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Photos: Commander Kelly and Space Shuttle Endeavour Prepare for Final Launch

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Written by: Suresh Atapattu
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Col. Michael Fincke, mission specialist on STS-134, puts on his parachute and survival gear prior to his T-38 flight

Col. Michael Fincke, mission specialist on STS-134, puts on his parachute and survival gear prior to his T-38 flight. Fincke has logged 365 days in space, placing him third behind Peggy Whitson and Michael Foale for the most time in space by an American astronaut. He also the record along with Gennady Padalka for the most amount of ISS based spacewalks. (Photo by Suresh A. Atapattu)

 
 


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