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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After greeting the media on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-122 crew stands in front of space shuttle Atlantis for a final group photo.  From left are Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Hans Schlegel, Rex Walheim  and Stanley Love, Pilot Alan Poindexter and Commander Steve Frick.  Schlegel represents the European Space Agency.  After a round trip of nearly 5.3 million miles, space shuttle Atlantis and crew returned to Earth with a landing at 9:07 a.m. EST. The shuttle landed on orbit 202 to complete the 13-day STS-122 mission. Main gear touchdown was 9:07:10 a.m. Nose gear touchdown was 9:07:20 a.m. Wheel stop was at 9:08:08 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds. During the mission, Atlantis' crew installed the new Columbus laboratory, leaving a larger space station and one with increased science capabilities. The Columbus Research Module adds nearly 1,000 cubic feet of habitable volume and affords room for 10 experiment racks, each an independent science lab. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd0407

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After greeting the media on the Shuttle...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After greeting the media on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the STS-122 crew stands in front of space shuttle Atlantis for a final group photo. From ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round trip to the International Space Station, space shuttle Atlantis slows down with the aid of a drag chute after landing on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The shuttle landed on orbit 202 to complete the 13-day STS-122 mission. Main gear touchdown was 9:07:10 a.m. Nose gear touchdown was 9:07:20 a.m. Wheel stop was at 9:08:08 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds. During the mission, Atlantis' crew installed the new Columbus laboratory, leaving a larger space station and one with increased science capabilities. The Columbus Research Module adds nearly 1,000 cubic feet of habitable volume and affords room for 10 experiment racks, each an independent science lab. Photo credit: NASA/Kenny Allen, Robert Murray KSC-08pp0440

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round tr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round trip to the International Space Station, space shuttle Atlantis slows down with the aid of a drag chute after landing on Runway 15 of the Shut... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the aid of a drag chute billowing behind it, space shuttle Atlantis slows to a stop on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  At left is one of the fire/rescue vehicles standing by in the event of an emergency.  The shuttle landed on orbit 202 to complete the 13-day STS-122 mission. Main gear touchdown was 9:07:10 a.m. Nose gear touchdown was 9:07:20 a.m. Wheel stop was at 9:08:08 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds. During the mission, Atlantis' crew installed the new Columbus laboratory, leaving a larger space station and one with increased science capabilities. The Columbus Research Module adds nearly 1,000 cubic feet of habitable volume and affords room for 10 experiment racks, each an independent science lab. Photo credit: NASA/Norley Willets KSC-08pd0378

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the aid of a drag chute billowing b...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the aid of a drag chute billowing behind it, space shuttle Atlantis slows to a stop on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. At left is on... More

STS107-366-008 - STS-107 - Brown works at the CM-2 in the Spacehab RDM during STS-107

STS107-366-008 - STS-107 - Brown works at the CM-2 in the Spacehab RDM...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-107 Mission Specialist (MS) 3, Payload Commander (PLD CDR) Michael P. "Mike" Anderson, surrounded by experiment racks and hardware, peers at the cam... More

STS107-301-005 - STS-107 - Brown works at the CM-2 in the Spacehab RDM during STS-107

STS107-301-005 - STS-107 - Brown works at the CM-2 in the Spacehab RDM...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-107 Mission Specialist (MS) 3, Payload Commander (PLD CDR) Michael P. "Mike" Anderson surrounded by experiment racks and hardware, reads a checklist... More

STS107-301-025 - STS-107 - Brown works at the CM-2 in the Spacehab RDM during STS-107

STS107-301-025 - STS-107 - Brown works at the CM-2 in the Spacehab RDM...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-107 Mission Specialist (MS) 3, Payload Commander (PLD CDR) Michael P. "Mike" Anderson surrounded by experiment racks and hardware, peers at the came... More

S09-15-768 - STS-009 - Spacelab module

S09-15-768 - STS-009 - Spacelab module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of experiment racks with tools attached in the Spacelab module. Subject Terms: STS-9, Columbia (Orbiter), Spacelab Date Taken: 11/28/1983 0:00 ... More

STS050-273-009 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment racks.

