NASA Astronauts and Missions

Images depicting NASA astronauts in various settings, such as preparation for missions and interactions with leadership, showcasing space exploration efforts.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a break in training at SPACEHAB, Port Canaveral, Fla., STS-116 Commander Terrence Wilcutt, Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang and Pilot Michael Oelefein share a laugh.  Not seen is Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam.  Objective of their mission to the International Space Station is to deliver and attach the third port truss segment, the P5 Truss,  deactivate and retract the P6 Truss Channel 4B (port-side) solar array, and reconfigure station power from 2A and 4A solar arrays.  A launch date is under review.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a break in training at SPACEHAB, Port Canaveral, Fla., STS-116 Commander Terrence Wilcutt, Mission Specialist Christer Fuglesang and Pilot Michael Oelefein share a laugh. Not seen is Mission Specialist Robert Curbeam. Objective of their mission to the International Space Station is to deliver and attach the third port truss segment, the P5 Truss, deactivate and retract the P6 Truss Channel 4B (port-side) solar array, and reconfigure station power from 2A and 4A solar arrays. A launch date is under review.