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STS-107 Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon,
who represents the Israeli Space Agency, suits up for launch. STS-107
is a mission devoted to research and will include more than 80
experiments that will study Earth and space science, advanced
technology development, and astronaut health and safety. The payload
on Space Shuttle Columbia includes FREESTAR (Fast Reaction Experiments
Enabling Science, Technology, Applications and Research) and the SHI
Research Double Module (SHI/RDM), known as SPACEHAB. Experiments on
the module range from material sciences to life sciences. Liftoff is
scheduled for 10:39 a.m. EST.