The Space Shuttle Endeavour crew completed a final countdown test before launch. The STS-118 astronauts visited Kennedy Space Center for the terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. Activities included 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 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.
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July 24, 2007
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