KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a dinner at the Debus Conference Center in the KSC Visitor Complex. The dinner honored John B. Herrington, the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113. In addition to the dinner at KSC, several hundred Native Americans from around the country attended a symposium in Orlando commemorating the launch event. Buffy Sainte-Marie is Cree.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a dinner at the Debus Conference Center in the KSC Visitor Complex. The dinner honored John B. Herrington, the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113. In addition to the dinner at KSC, several hundred Native Americans from around the country attended a symposium in Orlando commemorating the launch event. Buffy Sainte-Marie is Cree.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The Seminole Native American Veterans Color Guard (Seminole Flag, U.S. Flag, and State of Florida Flag) present colors during a dinner at the Debus Conference Center in the KSC Visitor Complex. The dinner honored John B. Herrington, the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113. In addition to the dinner at KSC, several hundred Native Americans from around the country attended a symposium in Orlando commemorating the launch event. The Native Americans, many of them Chickasaw, were here to honor John, who is a Chickasaw from Oklahoma.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Seminole Native American Veterans Color Guard (Seminole Flag, U.S. Flag, and State of Florida Flag) enter the Debus Conference Center in the KSC Visitor Complex during a dinner honoring astronaut John B. Herrington, the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113. In addition to the dinner at KSC, several hundred Native Americans from around the country attended a symposium in Orlando commemorating the launch event. The Native Americans, many of them Chickasaw, were here to honor John, who is a Chickasaw from Oklahoma.

JSC2002-E-21740 (2 April 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, mission specialist.

JSC2002-E-28168 (16 July 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington (right), STS-113 mission specialist, prepares for an Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) fit check in a Space Station Airlock Test Article (SSATA) in the Crew Systems Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Herrington is wearing the liquid cooling and ventilation garment that complements the EMU space suit. Astronaut Christopher J. (Gus) Loria (left), pilot, and technicians assisted Herrington.

S96-14768 (21 Aug 1996) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, 1996 ASCAN/mission specialist.

STS113-360-023 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, attired in his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit, is pictured in the Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS). Herrington was about to begin the first of three scheduled STS-113 spacewalks to perform work on the station. In cooperation with the rest of the shuttle and station crewmembers, Herrington and Michael E. Lopez-Alegria went on to complete a smooth spacewalk to hook up connections between the Port One (P1) truss and the rest of the station.

STS113-306-011 (30 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington (center left frame), STS-113 mission specialist, participates in the mission’s third spacewalk. The forward section of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked to the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2) on the International Space Station (ISS), is visible center frame. The station’s Canadarm2 appears to stand in between the shuttle and Herrington.

STS113-344-031 (23 November – 7 December 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, is pictured in the Unity node on the International Space Station (ISS). Various extravehicular activity (EVA) tools float near Herrington.

STS113-305-007 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, participates in the mission’s first spacewalk. The opened hatch of the Quest Airlock can be seen reflected in Herrington’s helmet visor.

STS113-339-007 (23 November – 7 December 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, pictured on the middeck of the Space Shuttle Endeavour.

STS113-310-017 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, traverses along the newly installed Port One (P1) truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during the mission’s second scheduled spacewalk. One of the station’s main solar arrays is behind Herrington.

STS113-E-05290 (30 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (left) and John B. Herrington (bottom), both STS-113 mission specialists, assisted by astronaut Paul S. Lockhart, STS-113 pilot, don their Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuits in the Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS). Moments later, Lopez-Alegria and Herrington went on to begin the third and final scheduled spacewalks to perform work on the International Space Station (ISS).

STS113-E-05163 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington prepares to egress the airlock to begin the first of three scheduled STS-113 spacewalks to perform work on the International Space Station (ISS). In cooperation with the rest of the shuttle and station crewmembers, astronauts Herrington and Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, both mission specialists, went on to complete a smooth spacewalk to hook up connections between the Port One (P1) truss and the rest of the station.

