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S118E09130 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew posing for a photo in the SM during STS-118

S118E09130 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew posing for a photo in the SM du...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo in the Service Module (SM)/Zvezda. Subject Terms: STS-118, Astronauts, Serv... More

S118E09129 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew posing for a photo in the SM during STS-118

S118E09129 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew posing for a photo in the SM du...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo in the Service Module (SM)/Zvezda. Subject Terms: STS-118, Astronauts, Serv... More

S118E09997 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew posing for a photo during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E09997 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew posing for a photo during STS-1...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo among stowed equipment inside a docked Soyuz spacecraft during STS-118 / Exp... More

S118E06936 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavour

S118E06936 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavou...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with crew procedures in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Photo taken... More

S118E07624 - STS-118 - MS Drew and FE Anderson in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07624 - STS-118 - MS Drew and FE Anderson in the US Lab during ST...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of an STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., transporting stowed Human Research Facility (HRF) Urine Collection Kits in the U.S. Laborato... More

S118E09289 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118E09289 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavou...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with a laptop computer in the SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module in preparation for the retur... More

S118E07623 - STS-118 - MS Drew and FE Anderson in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07623 - STS-118 - MS Drew and FE Anderson in the US Lab during ST...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of an STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., transporting stowed Human Research Facility (HRF) Urine Collection Kits in the U.S. Laborato... More

S118E06943 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavour

S118E06943 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavou...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with crew procedures among stowed equipment in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shuttle ... More

S118E09287 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118E09287 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavou...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with a laptop computer and communication equipment in the SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module ... More

S118E06928 - STS-118 - View of Drew and Anderson posing together in the MDDK of Endeavour

S118E06928 - STS-118 - View of Drew and Anderson posing together in th...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., and Expedition 15 Flight Engineer (FE-2), Clayton Anderson, posing for a photo together in the ... More

S118E09268 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew in the MDDK during STS-118

S118E09268 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew in the MDDK during STS-118

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Subject Terms: STS-118, Astronauts, Midd... More

S118E10094 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew exercising in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour

S118E10094 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew exercising in the MDDK ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., listening to his iPod as he exercises on the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation and Stabi... More

S118E09193 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew working in the US Lab during STS-118

S118E09193 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew working in the US Lab during ST...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working in the U.S. Laboratory/Destiny. Photo taken during STS-118 / Expedition 15 joint opera... More

S118E07630 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07630 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of an STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., transporting stowed Human Research Facility (HRF) Urine Collection Kits through the U.S. Lab... More

S118E06889 - STS-118 - View of Drew stowing a FDF Accessory Kit in the MDDK during STS-118

S118E06889 - STS-118 - View of Drew stowing a FDF Accessory Kit in the...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., stowing a Flight Data File (FDF) Accessory Kit - 2 in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shuttle E... More

S118E06942 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavour

S118E06942 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavou...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with crew procedures among stowed equipment in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shuttle ... More

S118E10052 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of the Shuttle Endeavour

S118E10052 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of the Shut...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Subject Terms: STS-11... More

S118E06944 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavour

S118E06944 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavou...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with crew procedures among stowed equipment in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shuttle ... More

S118E07629 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07629 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of an STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., transporting stowed Human Research Facility (HRF) Urine Collection Kits in the U.S. Laborato... More

S118E07668 - STS-118 - MS Drew posing for a photo with stowage in the SPACEHAB during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07668 - STS-118 - MS Drew posing for a photo with stowage in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo among stowage in the SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module. Photo taken during STS-1... More

S118E07667 - STS-118 - MS Drew posing for a photo with stowage in the SPACEHAB during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07667 - STS-118 - MS Drew posing for a photo with stowage in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo among stowage in the SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module. Photo taken during STS-1... More

S118E07628 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07628 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of an STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., transporting stowed Human Research Facility (HRF) Urine Collection Kits in the U.S. Laborato... More

S118E06888 - STS-118 - View of Drew working with FDF Accessory Kit in the MDDK during STS-118

S118E06888 - STS-118 - View of Drew working with FDF Accessory Kit in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with a Flight Data File (FDF) Accessory Kit - 2 in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shut... More

S118E09913 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118

S118E09913 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., reviewing crew procedures in the U.S. Laboratory/Destiny. Subject Terms: STS-118, Destiny Labo... More

S118E07625 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07625 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of an STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., transporting stowed Human Research Facility (HRF) Urine Collection Kits in the U.S. Laborato... More

S118E09912 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118

S118E09912 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo while reviewing crew procedures in the U.S. Laboratory/Destiny. Subject Ter... More

S118E07091 - STS-118 - View of MS Williams and Drew posing with EMUs in the A/L during STS-118

S118E07091 - STS-118 - View of MS Williams and Drew posing with EMUs i...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Canadian Space Agency Astronaut and Mission Specialist (MS), Dafydd Williams, MS, Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo with two Extravehic... More

S118E09286 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavour during STS-118

S118E09286 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew working on the Shuttle Endeavou...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with a laptop computer and stowed equipment in the SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module in prep... More

S118E07626 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07626 - STS-118 - MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118/Expedition...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of an STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., transporting stowed Human Research Facility (HRF) Urine Collection Kits in the U.S. Laborato... More

S118E06941 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavour

S118E06941 - STS-118 - View of STS-118 MS Drew in the MDDK of Endeavou...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., working with crew procedures among stowed equipment in the Middeck (MDDK) of the Space Shuttle ... More

S118E07669 - STS-118 - MS Drew posing for a photo with stowage in the SPACEHAB during STS-118/Expedition 15 Joint Operations

S118E07669 - STS-118 - MS Drew posing for a photo with stowage in the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., posing for a photo among stowage in the SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module. Photo taken during STS-1... More

S118E09837 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118

S118E09837 - STS-118 - View of MS Drew in the US Lab during STS-118

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-118 Mission Specialist (MS), Alvin Drew Jr., shaking hands with another crewmember in the U.S. Laboratory/Destiny shortly after the Space Sh... More

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston -- STS118-S-002 -- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-118 crew portrait. Pictured from the left are astronauts Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, mission specialist; Barbara R. Morgan, a mission specialist and NASA's first educator astronaut; Charles O. Hobaugh, pilot; Scott J. Kelly, commander; Tracy E. Caldwell, Canadian Space Agency's Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams and Alvin Drew Jr., all mission specialists. The crewmembers are attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits. KSC-07pd1844

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston -- STS118-S-002 -- These seven astronaut...

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston -- STS118-S-002 -- These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-118 crew portrait. Pictured from the left are astronauts Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, mis... More

Official Photo of Alvin Drew. NASA public domain image colelction.

Official Photo of Alvin Drew. NASA public domain image colelction.

JSC2007-E-34404 (4 May 2007) --- Astronaut Alvin Drew, mission specialist

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas -- JSC2007-E-34405 -- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew Jr., mission specialist. KSC-07pd0685

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas -- JSC2007-E-34405 -- NASA astron...

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas -- JSC2007-E-34405 -- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew Jr., mission specialist.

Official Photo of Alvin Drew. NASA public domain image colelction.

Official Photo of Alvin Drew. NASA public domain image colelction.

JSC2007-E-34405 (4 May 2007) --- NASA astronaut B. Alvin Drew Jr., mission specialist

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here is Mission Specialist Richard Mastracchio.   The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams, Barbara Morgan, Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1112

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the control moment gyroscope, at SPACEHAB during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan and Pilot Charles Hobaugh.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams, Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency.  The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1120

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over part...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the control moment gyroscope, at SPACEHAB during crew equipment interface test activities. Seen here are Mission ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the control moment gyroscope, at SPACEHAB during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan (left) and Pilot Charles Hobaugh (center).  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams, Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency.  The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1121

