KSC-01PP-0342 - STS-102 crew poses on the FSS at Launch Pad 39B during TCDT 


KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-102 Commander James Wetherbee reaches for the release lever
for the slidewire basket, used for emergency egress from the orbiter and pad. Behind him is
Pilot James Kelly. The crew is at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities,
which include the emergency training and a simulated launch countdown.  STS-102 is the eighth
construction flight to the International Space Station, with Space Shuttle Discovery carrying
the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. In addition, the Expedition Two crew will be on
the mission, to replace Expedition One, who will return to Earth with Discovery. Launch on
mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8. 

 
                                               02/15/2001