuesday, June 28, 2005, Rayburn House Office building, Washington. Pho... More

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The study made specific design recommendati... More

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The study made specific design recommendati... More

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The study made specific design recommendati... More

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The study made specific design recommendati... More

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The study made specific design recommendati... More

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The study made specific design recommendati... More

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The study made specific design recommendati... More

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

Michael Griffin Discusses Exploration Architecture Study

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin discusses the results of the agency's exploration architecture study on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The study made specific design recommendati... More

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, shakes hands with Yuriy Yekhanurov, Prime Minister of Ukraine after a visit to NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Bill Ingalls)

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

Yuriy Yekhanurov, Prime Minister of Ukraine, left, and NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, walk together prior to the start of a meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: ... More

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

Director General of the National Space Agency of Ukraine Yuriy Sergiyovych Alekseyev, left, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, center, and Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuriy Yekhanurov pose for a photograph prio... More

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, presents Yuriy Yekhanurov, Prime Minister of Ukraine, with a montage following a meeting Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/... More

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

Michael Griffin Meets With Ukrainian Officials

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, foreground left, sits across the table from Yuriy Yekhanurov, Prime Minister of Ukraine, during a courtesy visit Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, at NASA Headquarters in Washington. Ph... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s training auditorium, Center Director Jim Kennedy talks to employees about the NASA budget and its impact on the Center.  The all-hands meeting followed a press conference held by NASA Administrator Mike Griffin on the agency’s budget. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-06pd0197

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s training ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s training auditorium, Center Director Jim Kennedy talks to employees about the NASA budget and its impact on the Center. The all-hands meeting follow... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s training auditorium, Center Director Jim Kennedy talks to employees about the NASA budget and its impact on the Center.  The all-hands meeting followed a press conference held by NASA Administrator Mike Griffin on the agency’s budget. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-06pd0196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s training ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center’s training auditorium, Center Director Jim Kennedy talks to employees about the NASA budget and its impact on the Center. The all-hands meeting follow... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - Leaders from space agencies around the world participate in a news briefing following the International Space Station Heads of Agency meeting held at Kennedy Space Center.  From left are NASA Press Secretary Dean Acosta;  NASA Administrator Michael Griffin; Canadian Space Agency Vice-President Space Science, Technology and Programs Virendra Jha; European Space Agency Director-General Jean-Jacques Dordain; Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency President Keiji Tachikawa; Japanese interpreter Masako Kaharia; Russian Federal Space Agency Head Anatolii Perminov; and Russian interpreter Elena Maroko.  The purpose of the meeting was to review International Space Station cooperation and endorse a revision to the station configuration and assembly sequence.  At the meeting, the partners reaffirmed their agencies' commitment to meet their mutual obligations, to implement six person crew operations in 2009 and an adequate number of shuttle flights to complete the assembly of the space station by the end of the decade. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-06pd0416

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders from space agencies around the w...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders from space agencies around the world participate in a news briefing following the International Space Station Heads of Agency meeting held at Kennedy Space Center. From le... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - Leaders from space agencies around the world take a moment from the International Space Station Heads of Agency meeting being held at Kennedy Space Center for a group portrait in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building.  From left are Canadian Space Agency Vice-President Space Science, Technology and Programs Virendra Jha; Russian Federal Space Agency Head Anatolii Perminov; European Space Agency Director-General Jean-Jacques Dordain; NASA Administrator Michael Griffin; and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency President Keiji Tachikawa.  The purpose of the meeting is to review International Space Station cooperation and endorse a revision to the station configuration and assembly sequence. KSC-06pd0415

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders from space agencies around the w...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders from space agencies around the world take a moment from the International Space Station Heads of Agency meeting being held at Kennedy Space Center for a group portrait in f... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  NASA Administrator Mike Griffin (left) and HDNet Chairman and President Mark Cuban shake hands after announcing an agreement for HDNet to provide high definition TV coverage of space shuttle launches through 2010.  The announcement was made at a news conference held in Colorado Springs, Colo.  The news conference was hosted by the Space Foundation during its 22nd National Space Symposium that ended today.   HDNet will broadcast the shuttle flights in high definition TV, known as HDTV, which has at least twice the resolution of standard television formats. HDNet also will provide the agency a standard broadcast signal of launches for use by media networks and NASA TV. When possible, it will air HDTV coverage of NASA's expendable rocket launches on its network. KSC-06pd0588

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Mike Griffin (left) a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Mike Griffin (left) and HDNet Chairman and President Mark Cuban shake hands after announcing an agreement for HDNet to provide high definition TV coverage of spa... More

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NASA Administrator Michael Griffin presented the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award to Neil Armstrong (left).  At right is former awardee John Glenn.  Armstrong received the award that includes a moon rock to recognize the sacrifices and dedication of the astronauts and others who were part of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs.  A former naval aviator, NASA test pilot and Apollo 11 commander, Armstrong was the first human to ever land a spacecraft on the moon and the first to step on the lunar surface.  Armstrong's award will be displayed at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal.  Photo credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls KSC-06pd0686

