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NASA Shuttle Crew Ready For Countdown Test

The crew of STS-115 takes a break from training to pose for a group portrait. Astronauts Brent W. Jett, Jr. (right) and Christopher J. Ferguson, commander and pilot, respectively, flank the mission insignia. The mission specialists are, from left to right, astronauts Heidemarie M. Stefanyshyn-Piper, Joseph R. (Joe) Tanner, Daniel C. Burbank, and Steven G. MacLean, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. Credit: NASA
by Staff Writers
 Cape Canaveral FL (SPX) Aug 02, 2006
 The astronauts and ground crews for Space Shuttle Atlantis' upcoming mission, STS-115, will participate in a full launch dress rehearsal Aug. 7-10 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla. The demonstration test provides the crew of each shuttle mission with an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.

The STS-115 crew members are Commander Brent Jett, Pilot Chris Ferguson and mission specialists Joe Tanner, Dan Burbank, Heide Stefanyshyn-Piper and Steve MacLean of the Canadian Space Agency. The launch window for Atlantis' mission to the International Space Station opens on Aug. 27.

Media Events (All Times Eastern)

-- Aug. 7 - STS-115 Crew Arrival: The crew will arrive at 5 p.m. at the Shuttle Landing Facility and make a statement. Media should arrive at Kennedy's News Center by 4 p.m. for transportation to the facility. There will be no live NASA TV coverage.

-- Aug. 9 - STS-115 Crew Media Q and A: Atlantis' crew will take media questions at Launch Pad 39B at 8:30 a.m. Media must arrive at the News Center by 7:30 a.m. for transportation to the launch pad. The session will be carried live on NASA TV.

-- Aug. 10 - STS-115 Crew Walkout Photo Opportunity: The astronauts will depart from the Operations and Checkout Building at 7:45 a.m. in their flight entry suits in preparation for the countdown demonstration test at the launch pad. Media need to arrive at the News Center by 6:45 a.m. to cover the event. There will be no live NASA TV coverage.

Since dates and times of events are subject to change, updates are available at 321-867-2525.

The various events will be covered on NASA TV

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SHUTTLE NEWS
Atlantis Rollout Postponed Until Wednesday
 Kennedy Space Center FL (SPX) Aug 02, 2006
 NASA has delayed the rollout of space shuttle Atlantis to Launch Pad 39B until Wednesday due to poor weather conditions at Cape Canaveral.
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