STS-101 Commander Halsell during suitup in the O&C

[KSC-00PP-0641]

  • Photo Number: KSC-00PP-0641

  • Release Date: 19-May-2000

  • Keywords: SHUTTLE,sts-101
    • Description: In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-101 Commander James D. Halsell Jr. appears relaxed as he waits to head out to Launch Pad 39A for the fourth attempt at launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The mission will take the crew to the International Space Station to deliver logistics and supplies and to prepare the Station for the arrival of the Zvezda Service Module, expected to be launched by Russia in July 2000. Also, the crew will conduct one space walk and will reboost the space station from 230 statute miles to 250 statute miles. This will be the third assembly flight to the Space Station. Liftoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis for the 10-day mission is scheduled for about 6:11 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39A. Landing is targeted for May 29 at 2:19 a.m. EDT.

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