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over par...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the control moment gyroscope, at SPACEHAB during crew equipment interface test activities. Seen here are Mission... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --     During crew equipment interface test activities, members of the STS-118 crew look over the orbiter Endeavour in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2.  From left are Mission Specialist Dr. Dafydd Williams, Commander Scott Kelly, and Mission Specialists Barbara Morgan, Benjamin Drew and Tracy Caldwell. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, as well as the SPACEHAB single cargo module filled with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for Aug. 9.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1127

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test activities, members of the STS-118 crew look over the orbiter Endeavour in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2. From left are Mission Specia... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Dr. Dafydd Williams and Richard Mastracchio.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Williams, Barbara Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency.  The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1110

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here is Mission Specialist Dr. Dafydd Williams, getting hands-on experience.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency.  The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1115

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --    The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the control moment gyroscope, at SPACEHAB during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams (left) and Richard Mastracchio.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1122

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over pa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the control moment gyroscope, at SPACEHAB during crew equipment interface test activities. Seen here are Missio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --    The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the control moment gyroscope, at SPACEHAB during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams and Tracy Caldwell.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1123

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over pa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the control moment gyroscope, at SPACEHAB during crew equipment interface test activities. Seen here are Missio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are (standing) Commander Scott Kelly and Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell, and (foreground) Mission Specialists Richard Mastracchio and Dr. Dafydd Williams.  Other crew members are Pilot  Charles Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Barbara Morgan and Benjamin Drew.  Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1116

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Richard Mastracchio (left) and Tracy Caldwell.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams, Barbara Morgan, Mastracchio, Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1113

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams and Tracy Caldwell.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency.  The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1114

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly, seen here in the Space Station Processing Facility, is at KSC to take part in crew equipment interface test activities.  The crew comprises Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1119

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly, seen here...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly, seen here in the Space Station Processing Facility, is at KSC to take part in crew equipment interface test activities. The crew comprises Kelly, Pi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here is Mission Specialist Benjamin Drew, who will be making his first space shuttle flight.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1117

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here is Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell, who will be making her first space shuttle flight.  The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1111

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell and Dr. Dafydd Williams. The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams is with the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, and a SPACEHAB Single Cargo module with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for August.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1109

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew members look over parts of the mission payload, the S5 integrated truss, in the Space Station Processing Facility during crew equipment interface test activities. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   During crew equipment interface test activities in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at KSC, STS-118 Mission Specialist Benjamin Drew gets a close look at equipment that will be used on the flight. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, as well as the SPACEHAB single cargo module filled with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for Aug. 9.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1158

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test activities in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at KSC, STS-118 Mission Specialist Benjamin Drew gets a close look at equipment that will be ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test activities at KSC, STS-118 crew members get a close look at equipment inside Endeavour's payload bay.   The crew comprises Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. The STS-118 mission will be delivering the third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5, to the International Space Station, as well as the SPACEHAB single cargo module filled with supplies and equipment.  Launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour is targeted for Aug. 9.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd1154

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test act...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During crew equipment interface test activities at KSC, STS-118 crew members get a close look at equipment inside Endeavour's payload bay. The crew comprises Commander Scott Kell... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are being closed. The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout. The orbiter is designated for mission STS-118, targeted for launch on Aug. 9. The mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as well as carrying the External Stowage Platform 3. The crew comprises seven astronauts: Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston KSC-07pd1251

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are being closed. The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout. The orbiter is designated f... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, workers are on the wing of Endeavour, checking the progress as the payload bay doors close.  The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout. The orbiter is designated for mission STS-118, targeted for launch on Aug. 9. The mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as well as carrying the External Stowage Platform 3. The crew comprises seven astronauts: Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston KSC-07pd1252

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, workers are on the wing of Endeavour, checking the progress as the payload bay doors close. The payload will be installed on the launch p... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are ready to be closed.  The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout.  The orbiter is designated for mission STS-118, targeted for launch on Aug. 9. The mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as well as carrying the External Stowage Platform 3. The crew comprises seven astronauts: Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston KSC-07pd1250

