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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00166
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Jul 2, 2006

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The crew of STS-121 enters Discovery from the White Room at Launch Pad 39B. The closeout crew assists the astronauts...

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NASA image: Sellers eats from a food container in the MDK during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

Sellers eats from a food container in the MDK during STS-121

S121-E-05208 (5 July 2006) --- Astronaut Piers J. Sellers, STS-121 mission specialist, eats breakfast on the middeck...

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NASA image: Griffen and Geveden talk with STS-121 crewmembers after landing
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Jul 17, 2006

Griffen and Geveden talk with STS-121 crewmembers after landing

STS121-S-066 (17 July 2006) --- Dr. Michael Griffin (left), NASA administrator, and Rex Geveden (right), associate...

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NASA image: STS-121 and Expedition 13 group photo taken during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 9, 2006

STS-121 and Expedition 13 group photo taken during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06239 (9 July 2006) --- The STS-121 (green shirts) and Expedition 13 crewmembers gather for a group photo in...

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NASA image: Exp. 13 and STS-121 crewmembers work in the U.S. Lab during STS-121/Exp. 13 OPS
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Jul 7, 2006

Exp. 13 and STS-121 crewmembers work in the U.S. Lab during STS-121/Exp. 13 OPS

S121-E-05902 (7 July 2006) --- Astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson (center), STS-121 mission specialist, works with the...

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NASA image: STS-121 crew photo taken in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 13, 2006

STS-121 crew photo taken in the U.S. Lab during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-07024 (13 July 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter (bottom center), Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Exp. 13 and STS-121 crewmembers work in the U.S. Lab during STS-121/Exp. 13 OPS
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Jul 7, 2006

Exp. 13 and STS-121 crewmembers work in the U.S. Lab during STS-121/Exp. 13 OPS

S121-E-05903 (7 July 2006) --- Astronauts Stephanie D. Wilson (center) and Lisa M. Nowak (right), STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: Lindsey place an STS-121 mission insignia patch on locker in the U S Lab during Expedition 13 / STS-121 joint operations
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Jul 14, 2006

Lindsey place an STS-121 mission insignia patch on locker in the U S Lab during Expedition 13 / STS-121 joint operations

ISS013-E-51306 (14 July 2006) --- Continuing a tradition for visiting shuttle commanders, astronaut Steven W....

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00174
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Jul 4, 2006

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The launch team pronounces Discovery ready to fly on mission STS-121, and Commander Lindsey extends his thanks to...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00167
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Jul 2, 2006

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Once again unacceptable weather in the vicinity of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida has scrubbed the launch of...

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NASA image: Group photo of Exp. 13 and STS-121 crew members during EVA2 prep on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 10, 2006

Group photo of Exp. 13 and STS-121 crew members during EVA2 prep on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06315 (10 July 2006) --- Astronauts Piers J. Sellers (right) and Michael E. Fossum, both STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-057 (17 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery slows to a stop after landing on runway 15 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28428 (18 July 2006) --- Johnson Space Center's (JSC) director Michael L. Coats speaks from a lectern in...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-053 (17 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's main landing gear is about to touch down on runway 15 at...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-056 (17 July 2006) --- With drag chute deployed, Space Shuttle Discovery slows to a stop after landing on...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-054 (17 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's main landing gear touches down on runway 15 at Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-050 (17 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's main landing gear touches down on runway 15 at Kennedy...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-052 (17 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery, with commander Steven W. Lindsey at the helm, approaches...

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NASA image: STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery
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Jul 17, 2006

STS-121 Landing of the orbiter Discovery

STS121-S-055 (17 July 2006) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's main landing gear touches down on runway 15 at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Nowak on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Nowak on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06142 (8 July 2006) --- Astronaut Lisa M. Nowak, STS-121 mission specialist, floats on the middeck of the...

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NASA image: Kelly smiles at camera from the PLT seat on the FD during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

Kelly smiles at camera from the PLT seat on the FD during STS-121

S121-E-05434 (5 July 2006) --- Astronaut Mark E. Kelly, STS-121 pilot, works at the pilot's station on the flight...

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NASA image: Kelly on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 9, 2006

Kelly on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06259 (9 July 2006) --- Astronaut Mark E. Kelly, STS-121 pilot, holds a camera on the middeck of the Space...

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NASA image: Lindsey sits in the CDR seat in the FD during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

Lindsey sits in the CDR seat in the FD during STS-121

STS121-E-05432 (5 July 2006) --- On Discovery's flight deck, astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, commander, anticipates...

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NASA image: Lindsey on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 9, 2006

Lindsey on the MDK during STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06162 (9 July 2006) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-121 commander, photographed on the middeck of the...

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