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Images by Andrew M. Allen of Johnson Space Center (JSC) from March 9, 1996
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The loose tether forms a fai
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The loose tether forms a faint diagonal line in this scene recorded on a later fly-by. |
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The loose tether forms a faint diagonal line in this scene recorded on a later fly-by. On February 25, 1996, the crew deployed the Tethered Satellite System (TSS), which later broke free. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996 and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). |
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1996-02-22 |
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The frayed end of the tether
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The frayed end of the tether portion of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen at the end of the supportive boom. |
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The frayed end of the tether portion of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen at the end of the supportive boom. On February 25, 1996, the crew deployed the TSS, which later broke free. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996, and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier (ESA), all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). |
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1996-02-22 |
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Astronaut Claude Nicollier i
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Astronaut Claude Nicollier is the only clearly identifiable crew member in this scene on the aft flight deck, captured during the busy chores associated with deployment of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS). |
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STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- Astronaut Claude Nicollier is the only clearly identifiable crew member in this scene on the aft flight deck, captured during the busy chores associated with deployment of the Tethered Satellite System (TSS). The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996. and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). |
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1996-02-22 |
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Payload specialist Umberto G
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Payload specialist Umberto Guidioni, wearing the partial pressure launch and entry garment, prepares for the de-orbit phase of the 16-day flight. |
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STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- Payload specialist Umberto Guidioni, wearing the partial pressure launch and entry garment, prepares for the de-orbit phase of the 16-day flight. Guidioni represents the Italian Space Agency (ASI). The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996, and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, (ESA), all mission specialists, along with Guidioni. |
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1996-02-22 |
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The Space Shuttle Columbias
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The Space Shuttle Columbias vertical stabilizer appears to point to the four stars of the Southern Cross. |
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STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- The Space Shuttle Columbias vertical stabilizer appears to point to the four stars of the Southern Cross. The scene was captured with a 35mm camera just prior to a sunrise. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996, and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). |
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1996-02-22 |
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A medium close-up view, capt
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A medium close-up view, captured with a 70mm camera, shows the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) and part of its supportive boom device prior to deployment operations. |
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STS-75 ONBOARD VIEW --- A medium close-up view, captured with a 70mm camera, shows the Tethered Satellite System (TSS) and part of its supportive boom device prior to deployment operations. On February 25, 1996, the crew deployed the Tethered Satellite System (TSS), which later broke free. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996, and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli, European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). |
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1996-02-25 |
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The Tethered Satellite Syste
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The Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen as it is reeled out during early stages of deployment operations. |
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The Tethered Satellite System (TSS) is seen as it is reeled out during early stages of deployment operations. The crew deployed the TSS, which later broke free. The seven member crew was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996 and landed on March 9, 1996. Crew members were Andrew M. Allen, mission commander, Scott J. Horowitz, pilot, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, payload commander, and Maurizio Cheli European Space Agency (ESA), Jeffrey A. Hoffman and Claude Nicollier, ESA, all mission specialists, along with payload specialist Umberto Guidioni of the Italian Space Agency (ASI). |
| Date Taken |
1996-02-25 |
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