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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are being closed.

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In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are being closed. The payload will be installed on the launch pad after rollout. The orbiter is designated for mission STS-118, targeted for launch on Aug. 9. The mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as well as carrying the External Stowage Platform 3. The crew comprises seven astronauts: Commander Scott Kelly, Pilot Charles Hobaugh and Mission Specialists Dr. Dafydd (Dave) Williams, Barbara Morgan, Richard Mastracchio, Tracy Caldwell and Benjamin Drew. Williams represents the Canadian Space Agency. Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston

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  • Title: In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, Endeavour's payload bay doors are being closed.
  • Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL
  • Owner: KSC
  • Album: cbabir
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