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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, participates in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of Shuttle launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1926

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, participates in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of Shuttle launch preparation... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sharing a humorous moment on Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities are (left) Commander Rick Husband and (right) Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut). The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1979

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sharing a humorous moment on Launch Pad ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sharing a humorous moment on Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities are (left) Commander Rick Husband and (right) Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew share a humorous moment on Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. From left are Commander Rick Husband, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut), Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Mission Specialists Lauarel Clark and David Brown; in the foreground (back to camera) is Payload Commander Michael Anderson. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1975

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew share a humorous moment ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew share a humorous moment on Launch Pad 39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. From left are Commander Rick Husband, Payload Specialist Ilan Ra... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC, STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson (center) and Pilot William "Willie" McCool (right) talk with Robert Hanley, who is mission lead with the Vehicle Integration Test team from Houston. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0052

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC, STS-107 Payl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After their arrival at KSC, STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson (center) and Pilot William "Willie" McCool (right) talk with Robert Hanley, who is mission lead with the Vehi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson completes suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1962

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anders...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson completes suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. ST... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband makes a few comments after the crew's arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. Other crew members are Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, and Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla, David Brown and Laurel Clark. Ramon is the first Israeli astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0053

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband makes a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband makes a few comments after the crew's arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. Other crew members are Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Co... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting in the slidewire basket on the launch pad are (left to right) STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialist Laurel Clark. The crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting in the slidewire basket on the la...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sitting in the slidewire basket on the launch pad are (left to right) STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialist Laurel Clark. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - . The STS-107 crew, waving to onlookers, exits the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39A for liftoff. Leading the way are Pilot William "Willie" McCool (left) and Commander Rick Husband (right). Following in the second row are Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla (left) and Laurel Clark; in the rear are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialist David Brown. Ramon is the first astronaut from Israel to fly on a Shuttle. The 16-day mission is devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Liftoff is scheduled for 10:39 a.m. EST. [Photo courtesy of Scott Andrews] KSC-03pd0109

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - . The STS-107 crew, waving to onlookers,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - . The STS-107 crew, waving to onlookers, exits the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to Launch Pad 39A for liftoff. Leading the way are Pilot William "Willie" McCool (... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson gets help with his launch and entry suit from the Closeout Crew in the White Room. The environmentally controlled chamber is mated to Space Shuttle Columbia for entry into the Shuttle. Behind him is Pilot William "Willie" McCool. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Liftoff is scheduled for 10:39 a.m. EST. KSC-03pp0147

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Ander...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson gets help with his launch and entry suit from the Closeout Crew in the White Room. The environmentally controlled chamber is mated to Sp... More

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WITH H SCHWARTZ AND B LUBARSKY

VISIT BY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON SPACE SCIE...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/14/1977 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

NASA Space Science. NASA public domain image colelction.

NASA Space Science. NASA public domain image colelction.

Marshall's wirner of a Research Technology Award, worked with the Fourier telescope. This project has developed new technology with the aid of today's advanced computers by allowing an object to be x-rayed usin... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility PHSF at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Cassini spacecraft is being lifted for placement on a transporter which will move it to Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Cassini is an international mission conducted by NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, 1997, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will study the planet, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology. Photo Credit: NASA KSC-97PC-1336

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility PH...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility PHSF at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Cassini spacecraft is being lifted for placement on a transporter which will move it to La... More

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), the Cassini spacecraft is prepared for its lift onto a transporter which will move it to Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS). Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will study the planet, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1335

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), the Cassini spacec...

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), the Cassini spacecraft is prepared for its lift onto a transporter which will move it to Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS). Cassini is an i... More

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), Dan Maynard, a Jet Propulsion Laboratory technician, inserts the Digital Video Disk (DVD) into a shallow cavity between two pieces of aluminum that will protect it from micrometeoroid impacts. The package will be mounted to the side of the two-story-tall spacecraft beneath a pallet carrying cameras and other space instruments that will be used to study the Saturnian system. A specially designed, multicolored patch of thermal blanket material will be installed over the disk package. Along with the spacecraft, the disk will reside in Saturn's orbit centuries after the primary mission is completed in July 2008. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science, Washington, D.C., by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1277

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), Dan Maynard, a Jet...

