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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew poses under the Integrated Truss Structure S0, ready for transport to the launch pad. Standing left to right are Mission Specialist Jerry Ross, Pilot Stephen Frick, Mission Specialist Lee Morin, Commander Michael Bloomfield, and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Ellen Ochoa and Steven Smith. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day STS-110 mission will feature Space Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet. |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members inspect the Columbus European Laboratory, part of the payload on their mission. Seen here is Commander Steve Frick. The crew is participating in a crew equipment interface test that provides opportunities for hands-on experience with payloads and equipment. The other crew members are Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stan Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency. The 24th mission to the International Space Station, STS-122 will also include the Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure - Non-Deployable (MPESS-ND). Launch of STS-122 on Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled no earlier than October. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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01/11/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members inspect the Columbus European Laboratory, part of the payload on their mission. Here, Mission Specialist Rex Walheim closely examines a component of the laboratory. The crew is participating in a crew equipment interface test that provides opportunities for hands-on experience with payloads and equipment. The other crew members are Commander Steve Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Stan Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency. The 24th mission to the International Space Station, STS-122 will also include the Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure - Non-Deployable (MPESS-ND). Launch of STS-122 on Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled no earlier than October. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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01/11/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-122 crew members inspect the Columbus European Laboratory, part of the payload on their mission. Seen here is Commander Steve Frick. The crew is participating in a crew equipment interface test that provides opportunities for hands-on experience with payloads and equipment. The other crew members are Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stan Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency. The 24th mission to the International Space Station, STS-122 will also include the Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure - Non-Deployable (MPESS-ND). Launch of STS-122 on Space Shuttle Discovery is scheduled no earlier than October. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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01/11/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-122 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim reaches toward the wing of space shuttle Atlantis. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT, which helps familiarize them with equipment and payloads for the mission. Among the activities standard to a CEIT are harness training, inspection of the thermal protection system and camera operation for planned extravehicular activities, or EVAs. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-122 crew get information about the thermal protection system on space shuttle Atlantis (overhead). From left are Pilot Alan Poindexter, Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Commander Stephen Frick, and Mission Specialists Hans Schlegel, Leland Melvin and Stanley Love. Schlegel represents the European Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT, which helps familiarize them with equipment and payloads for the mission. Among the activities standard to a CEIT are harness training, inspection of the thermal protection system and camera operation for planned extravehicular activities, or EVAs. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-122 crew get a close look at the landing gear on space shuttle Atlantis. From left are Mission Specialist Hans Schlegel, Pilot Alan Poindexter, Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Leland Melvin and Commander Stephen Frick. Schlegel represents the European Space Agency. The crew is at Kennedy to take part in a crew equipment interface test, or CEIT, which helps familiarize them with equipment and payloads for the mission. Among the activities standard to a CEIT are harness training, inspection of the thermal protection system and camera operation for planned extravehicular activities, or EVAs. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members take a ride inside space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay to examine components installed there. Seen here are Mission Specialists Leland Melvin (center) and Rex Walheim (right). The crew is at Kennedy Space Center to take part in a crew equipment interface test, which includes equipment familiarization. The mission will carry and install the Columbus Lab, a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications. It is Europe?s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station and will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members take a ride inside space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay to examine components installed there. Seen here are Mission Specialists Leland Melvin (center) and Rex Walheim (right). The crew is at Kennedy Space Center to take part in a crew equipment interface test, which includes equipment familiarization. The mission will carry and install the Columbus Lab, a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications. It is Europe?s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station and will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members get a close look at shuttle equipment from inside the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis. The crew comprises six astronauts: Commander Stephen Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency. A seventh astronaut is Leopold Eyharts, also with the ESA, who will join the Expedition 16 crew as flight engineer on the International Space Station. The mission will carry and install the Columbus Lab, a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications. It is Europe?s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station and will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members get a close look at shuttle equipment from inside the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis. The crew comprises six astronauts: Commander Stephen Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency. A seventh astronaut is Leopold Eyharts, also with the ESA, who will join the Expedition 16 crew as flight engineer on the International Space Station. The mission will carry and install the Columbus Lab, a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications. It is Europe?s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station and will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members take a ride inside space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay to examine components installed there. Seen here are Mission Specialists Leland Melvin (center) and Rex Walheim (right). The crew is at Kennedy Space Center to take part in a crew equipment interface test, which includes equipment familiarization. The mission will carry and install the Columbus Lab, a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications. It is Europe?s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station and will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members get a close look at shuttle equipment from inside the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis. The crew comprises six astronauts: Commander Stephen Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency. A seventh astronaut is Leopold Eyharts, also with the ESA, who will join the Expedition 16 crew as flight engineer on the International Space Station. The mission will carry and install the Columbus Lab, a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications. It is Europe?s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station and will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. STS-122 is targeted for launch in December. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett |
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09/28/2007 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, STS-110 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim has his launch and entry suit checked for fit. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight to provide flight crews an opportunity to participate in simulated launch countdown activities. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet. |
