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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears ghostlike in the runway lights as it touches down on the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility Runway 15. At the controls are Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt and Pilot Scott D. Altman. Also on board the orbiter are Mission Specialists Edward T. Lu, Yuri I. Malenchenko, Boris V. Morukov, Richard A. Mastracchio and Daniel C. Burbank. Malenchenko and Morukov are with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. Atlantis and crew traveled 4.9 million miles on the 11-day, 19-hour, 11-minute STS-106 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 3:56:48 a.m. EDT, landing on orbit 185 of the mission. Nose gear touchdown was at 3:56:57 a.m. EDT and wheel stop at 3:58:01 a.m. EDT. The crew has returned from the International Space Station where they transferred nearly 5,000 pounds of equipment and supplies for use by the first resident crew expected to arrive in November. This was the 99th flight in the Shuttle program and the 22nd for Atlantis. STS-106 also marked the 15th nighttime landing in Shuttle history and the 23rd consecutive landing at KSC KSC00pp1394

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears ghostlike...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis appears ghostlike in the runway lights as it touches down on the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility Runway 15. At the controls are Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt an... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Upon touchdown on Runway 15 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis’s drag chute opens to help slow the vehicle. At the controls are Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt and Pilot Scott D. Altman. Also on board the orbiter are Mission Specialists Edward T. Lu, Yuri I. Malenchenko, Boris V. Morukov, Richard A. Mastracchio and Daniel C. Burbank. Malenchenko and Morukov are with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. Atlantis and crew traveled 4.9 million miles on the 11-day, 19-hour, 11-minute STS-106 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 3:56:48 a.m. EDT, landing on orbit 185 of the mission. Nose gear touchdown was at 3:56:57 a.m. EDT and wheel stop at 3:58:01 a.m. EDT. The crew has returned from the International Space Station where they transferred nearly 5,000 pounds of equipment and supplies for use by the first resident crew expected to arrive in November. This was the 99th flight in the Shuttle program and the 22nd for Atlantis. STS-106 also marked the 15th nighttime landing in Shuttle history and the 23rd consecutive landing at KSC KSC-00pp1395

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Upon touchdown on Runway 15 of KSC’s Shu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Upon touchdown on Runway 15 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis’s drag chute opens to help slow the vehicle. At the controls are Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt and Pilot Sco... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights as it lands on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown was at 3:56:48 a.m. EDT, landing on orbit 185 of the mission. Nose gear touchdown was at 3:56:57 a.m. EDT and wheel stop at 3:58:01 a.m. EDT.; Atlantis and crew traveled 4.9 million miles on the 11-day, 19-hour, 11-minute mission STS-106. During the mission to the International Space Station, the crew transferred nearly 5,000 pounds of equipment and supplies for use by the first resident crew expected to arrive in November. STS-106 was the 99th flight in the Shuttle program and the 22nd for Atlantis. STS-106 also marked the 15th nighttime landing in Shuttle history and the 23rd consecutive landing at KSC KSC-00pp1399

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is silhouetted by the brilliant...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights as it lands on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown was at 3:56:48 a.m. EDT, landing on orbit 1... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Upon touchdown on Runway 15 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis’s drag chute opens to help slow the vehicle. At the controls are Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt and Pilot Scott D. Altman. Also on board the orbiter are Mission Specialists Edward T. Lu, Yuri I. Malenchenko, Boris V. Morukov, Richard A. Mastracchio and Daniel C. Burbank. Malenchenko and Morukov are with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. Atlantis and crew traveled 4.9 million miles on the 11-day, 19-hour, 11-minute STS-106 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 3:56:48 a.m. EDT, landing on orbit 185 of the mission. Nose gear touchdown was at 3:56:57 a.m. EDT and wheel stop at 3:58:01 a.m. EDT. The crew has returned from the International Space Station where they transferred nearly 5,000 pounds of equipment and supplies for use by the first resident crew expected to arrive in November. This was the 99th flight in the Shuttle program and the 22nd for Atlantis. STS-106 also marked the 15th nighttime landing in Shuttle history and the 23rd consecutive landing at KSC KSC00pp1395

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Upon touchdown on Runway 15 of KSC’s Shu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Upon touchdown on Runway 15 of KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility, Atlantis’s drag chute opens to help slow the vehicle. At the controls are Commander Terrence W. Wilcutt and Pilot Sco... More

STS106-S-016 (20 September 2000) --- An aft view shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis nears its touchdown point on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown was at 3:56:48 a.m. (EDT), September 20, 2000, landing on orbit 185 of the mission. Nose gear touchdown was at 3:56:57 a.m. EDT and wheel stop at 3:58:01 a.m. (EDT).  Atlantis and crew traveled 4.9 million miles on the 11-day, 19-hour, 11-minute mission STS-106. During the mission to the International Space Station, the crew transferred nearly 5,000 pounds of equipment and supplies for use by the first resident crew expected to arrive in November. STS-106 was the 99th flight in the Shuttle program and the 22nd for Atlantis. STS-106 also marked the 15th nighttime landing in Shuttle history and the 23rd consecutive landing at KSC. STS106-s-016

STS106-S-016 (20 September 2000) --- An aft view shows the Space Shutt...

