Spaceflight Now: STS-101 Mission Report
Photo Gallery: Countdown
SPACEFLIGHT NOW
Posted: May 19, 2000

Highlights from the countdown to the launch of space shuttle Atlantis on a mission to make repairs to the International Space Station. Photos: NASA TV/Spaceflight Now.

Pre-flight inspection
Members of the ice team carry out pre-flight inspections near the base of space shuttle Atlantis' solid rocket boosters. 		Ice team
Traditional meal
The seven-member crew enjoy a meal before putting on their pressure suits and heading to the launch pad. 		Meal
Walkout
The crew leave their quarters for the bus ride to launch pad 39A, hoping the fourth time in the charm. 		Walkout
Aboard Atlantis
Mission commander Jim Halsell takes his seat aboard Atlantis. 		Halsell
Awaiting launch
Space shuttle Atlantis stands poised for launch from the Kennedy Space Center. 		Front view

Video vault
The seven-member crew of space shuttle Atlantis leave their quarters on May 19 for the launch pad.
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The sun sets on pad 39A and the gantry is pulled away from the shuttle before the April 24 launch attempt. One hour is compressed into seconds in this time lapsed video.
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NASA animation with narration shows Atlantis approaching and docking to the International Space Station and later separating for return to Earth.
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STS-101 Lead Flight Director Phil Engelauf describes the goals and objectives of Atlantis' mission to the International Space Station.
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