STS-56 Atlas-2/TCDT Activities

Abstract

The crew of STS-56, Commander Kenneth D. Cameron, Pilot Stephen S. Oswald, and Mission Specialists C. Michael Foale Ph.D., Kenneth D. Cockrell, and Ellen Ochoa are seen landing the T-38 aircraft as part of the terminal countdown and demonstration test (TCDT). The crew is introduced by Commander Cameron and each member gives a brief statement about the upcoming mission and answers questions from the press. The crew is seen during various stages of training, including emergency egress training.