STS050-273-009 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment r...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Payload Specialist Eugene Trinh setting up the spacelab experiment racks. Scenes show crewmember unpacking the internal modular components and loading t... More

STS050-273-013 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment racks.

STS050-273-013 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment r...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Payload Specialist Eugene Trinh setting up the spacelab experiment racks. Scenes show crewmember unpacking the internal modular components and loading t... More

STS050-273-012 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment racks.

STS050-273-012 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment r...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Payload Specialist Eugene Trinh setting up the spacelab experiment racks. Scenes show crewmember unpacking the internal modular components and loading t... More

STS050-273-008 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment racks.

STS050-273-008 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment r...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Payload Specialist Eugene Trinh setting up the spacelab experiment racks. Scenes show crewmember unpacking the internal modular components and loading t... More

STS050-273-010 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment racks.

STS050-273-010 - STS-050 - Crewmember setting up spacelab experiment r...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Payload Specialist Eugene Trinh setting up the spacelab experiment racks. Scenes show crewmember unpacking the internal modular components and loading t... More

STS058-203-009 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-203-009 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS058-203-011 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-203-011 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS058-203-010 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-203-010 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS058-203-013 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-203-013 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS058-203-012 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-203-012 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS058-203-014 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-203-014 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS058-204-001 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-204-001 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS058-204-002 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-204-002 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS058-203-008 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the work racks.

STS058-203-008 - STS-058 - General views of the SPACELAB showing exper...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: General views of the SPACELAB showing experiment set ups at the various experiment racks. Almost all of the racks have a maze of cables attached to expe... More

STS073-105-022 - STS-073 - DPM and glovebox, Kathy Thornton and Al Sacco work in the USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-105-022 - STS-073 - DPM and glovebox, Kathy Thornton and Al Sac...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-73 Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton and Payload Specialist Albert Sacco work at their respective experiment racks in the United States Microgravit... More

STS073-101-037 - STS-073 - Spacelab, ''Cady'' Coleman and Fred Leslie activate experiment racks

STS073-101-037 - STS-073 - Spacelab, ''Cady'' Coleman and Fred Leslie ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-73 Mission Specialist Catherine ''Cady'' Coleman and Payload Specialist Fred Leslie set up experiment racks in the United States Microgravity Labora... More

STS073-105-021 - STS-073 - DPM and glovebox, Kathy Thornton and Al Sacco work in the USML-2 Spacelab

STS073-105-021 - STS-073 - DPM and glovebox, Kathy Thornton and Al Sac...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-73 Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton and Payload Specialist Albert Sacco work at their respective experiment racks in the United States Microgravit... More

STS094-334-024 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-024 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-334-034 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-034 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-334-025 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-025 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-388-015 - STS-094 - Gernhardt in Spacelab

STS094-388-015 - STS-094 - Gernhardt in Spacelab

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-94 mission specialist Michael Gernhardt floats in front of the experiment racks in the Spacelab module. Subject Terms: ASTRONAUTS, ONBOARD ACTIVITI... More

STS083-346-020 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at experiment racks in Spacelab

STS083-346-020 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at exp...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-83 payload commander Janice Voss enters data in to a payload and general support computer (PGSC) while floating in front of the Combustion Module (C... More

STS083-312-030 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

STS083-312-030 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Full length views of the Spacelab module including payload specialist Gregory Linteris (left) and mission specialist Don Thomas (right) working at vario... More

STS094-334-036 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-036 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-334-035 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-035 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-334-030 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-030 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS083-312-027 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

STS083-312-027 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Full length views of the Spacelab module including payload specialist Gregory Linteris (left) and mission specialist Don Thomas (right) working at vario... More

STS094-334-021 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-021 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-334-026 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-026 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS081-312-037 - STS-081 - MS Grunsfeld in the Spacehab module