STS106-S-016 (20 September 2000) --- An aft view shows the Space Shuttle Atlantis nears its touchdown point on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown was at 3:56:48 a.m. (EDT), Septe... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour touches down on orbit 171on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the successful 10-day, 19-hour and 58-minute-long STS-97 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 6:03:25 p.m. EST; nose gear touchdown at 6:03:34 p.m. EST; and wheel stop at 6:04:20 p.m. EST. At the controls is Commander Brent Jett. Other crew members on board are Pilot Michael Bloomfield and Mission Specialists Joseph Tanner, Carlos Noriega and Marc Garneau of Canada. On the 4.4-million-mile mission, Endeavour carried the P6 Integrated Truss Structure with solar arrays to power the International Space Station. The arrays and other equipment were installed during three EVAs that totaled 19 hours, 20 minutes. Endeavour was docked with the Space Station for 6 days, 23 hours, 13 minutes. This is the 16th nighttime landing for a Space Shuttle and the 53rd at Kennedy Space Center KSC-00pp1873

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour touches down on orbit 171on Ru...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour touches down on orbit 171on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the successful 10-day, 19-hour and 58-minute-long STS-97 mission. Main gear touchdown wa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour lands on orbit 171on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the successful 10-day, 19-hour and 58-minute-long STS-97 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 6:03:25 p.m. EST; nose gear touchdown at 6:03:34 p.m. EST; and wheel stop at 6:04:20 p.m. EST. At the controls is Commander Brent Jett. Other crew members on board are Pilot Michael Bloomfield and Mission Specialists Joseph Tanner, Carlos Noriega and Marc Garneau of Canada. On the 4.4-million-mile mission, Endeavour carried the P6 Integrated Truss Structure with solar arrays to power the International Space Station. The arrays and other equipment were installed during three EVAs that totaled 19 hours, 20 minutes. Endeavour was docked with the Space Station for 6 days, 23 hours, 13 minutes. This is the 16th nighttime landing for a Space Shuttle and the 53rd at Kennedy Space Center KSC-00pp1877

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour lands on orbit 171on Runway 15...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour lands on orbit 171on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the successful 10-day, 19-hour and 58-minute-long STS-97 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 6:... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour touches down on orbit 171on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the successful 10-day, 19-hour and 58-minute-long STS-97 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 6:03:25 p.m. EST; nose gear touchdown at 6:03:34 p.m. EST; and wheel stop at 6:04:20 p.m. EST. At the controls is Commander Brent Jett. Other crew members on board are Pilot Michael Bloomfield and Mission Specialists Joseph Tanner, Carlos Noriega and Marc Garneau of Canada. On the 4.4-million-mile mission, Endeavour carried the P6 Integrated Truss Structure with solar arrays to power the International Space Station. The arrays and other equipment were installed during three EVAs that totaled 19 hours, 20 minutes. Endeavour was docked with the Space Station for 6 days, 23 hours, 13 minutes. This is the 16th nighttime landing for a Space Shuttle and the 53rd at Kennedy Space Center KSC00pp1873

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour touches down on orbit 171on Ru...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour touches down on orbit 171on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the successful 10-day, 19-hour and 58-minute-long STS-97 mission. Main gear touchdown wa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour lands on orbit 171on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the successful 10-day, 19-hour and 58-minute-long STS-97 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 6:03:25 p.m. EST; nose gear touchdown at 6:03:34 p.m. EST; and wheel stop at 6:04:20 p.m. EST. At the controls is Commander Brent Jett. Other crew members on board are Pilot Michael Bloomfield and Mission Specialists Joseph Tanner, Carlos Noriega and Marc Garneau of Canada. On the 4.4-million-mile mission, Endeavour carried the P6 Integrated Truss Structure with solar arrays to power the International Space Station. The arrays and other equipment were installed during three EVAs that totaled 19 hours, 20 minutes. Endeavour was docked with the Space Station for 6 days, 23 hours, 13 minutes. This is the 16th nighttime landing for a Space Shuttle and the 53rd at Kennedy Space Center KSC00pp1877

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour lands on orbit 171on Runway 15...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Endeavour lands on orbit 171on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete the successful 10-day, 19-hour and 58-minute-long STS-97 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 6:... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown on runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m., and wheel stop at 2:33:06 a.m. The landing on orbit 201 concluded mission STS-102, the eighth flight to the International Space Station, carrying the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, to the ISS and Expedition Two, a replacement crew for the Station. The 12-day, 19-hour, 51-minute mission returned both the Leonardo and the first resident crew of the ISS, Expedition One, to KSC . Discovery logged 5.3 million miles on this mission. The landing marked the 54th at KSC in the history of the program, and the 12th night landing at KSC KSC01padig164

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown on runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from behind, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen landing on runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST. Nose wheel touchdown occurred at 2:31:54 a.m., and wheel stop at 2:33:06 a.m. The landing on orbit 201 concluded mission STS-102, the eighth flight to the International Space Station, carrying the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, to the ISS and Expedition Two, a replacement crew for the Station. The 12-day, 19-hour, 51-minute mission returned both the Leonardo and the first resident crew of the ISS, Expedition One, to KSC. Discovery logged 5.3 million miles on this mission. The landing marked the 54th at KSC in the history of the program, and the 12th night landing at KSC KSC01padig167

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from behind, Space Shuttle Discov...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from behind, Space Shuttle Discovery is seen landing on runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST. Nose wheel touchdown... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights of runway 15 as it lands at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST. Nose wheel touchdown occurred at 2:31:54 a.m., and wheel stop at 2:33:06 a.m. The landing on orbit 201 concluded mission STS-102, the eighth flight to the International Space Station, carrying the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, Leonardo, to the ISS and Expedition Two, a replacement crew for the Station. The 12-day, 19-hour, 51-minute mission returned both the Leonardo and the first resident crew of the ISS, Expedition One, to KSC. Discovery logged 5.3 million miles on this mission. The landing marked the 54th at KSC in the history of the program, and the 12th night landing at KSC KSC01pp0563

