KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After lifting to vertical, the orbiter Atlantis is moved toward the solid rocket booster and external tank below, on top of the Mobile Launcher Platform, for mating before rollou More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Suspended from an overhead crane, the orbiter Atlantis is lowered toward the solid rocket booster and external tank below, on top of the Mobile Launcher Platform, for mating before More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Changeout Room at the pad, the payload is moved out of the payload canister for transfer to Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay for mission STS-112. The primary pa More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of Crew Equipment Interface Test activities, STS-113 Mission Specialists Michael Lopez-Alegria (left) and John Herrington (right) practice working with flight equipment in More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As part of Crew Equipment Interface Test activities, STS-113 Mission Specialists Michael Lopez-Alegria (left) and John Herrington (center) look over equipment that will be carried o More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Pilot Paul Lockhart checks the cockpit window from inside Endeavour. The check is part of Crew Equipment Interface Test activities, which include familiarization with equi More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As part of Crew Equipment Interface Test activities, STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington looks over paperwork for equipment in Endeavour that will be carried on the mission. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After an early morning rollout, Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on the launch pad. Visible near the tail are the tail service masts that support the fluid, gas and electrical requirem More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early light of dawn, Atlantis heads to the launch pad, lighted in the distance. After being stacked with its solid rocket boosters and external tank, Atlantis began its r More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After an early morning rollout, Space Shuttle Atlantis, atop the Mobile Launcher Platform, passes by the American flag as it moves through the gate at the launch pad. After being More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After an early morning rollout, Space Shuttle Atlantis sits on the launch pad. The Rotating Service Structure is wide open (at left). After being stacked with its solid rocket boo More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After an early morning rollout, Space Shuttle Atlantis nears the top of the launch pad. The Rotating Service Structure is wide open (in front of the Mobile Launcher Platform). Aft More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the early morning hours, Space Shuttle Atlantis, with its solid rocket boosters and orange external tank, sits atop the Mobile Launcher Platform ready to roll to the launch pad More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The STS-112 crew pauses for a group photo after arriving at the Shuttle Landing Facility. From left are Mission Specialist Piers Sellers, Commander Jeffrey Ashby, and Mission Speci More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft. He and the rest of the crew will be taking part in Terminal Countdo More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft. He and the rest of the crew will be taking part in Terminal Countdown Dem More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin (left), who is with the Russian Space Agency, and Commander Jeffrey Ashby pause on the Shuttle Landing Facility after their arrival. Th More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility aboard a T-38 jet aircraft. He and the rest of the crew will be taking part in Terminal Countdown More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus is ready for her practice run driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Magnus and the rest of the crew are at KSC for Terminal Countdo More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus has her helmet adjusted during suit check, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT also includes emergency egr More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers is ready for his practice run driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Sellers and the rest of the crew are at KSC for Terminal Countdo More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers tries out his helmet during suit check, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT also includes emergency egress More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The STS-112 crew poses for a photo on the back of the M-113 armored personnel carrier they practiced driving as part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. From left More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus takes her turn driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Space Shuttle Atlantis is in the background. Magnus and the rest of the crew a More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers undergoes suit check, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT also includes emergency egress training and a sim More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby drives the M-113 armored personnel carrier during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. At the far left is Mission Specialist Sandra M More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin has his helmet adjusted during suit check as part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT also includes emergenc More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby is ready for his practice run driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Ashby and the rest of the crew are at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demon More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin, with the Russian Space Agency, Ashby is ready for his practice run driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Yurchikhin and the res More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf is ready for his practice run driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. Wolf and the rest of the crew are at KSC for Terminal Countdown De More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf waves for the camera during his suit check, is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT also includes emergency egre More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf adjusts his helmet during suit check, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. The TCDT also includes emergency egress tra More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin has his launch and entry suit checked for fit in preparation for launch. The suit check is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training from the launch pad, the STS-112 crew listens to a trainer about use of the system. The crew members are, from left in the center, Commander Jeff