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are ready to be closed. The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout. The orbiter is desi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are closed. The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout.  The orbiter is designated for mission STS-118, targeted for launch on Aug. 9. The mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as well as carrying the External Stowage Platform 3. The crew comprises seven astronauts: Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston KSC-07pd1253

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are closed. The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout. The orbiter is designated for mi... More

View of Drew working in the MDDK during STS-118

View of Drew working in the MDDK during STS-118

S118-E-05522 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-118 mission specialist, works on the middeck of Space Shuttle Endeavour during flight day two activities.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a Shuttle Training Aircraft to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. From left are Mission Specialists Alvin Drew; Barbara R. Morgan; Dave Williams, representing the Canadian Space Agency; Rick Mastracchio; Tracy Caldwell; Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Commander Scott Kelly. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. TCDT activities include M-113 armored personnel carrier training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown. The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1877

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy's S...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a Shuttle Training Aircraft to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehears... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a Shuttle Training Aircraft to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. Commander Scott Kelly (at microphone) introduces his crew to media representatives on site to welcome them.  From left are Mission Specialists Alvin Drew; Barbara R. Morgan; Dave Williams, representing the Canadian Space Agency; Rick Mastracchio; Tracy Caldwell; and Pilot Charlie Hobaugh. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  TCDT activities include M-113 armored personnel carrier training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown. The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1876

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy's S...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a Shuttle Training Aircraft to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehears... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  -- The STS-118 crew gets instructions on emergency exit procedures from Launch Pad 39A.  From left are Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Mission Specialist Alvin Drew, Commander Scott Kelly, and Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Dave Williams and Barbara R. Morgan, whojoined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985. She was selected as an astronaut in 1998. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1882

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew gets instructions on e...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew gets instructions on emergency exit procedures from Launch Pad 39A. From left are Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Mission Specialist ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training.  The astronauts seen behind him are Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Barbara R. Morgan, Dave Williams (standing) and Tracy Caldwell.  Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  The crew is at Kennedy for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch.  TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1898

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastra...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training. The astronauts seen behind him are Mission S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  Inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier, the STS-118 crew gets instructions on its use for emergency exit procedures from Launch Pad 39A.  At left is Mission Specialist Dave Williams, who represents the Canadian Space Agency.  At right are (back to front) Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Alvin Drew and Tracy Caldwell.  TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1883

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside an M-113 armored personnel carr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier, the STS-118 crew gets instructions on its use for emergency exit procedures from Launch Pad 39A. At left is Mission Specialist Dave Wi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew gets help with the fit of his launch and entry suit during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, a dress rehearsal for launch. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1916

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew gets help with the fit of his launch and entry suit during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) activities, a dress rehearsal for la... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  After completing their driving training on the M-113 armored personnel carrier (behind them), the STS-118 crew take a break.  From left are Mission Specialists Dave Williams and Rick Mastracchio, Commander Scott Kelly, Mission Specialist Barbara R. Morgan, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Alvin Drew and Tracy Caldwell.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  The crew is at Kennedy for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1899

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After completing their driving trainin...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- After completing their driving training on the M-113 armored personnel carrier (behind them), the STS-118 crew take a break. From left are Mission Specialists Dave Williams and ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Mission Specialist  Barbara R. Morgan practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training.  Seen in the back, at left, are Commander Scott Kelly and Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell and Alvin Drew.  Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. She and other crew members are at Kennedy for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1892

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Barbara R....

