SHUTTLE DISCOVERY'S STS-133 CREW PARTICIPATES IN AIRCRAFT TRAINING

Space shuttle Discovery's STS-133 mission Commander Steve Lindsey and Pilot Eric Boe practiced shuttle landings in a Shuttle Training Aircraft, or STA, during training related to a full launch dress rehearsal known as the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test on Oct. 12 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulfstream II jet modified to simulate a shuttle's cockpit, motion and handling qualities. The test provides astronauts and ground crews with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training.

During its 11-day mission, Discovery's six astronauts will deliver and install the Permanent Multipurpose Module, critical spare components for the station, and the Express Logistics Carrier 4, an external platform that holds large equipment. They also will deliver Robonaut 2, or R2, to become a permanent resident of the station as the first human-like robot in space. Discovery is targeted to launch Nov. 1 on its final scheduled flight.

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[Stealthpanther1]

Uncle sugar has some cool airplanes!

[funthing1991]

"that was a lotta fun"

i wonder what that guy said when he got back from ISS ))

[funthing1991]

i'll make you a favor: if u wanna see it goto 3:32 ))