KSC-07pd1252
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, workers are on the wing of Endeavour, checking the progress as the payload bay doors close. The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout. The orbiter is designated for mission STS-118, targeted for launch on Aug. 9. The mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as well as carrying the External Stowage Platform 3. The crew comprises seven astronauts: Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston
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May 23, 2007
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Kennedy Space Center, FL
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