During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility astronauts get a close look at hardware.

During a bench review in the Space Station Processing Facility, astronauts get a close look at hardware they will be taking into and using in orbit. At far left is Koichi Wakata, with the Japanese Aerospace and Exploration Agency, will join the Expedition 18 crew in 2008, flying on mission STS-126. At right are Tim Kopra and Garrett Reisman, who will join Expedition 16 aboard the International Space Station in 2008, flying on mission STS-123. Kopra is his backup. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton