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

The Crew
Atlantis astronauts, from left, Chris Ferguson, Rex Walheim Sandra Magnus and Doug Hurley finish a training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space Center, May 24, 2011.

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