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Barbara R. Morgan practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training. Seen in the back, at left, are Commander S... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier with fellow crew members Tracy Caldwell, Alvin Drew and Dave Williams, all mission specialists, as passengers.  They are at Kennedy for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1885

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly practice...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier with fellow crew members Tracy Caldwell, Alvin Drew and Dave Williams, all mission specialists,... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier, with (at right) Mission Specialists Barbara R. Morgan and Dave Williams as passengers. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  They and other crew members are at Kennedy for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1890

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew practices driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier, with (at right) Mission Specialists Barbara R. Morgan and Dave Williams as passengers.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew stands inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier before his driving session, as part of emergency exit training.  He and other crew members are at Kennedy for the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. TCDT activities include the M-113 training, payload familiarization, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The STS-118 payload aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1889

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew stands inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier before his driving session, as part of emergency exit training. He and other crew members ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  On the top level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew takes a break from training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  From left are Mission Specialists Dave Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara R. Morgan and Alvin Drew, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Commander Scott Kelly and Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. Behind them is the top of the external tank.  TCDTactivities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1945

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the top level of the Pad 39A fixed ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the top level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew takes a break from training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. From left... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  The STS-118 crew poses for a photo on Launch Pad 39A during training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. From left are Mission Specialists Dave Williams and Barbara R. Morgan, Commander Scott Kelly, Mission Specialist Alvin Drew, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Rick Mastracchio and Tracy Caldwell.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  Behind them can be seen the solid rocket boosters and external tank of Space Shuttle Endeavour atop the mobile launcher platform. TCDT activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1959

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew poses for a photo on ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew poses for a photo on Launch Pad 39A during training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. From left are Mission Specialists Dave Will... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --   On the top level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew takes a break from training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  From left are Mission Specialist Dave Williams, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Mission Specialist Alvin Drew, Commander Scott Kelly and Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Barbara R. Morgan and Rick Mastracchio.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  Behind them is the top of the external tank and a solid rocket booster. TCDTactivities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1946

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the top level of the Pad 39A fixed...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the top level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew takes a break from training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. From lef... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  On the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, the STS-118 crew greets the media before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  From left are Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Rick Mastracchio, Dave Williams, Barbara R. Morgan and Tracy Caldwell. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. TCDT activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1938

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the slidewire basket bunker area of...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, the STS-118 crew greets the media before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration tes... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  The STS-118 crew poses in front of the hatch opening on Space Shuttle Endeavour before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  Standing at left is Mission Specialist Dave Williams.  Standing in the back are Commander Scott Kelly (left) and Mission Specialist Alvin Drew; seated in the middle are Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell (left) and Barbara R. Morgan; kneeling in front are Pilot Charlie Hobaugh (left) and Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. TCDT activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1939

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew poses in front of the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew poses in front of the hatch opening on Space Shuttle Endeavour before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCD... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  In the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew waits to begin a media interview before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  Those activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/Ken Thornsley KSC-07pd1955

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the slidewire basket bunker area of...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew waits to begin a media interview before the crew's morning training activities in the... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --   Back on the slidewire landing area of Pad 39A, the STS-118 crew learns about landing in the baskets in the event of an emergency. From left are Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio, Commander Scott Kelly, Mission Specialists Barbara R. Morgan, Alvin Drew, Dave Williams and Tracy Caldwell, and Pilot Charlie Hobaugh. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy for training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. TCDTactivities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1947

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Back on the slidewire landing area of...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Back on the slidewire landing area of Pad 39A, the STS-118 crew learns about landing in the baskets in the event of an emergency. From left are Mission Specialist Rick Mastracch... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --   On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew listen to a trainer, at left, about using the emergency egress system.  The crew members are, from left, Commander Scott Kelly, Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Barbara R. Morgan, Dave Williams and Alvin Drew, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. The crew is at Kennedy for training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  TCDT activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1940

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixe...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew listen to a trainer, at left, about using the emergency egress system. The crew members are, from lef... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew members get directions about using the slidewire basket that is part of the emergency egress system.  At right, Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell identifies the pull lever to release the basket.  At far left is Mission Specialist Dave Williams, who represents the Canadian Space Agency.  At center is Mission Specialist Alvin Drew. The crew is at Kennedy for terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, training activities. Those activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1944