STS081-312-037 - STS-081 - MS Grunsfeld in the Spacehab module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-81 mission specialist John Grunsfeld climbs up the side of the entrance to the Spacehab module while another crewmember (obscurred behind Grunsfeld)... More

STS083-346-016 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at experiment racks in Spacelab

STS083-346-016 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at exp...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-83 payload commander Janice Voss enters data in to a payload and general support computer (PGSC) while floating in front of the Combustion Module (C... More

STS083-318-003 - STS-083 - Mission commander and payload commander in Spacelab module

STS083-318-003 - STS-083 - Mission commander and payload commander in ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Full length view of the Spacelab module with payload commander Janice Voss floating in front of the experiment racks. Subject Terms: ASTRONAUTS, ONBOAR... More

STS094-334-033 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-033 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS083-346-017 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at experiment racks in Spacelab

STS083-346-017 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at exp...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-83 payload commander Janice Voss enters data in to a payload and general support computer (PGSC) while floating in front of the Combustion Module (C... More

STS094-334-027 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-027 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-334-028 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-028 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS083-312-029 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

STS083-312-029 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Full length views of the Spacelab module including payload specialist Gregory Linteris (left) and mission specialist Don Thomas (right) working at vario... More

STS083-346-018 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at experiment racks in Spacelab

STS083-346-018 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at exp...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-83 payload commander Janice Voss enters data in to a payload and general support computer (PGSC) while floating in front of the Combustion Module (C... More

STS094-334-022 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-022 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS083-312-028 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

STS083-312-028 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Full length views of the Spacelab module including payload specialist Gregory Linteris (left) and mission specialist Don Thomas (right) working at vario... More

STS083-346-019 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at experiment racks in Spacelab

STS083-346-019 - STS-083 - Payload commander Voss and PS Crouch at exp...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-83 payload commander Janice Voss enters data in to a payload and general support computer (PGSC) while floating in front of the Combustion Module (C... More

STS094-334-029 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-029 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-334-031 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-031 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-334-023 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-023 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS094-388-016 - STS-094 - Gernhardt in Spacelab

STS094-388-016 - STS-094 - Gernhardt in Spacelab

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-94 mission specialist Michael Gernhardt floats in front of the experiment racks in the Spacelab module. Subject Terms: ASTRONAUTS, ONBOARD ACTIVITI... More

STS094-334-037 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-037 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

STS083-312-031 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

STS083-312-031 - STS-083 - Full length view of the Spacelab module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Full length views of the Spacelab module including payload specialist Gregory Linteris (left) and mission specialist Don Thomas (right) working at vario... More

STS094-334-032 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

STS094-334-032 - STS-094 - Various views of Spacelab racks

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of the experiment racks in the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL-1) Spacelab module including: Rack 2 Control Center (021), Rack 4 subs... More

Spacelab Module MD001 (foreground) and its sister module (behind it) are prepared for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program. It first flew on STS-9 in November 1983 and its final flight was the STS-90 Neurolab mission in April 1998. The sister module will travel home and be placed on display in Europe. The Spacelab concept of modular experiment racks in a pressurized shirt-sleeve environment made it highly user-friendly and accessible. Numerous experiments conceived by hundreds of scientists on the ground were conducted by flight crews in orbit. Spacelab modules served as on-orbit homes for everything from squirrel monkeys to plant seeds. They supported astronomical as well as Earth observations, for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope and for research preparatory to the International Space Station. One of the greatest benefits afforded by the Spacelab missions was the opportunity to fly a mission more than once, with the second or third flight building on the experiences and data gathered from its predecessors KSC-98pc1144

Spacelab Module MD001 (foreground) and its sister module (behind it) a...