More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the foreground, STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy (left), Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin (center) and Commander Jeffrey Ashby (right) watch as a slidewire basket descends to th More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-112 crew stand inside a slidewire basket, a component of the emergency egress system at the pad. From left are Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus, Fyodor Yurchi More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew pauses for a photo in the White Room during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. From left, clockwise, are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and San More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training from the launch pad, the STS-112 crew get instructions on using the slidewire basket. From left, Mission Specialist Piers Sellers (back to camera), More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, the STS-112 crew poses for a group photo near the launch pad where Space Shuttle Atlantis waits for launch. Standing lef More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew listen to further instructions about emergency egress from the Shuttle using the slidewire basket. In the basket are Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus, Fyodor Yur More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training from the launch pad, the STS-112 crew look at the slidewire basket. Seen here are, left to right, Commander Jeffrey Ashby, Pilot Pamela Melroy and More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew heads for the Astrovan and a ride to the launch pad for a simulated countdown. From left are Mission Specialists Fyodor Yurchikhin (RSA), David Wolf and Piers S More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy (left) and Commander Jeffrey Ashby hurry toward the slidewire baskets on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B. They and the More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy takes a break during emergency egress practice on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B. She and the rest of the crew are tak More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During emergency egress practice on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus opens her helmet visor. She and the More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby takes a break during emergency egress practice on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B. He and the rest of the crew ar More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf takes a break during emergency egress practice on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B. He and the rest of the cr More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin (with the Russian Space Agency) takes a break during emergency egress practice on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Lau More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sitting in a slidewire basket on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, are STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby (left foreground) and Pilot Pamela Melroy. More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus takes a break during emergency egress practice on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B. She and the rest of More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-112 crew gathers for a group photo on the 215-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure. From left are Mission Specialists Fyodor Yurchikhin, Piers Sellers and David Wolf; More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby receives assistance with his spacesuit during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonst More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sitting in a slidewire basket on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, are STS-112 Mission Specialists Fyodor Yurchikhin (left) and David Wolf. They More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus (left) sits in the slidewire basket basket on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, while Mission Specialist Pi More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin, Ph.D., a cosmonaut with the Russian Space Agency, receives assistance with his spacesuit during More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy adjusts her spacesuit during a simulated launch countdown, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activitie More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers takes a break during emergency egress practice on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B. He and the rest of the More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39B, STS-112 Mission Specialist Piers Sellers, Ph.D., prepares to enter Space Shuttle Atlantis during a simulated launch countdown, part of Termina More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby, Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus, and Pilot Pamela Melroy take a momentary break from training at Pad 39B during Terminal Countdown Demonstration T More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf, M.D., takes a break from training at Pad 39B during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include a simulated launch count More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew strides out of the Checkout and Operations Building on their way to the launch pad and a simulated countdown. On the left, front to back, are Pilot Pamela Melro More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sitting in a slidewire basket on the 195-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure, Launch Pad 39B, are STS-112 Mission Specialists Fyodor Yurchikhin (left) and David Wolf. They a More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload for mission STS-112 rests inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The Shuttle is carrying the S1 Integrated Truss Structure, the first starboard truss segm More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The payload for mission STS-112 rests inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The Shuttle is carrying the S1 Integrated Truss Structure, the first starboard truss s More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload for mission STS-112 rests inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The Shuttle is carrying the S1 Integrated Truss Structure, the first starboard truss segm More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The payload for mission STS-112 rests inside the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The Shuttle is carrying the S1 Integrated Truss Structure, the first starboard truss s More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The payload bay doors of Space Shuttle Atlantis close on the primary payloads for mission STS-112. The Shuttle is carrying the S1 Integrated Truss Structure, the first starboard t More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-112 crew members stride happily to the side of the parking apron and a photo opportunity. From