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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio 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-07pd1917

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

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 crew members get a close look at the payloads installed in Space Shuttle Endeavour. Seen in the foreground are Mission Specialists Dave Williams (center), who represents the Canadian Space Agency, and Tracy Caldwell (right). In the background is Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio. 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-07pd2029

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 in the foreground are Mission Specialists Dave Williams (center), who represents... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Practicing emergency egress from Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly (left) reaches for the pull lever of the slidewire basket. Behind him is Pilot Charlie Hobaugh. At upper left in another basket is Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio. Other crew members are Mission Specialists Dave Williams, Barbara R. Morgan, Tracy Caldwell 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 STS-118 mission on Space Shuttle Endeavour is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and 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-07pd2001

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Practicing emergency egress from Launc...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Practicing emergency egress from Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly (left) reaches for the pull lever of the slidewire basket. Behind him is Pilot Charlie Hobaugh. A... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On top of the fixed service structure of Launch Pad 39A, The STS-118 crew poses for a photo after conclusion of the terminal countdown demonstration test. From left are Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio, Commander Scott Kelly, and Mission Specialists Tracy Caldwell, Barbara R. Morgan, Alvin Drew and Dave Williams. Morgan, who is making her first space flight, joined NASA's Teacher in Space program in 1985 and was selected as an astronaut in 1998. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. The STS-118 mission on Space Shuttle Endeavour is the 22nd flight to the International Space Station and 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-07pd2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On top of the fixed service structure...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- On top of the fixed service structure of Launch Pad 39A, The STS-118 crew poses for a photo after conclusion of the terminal countdown demonstration test. From left are Pilot C... 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 gets ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training. Behind him, at right, is Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell. 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-07pd1897

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio gets ready to practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier as part of emergency exit training. Behind him, at right, is Missio... 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 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 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. -- 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. -- In the slidewire basket bunker area of Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio 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-07pd1954

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 Rick Mastracchio waits to begin a media interview before the crew's morning training activities ... 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. -- 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. -- 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 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. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio gets help suiting up before 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-07pd1970

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio gets help suiting up before the simulated launch countdown that concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. The STS... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, the closeout crew prepares the launch and entry suit on STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio before he enters Space Shuttle Endeavour. Mastracchio 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-07pd1989

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, the closeout crew prepares the launch and entry suit on STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio before he enters Space Shuttle Endeavour. ... 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 crew members get a close look at the payloads installed in Space Shuttle Endeavour. Seen in the foreground are Mission Specialists Dave Williams (center), who represents the Canadian Space Agency, and Tracy Caldwell (right). In the background is Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio. 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-07pd2030

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 in the foreground are Mission Specialists Dave Williams (center), who represents... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio is eager to enter Space Shuttle Endeavour for 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-07pd1990

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio is eager to enter Space Shuttle Endeavour for a simulated launch countdown, the culmination of term... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio adjusts his helmet during suitup before 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-07pd1971

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio adjusts his helmet during suitup before the simulated launch countdown that concludes the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TC... 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 Rick Mastracchio as he talks to media representatives. 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-07pd2159

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 Rick M... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio is helped with his launch gear by the closeout crew before he enters Space Shuttle Endeavour. The outer end of the orbiter access arm ends in an environmental chamber (the White Room) that mates with the orbiter and allows personnel to enter the crew compartment. With assistance, each member of the flight crew dons a parachute pack before crawling through the open hatch into the shuttle. The closeout crew also straps the astronauts into the space shuttle's crew module and takes care of any other last-minute needs that arise. Space Shuttle 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, and other payloads such as the SPACEHAB module and the external stowage platform 3. Liftoff of Endeavour is scheduled at 6:36 p.m. EDT. Photo credit: NASA/John Kechele, Scott Haun, Tom Farrar KSC-07pp2282

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 Rick Mastracchio is helped with his launch gear by the closeout crew before he enters Space Shuttle Endeavour. The ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio gets help with his boot after donning his launch and entry suit in preparation for launch aboard 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-07pd2241

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio gets help with his boot after donning his launch and entry suit in preparation for launch aboa... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio is helped with his helmet during suitup before launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. Mastracchio is making his second spaceflight. 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-07pd2239

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-118 Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio is helped with his helmet during suitup before launch aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. Mastrac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the space shuttle mission STS-118 crew march down Main Street at Walt Disney World in Orlando. From left are Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Barbara R. Morgan and Dave Williams, Pilot Charlie Hobaugh, Mission Specialist Tracy Caldwell and Commander Scott Kelly. Not pictured but present is Mission Specialist Rick Mastracchio. The event also honored teacher-turned-astronaut Morgan, who dedicated a plaque outside the Mission: Space attraction. Other activities included meeting with the media and students. Mission STS-118 was the 119th shuttle program flight and the 22nd flight to the International Space Station. Space shuttle Endeavour launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Aug. 8 and landed Aug. 21. The mission delivered the S5 truss, continuing the assembly of the space station. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd2415

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the space shuttle mission STS...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the space shuttle mission STS-118 crew march down Main Street at Walt Disney World in Orlando. From left are Mission Specialists Alvin Drew, Barbara R. Morgan and Dave ... More