Spacelab Module MD001 (foreground) and its sister module (behind it) are prepared for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) fo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two Spacelab modules (end to end) are made ready in the Operations and Checkout Building for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program and first flew on STS-9 in November 1983. Its final flight was the STS-90 Neurolab mission in April 1998. The sister module (first in line) will travel home and be placed on display in Europe. The Spacelab concept of modular experiment racks in a pressurized shirt-sleeve environment made it highly user-friendly and accessible. Numerous experiments conceived by hundreds of scientists on the ground were conducted by flight crews in orbit. Spacelab modules served as on-orbit homes for everything from squirrel monkeys to plant seeds. They supported astronomical as well as Earth observations, for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope and for research preparatory to the International Space Station. One of the greatest benefits afforded by the Spacelab missions was the opportunity to fly a mission more than once, with the second or third flight building on the experiences and data gathered from its predecessors KSC-98pc1145

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two Spacelab modules (end to end) are ma...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two Spacelab modules (end to end) are made ready in the Operations and Checkout Building for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Spacelab was designed ... More

Viewed looking aft, this Spacelab module is empty now, being prepared in the Operations & Checkout Building for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Visible on the floor are the foot restraints used by astronauts to keep them stationary while conducting experiments. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program. It first flew on STS-9 in November 1983 and its final flight was the STS-90 Neurolab mission in April 1998. The Spacelab concept of modular experiment racks in a pressurized shirt-sleeve environment made it highly user-friendly and accessible. Numerous experiments conceived by hundreds of scientists on the ground were conducted by flight crews in orbit. Spacelab modules served as on-orbit homes for everything from squirrel monkeys to plant seeds. They supported astronomical as well as Earth observations, for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope and for research preparatory to the International Space Station. One of the greatest benefits afforded by the Spacelab missions was the opportunity to fly a mission more than once, with the second or third flight building on the experiences and data gathered from its predecessors KSC-98pc1140

Viewed looking aft, this Spacelab module is empty now, being prepared ...

Viewed looking aft, this Spacelab module is empty now, being prepared in the Operations & Checkout Building for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Visible on the floor are the foot... More

Viewed looking forward, this Spacelab module is empty now, being prepared in the Operations & Checkout Building for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Visible on the floor are the foot restraints used by astronauts to keep them stationary while conducting experiments. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program. It first flew on STS-9 in November 1983 and its final flight was the STS-90 Neurolab mission in April 1998. The Spacelab concept of modular experiment racks in a pressurized shirt-sleeve environment made it highly user-friendly and accessible. Numerous experiments conceived by hundreds of scientists on the ground were conducted by flight crews in orbit. Spacelab modules served as on-orbit homes for everything from squirrel monkeys to plant seeds. They supported astronomical as well as Earth observations, for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope and for research preparatory to the International Space Station. One of the greatest benefits afforded by the Spacelab missions was the opportunity to fly a mission more than once, with the second or third flight building on the experiences and data gathered from its predecessors KSC-98pc1141

Viewed looking forward, this Spacelab module is empty now, being prepa...

Viewed looking forward, this Spacelab module is empty now, being prepared in the Operations & Checkout Building for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Visible on the floor are the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, Rainer Goercke shakes hands with Norman Jatz in front of the Spacelab Module MD001 as they prepare to close it for the last time before shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Goercke and Jatz have been on the Spacelab program since 1979 and were part of the team that first unloaded the module at KSC. Goercke is the only remaining European representative from the German-based Spacelab contractor, ERNO, and Jatz is a mechanical engineering lead from Boeing. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program. It first flew on STS-9 in November 1983 and its final flight was the STS-90 Neurolab mission in April 1998. The sister module will travel home and be placed on display in Europe. The Spacelab concept of modular experiment racks in a pressurized shirt-sleeve environment made it highly user-friendly and accessible. Numerous experiments conceived by hundreds of scientists on the ground were conducted by flight crews in orbit. Spacelab modules served as on-orbit homes for everything from squirrel monkeys to plant seeds. They supported astronomical as well as Earth observations, for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope and for research preparatory to the International Space Station. One of the greatest benefits afforded by the Spacelab missions was the opportunity to fly a mission more than once, with the second or third flight building on the experiences and data gathered from its predecessors KSC-98pc1143

