NASA Photo ID: STS049(S)002       File Name: 10065082.gif 
 
Film Type: 4x5 CN                 Date Taken:  
 
Title: Official portrait of the STS-49 Endeavour, OV-105, crew 
 
Description: 
 
These seven NASA astronauts are currently training for the first flight of  
Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, seen in the background.  Crewmembers,  
wearing navy blue flight suits, are (left to right) Mission Specialist (MS)  
Kathryn C. Thornton, MS Bruce E. Melnick, MS Pierre J. Thuot, Commander  
Daniel C. Brandenstein, Pilot Kevin P. Chilton, MS Thomas D. Akers, and MS  
Richard J. Hieb.  This crew portrait was made by NASA JSC contract  
photographer Mark Sowa.