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF), Dan Maynard, a Jet Propulsion Laboratory technician, inserts the Digital Video Disk (DVD) into a shallow cavity between two pieces of aluminum that will prote... More

Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) place a protective covering over the Cassini spacecraft in preparation for its move to Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS). Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will study the planet, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1334

Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) place a pro...

Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) place a protective covering over the Cassini spacecraft in preparation for its move to Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS). Cassini is... More

Technicians at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), connect the crane to the top of the Cassini spacecraft in preparation for the lift to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will orbit and study Saturn, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1306

Technicians at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), c...

Technicians at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), connect the crane to the top of the Cassini spacecraft in preparation for the lift to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Cassini... More

The Cassini spacecraft is lowered to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS). Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will orbit and study Saturn, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1307

The Cassini spacecraft is lowered to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur l...

The Cassini spacecraft is lowered to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS). Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronau... More

Technicians at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), connect the crane to the top of the Cassini spacecraft in preparation for the lift to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will orbit and study Saturn, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1305

Technicians at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), c...

Technicians at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), connect the crane to the top of the Cassini spacecraft in preparation for the lift to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Cassini... More

Technicians at Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS) begin to remove the transportation cover from the Cassini spacecraft after it was lifted to the top of the Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle at Complex 40. Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will orbit and study Saturn, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1302

Technicians at Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS) begin to remove the t...

Technicians at Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS) begin to remove the transportation cover from the Cassini spacecraft after it was lifted to the top of the Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle at Complex 40. Cassini... More

The Cassini spacecraft is rolled out of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., shortly before being transported to Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS) where it will be lifted to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will orbit and study Saturn, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1303

The Cassini spacecraft is rolled out of the Payload Hazardous Servicin...

The Cassini spacecraft is rolled out of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., shortly before being transported to Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS) where i... More

The Cassini spacecraft arrives at Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), where it will be lifted to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 6, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will orbit and study Saturn, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-97PC1304

The Cassini spacecraft arrives at Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Stati...

The Cassini spacecraft arrives at Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), where it will be lifted to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Cassini is an international mission conducted by the N... More

The Cassini spacecraft, covered by an environmentally controlled protective enclosure, is lifted at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), in preparation to mate it to the top of its Titan IV/Centaur launch vehicle. Cassini is an international mission conducted by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The two-story-tall spacecraft, scheduled for launch on Oct. 13, is destined to arrive at Saturn in July 2004, where it will orbit and study Saturn, its rings, moons and magnetic environment in detail over a four-year period. The Cassini mission is managed for NASA's Office of Space Science by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology KSC-11401f24

The Cassini spacecraft, covered by an environmentally controlled prote...

The Cassini spacecraft, covered by an environmentally controlled protective enclosure, is lifted at Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS), in preparation to mate it to the top of its Titan IV/Cen... More

International Space Station (ISS), Russian Space Program

International Space Station (ISS), Russian Space Program

This artist's digital concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over Florida. As a gateway to permanent human presence in space, the Space Station Program is to expand k... More

Deep Space 1 in Cleanroom. NASA public domain image colelction.

Deep Space 1 in Cleanroom. NASA public domain image colelction.

Description Deep Space 1 was launched in October 1998 as part of NASA's New Millennium Program, which is managed by JPL for NASA's Office of Space Science, Washington, DC. The California Institute of Technology... More

International Space Station (ISS), Russian Space Program

International Space Station (ISS), Russian Space Program

This artist's concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over the Straits of Gibraltar and the Mediterranean Sea. As a gateway to permanent human presence in space, the S... More

Deep Space 1 Technology Demonstrator

Deep Space 1 Technology Demonstrator

The completely assembled Deep Space 1 (DS-1) technology demonstrator spacecraft. The DS-1 spacecraft incorporates a number of advanced technology concepts in its mission, but none so "high profile" as its Ion p... More

International Space Station (ISS), Russian Space Program

International Space Station (ISS), Russian Space Program

This artist's concept depicts the completely assembled International Space Station (ISS) passing over Florida and the Bahamas. As a gateway to permanent human presence in space, the Space Station Program is to ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla head to crew quarters. They and the rest of the crew are at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2003. KSC-02pd1924

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-107 Pay...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at KSC, STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla head to crew quarters. They and the rest of the crew are at KSC to ta... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut) arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla, David Brown and Laurel Clark. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2003. KSC-02pd1920

