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Astronauts - Astronauts training (1725 images)
Title : STS105 Pilot Rick Sturckow checks the fit of the glove to his launch and entry
Caption :
(08/09/2001) -- STS-105 Pilot Rick Sturckow checks the fit of the glove to his launch and entry suit. On the mission, Discovery will be transporting the Expedition Three crew and several scientific experiments and payloads to the ISS, including the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) tank. The EAS, which will support the thermal control subsystems until a permanent system is activated, will be attached to the Station during two spacewalks. The three-member Expedition Two crew will be returning to Earth aboard Discovery after a five-month stay on the Station. Launch is scheduled for 5:38 p.m. EDT Aug. 9
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