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To prepare for SM4, the seven-member Atlantis crew trained extensively at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas, and Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, Maryland.

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Pre Mission Photos

SM4 astronauts practice orbiter heat shield repair techniques in an EVA hardware training session High Resolution	SM4 Crew Practice for Upcoming Mission at Goddard + Read Article High Resolution	Astronaut Michael Good Practices Installing the WFPC2 Handhold High Resolution	STS-125 crew portrait (l to r) Mike Massimino, Mike Good, Greg Johnson, Scott Altman, Megan McArthur, John Grunsfeld, and Andrew Feustel Low Resolution High Resolution
A technician points to the landing gear on the underside of space shuttle Atlantis as SM4 crew members look on High Resolution	John Grunsfeld (left) and Mike Good take a close look at the wing on space shuttle Atlantis High Resolution	Astonaut Michael Good helps Megan McArthur put on a safety harness to look inside space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay High Resolution	SM4 crew get a close look at space shuttle Atlantis' underside High Resolution
STS-125 crew members are lowered into space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay for a close look at the hardware High Resolution	Hubble Instruments Slated for On-Orbit 'Surgery' + Read Article High Resolution	Astronaut Mike Massimino enters the water at the NBL High Resolution	Crew members look at cameras they will use on the mission High Resolution
John Grunsfeld inspects one of the cameras to be used on the mission High Resolution	Crew members look at some of the equipment that will be on their mission High Resolution	STS-125 Commander Scott Altman examines the cockpit on space shuttle Atlantis High Resolution	Pilot Greg Johnson in the cockpit of Atlantis High Resolution
Mike Massimino (left) and Mike Good inspect the OBSS High Resolution	Astronaut Mike Massimino practices STIS repair High Resolution	Astronauts Mike Massimino and John Grunsfeld practice EVA procedures for repairing the STIS instrument High Resolution	High Resolution
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High Resolution	Astronaut Mike Good participates in spacesuit fit check at Johnson Space Center (JSC) High Resolution	Hubble Astronauts Take Part in Education Event + Read Article High Resolution	Innovative Tools for an Out-of-This-World Job + Read Article High Resolution
Astronauts practice installing Hubble's new imaging camera (WFC3) using the instrument's handling aid High Resolution	Crew Visits Goddard One Last Time Before Hubble Mission + Read Article High Resolution	The SM4 crew in the GSFC clean room High Resolution	The SM4 Flight Crew with the Team of Goddard Engineers and Technicians High Resolution
Astronauts Mike Massimino (right) and Mike Good with home plate from NYC's Shea Stadium during a break from their training in the JSC NBL Low Resolution High Resolution	SM4 Astronauts (l to r) Megan McArthur, Mike Good, Greg Johnson, Scott Altman, John Grunsfeld, Mike Massimino, and Andrew Feustel Low Resolution High Resolution	Astronaut Andrew Feustel, attired in a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit Low Resolution High Resolution	Astronaut John Grunsfeld about to be submerged in the waters of the NBL Low Resolution High Resolution
Astronaut John Grunsfeld being submerged in the waters of the NBL Low Resolution High Resolution	Astronaut Megan McArthur participates in a training session at a console in the simulation control area in the NBL Low Resolution High Resolution	Astronauts Mike Massimino being submerged in the waters of the NBL Low Resolution High Resolution	Astronauts John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel participate in a training session at consoles in the simulation control area in the NBL Low Resolution High Resolution
Astronauts (l to r) John Grunsfeld, Scott Altman and Mike Massimino participate in a training session at JSC Low Resolution High Resolution	SM4 crew arrives at Kennedy on Sunday, Sept. 21. A full launch dress rehearsal, known as the terminal countdown demonstration test (TCDT) will take place Sept 22-24 Larger Image	The STS-125 crew gathers in front of Launch Pad 39A before taking questions from the media Larger Image	Pilot Gregory C. Johnson serves as a "guinea pig" to demonstrate emergency escape apparatus from the 195-foot level of the fixed service structure on Launch Pad 39A Larger Image
Posed in front of the Astrovan, Astronauts complete rehearsal countdown + Read Article Larger Image	The STS-125 astronauts with space shuttle Atlantis in the background Larger Image	Commander Scott Altman takes his seat in the shuttle training aircraft for practice shuttle landings Larger Image	STS-125 Crew Poster High Resolution
STS-125 crew members get ready to affix the mission logo to Atlantis. (Clockwise l to r) Gregory C. Johnson, Michael Good and Megan McArthur, Scott Altman, Mike Massimino and John Grunsfeld. Larger Image	Inside the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, Gregory C. Johnson (left) and Michael Good listen to review procedures for entry into shuttle Atlantis. Larger Image	Inside the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, Mike Massimino records the review procedures for entry into shuttle Atlantis. Larger Image	At the Shuttle Landing Facility at KSC the STS-125 crew poses for a group portrait. The crew arrived aboard T-38 training jets to get ready for launch aboard space shuttle Atlantis on May 11. Larger Image

