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Through this series of profiles, students and teachers will learn more about the STS-118 space shuttle mission through a behind-the-scenes look from a few members of the team that is preparing for the flight. At the same time, readers will learn more about some of the many diverse jobs performed by the NASA workforce.
Profiles
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Picturing the Future
Astronauts take a lot of pictures while in space. These men teach them how.
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Raillan Young and Joy Norris, Space Station Payloads Team
Before experiments and equipment arrive at the International Space Station, they go through the NASA payloads team.
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Suzanne Singleton, Crew Secretary
A NASA crew secretary is like a mom to the crewmembers of STS-118.
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Matt Pepper, Robotic Arm Instructor
Operating a robotic arm requires precision. Instructors make sure the crew is ready.
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Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, Educator Astronaut
Astronaut and teacher Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger returns to the classroom, this time as a student.
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Steve Gauvain, Shuttle Rendezvous Instructor
By teaching astronauts to dock the shuttle and International Space Station, Gauvain helps bring people together.
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Ed Powers and Sean Roden, Flight Surgeons
Flight surgeons work to keep astronauts healthy and flying.
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Nadine Lashier, Station Training Lead
Before they visit the space station, the STS-118 crew has a lot to learn.
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Mary Jane Anderson, Shuttle Flight Crew Equipment Representative
A NASA professional helps astronauts choose space gear.
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Michele Perchonok, Shuttle Food System Manager
The shuttle food manager is cooking up ideas for space food of the future.
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Amy Ross, Space Suit Designer
An astronaut daughter and engineer designs gear for current and future missions.
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Matt Abbott, Lead Flight Director
Through months of planning and practice, he's making sure the STS-118 mission is 'go' for launch!
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Scott M. Smith, NASA Nutritionist
Scientists are studying nutrition and spaceflight to improve astronauts' health now and in the future.