Photo Album -Before Launch (3)-

Photo Album -Before Launch (3)-

Feb. 7. 2000 (EST)
Arrive at Kennedy Space Center
(NASA Kennedy Space Center)

		After addressing the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-99 crew wave goodbye as they leave for crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building.
		After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft, the STS-99 crew addresses the media..
		After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft, the STS-99 crew addresses the media.
		After landing at the Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft,STS-99 Mission Specialists (from left) Gerhard Thiele of Germany and Mamoru Mohri of Japan are greeted by Dave King, director of Shuttle Operations.
		A smiling STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan arrives at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft eager to prepare for the second launch attempt of Endeavour Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m. EST from Launch Pad 39A.

Feb. 2. 2000 (EST)
Astronaut Mohri return to Houston
(NASA Kennedy Space Center)

STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri of Japan and his wife, Akiko, wave before their departure from Patrick Air Force Base and return to Houston. With the postponement of the launch of STS-99 on Jan. 31, the crew have an opportunity for more training and time with their families.

Jan. 31. 2000 (EST)
Astronaut Mohri boards Space Shuttle Endeavour
(NASA Kennedy Space Center)

		The STS-99 crew wave to onlookers as they leave the Operations and Checkout Building enroute to Launch Pad 39A and liftoff of Space Shuttle Endeavour,
		In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan, waves as he waits for final suitup preparations before launch.
		In the Operations and Checkout Building, the STS-99 crew gathers for breakfast before suiting up for launch.

Jan.30. 2000(EST)
Astronaut Mohri enjoys a reunion with his wife
(NASA Kennedy Space Center)

The day before the expected launch of STS-99, Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (right) enjoys a reunion with his wife, Akiko, near Launch Pad 39A.

Jan. 27. 2000(EST)
Arrive at NASA Kennedy Space Center
(NASA Kennedy Space Center)

		The STS-99 crew pose for a photograph after their arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility to prepare for launch.
		After the crew arrival at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), at right, talks to the media.
		After arriving at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, the STS-99 crew pause to greet the media and Commander Kevin Kregel (right) introduces his crew.
		STS-99 Mission Specialist Mamoru Mohri (Ph.D.), who is with the National Space Development Agency (NASDA) of Japan, waves on his arrival at KSC aboard a T-38 jet aircraft to prepare for launch of Endeavour Jan. 31 at 12:47 p.m. EST.
		Astronaut Mamoru Mohri, representing Japan's National Space Development Agency (NASDA), gives a thumbs up signal prior to departure in a T-38 from Ellington Field, destination Florida.

Last Updated : May 29, 2001