STS113-E-05161 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington prepares to egress the airlock to begin the first of three scheduled STS-113 spacewalks to perform work on the International Space Station (ISS). In cooperation with the rest of the shuttle and station crewmembers, astronauts Herrington and Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, both mission specialists, went on to complete a smooth spacewalk to hook up connections between the Port One (P1) truss and the rest of the station.

In this photograph, STS-113 astronaut and mission specialist John B. Herrington participates in the mission's first space walk. The opened hatch of the Quest Airlock can be seen reflected in Herrington's helmet visor. The airlock, located on the starboard side of the Unity Node I on the International Space Station (ISS), makes it easier to perform space walks, and allows both Russian and American space suits to be worn when the Shuttle is not docked with the ISS. American suits will not fit through Russian airlocks at the Station. STS-113, the 16th American assembly flight and 112th overall American flight to the ISS, launched on November 23, 2002 from Kennedy's launch pad 39A aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour. The main mission objective was the installation and activation of the Port 1 Integrated Truss Assembly (P1). The first major component installed on the left side of the Station, the P1 truss provides an additional three External Thermal Control System radiators. Weighing in at 27,506 pounds, the P1 truss is 45 feet (13.7 meters) long, 15 feet (4.6 meters) wide, and 13 feet (4 meters) high. Three space walks, aided by the use of the Robotic Manipulator Systems of both the Shuttle and the Station, were performed in the installation of P1.

STS-113, the 16th American assembly flight and 112th overall American flight to the International Space Station (ISS), launched on November 23, 2002 from Kennedy's launch pad 39A aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour. The main mission objective was the the installation and activation of the Port 1 Integrated Truss Assembly (P1). The first major component installed on the left side of the Station, the P1 truss provides an additional three External Thermal Control System radiators. Weighing in at 27,506 pounds, the P1 truss is 45 feet (13.7 meters) long, 15 feet (4.6 meters) wide, and 13 feet (4 meters) high. Three space walks, aided by the use of the Robotic Manipulator Systems of both the Shuttle and the Station, were performed in the installation of P1. In this photograph astronaut and mission specialist John B. Herrington, (center left frame), participates in the mission's third space walk. The forward section of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked to the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2) on the ISS, is visible center frame. The station's Canadarm2 appears to stand in between the shuttle and Herrington.

STS113-306-005 (30 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, participates in the mission’s third and final scheduled spacewalk to perform work on the International Space Station (ISS). The forward section of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is in right frame.

STS113-E-05191 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, participates the mission’s second scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA). The spacewalk lasted 6 hours, 10 minutes.

STS113-306-003 (30 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, traverses along a truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during the mission’s third spacewalk.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club, astronaut John Herrington speaks to invited guests. Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club, astronaut John Herrington speaks to invited guests. Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.

STS113-E-05187 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, works on the newly installed Port One (P1) truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during the mission’s second scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA). The spacewalk lasted 6 hours, 10 minutes.

STS-113, the 16th American assembly flight and 112th overall American flight to the International Space Station (ISS), launched on November 23, 2002 from Kennedy's launch pad 39A aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour. The main mission objective was the the installation and activation of the Port 1 Integrated Truss Assembly (P1). The first major component installed on the left side of the Station, the P1 truss provides an additional three External Thermal Control System radiators. Weighing in at 27,506 pounds, the P1 truss is 45 feet (13.7 meters) long, 15 feet (4.6 meters) wide, and 13 feet (4 meters) high. Three space walks, aided by the use of the Robotic Manipulator Systems of both the Shuttle and the Station, were performed in the installation of P1. In this photograph astronaut and mission specialist John B. Herrington, (center frame), participates in the mission's third space walk. The forward section of the Space Shuttle Endeavour is in right frame.

STS113-340-029 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, assists astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, with the final touches on his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit in the Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS). Herrington is about to participate in the mission’s second scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA).

STS113-340-024 (28 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (left) and John Herrington, both STS-113 mission specialists, assisted by astronauts Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, and Paul S. Lockhart, STS-113 pilot, apply the final touches on their Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit. Moments later, Lopez-Alegria and Herrington went on to begin the second of three spacewalks to perform work on the International Space Station (ISS).