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (th...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut) arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool pauses next to the T-38 jet aircraft in which he flew to KSC. He and the crew are at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla, David Brown and Laurel Clark, and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2003. KSC-02pd1923

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool pau...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool pauses next to the T-38 jet aircraft in which he flew to KSC. He and the crew are at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and David Brown, and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2003. KSC-02pd1922

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew m... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew members are Pilot William "Willie" McCool Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla, David Brown, Laurel Clark and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut). STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2003. KSC-02pd1917

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband arrives a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew members are... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialists David Brown and Laurel Clark and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut). STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2003. KSC-02pd1918

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew m... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut). STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2003. KSC-02pd1919

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew mem... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Standing, left to right, are Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Commander Rick Husband, Mission Specialist David Brown, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut), and Mission Specialists Laurel Clark and Kalpana Chawla. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. KSC-02pd1916

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew arrives at KSC to take...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew arrives at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Standing, left to right, are Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Pilot William ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (left) and Mission Specialist David Brown (right) are ready to head for crew quarters after arriving at KSC. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, and Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2003. KSC-02pd1921

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (le...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (left) and Mission Specialist David Brown (right) are ready to head for crew quarters after arriving at KSC. The crew is taking part in Termin... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. Instructor George Hoggard looks on over Husband's shoulder. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1932

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband takes a ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a stand... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown waves as he completes suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1961

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown w...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown waves as he completes suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark has her helmet checked during suitup for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1960

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark has her helmet checked during suitup for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla is helped suiting up for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1954

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla is helped suiting up for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1934

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael An...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test acti... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark (in yellow cap) is instructed on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1930

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark (in yellow cap) is instructed on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group portrait with the Vehicle Assembly Building in the background. They are at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. From left to right are Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Commander Rick Husband, Mission Specialist David Brown, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut), and Payload Commander Michael Anderson. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is targeted for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST. KSC-02pd1925

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group port...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group portrait with the Vehicle Assembly Building in the background. They are at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, sits happily during suitup for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1955

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, th...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, sits happily during suitup for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1928

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chaw...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activiti... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown happily submits to suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1958

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown h...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown happily submits to suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla is helped suiting up for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1953

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla is helped suiting up for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband operates an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. From left, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, Instructor George Hoggard, and Mission Specialists Laurel Clark (face obscured) and Kalpana Chawla enjoy the ride in the background. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1933

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband operates...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Commander Rick Husband operates an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. From lef... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark happily submits to suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1957

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark h...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark happily submits to suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool operates an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. Instructor George Hoggard (left) supervises the training. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1937

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCoo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool operates an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group portrait with their instructor inside an M113 armored personnel carrier. The crew is participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. From left to right are Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Commander Rick Husband, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, Instructor George Hoggard, Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut), Payload Commander Michael Anderson, and Mission Specialist David Brown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1927

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group port...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group portrait with their instructor inside an M113 armored personnel carrier. The crew is participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test acti... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson smiles as he undergoes suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1959

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderso...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson smiles as he undergoes suit check prior to Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, gets help with his suitup for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch countdown at the pad. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1956

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, gets help with his suitup for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1936

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCoo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activitie... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1935

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Bro...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activiti... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group portrait with their instructor beside an M113 armored personnel carrier. The crew is participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. In the front, from left, are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut), Instructor George Hoggard, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, Commander Rick Husband, Mission Specialist David Brown, and Payload Commander Michael Anderson. In the back, from left, are Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla and Pilot William "Willie" McCool. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1938

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group p...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The STS-107 crew poses for a group portrait with their instructor beside an M113 armored personnel carrier. The crew is participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. KSC-02pd1931

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut, takes a break during training on the operation of an M113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown D... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and David Brown share a slidewire basket. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1982

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and David Brown share a slidewire ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 crew members test breathing masks in the emergency bunker. From left are Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and David Brown, Commander Rick Husband and Mission Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut). STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1986

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 crew members test breathing masks in the emergency bunker. From left... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool and Commander Rick Husband share a slidewire basket. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1983

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool and Commander Rick Husband share a slid... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities on Launch Pad 39A, members of the STS-107 crew check emergency equipment. From left are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut), Pilot William "Willie" McCool and Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1974

