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STS-99 Crew Interviews: Kevin R. KregelLive footage of a preflight interview with Mission Commander Kevin R. Kregel is seen. The interview addresses many different questions including why Kregel became an astronaut, the events that led to his interest, his career path through the Air Force and later the Navy, and then finally, his selection by NASA as an astronaut. Other interesting information that this one-on-one interview discusses is the purpose for the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM), with specific focus placed on why this SRTM flight is important, and what we will learn from the 3D topographic map of the Earth. The two antennas that will be taking the pictures, the involvement of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), EARTHCAM, a student-controlled camera on the Endeavour Orbiter, and Kregel's responsibility during this 24 hour mission are also discussed.
Document ID
20000010918
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Video
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
August 4, 1999
Subject Category
Space Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
JSC-1792A
NONP-NASA-VT-1999208101
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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