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted b...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery is silhouetted by the brilliant runway lights of runway 15 as it lands at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --  Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown on runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred about 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m., and wheel stop at 2:33:06 a.m. The landing, on orbit 201, concluded mission STS-102, the eighth flight to the International Space Station, carrying the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, to the ISS and Expedition Two, a replacement crew for the Station. The 12-day, 19-hour, 51-minute mission returned both the Leonardo and the first resident crew of the ISS, Expedition One, to KSC. Discovery logged 5.3 million miles on this mission. The landing marked the 54th at KSC in the history of the program, and the 12th night landing at KSC KSC01pp0555

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches touchdown on runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred about 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility March 21. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m., and wheel stop at 2:33:06 a.m. The landing on orbit 201 concluded mission STS-102, the eighth flight to the International Space Station, carrying the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, to the ISS and Expedition Two, a replacement crew for the Station. The 12-day, 19-hour, 51-minute mission returned both the Leonardo and the first resident crew of the ISS, Expedition One, to KSC . Discovery logged 5.3 million miles on this mission. The landing marked the 54th at KSC in the history of the program, and the 12th night landing at KSC KSC01padig163

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches runwa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery approaches runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility March 21. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m., a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery kicks up a swirl of dust as it touches down on runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred about 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m., and wheel stop at 2:33:06 a.m. The landing, on orbit 201, concluded mission STS-102, the eighth flight to the International Space Station, carrying the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, to the ISS and Expedition Two, a replacement crew for the Station. The 12-day, 19-hour, 51-minute mission returned both the Leonardo and the first resident crew of the ISS, Expedition One, to KSC. Discovery logged 5.3 million miles on this mission. The landing marked the 54th at KSC in the history of the program, and the 12th night landing at KSC KSC01pp0554

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery kicks up a swirl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery kicks up a swirl of dust as it touches down on runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown occurred about 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose whee... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Getting a break in the weather, Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility March 21, on runway 15. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m., and wheel stop at 2:33:06 a.m. The landing on orbit 201 concluded mission STS-102, the eighth flight to the International Space Station, carrying the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, to the ISS and Expedition Two, a replacement crew for the Station. The 12-day, 19-hour, 51-minute mission returned both the Leonardo and the first resident crew of the ISS, Expedition One, to KSC. Discovery logged 5.3 million miles on this mission. The landing marked the 54th at KSC in the history of the program, and the 12th night landing at KSC KSC01padig162

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Getting a break in the weather, Space Sh...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Getting a break in the weather, Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility March 21, on runway 15. Main gear touchdown occurred at 2:31:42 a.m. ES... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility on runway 15. Main gear touchdown occurred about 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m., and wheel stop at 2:33:06 a.m. The landing, on orbit 201, concluded mission STS-102, the eighth flight to the International Space Station, carrying the first Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo, to the ISS and Expedition Two, a replacement crew for the Station. The 12-day, 19-hour, 51-minute mission returned both the Leonardo and the first resident crew of the ISS, Expedition One, to KSC. Discovery logged 5.3 million miles on this mission. The landing marked the 54th at KSC in the history of the program, and the 12th night landing at KSC KSC01pp0553

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Discovery prepares to land at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility on runway 15. Main gear touchdown occurred about 2:31:42 a.m. EST, nose wheel touchdown at 2:31:54 a.m.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. The landing was the first of five in 2001 to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1487

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With its drag chute trailing behind, orbi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:2... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Following the landing of mission STS-105, the crew poses with NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin under Space Shuttle Discovery on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15.  From left are Mission Specialists Daniel Barry and Patrick Forrester, Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz, Administrator Goldin, and Pilot Frederick "Rick" Sturckow. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program.  Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC-01pp1494

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Following the landing of mission STS-105,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Following the landing of mission STS-105, the crew poses with NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin under Space Shuttle Discovery on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. From left ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1486

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With its drag chute trailing behind, orbi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:2... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Following the landing of mission STS-105, from left, Mission Specialist Daniel Barry, Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz, and Pilot Frederick "Rick" Sturckow give a thumbs up in front of Space Shuttle Discovery on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15, as post-landing safing operations continue on the orbiter. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC-01pp1493

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Following the landing of mission STS-105,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Following the landing of mission STS-105, from left, Mission Specialist Daniel Barry, Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz, and Pilot Frederick "Rick" Sturckow give a thumbs up in front o... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Completing mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery and its crew drop through scattered clouds to land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15.  Discovery trails its drag chute that helps slow the orbiter.  Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT, wheel stop at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station:  swapout of the resident Station crew, delivery of equipment supplies and scientific experiments, and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station.  Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program.  The landing was the first out of five in 2001to occur in daylight at KSC KSC01padig272

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Completing mission STS-105, orbiter Disc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Completing mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery and its crew drop through scattered clouds to land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Discovery trails its drag chute that ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --  The orbiter Discovery appears surrounded by vegetation as it lands at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT, wheel stop at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station:  swapout of the resident Station crew, delivery of equipment supplies and scientific experiments, and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station.  Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program.  The landing was the first out of five in 2001to occur in daylight at KSC KSC01padig275

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter Discovery appears surrounde...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The orbiter Discovery appears surrounded by vegetation as it lands at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 following mission STS-105, specially designed vehicles and a team of up to 150 trained personnel gather around Discovery for safing operations, checking for toxic or hazardous gases, and introducing purge air to cool the vehicle and humidified air conditioning to the payload bay and other cavities to remove any residual explosive or toxic fumes that may be present. Some personnel will assist the STS-105 and Expedition Two crews in disembarking from the orbiter via the Crew Transfer Vehicle (at right).  KSC support personnel will prepare the orbiter for ground tow operations, installing switch guards and removing data packages from any onboard experiments.  Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1501

