Hubble SM 3B (STS-109) Astronauts

Seven astronauts take a break from training for the STS-109 mission to pose for the traditional pre-flight crew portrait. From the left are Michael J. Massimino, Richard M. Linnehan, Duane G. Carey, Scott D. Altman, Nancy J. Currie, John M. Grunsfeld, and James H. Newman. Altman and Carey were commander and pilot, respectively, with the others serving as mission specialists. Grunsfeld was payload commander. The group was the fourth to visit the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to perform upgrades and servicing on the giant orbital observatory.