The STS-121 crew greets reporters during its preflight briefing at the Johnson Space Center. On the dais, moving left from right foreground are astronauts Steven W. Lindsey, commander; Mark E. Kelly, pilot; and Michael E. Fossum, Lisa M. Nowak, Stephanie D. Wilson, Piers J. Sellers and Thomas Reiter, all mission specialists. Once the crew of seven docks with the International Space Station, Reiter, who represents the European Space Agency, will remain onboard to serve as a member of the Expedition 13 crew. Image Credit: NASA