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 following mission STS-105, specially designed vehicles and a team of up to 150 trained personnel gather around Discovery for safing oper... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - As members of the STS-105 crew exit the Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) following Discovery's landing on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15, they are greeted by NASA Administrator Dan Goldin. From left are Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester and Daniel Barry, Pilot Frederick "Rick" Sturckow, and Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (shaking hands with Goldin).  Looking on are, from left, Kathie Olsen, NASA chief scientist; Joe Rothenberg, associate administrator, Office of Space Flight; and Courtney Stadd, NASA Headquarters chief of staff.  Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC-01pp1491

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - As members of the STS-105 crew exit the C...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - As members of the STS-105 crew exit the Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) following Discovery's landing on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15, they are greeted by NASA Administrator... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 following mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery undergoes safing operations such as being checked for toxic or hazardous gases, and having purge air introduced to cool the vehicle and humidified air conditioning to the payload bay and other cavities to remove any residual explosive or toxic fumes that may be present. The operations include preparing the orbiter for ground tow operations, installing switch guards and removing data packages from any onboard experiments. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1505

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 following mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery undergoes safing operations such as being checked for toxic or hazardous gases, and having ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Two crew member James Voss gives a big smile for the camera from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following his return to Earth with the STS-105 crew aboard the orbiter Discovery.  The Expedition Two crew have spent the past five months living and working on the International Space Station.  Mission STS-105 came to a close upon landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m.EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT.  The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. The landing was the first out of five in 2001 to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC01padig277

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Two crew member James Voss gi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Two crew member James Voss gives a big smile for the camera from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following his return to Earth with the STS-105... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew Commander Yury Usachev gives an interview from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following his return to Earth with the STS-105 crew aboard the orbiter Discovery.  The Expedition Two crew has spent the past five months living and working on the International Space Station.  Mission STS-105 came to a close upon landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT.  The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1495

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew Commander Yury Usache...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew Commander Yury Usachev gives an interview from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following his return to Earth with the STS-105 crew aboa... More

Expedition Two crew Commander Yury Usachev gives a thumbs up from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following his return to Earth with the STS-105 crew aboard the orbiter Discovery.  The Expedition Two crew have spent the past five months living and working on the International Space Station.  Mission STS-105 came to a close upon landing at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m.EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT.  The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC01padig276

Expedition Two crew Commander Yury Usachev gives a thumbs up from the ...

Expedition Two crew Commander Yury Usachev gives a thumbs up from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following his return to Earth with the STS-105 crew aboard the orbiter Discovery. The... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute just beginning to open, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1483

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute just beginning to op...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute just beginning to open, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop... More

STS105-S-023 (22 Aug. 2001) --- With its drag chute trailing behind, the Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew land on the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. (EDT), Aug. 22, 2001. Wheel stop occurred at 2:24:06 p.m. (EDT). The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swap out of the resident station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. The landing was the first of five in 2001 to occur in daylight at KSC. Onboard at landing were STS-105 astronauts Scott J. Horowitz, commander; Frederic W. (Rick) Sturckow, pilot; and Patrick G. Forrester and Daniel T. Barry, both mission specialists; along with the returning Expedition Two crewmembers--cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, commander; and James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms, both flight engineers. STS105-S-023

STS105-S-023 (22 Aug. 2001) --- With its drag chute trailing behind, t...

STS105-S-023 (22 Aug. 2001) --- With its drag chute trailing behind, the Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew land on the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- KSC photographer George Shelton gets a closeup of orbiter Discovery as it lands on KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15, completing the 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1509

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- KSC photographer George Shelton gets a c...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- KSC photographer George Shelton gets a closeup of orbiter Discovery as it lands on KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15, completing the 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 missi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --  With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15.  Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT, wheel stop at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station:  swapout of the resident Station crew, delivery of equipment supplies and scientific experiments, and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station.  Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program.  The landing was the first out of five in 2001to occur in daylight at KSC KSC01padig273

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute trailing behind, or...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT, wheel stop at 2... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. The landing was the first of five in 2001 to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1507

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute trailing behind, orb...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute trailing behind, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 following mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery undergoes safing operations such as being checked for toxic or hazardous gases, and having purge air introduced to cool the vehicle and humidified air conditioning to the payload bay and other cavities to remove any residual explosive or toxic fumes that may be present. The operations include preparing the orbiter for ground tow operations, installing switch guards and removing data packages from any onboard experiments. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1503

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 following mission STS-105, orbiter Discovery undergoes safing operations such as being checked for toxic or hazardous gases, and having ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Expedition Two crew give thumbs up from the bus that transported them to KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility for their departure to the Johnson Space Center.  From left are Commander Yury Usachev, James Voss and Susan Helms.  The crew have spent the past five months living and working on the International Space Station.  They returned to Earth with the STS-105 crew aboard the orbiter Discovery on Aug. 22.  The mission came to a close upon landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT.  The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC-01PP1498

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Expedition Two crew give thumbs up f...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The Expedition Two crew give thumbs up from the bus that transported them to KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility for their departure to the Johnson Space Center. From left are Commande... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew member Susan J. Helms gives a thumbs up for the camera from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following her return to Earth with the STS-105 crew aboard the orbiter Discovery.  The Expedition Two crew have spent the past five months living and working on the International Space Station.  Mission STS-105 came to a close upon landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT.  The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC-01pp1497

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew member Susan J. Helms...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew member Susan J. Helms gives a thumbs up for the camera from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following her return to Earth with the STS-... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (center) and his family prepare to board a plane for their return flight to the Johnson Space Center.  Horowitz and his crew returned to Earth aboard the orbiter Discovery on Aug. 22.  The mission came to a close upon landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m.EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT.  The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC-01PP1499

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (center) and his family prepare to board a plane for their return flight to the Johnson Space Center. Horowitz and his crew returned to Eart... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1827

