JSC2008-E-009419 (31 Jan. 2008) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide (right), STS-124 mission specialist, dons a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit in preparation for a training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center. United Space Alliance suit technician Carlos Ramos assisted Hoshide. Astronaut Michael E. Fossum, mission specialist, is also visible.
Photographer Markowitz