These seven astronauts assigned to the STS-116 mission, having just met the press, pose for a portrait at the Johnson Space Center. In front, left to right, are astronauts Nicholas Patrick, William Oefelein (pilot), Mark Polansky (commander) and Robert Curbeam. In the back are, left to right, astronauts Joan Higginbotham, Christer Fuglesang and Sunita Williams. Credit: NASA. Click to enlarge.

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