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour approaches touchdown o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minut... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbiter Endeavour kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1828

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbiter Endeavour kicks up dust as it tou...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbiter Endeavour kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Orbiter Endeavour glides smoothly through the air towards touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1835

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour glides smoothly throu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour glides smoothly through the air towards touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. After a mission-elapsed time of ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour glides toward touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1830

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour glides toward touchdow...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour glides toward touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 mi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Orbiter Endeavour approaches Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, after a mission elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours, 35 minutes.  Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST, nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m.  The landing, the 57th at KSC in the history of the program, completed the STS-108 mission known as Utilization Flight 1, which was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter.  Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1825

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour approaches Runway 15 ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour approaches Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, after a mission elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours, 35 minutes. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:1... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Orbiter Endeavour drops through scattered clouds to land on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1831

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour drops through scatter...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour drops through scattered clouds to land on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The STS-108 crew wave to the crowd as they head for the van to transport them back to crew quarters.   The crew completed their mission with a successful landing on Runway 15 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility.  The mission had an elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT). Rollout distance was 8,941 feet.  Endeavour carried both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who returned to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station.  STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. The landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program KSC01PD1841

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-108 crew wave to the crowd as t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-108 crew wave to the crowd as they head for the van to transport them back to crew quarters. The crew completed their mission with a successful landing on Runway 15 of t... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Orbiter Endeavour approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1832

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour approaches touchdown ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minu... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dust streams behind orbiter Endeavour as it touches down on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108 after a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes.  The landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1839

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dust streams behind orbiter Endeavour as ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dust streams behind orbiter Endeavour as it touches down on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108 after a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After a successful landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108, Commander Dominic L. Gorie (left) talks with Acting NASA Administrator Daniel Mulville (center) and White House liaison Courtney Stadd.  Endeavour carried both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew -- Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin -- who returned to Earth after 129 days on the International Space Station.  Completing a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, Endeavour had main gear touchdown at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT).  Nose gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT); wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT). Rollout distance was 8,941 feet.  The landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter KSC01pd1848

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a successful landing at the KSC S...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a successful landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108, Commander Dominic L. Gorie (left) talks with Acting NASA Administrator Daniel Mulville ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  With its drag chute billowing behind, orbiter Endeavour slows for a full touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the International Space Station.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, Endeavour had main gear touchdown at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT).  Nose gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT); wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT). Rollout distance was 8,941 feet.  The landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter KSC-01PP1836

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute billowing behind, o...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute billowing behind, orbiter Endeavour slows for a full touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. Endeavour carries ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Orbiter Endeavour appears to head toward the Vehicle Assembly Building (background) as it approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1833

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour appears to head towar...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour appears to head toward the Vehicle Assembly Building (background) as it approaches touchdown on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the orbiter touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1834

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour's drag chute is deployed as the orbiter touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. After a mission-elapsed time of 11 da... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After a successful return to Earth aboard orbiter Endeavour (background), the STS-108 crew pose for a photo.  From left are Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin, Pilot Mark E. Kelly and Commander Dominic L. Gorie.  The mission had an elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. The landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Endeavour carried both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who returned to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1840

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a successful return to Earth aboa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a successful return to Earth aboard orbiter Endeavour (background), the STS-108 crew pose for a photo. From left are Mission Specialists Daniel M. Tani and Linda A. Godwin,... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Orbiter Endeavour kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the International Space Station.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, Endeavour had main gear touchdown at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT).  Nose gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT); wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT). Rollout distance was 8,941 feet.  The landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter KSC01PD1842

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour kicks up dust as it t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Ex... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   Endeavour raises dust as it glides to a smooth landing on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the International Space Station.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, Endeavour had main gear touchdown at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT).  Nose gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT); wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT). Rollout distance was 8,941 feet.  The landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter KSC-01PP1854

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour raises dust as it glides to ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour raises dust as it glides to a smooth landing on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108.  After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1829

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-108. After a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes, the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After dropping through cloud cover, Orbiter Endeavour approaches Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, with a mission elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours, 35 minutes.  Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST, nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m.  The landing, the 57th at KSC in the history of the program completed the STS-108 mission known as Utilization Flight 1, which was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter.  Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1826

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After dropping through cloud cover, Orbit...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After dropping through cloud cover, Orbiter Endeavour approaches Runway 15 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, with a mission elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours, 35 minutes. Main g... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  A safety vehicle waits near Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility as orbiter Endeavour approaches for a landing, completing mission STS-108 after a mission-elapsed time of 11 days, 19 hours and 35 minutes.  The landing is the 57th at KSC in the history of the program. Main gear touchdown occurred at 12:55:10 p.m. EST (17:55:10 GMT), nose gear touchdown at 12:55:23 p.m. (17:55:23 GMT) , wheel stop at 12:56:13 p.m. (17:56:13 GMT).   STS-108 was the 12th mission to the International Space Station.  This mission was the 107th flight in the Shuttle program and the 17th flight for the orbiter. Endeavour carries both the mission crew and the Expedition 3 crew - Commander Frank Culbertson and cosmonauts Vladimir Dezhurov and Mikhail Tyurin - who are returning to Earth after 129 days in space on the Space Station KSC01PD1838

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A safety vehicle waits near Runway 15 a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A safety vehicle waits near Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility as orbiter Endeavour approaches for a landing, completing mission STS-108 after a mission-elapsed time of 11 ... More

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jeremiah Kuykendall, Crew CHIEF, 510th Fighter Squadron, prepares to replace the wheel on the main landing gear of a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, on the flight line at Zaragoza AB, Spain

US Air Force (USAF) AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Jeremiah Kuykendall, Crew...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Zaragosa Air Base Country: Spain (ESP) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE Scene Camera Operator: TSGT David J Ahlschwede, USAF Release Status: Rel... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After landing Columbia on its return from mission STS-109 - servicing the Hubble Space Telescope -- Commander Scott Altman (left) talks with NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe.   In the background is astronaut Charlie Precourt, who flew weather reconnaissance for the landing.   Columbia returned to Earth the crew of seven after a mission elapsed time of 10 days, 22 hours, 11 minutes.  Wheel stop occurred on orbit 165 at 4:33:09 a.m. EST.  Main gear touchdown occurred at 4:31:52 a.m. and nose wheel touchdown an 4:32:02.   It was the 58th landing at KSC out of 108 missions in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-02pd0265

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After landing Columbia on its return fr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After landing Columbia on its return from mission STS-109 - servicing the Hubble Space Telescope -- Commander Scott Altman (left) talks with NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe. In ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Orbiter Columbia, with its crew of seven, approaches touchdown on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-109 to service the Hubble Space Telescope.  Wheel stop occurred on orbit 165 at 4:33:09 a.m. EST with mission elapsed time of 10 days, 22 hours, 11 minutes.  Main gear touchdown occurred at 4:31:52 a.m. and nose wheel touchdown an 4:32:02.   It was the 58th landing at KSC out of 108 missions in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-02PD0263

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Columbia, with its crew of seve...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Columbia, with its crew of seven, approaches touchdown on Runway 33 of the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, completing mission STS-109 to service the Hubble Space Telescope. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The rising sun blazes from beneath orbiter Columbia as workers prepare the vehicle for ground tow operations.  Columbia landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 4:33:09 a.m. EST after a successful 11-day mission servicing the Hubble Space Telescope. Main gear touchdown occurred at 4:31:52 a.m. and nose wheel touchdown at 4:32:02.  Rollout time was 1 minute, 17 seconds.   This was the 58th landing at KSC out of 108 missions in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-02pd0269

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rising sun blazes from beneath orbi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The rising sun blazes from beneath orbiter Columbia as workers prepare the vehicle for ground tow operations. Columbia landed at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility at 4:33:09 a.m. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  During a post-flight walk around orbiter Columbia at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-109 Pilot Duane Carey gingerly checks the heat of the nose cone.   The crew returned to Earth after an 11-day mission  servicing the Hubble Space Telescope.  Wheel stop occurred on orbit 165 at 4:33:09 a.m. EST.  Main gear touchdown occurred at 4:31:52 a.m. and nose wheel touchdown at 4:32:02.  Rollout time was 1 minute, 17 seconds.   This was the 58th landing at KSC out of 108 missions in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-02pd0266

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a post-flight walk around orbite...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a post-flight walk around orbiter Columbia at the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-109 Pilot Duane Carey gingerly checks the heat of the nose cone. The crew returned to Eart... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  With its drag chute opened, orbiter Columbia is silhouetted against the brilliant xenon lights at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Columbia landed at 4:33:09 a.m. EST with its crew of seven after a successful 11-day mission servicing the Hubble Space Telescope. Main gear touchdown occurred at 4:31:52 a.m. and nose wheel touchdown at 4:32:02.  Rollout time was 1 minute, 17 seconds.   This was the 58th landing at KSC out of 108 missions in the history of the Shuttle program. KSC-02pp0270

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute opened, orbiter Col...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With its drag chute opened, orbiter Columbia is silhouetted against the brilliant xenon lights at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Columbia landed at 4:33:09 a.m. EST with its cr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Before orbiter Columbia is towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility to the Orbiter Processing Facility, the STS-109 crew poses for photo.  From left to right are Mission Specialists James Newman, Michael Massimino and Nancy Jane Currie; Commander Scott Altman; Pilot Duane Carey; Payload Commander John Grunsfeld; and Mission Specialist Richard Linnehan. The crew returned to Earth after a successful  11-day mission  servicing the Hubble Space Telescope.  Wheel stop occurred on orbit 165 at 4:33:09 a.m. EST.  Main gear touchdown occurred at 4:31:52 a.m. and nose wheel touchdown at 4:32:02.  Rollout time was 1 minute, 17 seconds.   This was the 58th landing at KSC out of 108 missions in the history of the Shuttle program KSC-02pd0268

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Before orbiter Columbia is towed from t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Before orbiter Columbia is towed from the Shuttle Landing Facility to the Orbiter Processing Facility, the STS-109 crew poses for photo. From left to right are Mission Specialist... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Members of the STS-110 crew pose with NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe in front of orbiter Atlantis after their return from the International Space Station.  Standing left to right are Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Jerry Ross, Commander Michael Bloomfield, O'Keefe, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialist Steven Smith.  Missing crew members are Mission Specialists Ellen Ochoa and Lee Morin. Atlantis landed on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility after 171 orbits, completing a 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0526

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-110 crew pose with N...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-110 crew pose with NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe in front of orbiter Atlantis after their return from the International Space Station. Standing left to right... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis drops toward runway 33 as it returns to KSC after a 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission to the International Space Station. . The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station. KSC-02pp0529

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis drops toward runway 33 as it ret...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis drops toward runway 33 as it returns to KSC after a 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission to the International Space Station. . The orbiter carries the returning crew C... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis swoops down over vegetation and water as it approaches runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility.  The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.. The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0514

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis swoops down over vegetation and ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis swoops down over vegetation and water as it approaches runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Spectators at the Shuttle Landing Facility watch Atlantis touching down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pp0533

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Spectators at the Shuttle Landing Facilit...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Spectators at the Shuttle Landing Facility watch Atlantis touching down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Spac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  With the Vehicle Assembly Building in the background, Atlantis is ready to touch down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pp0531

