Behind the Scenes with the Atlantis Crew

Photographer Smiley N. Pool documents the four astronauts who will ride the last space shuttle as they get ready for their historic mission
Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle / AP

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Atlantis mission commander Chris Ferguson, left, dons a training version of the suit he will wear during the shuttle's launch and entry. Also in the photo are pilot Doug Hurley and mission specialist Sandra Magnus, March 24, 2011.

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