KSC-01PP-1654 - STS-108 Pilot Kelly in an M-113 


KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. --STS-108 Pilot Mark E. Kelly is ready to
practice driving an M-113 armored personnel carrier.  He and other
crew members are taking part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test
activities, which include emergency exit from the launch pad and a
simulated launch countdown. STS-108 is a Utilization Flight that will
carry the replacement Expedition 4 crew to the International Space
Station, as well as the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Raffaello,
filled with supplies and equipment.  The l1-day mission is scheduled
for launch Nov. 29 on Space Shuttle Endeavour.

 
                                               11/07/2001