The Countdown is On

Scheduled to launch aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on Thursday are Joan E. Higginbotham and Robert L. Curbeam. A veteran of two space shuttle flights, Curbeam conducted three spacewalks before being assigned as mission specialist for STS-116. Mission Specialist Joan Higginbotham will assist with the construction of the space station, Higginbotham's primary task on STS-116 will be to operate the station's robotic arm.


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