Follow this link to go to the text only version of nasa.gov
NASA -National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Follow this link to skip to the main content
+ Text Only Site
+ Site Help & Preferences
Go
ABOUT NASALATEST NEWSMULTIMEDIAMISSIONSMyNASAWORK FOR NASA

+ Home
RETURN TO FLIGHT
RETURN TO FLIGHT MAIN
STS-114 CREW AND MISSION
MULTIMEDIA
LAUNCH AND LANDING
SPACE SHUTTLE SYSTEM
NEWS AND MEDIA RESOURCES
+ NASA Home > Mission Sections > Space Shuttle > Return to Flight > Crew and Mission
Print ThisPrint This
Email ThisEmail This

FEATURE
Message from the STS-114 Commander to the NASA Family

03.22.05

STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins In just a few weeks, Discovery is scheduled to launch from the Kennedy Space Center.

Image left: STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins. Click image to enlarge. Photo credit: NASA/JSC.

This is an important event in all our lives, not just the seven people who will fly aboard Discovery, but also the thousands of you whose work is making it possible for us to return the Shuttle fleet to space safely.

The past two years have challenged all of us to look closely at the work we do and ask "How can I do this better?" For me personally, these challenges have brought renewed strength and commitment -- to my family, friends and coworkers, and to making sure I do the best possible job I can as Commander of this mission. I believe we are all stronger for having met these challenges, and that collective strength is allowing us to return to flight safely, complete the International Space Station, and move forward with the Vision for Space Exploration.

When Discovery lifts off the launch pad, my entire crew knows that we will carry your hearts and dreams with us. Thank you for your creativity, your dedication and your commitment.


Eileen Collins
Commander, STS-114

+ Back to Top


FirstGov - Your First Click to the US Government

ExpectMore.gov

+ Freedom of Information Act
+ Budgets, Strategic Plans and Accountability Reports
+ The President's Management Agenda
+ NASA Privacy Statement, Disclaimer,
and Accessibility Certification

+ Inspector General Hotline
+ Equal Employment Opportunity Data Posted Pursuant to the No Fear Act
+ Information-Dissemination Priorities and Inventories
NASA
Editor: Jim Wilson
NASA Official: Brian Dunbar
Last Updated: March 5, 2006
+ Contact NASA
+ SiteMap