Once she was relieved on the bridge Helena grabbed her go-pack from her quarters and headed down to the launch bay. She opened the side hatch and ducked through the opening. The shuttle hadn’t been out since she had completed the last pre and post flight checks, so it was simply a matter of turning the power on and making sure all the systems lit up green. She stowed her bag and slid into the pilot’s seat. She started flipping switches and checking dials. By the time the rest of the team arrived the shuttle was ready to go.

Lt Laursen, pilot