STS-107 Payload Commander Michael
Anderson comments about the mission after the crew's arrival at KSC
for pre-launch preparations. 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. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR
(Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications
and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as
SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to
life sciences. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10
a.m. and 2 p.m.
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STS-107 Payload Commander Michael
Anderson comments about the mission after the crew's arrival at KSC
for pre-launch preparations. 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. The payload on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR
(Fast Reaction Experiments Enabling Science, Technology, Applications
and Research) and the SHI Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as
SPACEHAB. Experiments on the module range from material sciences to
life sciences. Launch of Columbia is targeted for Jan. 16 between 10
a.m. and 2 p.m.