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the Vehicle Assembly Building in th...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With the Vehicle Assembly Building in the background, Atlantis is ready to touch down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the Int... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A wood stork appears to chase Atlantis as it lands on runway 33 with its drag chute deployed. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.  In the upper right corner is the chase plane following Atlantis' path. The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0521

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A wood stork appears to chase Atlantis a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A wood stork appears to chase Atlantis as it lands on runway 33 with its drag chute deployed. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the Int... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowed during landing by the open drag chute behind the tail.  The orbiter and crew -- Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim - have just completed the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pp0534

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowed during landing by the ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis is slowed during landing by the open drag chute behind the tail. The orbiter and crew -- Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ro... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-110 Mission Specialists Jerry Ross (left) and Steven Smith (right) are happy to be back on Earth after a successful mission to the International Space Station.  Atlantis landed on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility after 171 orbits, completing a 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile journey. Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0522

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-110 Mission Specialists Jerry Ross (l...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-110 Mission Specialists Jerry Ross (left) and Steven Smith (right) are happy to be back on Earth after a successful mission to the International Space Station. Atlantis landed ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The STS-110 crew exit from the Crew Hatch Access Vehicle and are greeted by NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. and mission managers.  The crew members are, left to right, Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick, and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Jerry Ross and Steven Smith.  Missing from the photo are Mission Specialists Ellen Ochoa and Lee Morin. Atlantis landed on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility after 171 orbits, completing a 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0525

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew exit from the Crew Hat...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew exit from the Crew Hatch Access Vehicle and are greeted by NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. and mission managers. The crew member... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A wood stork appears to chase Atlantis as it lands on runway 33 with its drag chute deployed. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.  In the upper right corner is the chase plane following Atlantis' path. The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station. KSC-02pd0509

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A wood stork appears to chase Atlantis as...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A wood stork appears to chase Atlantis as it lands on runway 33 with its drag chute deployed. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the Inte... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis approaches touchdown on runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility.  The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.  In the upper right corner is the chase plane following Atlantis' path. The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0511

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis approaches touchdown on runway ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis approaches touchdown on runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Spac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Atlantis lands at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, runway 33, after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The orbiter carries the crew of seven:  Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pp0536

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis lands at the KSC Shuttle Landi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis lands at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, runway 33, after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The orb... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis touches down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0519

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis touches down on runway 33 after...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis touches down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The orbiter carries the returning cr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis and crew return to Earth, touching down on the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility runway 33, after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The crew comprises Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pp0535

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis and crew return to Earth, touchi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis and crew return to Earth, touching down on the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility runway 33, after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the Interna... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis kicks up dust as it touches down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pp0532

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis kicks up dust as it touches down...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis kicks up dust as it touches down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The orbiter carri... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Atlantis touches down on runway 33 at KSC after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.  The vehicle carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station. KSC-02pd0507

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis touches down on runway 33 at K...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis touches down on runway 33 at KSC after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The vehicle carries the retur... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis kicks up dust as its main gear touches down on runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility.  The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0517

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis kicks up dust as its main gear ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis kicks up dust as its main gear touches down on runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis approaches landing on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pp0530

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis approaches landing on runway 33 ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis approaches landing on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The orbiter carries the returni... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing in front of Atlantis, the STS-110 crew poses for a photo.  From left are Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick, and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Jerry Ross and Steven Smith.  Missing crew members are Mission Specialists Ellen Ochoa and Lee Morin.  Atlantis landed on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility after 171 orbits, completing a 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0527

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing in front of Atlantis, the STS-1...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Standing in front of Atlantis, the STS-110 crew poses for a photo. From left are Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick, and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Jerry Ross... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis nears touchdown on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0510

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis nears touchdown on runway 33 aft...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis nears touchdown on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The orbiter carries the returning ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis, with its drag chute deployed, finds the runway beyond the vegetation at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility.  The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0515

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis, with its drag chute deployed, f...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atlantis, with its drag chute deployed, finds the runway beyond the vegetation at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile missio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute deploys as Atlantis touches down on runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility.  The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.  The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0513

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute deploys as Atlantis touch...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The drag chute deploys as Atlantis touches down on runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. The landing completes the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis touches down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station.   The orbiter carries the returning crew Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith, Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Rex Walheim.  Main gear touchdown was 12:26:57 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown was 12:27:09 p.m. and wheel stop was 12:28:07 p.m.  The crew delivered and installed the S0 truss, which will support cooling and power systems essential for the addition of future international laboratories, on the Station KSC-02pd0518

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis touches down on runway 33 after...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis touches down on runway 33 after completing the 10-day, 19-hour, 4.5-million mile mission STS-110 to the International Space Station. The orbiter carries the returning cr... More

STS111-S-027 (19 June 2002) --- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is just about to complete NASA's STS-111 mission with a landing on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.  Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions. Main gear touchdown occurred at 10:57:41 a.m. (PDT), nose gear touchdown at 10:57:53 a.m. (PDT) and wheel stop at 10:58:45 a.m. (PDT). sts111-s-027

STS111-S-027 (19 June 2002) --- After traveling 5.8 million miles in s...

STS111-S-027 (19 June 2002) --- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is just about to complete NASA's STS-111 mission with a landing on concrete runway 22 at... More

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, Endeavour touches down on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mission STS-111.  Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions..  Main gear touchdown occurred at 1:57:41 p.m EDT, nose gear touchdown at 1:57:53 p.m. EDT and wheel stop at 1:58:45 p.m. EDT.  [Photo by Tom Tschida KSC-02pd1028

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space duri...

