The instruments are the most compact, energy-efficient designs ever flown on a planetary mission, he said.
A crew of seven is to fly on a 12-day mission to deliver critical supplies to the International Space Station.
From there, I must fly directly to Manila on a governmental mission.
He flew as a mission specialist last year on a military mission.
Scientists will use a suite of 21 instruments, some never flown on a deep-space mission.
The crew was made up entirely of volunteers who were fully aware that they were flying on a dangerous mission.
"Iraqis are itching to get going, to fly on a mission."
Heads of state of the world's richest countries flew into Rio this month on a mission to save the world.
He flew aboard the space shuttle Discovery last year on a five-day mission.
The very next day the pilot flew away on a mission - and never returned.
