In this view from NASA TV Joan Higginbotham holds a sign as fellow astronaut Nicholas Patrick (L) looks on as they prepare to board the Space Shuttle Discovery December 9, 2006. During STS 116's 12-day mission, the crew will continue construction on the International Space Station, rewiring the orbiting laboratory and adding a segment to its integrated truss structure. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/NASA TV UNITED STATES)
European Space Agency astronaut Christer Fugelsang of Sweden holds a sign as he prepares to board the Space Shuttle Discovery December 9, 2006. During STS 116's 12-day mission, the crew will continue construction on the International Space Station, rewiring the orbiting laboratory and adding a segment to its integrated truss structure. EDITORIAL USE ONLY REUTERS/NASA TV (UNITED STATES)