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration T...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities on Launch Pad 39A, members of the STS-107 crew check emergency equipment. From left are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the f... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses in front of the entry into Space Shuttle Columbia during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities on the pad. Kneeling in front are (left to right) Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut), Pilot William "Willie" McCool and Mission Specialist David Brown. Standing in back are (left to right) Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Commander Rick Husband and Mission Specialist Laurel Clark. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Columbia. . KSC-02pd1973

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses in front of the ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew poses in front of the entry into Space Shuttle Columbia during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities on the pad. Kneeling in front are (left to right... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on the slidewire basket during emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Seen are Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut). The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1981

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on the slidewire basket during emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Seen are Mission Specialist L... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the emergency egress landing site on Launch Pad 39A, the STS-107 crew listens to instructions. Standing from left are Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Mission Specialists Laurel Clark, Ilan Ramon and Kalpana Chawla, Commander Rick Husband and Mission Specialist David Brown. Ramon is the first Israeli astronaut. The crew is taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1980

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the emergency egress landing site on L...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the emergency egress landing site on Launch Pad 39A, the STS-107 crew listens to instructions. Standing from left are Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Pilot William "Willie" ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla is shown during the crew's Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities on Launch Pad 39A. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1976

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla is shown during the crew's Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities on Launch Pad 39A. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch co... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 crew members test breathing masks in the emergency bunker. From left are Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and David Brown, and Commander Rick Husband. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1985

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 crew members test breathing masks in the emergency bunker. From left... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown (left) and Commander Rick Husband (right) test breathing masks in the emergency bunker. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1984

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the pad, STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown (left) and Commander Rick Husband (rig... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emergency egress from the pad during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Seen are Pilot William "Willie" McCool and Commander Rick Husband. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1978

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on eme...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emergency egress from the pad during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Seen are Pilot William "Willie" McCool and Commander Ri... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emergency egress from the pad during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Standing in the slidewire basket are (from left) Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut) and Payload Commander Michael Anderson. The TCDT also includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1977

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emer...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew gets instruction on emergency egress from the pad during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Standing in the slidewire basket are (from left) Mission... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool checks instructions in the cockpit of Space Shuttle Columbia during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1989

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool che...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool checks instructions in the cockpit of Space Shuttle Columbia during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sitting in the slidewire basket on the launch pad is Mission Specialist David Brown. The crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sitting in the slidewire basket on the l...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sitting in the slidewire basket on the launch pad is Mission Specialist David Brown. The crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstrat... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew practice emergency egress from the launch pad during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. In the slidewire basket in the foreground are Mission Specialists David Brown and Kalpana Chawla. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1992

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew practice emergency egre...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew practice emergency egress from the launch pad during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. In the slidewire bask... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the conclusion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-107 crew returns to Houston. In the cockpit of the T-38 jet trainer is Pilot William "Willie" McCool. Reflected in his helmet is another T-38 with other crew members. The launch of mission STS-107 is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. A mission devoted to research, STS-107 will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. [Photo by: astronaut Willie McCool] KSC-02pd2066

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the conclusion of Terminal Countdown...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the conclusion of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-107 crew returns to Houston. In the cockpit of the T-38 jet trainer is Pilot William "Willie" McCoo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the launch pad, the STS-107 crew pauses for a group photo. From left are Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Commander Rick Husband, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, and Mission Specialists Ilan Ramon, Kalpana Chawla and David Brown. Behind them is Space Shuttle Columbia. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1997

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration T...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the launch pad, the STS-107 crew pauses for a group photo. From left are Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Commander Ri... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew meet with the media in front of the grandstand. From left are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Mission Specialist David Brown, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, and Mission Specialists Laurel Clark and Kalpana Chawla. The crew just finished Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, including a simulated launch countdown, in preparation for launch planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. . KSC-02pd1999

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew meet with the media in f...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew meet with the media in front of the grandstand. From left are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Mission Special... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew heads for the Astrovan and a ride to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated launch countdown. From left are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialist David Brown, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark and Commander Rick Husband. The countdown is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1987

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew heads for the Astrovan a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew heads for the Astrovan and a ride to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated launch countdown. From left are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawl... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew exits the Operations and Checkout Building for a ride to Launch Pad 39A and a simulated launch countdown. From left are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialist David Brown, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark and Commander Rick Husband. The countdown is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1988

