STS-109 pilot Duane G. Carey is seen during a prelaunch interview. He answers questions about his inspiration to become an astronaut and his career path. He gives details on the mission's goals and significance, as well as an extended description of his role in the Orbiter's return landing. As its primary objective, this mission has the maintenance of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Following the Columbia Orbiter's rendezvous with the telescope, extravehicular activities (EVA) will focus on repairs to and augmentation of the HST.


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    Title :

    STS-109 Crew Interviews - Carey


    Publication date :

    2002-02-04


    Type of media :

    Audio-visual


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English