August 2007
Space Shuttle Launch
Here are photos from the August 8, 2007 launch of the space shuttle Endeavour on which astronaut Tracy Caldwell carried along a token of AirUCI — UCI mascot Peter the Anteater decked out in his AirUCI best! He's standing in front of the globe wearing his UCI pin, his AirUCI shirt, and carrying his AirUCI flag which reads, "First EMSI in space!"
AirUCI PIs Barbara Finlayson-Pitts and John Hemminger were invited to attend the launch and have provided these pictures of this proud event. Tracy visited UCI on October 17, 2007 to describe her research and discuss science in space. Details
Official mission patch
NASA headquarters
Tracy with Barbara Finlayson-Pitts and Jim Pitts (far right)
Tracy, battling the bright sun as she describes the mission and speaks with family and friends
The shuttle crew on the big screen — Tracy is at far right
Three... two... one... BLASTOFF!