KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronaut Story Musgrave talks to employees and their children during a welcome ceremony in the IMAX Theatre, KSC Visitor Complex. Employees were invited to share their work experience with their children for Take Our Children to Work Day.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly works with the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Reilly and STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner are at KSC for equipment familiarization, a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner (left) and STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly (right) are donning protective clothing to interface with the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), in the background. Equipment familiarization is a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.

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PHOTO DATE: 01-14-16.LOCATION: Bldg. 8, Room 183 - Photo Studio.SUBJECT: Official portrait of ESA astronaut & Expedition 50/51 crew member Thomas Pesquet in blue flight suit..PHOTOGRAPHER: BILL STAFFORD

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Stephen Frick takes a close look at a reinforced carbon-carbon panel to be installed on orbiter Atlantis. Frick is a tile specialist, who joined the STS-114 crew during crew equipment and orbiter familiarization in the Orbiter Processing Facility.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, a technician takes readings for pre-assembly measurements on the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the JEM will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers (in protective clothing) brief STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly (center) and STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner (right) about the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Equipment familiarization is a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner and STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly get a close look at the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Reilly and Tanner are at KSC for equipment familiarization, a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly (left) and STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner (right) look over components in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Equipment familiarization is a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (center) shares the kudos for Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day with members of the coordinating committee. Astronaut Barry E. Wilmore (at right) presented the award to Kennedy. Next to Wilmore at right is Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, KSC’s deputy director.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-117 Mission Specialist James Reilly (center) works with the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Reilly and STS-115 Mission Specialist Joseph Tanner are at KSC for equipment familiarization, a routine part of astronaut training and launch preparations.

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