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew members get directions about using the slidewire basket that is part of the emergency egress system. A... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  On the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, the STS-118 crew talks to the media before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  At left is Commander Scott Kelly, with the microphone.  The others, from left, are Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Rick Mastracchio, Dave Williams, Barbara R. Morgan and Tracy Caldwell.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  TCDT activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1934

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the slidewire basket bunker area of...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, the STS-118 crew talks to the media before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration t... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --    The STS-118 crew arrives on Launch Pad 39A for a media interview before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  From left are Mission Specialists Dave Williams and Rick Mastracchio, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialist Alvin Drew.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. TCDTactivities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/Ken Thornsley KSC-07pd1948

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew arrives on Launch P...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew arrives on Launch Pad 39A for a media interview before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. From left... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew members get directions about using the slidewire basket that is part of the emergency egress system.  At left is Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio.  At right are (from the left) Commander Scott Kelly, Mission Specialist Barbara R. Morgan, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Dave Williams and Alvin Drew. Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy for training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  TCDT activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1943

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew members get directions about using the slidewire basket that is part of the emergency egress system. A... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --   On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew members look at the slidewire basket that is part of the emergency egress system.  On the left are Commander Scott Kelly and Mission Specialists Barbara R. Morgan, Tracy Caldwell, Dave Williams and Alvin Drew.  On the right is Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio.  Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy for training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. TCDT activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1942

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixe...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On an upper level of the Pad 39A fixed service structure, the STS-118 crew members look at the slidewire basket that is part of the emergency egress system. On the left are Com... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  On the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, the STS-118 crew talks to the media before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  At right, Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell has the microphone.   The others, from left,  are Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Rick Mastracchio, Dave Williams and Barbara Morgan. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. TCDT activities include M-113 training, payload familiarization, the emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1936

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the slidewire basket bunker area of...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, the STS-118 crew talks to the media before the crew's morning training activities in the terminal countdown demonstration t... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew gets a close look at the payloads installed in Space Shuttle Endeavour. The STS-118 crew has been at Kennedy for terminal countdown demonstration test activities that also include M-113 training, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.    Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd2031

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew gets a close look at the payloads installed in Space Shuttle Endeavour. The STS-118 crew has been at Kennedy for terminal countdown demonstr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  The STS-118 crew walks toward the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated launch countdown.  On the left are Pilot Charlie Hobaugh leading the way and Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio.  ON the right, Commander Scott Kelly leads with (front to back) Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Dave Williams and Alvin Drew.  Not visible is teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara R. Morgan, also a mission specialist.  The countdown concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  The STS-118 crew has been at Kennedy for the TCDT activities that also include M-113 training, payload familiarization and emergency egress training at the pad.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1976

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew walks toward the Astr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew walks toward the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated launch countdown. On the left are Pilot Charlie Hobaugh leading the way and Miss... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew is eager to begin the simulated launch countdown that concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The STS-118 crew has been at Kennedy for the TCDT activities that also include M-113 training, payload familiarization and emergency egress training at the pad.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1968

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew is eager to begin the simulated launch countdown that concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The STS-118 crew has bee... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew adjusts his launch and entry suit before he enters Space Shuttle Endeavour.  Drew and the rest of the crew are taking part in a simulated launch countdown, the culmination of terminal countdown demonstration test activities.  The White Room is situated at the end of the orbiter access arm and provides entry into the orbiter. TCDT activities also include M-113 training, payload familiarization and emergency egress training at the pad.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-07pd1983

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, ST...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew adjusts his launch and entry suit before he enters Space Shuttle Endeavour. Drew and the rest of the cr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew adjusts his launch and entry suit before he enters Space Shuttle Endeavour.  Drew and the rest of the crew are taking part in a simulated launch countdown, the culmination of terminal countdown demonstration test activities.  The White Room is situated at the end of the orbiter access arm and provides entry into the orbiter.  TCDT activities also include M-113 training, payload familiarization and emergency egress training at the pad.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-07pd1982

