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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelein looks at crew procedures on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelein looks at crew procedures on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05401 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, occupies the pilot's station on...

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NASA image: STS-116 Commander Polansky in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 12, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky in the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05886 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, makes his selection for a meal at the...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Patrick work at aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 13, 2006

STS-116 MS Patrick work at aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05933 (12 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Nicholas J. M. Patrick, STS-116 mission specialist, works the controls on...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Higginbotham works in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery6
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Higginbotham works in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery6

S116-E-05480 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Joan E. Higginbotham, STS-116 mission specialist, settles in for a task on...

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NASA image: STS-116 Commander Polansky in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05205 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, works the controls on the aft flight...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Williams in the hatch area on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Williams in the hatch area on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05397 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, STS-116 mission specialist, smiles for the camera...

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NASA image: STS-116 Pilot Oefelin in the A/L area on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 Pilot Oefelin in the A/L area on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05200 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut William A. (Bill) Oefelein, STS-116 pilot, moves through a hatch into...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Curbeam poses in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Curbeam poses in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05315 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., STS-116 mission specialist, floats near the...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Patrick works in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 10, 2006

STS-116 MS Patrick works in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05171 (10 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Nicholas J. M. Patrick, STS-116 mission specialist, works on the flight...

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NASA image: STS-116 Commander Polansky works in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations
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Dec 19, 2006

STS-116 Commander Polansky works in the U.S. Laboratory during Joint Operations

S116-E-07026 (18 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, pauses for a photo as he works in the...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)
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Dec 7, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)

JSC2006-E-53520 (9 Dec. 2006) --- Overall view in the shuttle flight control room, from the point of view of the...

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NASA image: STS-116 Crew and ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter during Crew Return Ceremony
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Dec 23, 2006

STS-116 Crew and ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter during Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2006-E-54851 (23 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Mark L. Polansky, STS-116 commander, smiles at the large turnout of...

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NASA image: STS-116 Crew and ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter during Crew Return Ceremony
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Dec 23, 2006

STS-116 Crew and ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter during Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2006-E-54867 (23 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Nicholas J.M. Patrick, STS-116 mission specialist, speaks to a crowd of...

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NASA image: ISS Configurations during STS-115, STS-116, and STS-117 from Expedition 14 Press Kit
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Aug 1, 2006

ISS Configurations during STS-115, STS-116, and STS-117 from Expedition 14 Press Kit

JSC2006-E-38950 (August 2006) --- Computer generated graphic of the International Space Station configuration after...

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NASA image: STS-116 and Expedition 12 Preflight Training, VR Lab Bldg. 9.
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May 6, 2005

STS-116 and Expedition 12 Preflight Training, VR Lab Bldg. 9.

JSC2005-E-18147 (6 May 2005) --- Astronauts Sunita L. Williams (left), Expedition 14 flight engineer, and Joan E....

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Dec 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-116 Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2631
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Dec 3, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, Launch Director Mike Leinbach welcomes (from left)...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2487
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Nov 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crawler-transporter moves away from Launch Pad 39B after depositing its cargo,...

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NASA image: STS-116 Press Conference and Crew Photos
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Nov 6, 2006

STS-116 Press Conference and Crew Photos

JSC2006-E-47958 (6 November 2006) --- Astronauts Mark L. Polansky, left, and Robert L. Curbeam Jr. respond to a...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Fuglesang in the A/L on the ISS
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Dec 13, 2006

STS-116 MS Fuglesang in the A/L on the ISS

S116-E-05897 (12 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: RMS during STS-116 EVA 4
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Dec 19, 2006

RMS during STS-116 EVA 4

S116-E-07008 (18 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: STS-116  Fuglesang during EVA NBL,Training.
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Jan 7, 2003

STS-116 Fuglesang during EVA NBL,Training.

JSC2003-00007 (7 January 2003) --- Astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission specialist, puts the final touches...

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NASA image: RMS during STS-116 EVA 4
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Dec 19, 2006

RMS during STS-116 EVA 4

S116-E-07004 (18 Dec. 2006) --- As seen through windows on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Discovery, the...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Fuglesang in the A/L on the ISS
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Dec 13, 2006

STS-116 MS Fuglesang in the A/L on the ISS

S116-E-05903 (12 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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