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Launch Day Photos

STS-125 crew members pose for the traditional portrait after breakfast on launch day. Larger Image	STS-125 crew members eagerly stride from the Operations and Checkout Building Larger Image	STS-125 crew members head for the Astrovan which will take them to the launch pad Larger Image	John Grunsfeld fits the helmet on his launch-and-entry suit Larger Image
Commander Scott Altman is helped by the closeout crew putting on his harness Larger Image	Andrew Feustel is helped by the closeout crew putting on his harness Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson is helped by the closeout crew putting on his harness Larger Image	Mike Massimino, left, is next in line to complete preparation of his launch-and-entry suit for launch Larger Image
Michael Good stands while cool air is pumped through his launch-and-entry suit Larger Image	Megan McArthur completes preparation of her launch-and-entry suit Larger Image

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Flight Day 2

Michael Good looks over charts on Atlantis' mid deck Larger Image	Mike Massimino holds a camera on Atlantis' mid deck Larger Image	Michael Good busy on mid deck Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson helps with unpacking chores on mid deck Larger Image
John Grunsfeld helps with unpacking chores on mid deck Larger Image	Michael Good is busy unpacking equipment on mid deck Larger Image

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Flight Day 3

Gregory C. Johnson occupies the pilot's station on the flight deck Larger Image	Scott Altman looks through an overhead window on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Andrew Feustel uses a computer on the middeck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld (bottom) and Gregory C. Johnson work with lithium hydroxide (LiOH) canisters Larger Image
John Grunsfeld works with lithium hydroxide (LiOH) canisters Larger Image	John Grunsfeld review a checklist on the middeck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld works with a power tool on the middeck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld uses a still camera at an overhead window on the aft flight deck Larger Image
Gregory C. Johnson occupies the commander's station on the flight deck Larger Image	Mike Massimino is pictured on the flight deck Larger Image	Scott Altman works the controls of the Atlantis' remote manipulator system (RMS) robotic arm Larger Image	Megan McArthur works the controls of Atlantis' RMS robotic arm Larger Image
Megan McArthur works the controls of Atlantis' RMS robotic arm Larger Image	John Grunsfeld works on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Megan McArthur and Mike Massimino work controls on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Mike Massimino looks through an overhead window on the aft flight deck Larger Image
Michael Good looks over checklists on the middeck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld with Mike Good (left) and Mike Massimino (right) are pictured on the middeck Larger Image	Andrew Feustel (left) and John Grunsfeld are pictured on the middeck Larger Image

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Flight Day 4

John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel made up the May 14 team of space walkers assigned to begin the final work on HST

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Close-up of John Grunsfeld performing a spacewalk

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Close-up of John Grunsfeld performing a spacewalk

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Close-up of John Grunsfeld performing a spacewalk

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Andrew Feustel wearing the liquid cooling and ventilation garment that complements the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit prior to the mission's first spacewalk

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Mike Massimino (left) and Andrew Feustel look over a procedures checklist on the middeck prior to the mission's first spacewalk

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Andrew Feustel wearing the liquid cooling and ventilation garment that complements the EMU spacesuit prior to the mission's first spacewalk

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Gregory C. Johnson makes notes on a checklist on the middeck

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Gregory C. Johnson uses a still camera at an overhead window on the aft flight deck

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Mike Massimino looks over procedures checklists on the aft flight deck

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Megan McArthur looks through a window while working controls on the aft flight deck