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03/18/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With fellow crew members Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Ellen Ochoa (waving her arm) and a trainer aboard, STS-110 Pilot Stephen Frick stirs up dust behind the M-113 armored personnel carrier as he practices driving it. The training is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/18/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Waiting his turn at driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier is STS-110 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim. In the background, right, is Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa. The driving is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, which include emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/18/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-110 Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa practices driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier, part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Accompanying her are fellow crew members Mission Specialist Rex Walheim (far left) and Pilot Stephen Frink (second from left). In front is the trainer. TCDT includes emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. The TCDT is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/18/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Settling into their seats in Space Shuttle Atlantis are STS-110 Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Ellen Ochoa as they prepare for a simulated launch countdown. The simulation is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. TCDT also includes emergency egress training and is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to the launch pad for a simulated launch countdown. From the rear, left row, are Mission Specialists Jerry Ross and Rex Walheim, Pilot Stephen Frick, right row, Mission Specialists Steven Smith, Lee Morin and Ellen Ocho, and Commander Michael Bloomfield. The simulation is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. TCDT also includes emergency egress training and is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew takes a break on the launch pad during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities to pose for a photo. Standing left to right are Pilot Stephen Frick, Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa, Commander Michael Bloomfield, and Mission Specialists Lee Morin, Rex Walheim, Steven Smith and Jerry Ross. The TCDT, which includes emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown, is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Before departing for Houston, the STS-110 crew poses in front of the countdown clock that faces the grandstand at the Press Site. Standing left to right are Commander Michael Bloomfield, Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Jerry Ross, Pilot Stephen Frick, and Mission Specialists Ellen Ochoa, Lee Morin and Steven Smith. The crew was at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that included payload familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day STS-110 mission will feature Space Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/20/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew heads for the Astrovan to take them to the launch pad and a simulated launch countdown. From left are Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Lee Morin, Steven Smith (rear), Rex Walheim and Ellen Ochoa, Pilot Stephen Frick and Commander Michael Bloomfield. The simulation is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. TCDT also includes emergency egress training and is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the external tank and solid rocket boosters of Space Shuttle Atlantis looming above them, the STS-110 crew takes a break during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities to pose for a photo. . Standing left to right are Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Rex Walheim and Lee Morin, Commander Michael Bloomfield, Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa, Pilot Stephen Frick, and Mission Specialist Steven Smith. The TCDT, which includes emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown, is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew poses on the 225-foot level of the Fixed Service Structure on the launch pad during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. Kneeling in front are Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialist Jerry Ross. Behind them are Mission Specialists Ellen Ochoa and Rex Walheim. In the rear are Commander Michael Bloomfield and Mission Specialists Lee Morin and Steven Smith. The TCDT, which includes emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown, is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- (Left to right) STS-110 Mission Specialists Steven Smith, Jerry Ross and Rex Walheim settle into their seats aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis prior to a simulated launch countdown. The simulation is part of Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities. TCDT also includes emergency egress training and is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-110 crew poses in front of a T-38 jet aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility before departing for Houston. Standing left to right are Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Lee Morin, Ellen Ochoa, Jerry Ross and Steven Smith. The crew was at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that included payload familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day STS-110 mission will feature Space Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/20/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dwarfed by the external tank and solid rocket boosters of Space Shuttle Atlantis is the STS-110 crew. Standing left to right are Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Rex Walheim and Lee Morin, Commander Michael Bloomfield, Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa, Pilot Stephen Frick, and Mission Specialist Steven Smith. The crew is taking a break during Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities to pose for the photo. The TCDT, which includes emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown, is held at KSC prior to each Space Shuttle flight. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day mission will feature Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/19/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Prior to their departure, the STS-110 crew pauses for the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility. Standing left to right are Mission Specialists Jerry Ross, Steven Smith and Lee Morin, Commander Michael Bloomfield, Pilot Stephen Frick, and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Ellen Ochoa. The crew was at KSC for Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities that included the payload familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. Scheduled for launch April 4, the 11-day STS-110 mission will feature Space Shuttle Atlantis docking with the International Space Station (ISS) and delivering the S0 truss, the centerpiece-segment of the primary truss structure that will eventually extend over 300 feet |
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03/20/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After landing at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-110 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim smiles in anticipation of his first Space Shuttle flight, scheduled for launch April 4. Mission STS-110 is the 13th assembly flight to the International Space Station. During four planned spacewalks, crew members will install the S0 Integrated Truss Structure (ITS), centerpiece of the orbiting International Space Station (ISS), at the center of the 10-truss, girderlike structure that will ultimately extend the length of a football field on the ISS. The S0 truss will be attached to the U.S. Lab, "Destiny," on the 11-day mission |
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04/01/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- While gathering with friends and family at the pad, the STS-110 crew poses in front of Space Shuttle Atlantis still enclosed by the Rotating Service Structure. Standing left to right are Mission Specialist Steven Smith, Jerry Ross and Lee Morin, Pilot Stephen Frick, Mission Specialist Rex Walheim, Commander Michael Bloomfield, and Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa. The mission continues the expansion of the International Space Station by delivering and installing the S0 Integrated Truss Structure, the initial section of a framework that will eventually hold the power and cooling systems needed for future international research laboratories. The payload also comprises the Canadian Mobile Transporter (attached to the S0 truss), power distribution system modules, a heat pipe radiator for cooling, computers and a pair of rate gyroscopes. The 11-day mission is the 13th assembly flight to the ISS and includes four spacewalks to attach the S0 truss to the U.S. Lab Destiny. Launch is scheduled for April 4 |
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04/03/2002 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- While gathering with friends and family at the pad, the STS-110 crew poses in front of Space Shuttle Atlantis still enclosed by the Rotating Service Structure. Standing left to right are Mission Specialist Steven Smith, Jerry Ross and Lee Morin, Pilot Stephen Frick, Mission Specialist Rex Walheim, Commander Michael Bloomfield, and Mission Specialist Ellen Ochoa. The mission continues the expansion of the International Space Station by delivering and installing the S0 Integrated Truss Structure, the initial section of a framework that will eventually hold the power and cooling systems needed for future international research laboratories. The payload also comprises the Canadian Mobile Transporter (attached to the S0 truss), power distribution system modules, a heat pipe radiator for cooling, computers and a pair of rate gyroscopes. The 11-day mission is the 13th assembly flight to the ISS and includes four spacewalks to attach the S0 truss to the U.S. Lab Destiny. Launch is scheduled for April 4 |
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04/03/2002 |
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