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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe using Sky-genie during emergency egress training
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe using Sky-genie during emergency egress training

S86-25183 (for release January 1986) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L payload specialist representing the...

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NASA image: STS-40 crewmembers pose for onboard (in space) portrait on OV-102's middeck
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 crewmembers pose for onboard (in space) portrait on OV-102's middeck

STS040-605-009 (5-14 June 1991) --- The seven crew members for STS-40 pose for an in-space portrait on the Space...

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NASA image: Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe on the KC-135 for zero-G training
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Jan 8, 1986

Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe on the KC-135 for zero-G training

S86-25196 (January 1986) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, STS-51L citizen observer/payload specialist, gets a preview...

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NASA image: TVD, Thirsk collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission
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Jul 9, 1996

TVD, Thirsk collects data during LMS-1 Spacelab mission

STS078-304-018 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- Payload specialist Robert B. Thirsk, representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: STS-46 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait on OV-104's middeck
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Aug 8, 1992

STS-46 crew poses for onboard (in-space) portrait on OV-104's middeck

STS046-12-009 (31 July-8 Aug. 1992) --- The seven crew members for the STS-46 mission pose for the traditional...

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NASA image: STS-65 crew onboard portrait in IML-2 spacelab module with mission flag
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Jul 23, 1994

STS-65 crew onboard portrait in IML-2 spacelab module with mission flag

In the spacelab science module aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, the seven crewmembers...

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NASA image: STS-40 crew trains in JSC's SLS mockup located in Bldg 36
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Mar 10, 1987

STS-40 crew trains in JSC's SLS mockup located in Bldg 36

STS-40 Payload Specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford along with backup payload specialist Robert Ward Phillips...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency egress training
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Apr 27, 1995

Payload Specialist Albert Sacco Jr. during emergency egress training

S95-09163 (27 Apr. 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. rappels from the top of a Shuttle mockup-trainer...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Fred W. Leslie during emergency egress training
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Apr 27, 1995

Payload Specialist Fred W. Leslie during emergency egress training

S95-09157 (27 Apr. 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie has just translated from the top of a Shuttle...

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NASA image: ZCG, Payload Specialist Al Sacco loads middeck experiment
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Nov 5, 1995

ZCG, Payload Specialist Al Sacco loads middeck experiment

STS073-353-010 (20 October - 5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. checks out the Zeolite Crystal...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Fred Leslie training in T-38 aircraft
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Aug 24, 1995

Payload Specialist Fred Leslie training in T-38 aircraft

S95-17156 (24 Aug. 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred Leslie prepares to take a familiarization flight in the rear...

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NASA image: Payload Specialist Taylor Wang performs repairs on Drop Dynamics Module
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May 1, 1985

Payload Specialist Taylor Wang performs repairs on Drop Dynamics Module

51B-03-035 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Payload specialist Taylor G. Wang performs a repair task on the Drop Dynamics...

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NASA image: PCG-GBX, Payload Specialist Albert Sacco works in Spacelab
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Nov 5, 1995

PCG-GBX, Payload Specialist Albert Sacco works in Spacelab

STS073-106-001 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Albert Sacco Jr. takes direction from a crew mate...

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NASA image: STS-55 German payload specialists (and backups) in LESs during JSC training
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Oct 22, 1992

STS-55 German payload specialists (and backups) in LESs during JSC training

S92-48735 (18 Sept 1992) --- These four Germans have been assigned as payload specialists to support the...

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NASA image: PCG-GBX, Payload Specialist Albert Sacco works at glovebox
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Oct 22, 1995

PCG-GBX, Payload Specialist Albert Sacco works at glovebox

STS073-E-5024 (23 Oct. 1995)--- Albert Sacco Jr., STS-73 payload specialist, works in the Glovebox on the portside...

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NASA image: STS-55 German Payload Specialist Schlegel works at SL-D2 Biolabor microscope
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 German Payload Specialist Schlegel works at SL-D2 Biolabor microscope

STS055-233-025 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- German payload specialist Hans Schlegel uses a microscope at the Biolabor...

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NASA image: PAYLOAD SPECIALISTS (PS)'s - JARVIS/BUTTERWORTH - SHUTTLE MOCKUP AND INTEGRATION LABORATORY - JSC
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Mar 1, 1985

PAYLOAD SPECIALISTS (PS)'s - JARVIS/BUTTERWORTH - SHUTTLE MOCKUP AND INTEGRATION LABORATORY - JSC

S85-28161 (1 March 1985) --- Astronauts Gregory Jarvis, left, and L. William Butterworth take a breather from...

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NASA image: STS-55 German payload specialists Walter and Schlegel work in SL-D2 module
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 German payload specialists Walter and Schlegel work in SL-D2 module

STS055-106-056 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Ulrich Walter, one of two payload specialists representing the German...

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NASA image: STS-40 Payload Specialist Hughes-Fulford "flies" through SLS-1 module
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Payload Specialist Hughes-Fulford "flies" through SLS-1 module

STS040-212-006 (5-14 June 1991) --- Payload specialist Millie Hughes-Fulford floats through the Spacelab Life...

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NASA image: View of Payload specialist Paul Scully-Power during Zero-G training
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Jul 16, 1984

View of Payload specialist Paul Scully-Power during Zero-G training

S84-37536 (18 July 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen, left, 41-G crew commander watches as one of his fellow...

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NASA image: CGF, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie working in USML-2 Spacelab
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Oct 20, 1995

CGF, Payload Specialist Fred Leslie working in USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-101-018 (20 October-5 November 1995) --- Payload specialist Fred W. Leslie maneuvers his body to a position...

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NASA image: View of backup payload specialist Robert Thirsk during Zero-G training
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Jul 16, 1984

View of backup payload specialist Robert Thirsk during Zero-G training

S84-37532 (18 July 1984) --? Robert B. Thirsk, backup payload specialist for 41-G appears to be shaking hands with...

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NASA image: Christa McAuliffe surveys middeck mockup
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Jan 8, 1986

Christa McAuliffe surveys middeck mockup

S86-25188 (December 1985) --- Sharon Christa McAuliffe, a school teacher Concord New Hampshire, surveys a ground...

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NASA image: Rep. Bill Nelson prepares to photograph samples of protein crystal growth
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Jan 12, 1986

Rep. Bill Nelson prepares to photograph samples of protein crystal growth

61C-05-036 (12-18 Jan. 1986) --- U.S. Representative Bill Nelson (Democrat - Florida), STS-61C payload specialist,...

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