left are Commander More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 crew members share a few words after their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility to begin launch preparations. In the center are Commander Jeffrey Ashby (left) and More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin, who is with the Russian Space Agency, shows his happiness at returning to KSC to prepare for launch. He will be making his first Shu More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew pauses for a photo after their arrival at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility. Standing, left to right, are Mission Specialist Piers Sellers, Pilot Pamela Melroy, More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus is happy to return to KSC to prepare for launch. She will be making her first Shuttle flight. STS-112, aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis, is More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers walk alongside orbiter Endeavour as it rolls over to the Vehicle Assembly Building for continued launch preparations. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 10 on mission STS More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour is ready for rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building for the next stage of launch preparations. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 10 on mission STS-113, More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup of Endeavour as it rolls over to the Vehicle Assembly Building for continued launch preparations. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 10 on mission STS-113, the 16th a More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, overhead cranes are lowered toward orbiter Endeavour for its lift to vertical. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 10 on More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Endeavour begins rolling out of the Orbiter Processing Facility for its rollover to the Vehicle Assembly Building and continued launch preparations. Endeavour is scheduled More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Atop its transporter, orbiter Endeavour rolls back onto the tow-way for transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building and continued launch preparations. Endeavour is scheduled to launc More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Orbiter Endeavour arrives in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building to continue launch preparations. Endeavour is scheduled to launch Nov. 10 on mission STS-113, the 1 More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians use an overhead crane to lower the P1 Truss Segment into the payload canister. The P1 truss is the primary payload for Mis More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, the P1 Truss Segment is lowered into the payload canister. The P1 truss is the primary payload for Mission STS-113. It is the first po More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians use an overhead crane to lower the P1 Truss Segment into the payload canister. The P1 truss is the primary payload for Mis More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians prepare the P1 Truss Segment to be hooked to the overhead crane and moved toward the payload canister. The P1 truss is th More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Space Station Processing Facility, the P1 Truss Segment is moved by overhead crane through the highbay toward the payload canister. The P1 truss is the primary payload f More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew wave to spectators as they exit the Operations and Checkout Building for their ride to Launch Pad 39B and the launch scheduled 3:46 p.m. EDT. Leading the way are More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During suitup for launch, STS-112 Mission Specialist Fyodor Yurchikhin shows he is ready for his first Shuttle flight. STS-112 is the 15th assembly flight to the International Sp More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Still waving at spectators, the STS-112 crew heads for the Astrovan that will take them to Launch Pad 39B and Space Shuttle Atlantis. Liftoff is scheduled for 3:46 p.m. EDT. Fro More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew eagerly exit the Operations and Checkout Building for their ride to Launch Pad 39B and the launch scheduled 3:46 p.m. EDT. Leading the way are Pilot Pamela Melro More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-112 crew relaxes at the traditional crew meal before getting ready for launch later in the day. Seated, from left, are Mission Specialist Piers Sellers and Fyodor Yurchik More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 39A, the P1 Truss Segment arrives at the Payload Changeout Room in preparation for installation into Endeavour's payload bay. The P1 truss is the primary payload More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 39A, the P1 Truss Segment arrives at the pad for transfer into the Payload Changeout Room. The P1 truss is the primary payload for Mission STS-113 to the Interna More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 39A, the P1 Truss Segment arrives at the pad for transfer into the Payload Changeout Room. The P1 truss is the primary payload for Mission STS-113 to the Interna More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 39A, technicians prepare to move the P1 truss segment from the payload canister into the Payload Changeout Room. The P1 truss is the primary payload for Mission More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 39A, the P1 Truss Segment is lifted to the level of the Payload Changeout Room. The P1 truss is the primary payload for Mission STS-113 to the International Spac More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Complex 39A, technicians in the Payload Changout Room supervise the opening of the payload canister doors for transfer of the P1 truss. The P1 truss is the primary paylo More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform, sits on Launch Pad 39A after its slow rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. Endeavour is scheduled to launc More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour, resting on the Mobile Launcher Platform, sits on Launch Pad 39A after its slow rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. On the left is the Rotating Ser More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Against a lavender and pink dawn sky, Space Shuttle Endeavour inches up the ramp of Launch Pad 39A after its rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The Shuttle sits atop the M More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour approaches the Rotating and Fixed Service Structures on Launch Pad 39A after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The Shuttle sits atop the Mobile La More
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Against a lavender and pink dawn sky, Space Shuttle Endeavour inches up the ramp of Launch Pad 39A after its rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. The Shuttle sits atop the M More