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew exits the Operations an...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew exits the Operations and Checkout Building for a ride to Launch Pad 39A and a simulated launch countdown. From left are Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, Mission Spe... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew practice emergency egress from the launch pad during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1991

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew practice emergency egres...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew practice emergency egress from the launch pad during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission de... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving from the slidewire basket on the launch pad are (left to right) STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool and Commander Rick Husband. The crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1995

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving from the slidewire basket on the l...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Waving from the slidewire basket on the launch pad are (left to right) STS-107 Pilot William "Willie" McCool and Commander Rick Husband. The crew is taking part in a simulated launc... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-107 crew practice emergency egress from the launch pad, reaching for the release lever of the slidewire basket they are in. The crew is taking part in a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1993

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-107 crew practice emer...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-107 crew practice emergency egress from the launch pad, reaching for the release lever of the slidewire basket they are in. The crew is taking part in a simulate... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the launch pad, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and Ilan Ramon pause for a photo. Behind them is Space Shuttle Columbia. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1998

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - During Terminal Countdown Demonstratio...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- - During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities at the launch pad, Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and Ilan Ramon pause for a photo. Behind them is Space Shuttle Colu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew meet with the media in front of the grandstand. With the microphone is Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. Others, from left, are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Ramon, Mission Specialist David Brown, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, and Mission Specialists Laurel Clark and Kalpana Chawla. The crew just finished Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, including a simulated launch countdown, in preparation for launch planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. . KSC-02pd2000

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew meet with the media in ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-107 crew meet with the media in front of the grandstand. With the microphone is Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. Others, from left, are Commande... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband sits in the cockpit of Space Shuttle Columbia during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. . KSC-02pd1990

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband sits in th...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband sits in the cockpit of Space Shuttle Columbia during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. STS-107 i... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark waves to onlookers as she arrives at KSC for pre-launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. The crew includes Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and David Brown. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0049

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark w...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Laurel Clark waves to onlookers as she arrives at KSC for pre-launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (left) is greeted on his arrival by Launch Director Mike Linebach. Ramon is the first Israeli astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla, David Brown and Laurel Clark. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0050

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (left) is greeted on his arrival by Launch Director Mike Linebach. Ramon is the first Israeli astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. STS-107... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown shows his pleasure at arriving at KSC for pre-launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. The crew includes Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and Laurel Clark. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0048

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown sh...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist David Brown shows his pleasure at arriving at KSC for pre-launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 exp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -STS-107 Commander Rick Husband (at the microphone) makes a few comments after the crew's arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. Standing left to right are Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Mission Specialists David Brown and Kalpana Chawla, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, who is the first Israeli astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0055

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -STS-107 Commander Rick Husband (at the mic...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -STS-107 Commander Rick Husband (at the microphone) makes a few comments after the crew's arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. Standing left to right are Husband, Pilot Willia... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson comments about the mission after the crew's arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0056

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anders...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson comments about the mission after the crew's arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband waves to spectators as he arrives at KSC for pre-launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. The crew includes Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli astronaut. Other crew members are Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla, David Brown and Laurel Clark. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0046

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband waves to s...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Commander Rick Husband waves to spectators as he arrives at KSC for pre-launch preparations. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experimen... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla joins other crew members after arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. Not seen are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, and Mission Specialists David Brown and Laurel Clark. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0054

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla joins other crew members after arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. Not seen are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew pose for a photo after their arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. Standing from left to right are Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Payload Commander Michael Anderson, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Commander Rick Husband, Mission Specialists Laurel Clark and David Brown, and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon, who is the first Israeli astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0058

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew pose for a photo after t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-107 crew pose for a photo after their arrival at KSC for pre-launch preparations. Standing from left to right are Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla, Payload Commander Micha... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two members of the STS-107 crew, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark (left) and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (right), talk after their arrival at KSC to Launch Director Mike Leinbach. Ramon is the first Israeli astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Other crew members are Commander Rick Husband, Pilot William "Willie" McCool, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Mission Specialists Kalpana Chawla and David Brown. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. KSC-03pd0051

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two members of the STS-107 crew, Missio...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two members of the STS-107 crew, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark (left) and Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (right), talk after their arrival at KSC to Launch Director Mike Leinbach... More

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