NASA Photo ID: S83-38389          File Name: 10061272.gif 
 
Film Type: 4x5 cn                 Date Taken: 08/15/83 
 
Title: STS-8 crew poses at pad 39A at KSC 
 
Description: 
 
STS-8 crew poses at pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) during a session  
with the news media. From left to right are Astronauts Dale A. Gardner, 
Guion  S. Bluford, and Dr. William E. Thornton, all mission specialists; 
Daniel C.  Brandenstein, pilot; and Richard F. Truly, crew commander.