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Flight Day 5

Michael Good peers through a window toward Atlantis' crew cabin interior Larger Image	Michael Good peers through a window toward Atlantis' crew cabin interior Larger Image	Megan McArthur focuses on chores in support of the Atlantis' second session of EVA Larger Image	Andrew Feustel concentrate on various chores in support of the Atlantis' second session of EVA Larger Image
Megan McArthur is positioned to provide heavy support for Atlantis' second session ofEVA Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson scribbles a note on Atlantis' flight deck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld signals "thumbs up" to indicate two of his crewmates coming inside from a lengthy space walk are "home." Larger Image	Judging by his countenance, Michael Good onboard the Atlantis is enjoying his first experience in space Larger Image

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Flight Day 6

John Grunsfeld gets help from Mike Massimino in the donning of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit on the middeck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld gets help from Mike Massimino in the donning of his EMU spacesuit on the middeck. Andrew Feustel is at right. Larger Image	I couldn't do it without you, buddy! John Grunsfeld poses with Mike Massimino. Drew Feustel is at right. Larger Image	John Grunsfeld in his EMU waits in the airlock to begin EVA #3 Larger Image
Drew Feustal in his EMU waits in the airlock to begin EVA #3 Larger Image	John Grunsfeld (left) and Drew Feustal wait in the airlock Larger Image	John Grunsfeld, Scott Altman, and Drew Feustal in the airlock Larger Image	Megan McArthur looks through an overhead window on the aft flight deck Larger Image
Michael Good looks through an overhead window on the aft flight deck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld and Drew Feustal give a thumbs up after completeing their second EVA Larger Image	John Grunsfeld, Megan McArthur and Drew Feustal pose following EVA #3 Larger Image	Greg Johnson takes pictures through a window at middeck Larger Image

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Flight Day 7

Mike Massimino wearing the liquid cooling and ventilation garment that complements the EMU spacesuit, is pictured in a hatch Larger Image	Mike Massimino peers through an opening of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit prior to donning it in preparation for the mission's fourth extravehicular activity (EVA) Larger Image	Mike Massimino attired in his EMU spacesuit, is pictured in the Atlantis' airlock prior to the start of the mission's fourth EVA Larger Image	Drew Feustel assists the spacewalking astronauts in the donning of their EMU spacesuits Larger Image
Michael Good peers through an opening of his EMU spacesuit prior to donning it in preparation for the mission's fourth EVA Larger Image	Scott Altman (right) and John Grunsfeld assist Michael Good in the donning of his EMU spacesuit on the middeck Larger Image	Michael Good gets help from John Grunsfeld, Scott Altman, and Gregory C. Johnson in the donning of his EMU spacesuit on the middeck Larger Image	Michael Good in Atlantis' airlock prior to the start of the mission's fourth EVA Larger Image
Scott Altman looks through an overhead window on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Megan McArthur uses a still camera at a window on the aft flight deck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld and Megan McArthur share a laugh on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Mike Massimino is photographed as he peers in the aft flight deck window Larger Image
Megan McArthur poses for a photo with astronaut Mike Massimino as he looks through an aft flight deck window Larger Image	A clearly delighted Mike Massimino looks in at his shipmates Larger Image	Scott Altman works on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Scott Altman uses a communication system on the aft flight deck Larger Image
After a arduous EVA, Mike Massimino (left) and Michael Good, wearing the liquid cooling and ventilation garments that complement their EMU spacesuits, pose for a photo on the middeck Larger Image	Andrew Feustel looks through a window on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Andrew Feustel works on the aft flight deck Larger Image

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Flight Day 8

Gregory C. Johnson is pictured on the flight deck Larger Image	Scott Altman is photographed by astronaut Mike Massimino on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson is photographed by astronaut Mike Massimino on the flight deck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel were huge smiles as they prepare to enter the airlock Larger Image
Gregory C. Johnson works with LiOH canisters Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson works with LiOH canisters Larger Image	Andrew Feustel works on the middeck Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson retrieves food items on the middeck Larger Image
John Grunsfeld attired in his EMU spacesuit, is pictured in the airlock prior to EVA #5 Larger Image	Michael Good is surrounded by spacesuit gear in the Shuttle airlock Larger Image	John Grunsfeld attired in his EMU spacesuit, is pictured in the airlock prior to EVA #5 Larger Image	John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel attired in their EMU spacesuits; along with Mike Massimino (center) in the Shuttle airlock Larger Image
John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel attired in their EMU spacesuits; along with Mike Good (center) in the Shuttle airlock Larger Image	John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustelattired in their EMU spacesuits; along with Megan McArthur (center) in the Shuttle airlock Larger Image	Mike Massimino uses a communication system while reading a checklist on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Mike Massimino writes notes on a checklist on the aft flight deck Larger Image
Gregory C. Johnson pictured on the middeck prior to his exercise session Larger Image	Megan McArthur works the controls of the RMS Larger Image	Megan McArthur is pictured on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Megan McArthur works on the middeck Larger Image
Scott Altman works with LiOH canisters Larger Image	Megan McArthur rests in her sleeping bag, which is attached to the lockers on the middeck Larger Image	Megan McArthur rests in her sleeping bag Larger Image	Mike Massimino (left), Michael Good in their sleeping bags Larger Image
During EVA #5 Greg Johnson exercises his way across Australia and the Pacific Ocean Larger Image	Commander Scott Altman, post EVA #5 Larger Image	Mission Specialist Mike Massimino with Commander Scott Altman, post EVA #5 Larger Image	Mission Specialist Mike Massimino with Commander Scott Altman, post EVA #5 Larger Image

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Flight Day 9

Michael Good pauses near controls on the aft flight deck on the day the space shuttle parts company with the Hubble for the final time Larger Image	Michael Good works controls on the aft flight deck as Drew Feustal looks on Larger Image	Michael Good works controls on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Megan McArthur works with lithium hydroxide (LiOH) canisters from beneath Atlantis' middeck Larger Image
Megan McArthur works with LiOH canisters from beneath Atlantis' middeck Larger Image	Megan McArthur works with LiOH canisters from beneath Atlantis' middeck Larger Image	Megan McArthur works with LiOH canisters from beneath Atlantis' middeck Larger Image	Megan McArthur and Andrew Feustel on the middeck Larger Image
Megan McArthur on the aft flight deck during flight day nine activities Larger Image	Megan McArthur on the aft flight deck during flight day nine activities Larger Image	Scott Altman on the aft flight deck during flight day nine activities. Hubble through window in background. Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson on the aft flight deck during flight day nine activities. Hubble through window in background. Larger Image
John Grunsfeld uses a still camera at an overhead window on the aft flight deck to photograph the Hubble Space Telescope after its release Larger Image	Michael Good uses a still camera at an overhead window on the aft flight deck to photograph the Hubble Space Telescope after its release Larger Image	Mike Massimino looks through a window on the aft flight deck Larger Image	Andrew Feustel works on the middeck Larger Image
Andrew Feustel is pictured on middeck Larger Image	John Grunsfeld eats a meal on middeck Larger Image	Mike Massimino occupies the commander's station on the flight deck Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson, doing his best Superman imitation, floats through a hatch on middeck Larger Image
Gregory C. Johnson floats on middeck Larger Image	Megan McArthur works with stowage bags on middeck Larger Image

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Flight Day 10

STS-125 traditional in-flight portrait

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Gregory C. Johnson rests in his sleeping bag on the flight deck

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STS-125 crew following a news conference

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Andrew Feustel (left), Megan McArthur and Michael Good pose for a photo on the middeck

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Mike Massimino uses a computer on the middeck

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Andrew Feustel works on the middeck

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Mike Massimino (left, holding camera) and Scott Altman are pictured on the flight deck

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STS-125 crew pose for a photo on the flight deck

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Flight Day 11

Gregory C. Johnson occupies the commander's station on the flight deck Larger Image	Occupying the commander's station, Gregory C. Johnson uses the Portable In-Flight Landing Operations Trainer (PILOT) on the flight deck Larger Image	Occupying the commander's station, Gregory C. Johnson uses the PILOT on the flight deck. Scott Altman looks on. Larger Image	Occupying the commander's station, Gregory C. Johnson uses the PILOT on the flight deck Larger Image
Occupying the commander's station, Scott Altman uses the PILOT on the flight deck Larger Image	Crewmembers for the STS-125 mission pose for a photo on the middeck Larger Image		Following the landing the crew of STS-125 gather on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base Larger Image

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Post Mission Crew Photos
STS-125 crew return ceremony on May 26, 2009 at Ellington Field near JSC.

JSC Director Michael L. Coats (far left) and the STS-125 crew Larger Image	STS-125 Astronauts Scott Altman (left), Gregory C. Johnson, and Michael Good Larger Image	STS-125 Astronauts (l to r) Megan McArthur, John Grunsfeld, Mike Massimino and Andrew Feustel Larger Image	Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist Larger Image
Astronaut Mike Massimino, STS-125 mission specialist Larger Image	Astronaut Andrew Feustel, STS-125 mission specialist Larger Image	JSC Director Michael L. Coats (far left) with STS-125 crew addresses a large crowd of well-wishers Larger Image	Astronaut Scott Altman, STS-125 commander, addresses the large crowd of well-wishers Larger Image
Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, addresses the large crowd Larger Image	Astronaut Mike Massimino, addresses the large crowd Larger Image	Astronaut Michael Good, STS-125 mission specialist Larger Image	Astronaut Megan McArthur, STS-125 mission specialist Larger Image
Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist Larger Image	Astronaut Mike Massimino, STS-125 mission specialist Larger Image	Astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot Larger Image	JSC Director Michael L. Coats addresses the large crowd Larger Image

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SM4 Crew Graphic Images - None Available

SM4 Crew Videos

+ Additional crew training videos under Neutral Bouyancy Lab

Crew training in clean room at GSFC MP4 8132KB 30sec WMV 40225KB 30sec	Astronauts training in GSFC cleanroom on the replacement of the RSUs MPEG 34MB 2.2min	Crew Training in GSFC cleanroom MPEG 61MB 3.8min	Crew Training in GSFC cleanroom MPEG 78MB 5.2min
Crew training at GSFC MP4 13MB QUICKTIME 99 MB MPEG 24MB	STS-125 Crew Introduction (11:36) NASA on YouTube + View	STS-125 Crew Profiles (11:32) YouTube videos are no longer available.	Crew of STS-125 (26:00) YouTube videos are no longer available.
Atlantis' Hubble Crew Arrives at KSC for Launch YouTube videos are no longer available.	Astronauts Suit-up, Head to Launch Pad + View Video 3:10	Crew Takes Their Places in Atlantis + View Video 1:47	Atlantis Crew at Work +View Video 6:41
An interview of the STS-125 crew members QuickTime 2.11MB 2min	Drew Feustel talks about what to expect on his second spacewalk QuickTime 1.40MB 1:20min	John Grunsfeld and Drew Feustel get out of their spacesuits and take pictures with Megan McArthur QuickTime 2.26MB 2:10min	Interview with John Grunsfeld and Andrew Feustel after their final spacewalk QuickTime 1.50MB 1:26min
Drew Feustel and Megan McArthur talk about who was the last person to touch Hubble QuickTime 1.90MB 1:48min	John Grunsfeld talks about working on Hubble QuickTime 2.66MB 2:31min	Mike Massimino interviews Commander Scott Altman QuickTime 1.64MB 1:33min	An interview with the STS-125 crew QuickTime 2.13MB 2:01min
Interview with Michael Good, Megan McArthur and Drew Feustel QuickTime 1.58MB 1:30min	STS-125 crew members throwing and catching M&M's candy QuickTime 1MB :56sec	Greg Johnson talking about his first spaceflight QuickTime 1.55MB 1:28min	Mike Massimino interviews Commander Scott Altman QuickTime 2.34MB 2:13min
STS-125 Crew News Conference YouTube videos are no longer available.	STS-125 Calls ISS + View Video 11:16	Atlantis Crew Testifies to Sen. Mikulski's (D-Md) Committee + View 15:40	Mike Massimino talks with fellow STS-125 crew members Gregory Johnson and Michael Good QuickTime 1.28MB 1:13min
John Grunsfeld and Mike Massimino answer a question about objects spinning in space QuickTime 1.83MB 1:44min	Mike Massimino talks with Pilot Gregory Johnson and Megan McArthur about their roles for landing QuickTime 1.37MB 1:18min	Shutlle Atlantis Crew Post-Landing Remarks YouTube videos are no longer available.	Crew takes final look at vehicle that brought them back safely + View Video 2:64
Shuttle Atlantis Crew Returns to JSC YouTube videos are no longer available.	NASA Edge Promo #1 with STS-125 Crew YouTube videos are no longer available.	NASA Edge Promo #2 with STS-125 Crew YouTube videos are no longer available.	NASA Edge Promo #3 with STS-125 Crew YouTube videos are no longer available.