Orbiter: Columbia
Shuttle Mission: STS-109
Date: March 1, 2002

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– At Launch Pad 39A, the STS-109 crew takes part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test. During the test, the fully-suited astronauts exit the Operations & Checkout Building and depart for the launch pad. Once at the pad, they participate in a simulated countdown, followed by emergency walkdown training in the slidewire baskets that would carry them to safety in the event of an evacuation.

STS-109 photos are online. (Note: This is a graphic-intensive site and may be difficult to view with low speed modems or when this web site receives heavy traffic loads).

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