These five astronauts, wearing launch and entry suits (LESs), have been assigned to NASA's STS-48 mission aboard Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103. Seated left to right are Mission Specialist (MS) Mark N. Brown, Commander John O. Creighton, and Pilot Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr. Standing behind them are MS Charles D. Gemar (left) and MS James F. Buchli. The United States flag and the mission insignia are displayed in the background. Portrait was made by NASA JSC contract photographer Jack Jacob.