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, ST...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew adjusts his launch and entry suit before he enters Space Shuttle Endeavour. Drew and the rest of the cr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 crew members get a close look at the payloads installed in Space Shuttle Endeavour.  Seen here are Mission Specialist Alvin Drew (left) and Pilot Charlie Hobaugh.  The STS-118 crew has been at Kennedy for terminal countdown demonstration test activities that also include M-113 training, emergency egress training at the pad and a simulated launch countdown.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.    Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd2032

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 crew members get a close look ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 crew members get a close look at the payloads installed in Space Shuttle Endeavour. Seen here are Mission Specialist Alvin Drew (left) and Pilot Charlie Hobaugh. The ST... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew completes suitup for the simulated launch countdown that concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The STS-118 crew has been at Kennedy for the TCDT activities that also include M-113 training, payload familiarization and emergency egress training at the pad.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1962

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew completes suitup for the simulated launch countdown that concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The STS-118 crew has ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  -- The STS-118 crew heads into the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated launch countdown. First in is Commander Scott Kelly.  Following, right to left, are Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Dave Williams, Rick Mastracchio, teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara R. Morgan and Alvin Drew.  The countdown concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The STS-118 crew has been at Kennedy for the TCDT activities that also include M-113 training, payload familiarization and emergency egress training at the pad.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1977

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew heads into the Astrova...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew heads into the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39A for a simulated launch countdown. First in is Commander Scott Kelly. Following, right to left, are ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  -- Members of the STS-118 crew enjoy breakfast together before the next event in their Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. Following the meal, the crew will don their flight suits and board Space Shuttle Endeavour for a simulated countdown.  From left are Mission Specialists Alvin Drew and the Canadian Space Agency's Dave Williams, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Commander Scott Kelly, and Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Rick Mastracchio and teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara R. Morgan.   TCDT activities also include M-113 armored personnel carrier training, payload familiarization, and emergency egress training at the pad. The STS-118 payload includes the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and is targeted for launch on Aug.7. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1960

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Members of the STS-118 crew enjoy break...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Members of the STS-118 crew enjoy breakfast together before the next event in their Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), a dress rehearsal for launch. Following the meal,... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The STS-118 crew breaks for a photo with the Endeavour team and key personnel  during payload familiarization.  Kneeling in front are Eve Stavros, Boeing flow manager for the mission; Dave Brashinger, with NASA; Paul Boehm, EVA trainer; S. Adam Niev, with NASA Electrical; Louise Kleba, with the KSC payload VITT office; Lance Rogers, a NASA summer co-op; and Jackie Kagey, an EVA trainer.  Standing in the back, from left, are photographer Cory Huston; Darren Welsh, EVA trainer; Jack Keifenheim, with NASA Engineering; Mission Specialist Barbara R. Morgan, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Mission Specialist Alvin Drew, Commander Scott Kelly, and Mission Specialists Dave Williams and Tracy Caldwell, Lisa Alonso, a NASA summer intern; and (far right) Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio.  Morgan joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998.  Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency.  The 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station, the STS-118 mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, and other payloads such as the SPACEHAB module and the external stowage platform 3.   Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd2035

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew breaks for a photo wi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew breaks for a photo with the Endeavour team and key personnel during payload familiarization. Kneeling in front are Eve Stavros, Boeing flow manager for the mis... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla.  --  The STS-118 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building, heading for Launch Pad 39A and a simulated launch countdown.  On the left, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh leads one column, with Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio behind him.  On the right, Commander Scott Kelly leads, with Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell and Dave Williams behind.  Not pictured are Mission Specialists Alvin Drew and teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara R. Morgan. The countdown concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT.  The STS-118 crew has been at Kennedy for the TCDT activities that also include M-113 training, payload familiarization and emergency egress training at the pad.  The mission is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Endeavour will carry a payload including the S5 truss, a SPACEHAB module and external stowage platform 3. STS-118 is targeted for launch on Aug. 7.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd1975