STS113-E-05156 (26 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington has completed donning his extravehicular mobility unit (EMU) space suit and is ready to begin the first of three scheduled STS-113 spacewalks to perform work on the International Space Station (ISS). In cooperation with the rest of the shuttle and station crewmembers, astronauts Herrington and Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, both mission specialists, went on to complete a smooth spacewalk to hook up connections between the Port One (P1) truss and the rest of the station.

ISS006-E-05008 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, wearing his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit, is pictured in the Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS).

The 16th American assembly flight and 112th overall American flight to the International Space Station (ISS) launched on November 23, 2002 from Kennedy's launch pad 39A aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour STS-113. Mission objectives included the delivery of the Expedition Six Crew to the ISS, the return of Expedition Five crew back to Earth, the delivery of the Crew and Equipment Translation Aid (CETA) cart, and the installation and activation of the Port 1 Integrated Truss Assembly (P1). The first major component installed on the left side of the Station, the P1 truss provides an additional three External Thermal Control System radiators. Weighing in at 27,506 pounds, the P1 truss is 45 feet (13.7 meters) long, 15 feet (4.6 meters) wide, and 13 feet (4 meters) high. Three space walks, aided by the use of the Robotic Manipulator Systems of both the Shuttle and the Station, were performed in the installation of P1. In this photograph, astronauts and mission specialists John B. Herrington (left) and Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (right) work near the CETA cart on a truss on the ISS during a scheduled space walk for the mission. The final major task of the space walk was the relocation of the CETA cart from the Port One (P1) to the Starboard One (S1) Truss, which will allow the Mobile Transporter to move along the P1 to assist in upcoming assembly missions.

STS113-E-05209 (28 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (red stripes) and John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialists, work on the newly installed Port One (P1) truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during the mission’s second scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA). The spacewalk lasted 6 hours, 10 minutes. The end effector of the Canadarm2 / Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) and Earth’s horizon are visible in bottom frame.

ISS005-E-21775 (28 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (left) and John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialists, work on the newly installed Port One (P1) truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during a session of extravehicular activity (EVA). The end effector of the Canadarm2 / Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) and Earth’s horizon are visible in right frame.

STS113-310-023 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, anchored on the mobile foot restraint on the International Space Station’s (ISS) Canadarm2, moves the Crew and Equipment Translation Aid (CETA) during the mission’s second scheduled spacewalk. The final major task of the spacewalk was the relocation of the CETA cart from the Port One (P1) to the Starboard One (S1) Truss, which will allow the Mobile Transporter to move along the P1 to assist in upcoming assembly missions.

STS113-E-05206 (28 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (red stripes) and John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialists, work on the newly installed Port One (P1) truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during the mission’s second scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA). The spacewalk lasted 6 hours, 10 minutes. The end effector of the Canadarm2 / Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) and Earth’s horizon are visible in bottom frame.

ISS006-E-05015 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, NASA ISS science officer, assists astronaut John B. Herrington (partially out of frame), STS-113 mission specialist, with his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit in the Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS).

STS113-714-033 (26-30 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (right) and John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialists, work near the Crew and Equipment Translation Aid (CETA) cart on a truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during a scheduled spacewalk for the mission.

STS113-714-039 (26-30 November 2002) --- Astronauts John B. Herrington (left) and Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, STS-113 mission specialists, work on the newly installed Port One (P1) truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during one of the three scheduled sessions of extravehicular activity (EVA).

JSC2001-01436 (17 May 2001) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, attired in a training version of the Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) space suit, is about to begin a training session in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) near the Johnson Space Center (JSC).

ISS006-E-05018 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, NASA ISS science officer, assists astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, with his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit in the Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS).

STS113-714-024 (26-30 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (right) and John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialists, work near the Crew and Equipment Translation Aid (CETA) cart on a truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during a scheduled spacewalk for the mission.