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, Rainer Goercke shakes hands with Norman Jatz in front of the Spacelab Module MD001 as they prepare to close it for the last time before shi... More

Jim Dumoulin, NASA Payload Electrical Systems engineer, crawls out of the Spacelab module for the last time after stowing some equipment for its final trip to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. He has worked on the Spacelab program since its first launch on STS-9 in November 1983 as part of the NASA Civil Service Level IV experiment integration team. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program. Its final flight was the STS-90 Neurolab mission in April 1998. The Spacelab concept of modular experiment racks in a pressurized shirt-sleeve environment made it highly user-friendly and accessible. Numerous experiments conceived by hundreds of scientists on the ground were conducted by flight crews in orbit. Spacelab modules served as on-orbit homes for everything from squirrel monkeys to plant seeds. They supported astronomical as well as Earth observations, for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope and for research preparatory to the International Space Station. One of the greatest benefits afforded by the Spacelab missions was the opportunity to fly a mission more than once, with the second or third flight building on the experiences and data gathered from its predecessors KSC-98pc1146

Jim Dumoulin, NASA Payload Electrical Systems engineer, crawls out of ...

Jim Dumoulin, NASA Payload Electrical Systems engineer, crawls out of the Spacelab module for the last time after stowing some equipment for its final trip to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup view of the hatch to this Spacelab module shows an empty interior as the module is being prepared in the Operations & Checkout Building for shipment to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Visible on the floor are the foot restraints used by astronauts to keep them stationary while conducting experiments. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program. It first flew on STS-9 in November 1983 and its final flight was the  STS-90 Neurolab mission in April 1998. The Spacelab concept of modular experiment racks in a pressurized shirt-sleeve environment made it highly user-friendly and accessible. Numerous experiments conceived by hundreds of scientists on the ground were conducted by flight crews in orbit. Spacelab modules served as on-orbit homes for everything from squirrel monkeys to plant seeds. They supported astronomical as well as Earth observations, for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope and for research preparatory to the International Space Station. One of the greatest benefits afforded by the Spacelab missions was the opportunity to fly a mission more than once, with the second or third flight building on the experiences and data gathered from its predecessors KSC-98pc1142

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup view of the hatch to this Spac...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A closeup view of the hatch to this Spacelab module shows an empty interior as the module is being prepared in the Operations & Checkout Building for shipment to the National Air a... More

Spacelab is wrapped and ready for transport to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program and first flew on STS-9 in November 1983. Its final flight was the STS-90 Neurolab mission in April 1998. A sister module will travel home and be placed on display in Europe. The Spacelab concept of modular experiment racks in a pressurized shirt-sleeve environment made it highly user-friendly and accessible. Numerous experiments conceived by hundreds of scientists on the ground were conducted by flight crews in orbit. Spacelab modules served as on-orbit homes for everything from squirrel monkeys to plant seeds. They supported astronomical as well as Earth observations, for servicing the Hubble Space Telescope and for research preparatory to the International Space Station. One of the greatest benefits afforded by the Spacelab missions was the opportunity to fly a mission more than once, with the second or third flight building on the experiences and data gathered from its predecessors KSC-98pc1200

Spacelab is wrapped and ready for transport to the National Air and Sp...

Spacelab is wrapped and ready for transport to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC. Spacelab was designed by the European Space Agency (ESA) for the Space Shuttle program and first flew on STS-9... More

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers stand along the side of the payload canister as the U.S. Lab Destiny is lowered into it. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC-00pp1949

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers stand along the side...

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers stand along the side of the payload canister as the U.S. Lab Destiny is lowered into it. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, D... More

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the U.S. Lab Destiny is lowered into the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39A and Space Shuttle Atlantis. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC-00pp1951

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the U.S. Lab Destiny is lowe...

