Atlantis crew begins launch prep

[Rick]

Preparations for the next Shuttle launch get underway with a vengeance today, as the Kennedy Space Centre readies itself for the arrival of the astronauts who will fly Atlantis when it launches later this month.

The crew is scheduled to arrive this afternoon to kick off a week of checks, tests, and last minute training in using emergency equipment.

More: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/08/07/shuttle_crew_ready/