Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter arrives at KSC aboard a jet aircraft piloted by Commander Steven Lindsey.

STS-121 Mission Specialist Thomas Reiter arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft piloted by Commander Steven Lindsey. The July 1 launch will be his first space flight. During the 12-day mission, the STS-121 crew will test new equipment and procedures to improve shuttle safety, as well as deliver supplies and make repairs to the International Space Station. This mission is the 115th shuttle flight and the 18th U.S. flight to the International Space Station. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett