Window to launch

PATRICK AIR FORCE, Fla. - Maintenance and aviator Airmen from the Air Force Reserve's 920th Rescue Wing here prepare an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter for pre-launch and launch support duties prior to NASA's second to the last launch May 16. The Airmen are charged as guardians of the astronauts during shuttle launches to save the astronauts' lives if they encounter trouble prior to, during, or just after lift off. (U.S. Air Force photo Annamarie Wyant)

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