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Alan Poindexter seems satisfied with the landing practice session he has completed at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility.

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STS-122 Pilot Alan Poindexter seems satisfied with the landing practice session he has just completed aboard a shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. Poindexter and Commander Steve Frick are preparing for the Dec. 6 launch on space shuttle Atlantis. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulf Stream II jet that was modified to simulate an orbiter's cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett

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  • Title: Alan Poindexter seems satisfied with the landing practice session he has completed at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility.
  • Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
  • Owner: KSC
  • Album: cbabir
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