ISS006-E-05021 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, NASA ISS science officer, assists astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, with his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit in the Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS).

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Joyce and James Herrington, parents of John Herrington, accept a gift during a pre-launch Native American ceremony. They are the parents of John Herrington, mission specialist on mission STS-113. Herrington is the first Native American to be going into space.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club, astronaut John Herrington signs autographs for invited guests. Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Col. Everett Thomas (left), 45th Space Wing, presents a framed memento to astronaut John Herrington during a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club. Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Herrington (left) accepts a carved sculpture from 2nd Lt. Bernice Zollner, 45th Space Wing, during a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club. Zollner was emcee of the event. Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Nation Cultural Resources Director Haskell Alexander (left) presents a gift to Joyce and James Herrington, parents of John Herrington, mission specialist on mission STS-113. Herrington is the first Native American to be going into space.

STS113-E-05170 (28 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (red stripes) and John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialists, work on the newly installed Port One (P1) truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during the mission’s second scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA). The spacewalk lasted 6 hours, 10 minutes. The end effector of the Canadarm2 / Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) and Earth’s horizon are visible in bottom frame.

ISS006-E-05014 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut Paul S. Lockhart, STS-113 pilot, assists astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (left) and John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialists, with their Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuits in the Quest Airlock on the International Space Station (ISS). Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six NASA ISS science officer, uses a camera in the background.

STS113-E-05164 (28 November 2002) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (left) and John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialists, work on the newly installed Port One (P1) truss on the International Space Station (ISS) during the mission’s second scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA). The spacewalk lasted 6 hours, 10 minutes.

STS113-E-05058 (25 November 2002) --- Astronaut Donald R. Pettit, Expedition Six flight engineer, uses a camera on the aft flight deck of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Also pictured are cosmonaut Nikolai M. Budarin (center), Expedition Six flight engineer, and astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chickasaw Dance Troupe performs an Honor Dance for John Herrington's parents during the Native American Ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Chickasaw Dance troupe member Tim Harjo (second from left) leads Joyce and James Herrington in a dance honoring their son, STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington. The dance was part of a Native American ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex commemorating Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission.

Astronaut John Herrington (center) and master carpenter on This Old House, Norm Abram, are filmed walking in front of a crawler-transporter near the Launch Control Center (far right). The cast and crew of This Old House are filming at KSC for an episode of the show. Herrington is accompanying the film crew on their tour of KSC

Astronaut John Herrington (center) and master carpenter on This Old House, Norm Abram, are filmed walking in front of a crawler-transporter near the Launch Control Center (far right). The cast and crew of This Old House are filming at KSC for an episode of the show. Herrington is accompanying the film crew on their tour of KSC

JSC2002-01738 (17 September 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, uses a still camera prior to the start of a training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Herrington is wearing a training version of the shuttle launch and entry suit.

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS -- (JSC2000-E-21740) Official portrait of astronaut John B. Herrington, mission specialist.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Chickasaw Indian princesses "sign" the Lord's Prayer during a Native American Ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex. The princesses are Crystal Underwood, Julie Underwood and Tamela Alexander. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

JSC2002-00713 (25 March 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, uses a device called a Sky genie to simulate rappelling from a troubled shuttle in a training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). The mockup is called the Full Fuselage Trainer (FFT). This exercise trains the crewmembers for procedures to follow in egressing a troubled shuttle on the ground. Herrington and his crewmates will drop off the Expedition Six crew at the International Space Station (ISS).

Across from the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center, Steve Thomas (left), host of This Old House, and Norm Abram (second from left), master carpenter on the series, watch as a a videographer (in front) checks his camera. With them is astronaut John Herrington. The cast and crew of This Old House are filming at KSC for an episode of the show. Herrington is accompanying the film crew on their tour of KSC

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Chickasaw Indian princesses "sign" the Lord's Prayer during a Native American Ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex. The princesses are Crystal Underwood, Julie Underwood and Tamela Alexander. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

JSC2002-E-33425 (9 August 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, prepares to use virtual reality hardware in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) to rehearse some of his duties on the upcoming mission to the International Space Station (ISS). David J. Homan assisted Herrington.