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, Endeavour touches down on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mis... More

STS111-S-026 (19 June 2002) ---  After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is just about to complete NASA's STS-111 mission with a landing on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.  Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions. Main gear touchdown occurred at 10:57:41 a.m. (PDT), nose gear touchdown at 10:57:53 a.m. (PDT) and wheel stop at 10:58:45 a.m. (PDT). sts111-s-026

STS111-S-026 (19 June 2002) --- After traveling 5.8 million miles in ...

STS111-S-026 (19 June 2002) --- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is just about to complete NASA's STS-111 mission with a landing on concrete runway 22 a... More

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, Endeavour completes mission STS-111 with a landing on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.  Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions..  Main gear touchdown occurred at 1:57:41 p.m EDT, nose gear touchdown at 1:57:53 p.m. EDT and wheel stop at 1:58:45 p.m. EDT.  [Photo by Tom Tschida KSC-02pd1027

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space duri...

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, Endeavour completes mission STS-111 with a landing on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force ... More

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- A chase plane follows behind Endeavour as it lands on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mission STS-111.  Endeavour traveled 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits.  Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions..  Main gear touchdown occurred at 1:57:41 p.m EDT, nose gear touchdown at 1:57:53 p.m. EDT and wheel stop at 1:58:45 p.m. EDT.  [Photo by Jim Ross KSC-02pd1030

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- A chase plane follows behind Endeavour as it la...

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- A chase plane follows behind Endeavour as it lands on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mission STS-111. Endeavour traveled ... More

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, and with drag chute deployed, Endeavour lands on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mission STS-111. Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions.. Main gear touchdown occurred at 1:57:41 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown at 1:57:53 p.m. EDT and wheel stop at 1:58:45 p.m. EDT. [Photo by Jim Ross] KSC-02pp1114

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space duri...

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, and with drag chute deployed, Endeavour lands on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base,... More

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, and with drag chute deployed, Endeavour lands on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mission STS-111.  Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions..  Main gear touchdown occurred at 1:57:41 p.m EDT, nose gear touchdown at 1:57:53 p.m. EDT and wheel stop at 1:58:45 p.m. EDT.  [Photo by Jim Ross KSC-02pd1029

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space duri...

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, and with drag chute deployed, Endeavour lands on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base,... More

STS111-S-028 (19 June 2002) ---  The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Endeavour deploys to slow down the spacecraft during landing on runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center.  After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits,  the shuttle ended NASA's STS-111 mission with complete wheel stop on the concrete runway  at 10:58:45 a.m. (PDT), June 19, 2002.  Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions. Main gear touchdown occurred at 10:57:41 a.m. (PDT) and nose gear touchdown at 10:57:53 a.m. (PDT). sts111-s-028

STS111-S-028 (19 June 2002) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle E...

STS111-S-028 (19 June 2002) --- The drag chute on the Space Shuttle Endeavour deploys to slow down the spacecraft during landing on runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center. After traveling 5.8 million mile... More

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, Endeavour touches down on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mission STS-111. Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions.. Main gear touchdown occurred at 1:57:41 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown at 1:57:53 p.m. EDT and wheel stop at 1:58:45 p.m. EDT. KSC-02pp1112

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space duri...

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, Endeavour touches down on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mis... More

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, Endeavour touches down on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mission STS-111. Three days of unfavorable weather conditions at KSC prompted the decision to land at Edwards, which enjoyed pristine, dry conditions.. Main gear touchdown occurred at 1:57:41 p.m. EDT, nose gear touchdown at 1:57:53 p.m. EDT and wheel stop at 1:58:45 p.m. EDT. KSC-02PP1102

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space duri...

EDWARDS AFB, CALIF. -- After traveling 5.8 million miles in space during 217 orbits, Endeavour touches down on concrete runway 22 at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., completing mis... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Amos Olson, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS), 31st Fighter Wing (FW), inspects the wheel on the port side landing gear of a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, while deployed at Decimomannu Air Base (AB), Sardinia, Italy

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Amos Olson, 31st Aircraft Ma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Decimomannu Air Base State: Sardinia Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Mitch Fuqua, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis casts a needle-shaped shadow as it drops to the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, completing the 4.5-million-mile journey to the International Space Station.  Main gear touchdown occurred at 11:43:40 a.m. EDT; nose gear touchdown at 11:43:48 a.m.; and wheel stop at 11:44:35 a.m.  Mission elapsed time was 10:19:58:44.  Mission STS-112 expanded the size of the Station with the addition of the S1 truss segment.  The returning crew of Atlantis are Commander Jeffrey Ashby, Pilot Pamela Melroy, and Mission Specialists David Wolf, Piers Sellers, Sandra Magnus and Fyodor Yurchikhin. This landing is the 60th at KSC in the history of the Shuttle program. KSC-02pd1584

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis casts a needle-sh...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis casts a needle-shaped shadow as it drops to the runway at the Shuttle Landing Facility, completing the 4.5-million-mile journey to the International Space St... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Atlantis kicks up dust as it touches down on runway 33 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after completing its 11-day mission to the International Space Station. Aboard is the STS-112 crew comprising Commander Jeffrey Ashby, Pilot Pamela Melroy and Mission Specialists David Wolf, Sandra Magnus, Piers Sellers and Fyodor Yurchikhin. Main gear touchdown occurred at 11:43:40 a.m. EDT; nose gear touchdown at 11:43:48 a.m.; and wheel stop at 11:44:35 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 10:19:58:44.  STS-112 expanded the size of the Station with the addition of the S1 truss segment.   This was the 60th landing at KSC in the history of the Shuttle program. KSC-02pp1600

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis kicks up dust as it touches do...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis kicks up dust as it touches down on runway 33 at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility after completing its 11-day mission to the International Space Station. Aboard is the ST... More

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