Sharing a humorous moment on Launch Pad
39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities are (left)
Commander Rick Husband and (right) Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the
first Israeli astronaut). The TCDT also includes a simulated launch
countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include
more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science,
advanced technology development, and astronaut health and
safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2
p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Sharing a humorous moment on Launch Pad
39A during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities are (left)
Commander Rick Husband and (right) Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon (the
first Israeli astronaut). The TCDT also includes a simulated launch
countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to research and will include
more than 80 experiments that will study Earth and space science,
advanced technology development, and astronaut health and
safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003, between 10 a.m. and 2
p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia.