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

Group Portrait
The crew members line up for a photograph, May 2011. They are, from right Sandra Magnus, Doug Hurley, Chris Ferguson and Rex Walheim.

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