Across from the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center, Steve Thomas (left), host of This Old House, and Norm Abram (second from left), master carpenter on the series, watch as a a videographer (in front) checks his camera. With them is astronaut John Herrington. The cast and crew of This Old House are filming at KSC for an episode of the show. Herrington is accompanying the film crew on their tour of KSC

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a pre-launch Native American ceremony, Radmilla Cody, the 2001 Miss Navaho Nation, sings the "Star Spangled Banner" in her native language. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An elder of her Navaho tribe, Dorothy Cody shares the stage with her granddaughter Radmilla Cody (not shown), the 2001 Miss Navaho Nation, who is singing the "Star Spangled Banner" in her native language during a pre-launch Native American ceremony. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a pre-launch Native American ceremony in the Rocket Garden of the KSC Visitor Complex. She herself is a Cree. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

JSC2002-01734 (17 Sept. 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, dons a training version of the full-pressure launch and entry suit prior to the start of a training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). United Space Alliance (USA) suit technician Raymond Cuevas assisted Herrington.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Tribal Elder Lee Frazier leads the dedication to the astronauts of STS-113 during the Native American Ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chickasaw Dance Troupe performs an Honor Dance during the Native American Ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Indian princesses seen here contributed to a pre-launch Native American ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex by leading a prayer. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a pre-launch Native American ceremony in the Rocket Garden of the KSC Visitor Complex. She herself is a Cree. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chickasaw Dance Troupe performs an Honor Dance during the Native American Ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a pre-launch Native American ceremony, Radmilla Cody (right) , the 2001 Miss Navaho Nation, sings the "Star Spangled Banner" in her native language. With her is her grandmother. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Indian princesses pose with folk singer Buffy Saint- Marie (center) during a Native American ceremony held in the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex. Several days of activities were held at KSC and in Orlando commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Herrington speaks to the visitors at the memorial service held at the Space Memorial Mirror for the crew of Columbia. Herrington, who is a Chickasaw from Oklahoma, introduced the Shoshone-Bannock Junior-Senior High School dancers, from the Native American community at Fort Hall, Idaho, who performed a healing ceremony. Students and staff of the Shoshone-Bannock Nation had an experiment on board Columbia. Feb. 1 is the one-year anniversary of the loss of the crew and orbiter Columbia in a tragic accident as the ship returned to Earth following mission STS-107. The public was invited to the memorial service, held in the KSC Visitor Complex, which included comments by Center Director Jim Kennedy and Executive Director of Florida Space Authority Winston Scott. Scott is a former astronaut who flew on Columbia in 1997.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington suits up for launch. Herrington will be making his first Shuttle flight. This is also the first launch of the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut -- John B. Herrington -- on Space Transportation System. The primary mission for the crew is bringing the Expedition 6 crew to the Station and returning the Expedition 5 crew to Earth. The major objective of the mission is delivery of the Port 1 (P1) Integrated Truss Assembly, which will be attached to the port side of the S0 truss. Three spacewalks are planned to install and activate the truss and its associated equipment. Launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour on mission STS-113 is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. EST.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (right) helps Norm Abram try on a tool carrier used in space. Abram is the master carpenter on television’s "This Old House." He is at KSC to film an episode of the series

JSC2002-E-43944 (28 October 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, fields a question during a joint shuttle-station pre-flight press conference at the Johnson Space Center (JSC).