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew walks out of the Oper...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-118 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building, heading for Launch Pad 39A and a simulated launch countdown. On the left, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh leads one col... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to prepare for launch on Aug. 8 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. Commander Scott Kelly addresses media representatives. From left, behind him are Pilot Charlie Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Rick Mastracchio, Dave Williams (with the Canadian Space Agency), Barbara Morgan (NASA's first educator astronaut) and Alvin Drew. Endeavour's STS-118 mission is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5.  Other payloads include the SPACEHAB module, making its last voyage, and the external stowage platform 3 with a control moment gyroscope on it. The flight will include at least three spacewalks. The crew will also debut a new system that enables docked shuttles to draw electrical power from the station to extend visits to the outpost.  NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2155

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to prepare for launch on Aug. 8 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. Commander Scott Kelly addresses media ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to prepare for launch on Aug. 8 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour.  From left are Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, and Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Rick Mastracchio, Dave Williams (with the Canadian Space Agency), Barbara Morgan and Alvin Drew.  Endeavour's STS-118 mission is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5.  Other payloads include the SPACEHAB module, making its last voyage, and the external stowage platform 3 with a control moment gyroscope on it. The flight will include at least three spacewalks. The crew will also debut a new system that enables docked shuttles to draw electrical power from the station to extend visits to the outpost.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2162

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to prepare for launch on Aug. 8 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. From left are Commander Scott Kelly, ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to prepare for launch on Aug. 8 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. Seen here is Mission Specialist Alvin Drew as he talks to the media. Endeavour's STS-118 mission is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5.  Other payloads include the SPACEHAB module, making its last voyage, and the external stowage platform 3 with a control moment gyroscope on it. The flight will include at least three spacewalks. The crew will also debut a new system that enables docked shuttles to draw electrical power from the station to extend visits to the outpost.  NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2157

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to prepare for launch on Aug. 8 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. Seen here is Mission Specialist Alvin ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew is helped with his helmet during suitup for launch on Space Shuttle Endeavour.  The STS-118 mission is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, and other payloads such as the SPACEHAB module and the external stowage platform 3.  The 11-day mission may be extended to as many as 14 depending on the test of the Station-to-Shuttle Power Transfer System that will allow the docked shuttle to draw electrical power from the station and extend its visits to the orbiting lab.  NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2234

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Mission Specialist Alvin Drew is helped with his helmet during suitup for launch on Space Shuttle Endeavour. The STS-118 mission ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The STS-118 crew waves to spectators as they head for the Astrovan.  From left are  Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Barbara R. Morgan, Dave Williams and Rick Mastracchio, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell and Commander Scott Kelly.  The Astrovan will take them to Launch Pad 39A for final suit preparations before climbing into Space Shuttle Endeavour for launch at 6:36 p.m. EDT. The STS-118 mission is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, and other payloads such as the SPACEHAB module and the external stowage platform 3.  The 11-day mission may be extended to as many as 14 depending on the test of the Station-to-Shuttle Power Transfer System that will allow the docked shuttle to draw electrical power from the station and extend its visits to the orbiting lab.  NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2246

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew waves to spectators as...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew waves to spectators as they head for the Astrovan. From left are Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Barbara R. Morgan, Dave Williams and Rick Mastracchio, Pilot Ch... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The STS-118 crew strides out of the Operations and Checkout Building eager to get to Launch Pad 39A for launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour at 6:36 p.m. EDT.  Seen here are (left to right) Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, teacher-turned-astronaut Barbara R. Morgan, and Dave Williams, who represents the Canadian Space Agency.  The STS-118 mission is the 22nd shuttle flight to the International Space Station. It will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, and other payloads such as the SPACEHAB module and the external stowage platform 3.  The 11-day mission may be extended to as many as 14 depending on the test of the Station-to-Shuttle Power Transfer System that will allow the docked shuttle to draw electrical power from the station and extend its visits to the orbiting lab.  NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2244

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew strides out of the Ope...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-118 crew strides out of the Operations and Checkout Building eager to get to Launch Pad 39A for launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour at 6:36 p.m. EDT. Seen here are (left to... More