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STS-102 Pilot James Kelly takes his turn driving the M-113 armored carrier that the crew could use to exit the pad if an emergency ever occurred prior to launch. Behind him are other members of the crew and training officers. The STS-102 crew is at KSC to take part in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which also include a simulated launch countdown. STS-102 is the eighth construction flight to the International Space Station, carrying as payload the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. Launch on mission STS-102 is scheduled for March 8