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The STS-107 crew gets instruction on the
slidewire basket during emergency egress training, part of Terminal
Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Seen are Mission Specialist
Laurel Clark, Payload Commander Michael Anderson and Payload
Specialist Ilan Ramon (the first Israeli astronaut). The TCDT also
includes a simulated launch countdown. STS-107 is a mission devoted to
research and will include more than 80 experiments that will study
Earth and space science, advanced technology development, and
astronaut health and safety. Launch is planned for Jan. 16, 2003,
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST aboard Space Shuttle Columbia.