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Launch Day Crew Photos

STS-125 crew members pose for the traditional portrait after breakfast on launch day. Larger Image	STS-125 crew members eagerly stride from the Operations and Checkout Building Larger Image	STS-125 crew members head for the Astrovan which will take them to the launch pad Larger Image	John Grunsfeld fits the helmet on his launch-and-entry suit Larger Image
Commander Scott Altman is helped by the closeout crew putting on his harness Larger Image	Andrew Feustel is helped by the closeout crew putting on his harness Larger Image	Gregory C. Johnson is helped by the closeout crew putting on his harness Larger Image	Mike Massimino, left, is next in line to complete preparation of his launch-and-entry suit for launch. Larger Image
Michael Good stands while cool air is pumped through his launch-and-entry suit Larger Image	Megan McArthur completes preparation of her launch-and-entry suit Larger Image

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Launch day dawns on Atlantis + View Video 1:18	Astronauts Suit-up, Head to Launch Pad + View Video 3:10	Crew Takes Their Places in Atlantis + View Video 1:47	Launch director wishes Atlantis well + View Video 1:04
Atlantis Roars off on Hubble Chase + View Video 2:43	STS-125 launch to the Solid Rocket Booster separation QuickTime 2.83MB 2.7min	Launch in HD QuickTime 101MB 2.7min	Goddard Launch Highlights MP4 24MB 2.1min
STS-125 Launch YouTube videos are no longer available.	HD STS-125 Launch YouTube videos are no longer available.	STS-125 Post-Launch News Conference YouTube videos are no longer available.
Behind the Scenes #1-Hubble fans celebrate and the media prepare the day before the launch + View Video 2:58	Behind the Scenes #2-See the activity at the press site, watch the crew climb aboard the Astrovan, and watch the launch from the Banana Creek viewing site + View Video 4:20