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (right) helps Norm Abram try on a tool carrier used in space. Abram is the master carpenter on television’s "This Old House." He is at KSC to film an episode of the series

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mr. and Mrs. Sean O'Keefe (center) pose with officials of the Chickasaw Nation. Second from left is Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel with his wife, Carol (far left). Second from right is Gov. Bill Anoatubby with his wife, Janice (far right). STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world's first Native American astronaut. Kennedy Space Center hosted more than 350 Native Americans in STS-113 prelaunch events surrounding the historic mission assignment of Herrington.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seminole Native American Veterans serve as color guard during a pre-launch Native American ceremony at the Rocket Garden in the KSC Visitor Complex. David Nunez, U.S. Navy, carries the State of Florida Flag; David Stephen Bowers, U.S. Army, carries the Flag of the United States of America; Charles Billie Hiers, U.S. Marine Corps., carries the Seminole Tribe of Florida Flag. The ceremony was part of several days' activities commemorating John B. Herrington as the first tribally enrolled Native American astronaut to fly on a Shuttle mission. Herrington is a Mission Specialist on STS-113.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an administrator's briefing at the IMAX 2 theatre, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel of the Chickasaw Nation (far left) presents a blanket with the seal of the Chickasaw Nation to NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (second from right). Next to O'Keefe is Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby. Next to Gov. Keel is Mrs. Laura O'Keefe. STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world's first Native American astronaut. Kennedy Space Center hosted more than 350 Native Americans in STS-113 prelaunch events surrounding the historic mission assignment of Herrington.

Astronaut John Herrington (right) shares a humorous moment with Steve Thomas (left) and Norm Abram (second from left), who are seen in the television series " This Old House." In the background is Johnny Johnson, media escort. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Steve Thomas (left) and Norm Abram (second from left), who are seen in the television series "This Old House," talk with astronaut John Herrington (right). In the background is Johnny Johnson, media escort. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- While astronaut John Herrington (left) looks on, Norm Abram tries on a tool carrier used in space. Abram is master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop." He is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Norm Abram, of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," looks at tools and equipment used in space while astronaut John Herrington (second from left) watches. At right are two of the film crew with Abram. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) and Norm Abram, of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," talk to Phil West, of Johnson Space Center. They are standing in front of a mockup of the U.S. Lab, located in the International Space Station Center, a tour facility.. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

Members of the crew of the television series This Old House pause for a photo during a tour of KSC with astronaut John Herrington (far right). Second from left is Steve Thomas, host of the show. Second from right is Norm Abram, master carpenter on the series. The cast and crew of This Old House are filming at KSC for an episode of the show

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) shows a mockup of the U.S. Lab to Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop." Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House." The mockup lab is in the International Space Station Center, a tour facility

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) shows a mockup of the U.S. Lab to Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop." Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House." The mockup lab is in the International Space Station Center, a tour facility

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) and Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," talk in front of a mockup of the U.S. Lab. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House." The mockup lab is in the International Space Station Center, a tour facility

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) shows tools and equipment used in space to Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop." At right are two of the film crew with Abram. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Norm Abram, of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," looks at tools and equipment used in space while astronaut John Herrington (second from left) watches. At right are two of the film crew with Abram. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) and Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," talk in front of a mockup of the U.S. Lab. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House." The mockup lab is in the International Space Station Center, a tour facility

Astronaut John Herrington (right) shares a humorous moment with Steve Thomas (left) and Norm Abram (second from left), who are seen in the television series " This Old House." In the background is Johnny Johnson, media escort. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) shows tools and equipment used in space to Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop." At right are two of the film crew with Abram. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Steve Thomas (left) and Norm Abram (second from left), who are seen in the television series "This Old House," talk with astronaut John Herrington (right). In the background is Johnny Johnson, media escort. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

Members of the crew of the television series This Old House pause for a photo during a tour of KSC with astronaut John Herrington (far right). Second from left is Steve Thomas, host of the show. Second from right is Norm Abram, master carpenter on the series. The cast and crew of This Old House are filming at KSC for an episode of the show

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) shows tools and equipment used in space to Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop." At right are two of the film crew with Abram. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) shows tools and equipment used in space to Norm Abram, master carpenter of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop." At right are two of the film crew with Abram. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut John Herrington (left) and Norm Abram, of television’s "This Old House" and "The New Yankee Workshop," talk to Phil West, of Johnson Space Center. They are standing in front of a mockup of the U.S. Lab, located in the International Space Station Center, a tour facility.. Abram is at KSC to film an episode of "This Old House.