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STS-122 mission gallery

A stunning look at the latest mission to space.

STS-122 Mission Control Center

The space station flight control room in Johnson Space Centre's Mission Control Centre. Flight controllers support the second extravehicular activity (EVA).

STS-122 Mission Control Center

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