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NASA Administrator Michael Griffin presented the NA...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - NASA Administrator Michael Griffin presented the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award to Neil Armstrong (left). At right is former awardee John Glenn. Armstrong received the award that inc... More

CINCINNATI, OHIO - Former astronaut Neil Armstrong stands next to the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award presented to him by NASA Administrator Michael Griffin.  Armstrong received the award that includes a moon rock to recognize the sacrifices and dedication of the astronauts and others who were part of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs.  A former naval aviator, NASA test pilot and Apollo 11 commander, Armstrong was the first human to ever land a spacecraft on the moon and the first to step on the lunar surface.  Armstrong's award will be displayed at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal.  Photo credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls KSC-06pd0687

CINCINNATI, OHIO - Former astronaut Neil Armstrong stands next to the ...

CINCINNATI, OHIO - Former astronaut Neil Armstrong stands next to the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award presented to him by NASA Administrator Michael Griffin. Armstrong received the award that includes a ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -     Space Shuttle Program and mission managers meet for the traditional Flight Readiness Review, a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission. NASA Administrator Mike Griffin and Shuttle Program Manager Wayne Hale are seated in front under the right-hand screen.   The June 16-17 meeting is designed to produce a number of key decisions about Discovery's mission, STS-121, including selection of an official launch date.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1141

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program and mission man...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program and mission managers meet for the traditional Flight Readiness Review, a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission. NASA Administrator Mike Griff... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -     Space Shuttle Program and mission managers meet for the traditional Flight Readiness Review, a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission.  Listening to a comment from attendees is NASA Administrator Mike Griffin (fourth to the right of the speaker) and Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier and KSC Deputy Director Bill Parsons, at far right.   The June 16-17 meeting is designed to produce a number of key decisions about Discovery's mission, STS-121, including selection of an official launch date.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1143

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program and mission man...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Program and mission managers meet for the traditional Flight Readiness Review, a thorough assessment of preparations for the mission. Listening to a comment from ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -    From Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin uses binoculars to view of the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery (in the background) on mission STS-121.  The launch made history as the first to occur on Independence Day.  Liftoff was on-time at 2:38 p.m. EDT.  During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew of seven will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station.  Landing is scheduled for July 16 or 17 at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility.  Photo credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls KSC-06pd1489

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From Firing Room 4 of the Launch Contr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin uses binoculars to view of the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery (in the background) on mission S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  At a post-launch briefing, Shuttle Program Manager Wayne Hale, center, briefs the media about the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121.  Seated with him are, left to right, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin, NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Mission Bill Gerstenmaier, Chief of the Mission Management Team John Shannon, and Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach.  Liftoff of Discovery was on time at 2:30 p.m. EDT. KSC-06pd1445

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a post-launch briefing, Shuttle Progr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a post-launch briefing, Shuttle Program Manager Wayne Hale, center, briefs the media about the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121. Seated with him ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (center) is congratulated by NASA Administrator Mike Griffin (right) for the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121.  The launch was the first ever to take place on Independence Day.  Behind Leinbach are David R. Mould,  assistant administrator for Public Affairs NASA, and Lisa Malone, director of External Relations at Kennedy. Liftoff was on-time at 2:38 p.m. EDT.   During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew of seven will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station.  Landing is scheduled for July 16 or 17 at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1424

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (center) is congratulated by NASA Administrator Mike Griffin (right) for the successful launch... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin congratulates the launch team on the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121.  The launch was the first ever to take place on Independence Day.  Liftoff was on-time at 2:38 p.m. EDT.  Others next to Griffin are (left to right) David R. Mould,  assistant administrator for NASA Public Affairs ; Lisa Malone, director of External Relations at Kennedy; Bruce Buckingham, news chief at the NASA News Center at Kennedy; and Mike Leinbach, Shuttle Program director.    During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew of seven will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station.  Landing is scheduled for July 16 or 17 at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1423

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center, NASA Administrator Mike Griffin congratulates the launch team on the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   NASA Administrator Mike Griffin talks with Commander Steven Lindsey (gesturing) after the crew looked over the orbiter Discovery, above them.  Between Griffin and Lindsey are Mission Specialists Michael Fossum and Lisa Nowak.  Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson is behind Lindsey; Associate Administrator Rex Geveden is at right. The post-flight walk-around is a tradition.  Discovery's smooth and perfect landing was on time at 9:14 a.m. EDT on Runway 15 of NASA's Shuttle Landing Facility after traveling 5.3 million miles on 202 orbits. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 37 minutes and 54 seconds.  The landing is the 62nd at Kennedy Space Center and the 32nd for Discovery. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd1577

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Mike Griffin talks w...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Mike Griffin talks with Commander Steven Lindsey (gesturing) after the crew looked over the orbiter Discovery, above them. Between Griffin and Lindsey are Miss... More

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