In the Space Station Processing Facility, the U.S. Lab Destiny is lowered into the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39A and Space Shuttle Atlantis. A key element in the construction of the Internatio... More

The U.S. Lab Destiny arrives at the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-andcontrol center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC-00pp1948

The U.S. Lab Destiny arrives at the payload canister in the Space Stat...

The U.S. Lab Destiny arrives at the payload canister in the Space Station Processing Facility. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. ... More

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers along the edge of the payload canister watch as the U.S. Lab Destiny is lowered into the canister. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC-00pp1950

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers along the edge of th...

In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers along the edge of the payload canister watch as the U.S. Lab Destiny is lowered into the canister. A key element in the construction of the International Space ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers check out the U.S. Lab Destiny after it has been installed in Atlantis’ payload bay at the pad. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-andcontrol center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. STS-98 is the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC01pp0064

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers check out the U.S. Lab Destiny a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers check out the U.S. Lab Destiny after it has been installed in Atlantis’ payload bay at the pad. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Statio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Payload Changeout Room work to secure the U.S. Lab Destiny in the orbiter’s payload bay. The PCR is the enclosed, environmentally controlled portion of the rotating service structure that supports payload delivery at the launch pad and vertical installation in the orbiter payload bay. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-andcontrol center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. STS-98 is the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC01pp0063

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Payload Changeout Roo...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Technicians in the Payload Changeout Room work to secure the U.S. Lab Destiny in the orbiter’s payload bay. The PCR is the enclosed, environmentally controlled portion of the rotat... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Changeout Room begin moving the U.S. Lab Destiny to the orbiter’s payload bay. The PCR is the enclosed, environmentally controlled portion of the rotating service structure that supports payload delivery at the launch pad and vertical installation in the orbiter payload bay. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-andcontrol center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. STS-98 is the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC01pp0062

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Changeout Room be...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Changeout Room begin moving the U.S. Lab Destiny to the orbiter’s payload bay. The PCR is the enclosed, environmentally controlled portion of the rotating se... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this closeup, the U.S. Lab Destiny is seen installed in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis before closure of the doors. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. Destiny will be attached to the Unity node on the ISS using the Shuttle’s robot arm, seen here on the left side, with the help of an elbow camera attached to the arm (near the upper end of the lab in the photo). This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC01pp0106

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this closeup, the U.S. Lab Destiny is...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In this closeup, the U.S. Lab Destiny is seen installed in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis before closure of the doors. A key element in the construction of the Internati... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny rests in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC01pp0104

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny rests in the payloa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny rests in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16... More

Viewed from the floor of the Payload Changeout Room, Destiny is inside Atlantis’ payload bay, waiting for closure of the payload bay doors. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. Destiny will be attached to the Unity node on the ISS using the Shuttle’s robot arm, seen here on the left side, with the help of an elbow camera attached to the arm (near the upper end of the lab in the photo). Measurements of the elbow camera revealed only a one-inch clearance from the U.S. Lab payload, which is under review. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC-01pp0108

Viewed from the floor of the Payload Changeout Room, Destiny is inside...

Viewed from the floor of the Payload Changeout Room, Destiny is inside Atlantis’ payload bay, waiting for closure of the payload bay doors. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny rests in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis before closure of the doors. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. Destiny will be attached to the Unity node on the ISS using the Shuttle’s robot arm, seen here on the left side, with the help of an elbow camera attached to the arm (near the upper end of the lab in the photo). This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC01pp0105

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny rests in the payloa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Lab Destiny rests in the payload bay of Space Shuttle Atlantis before closure of the doors. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny i... More

This closeup reveals the tight clearance between an elbow camera on the robotic arm (left) and the U.S. Lab Destiny when the payload bay doors are closed. Measurements of the elbow camera revealed only a one-inch clearance from the U.S. Lab payload, which is under review. A key element in the construction of the International Space Station, Destiny is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. Destiny will be attached to the Unity node on the ISS using the Shuttle’s robot arm, with the help of the camera. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will fly on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Launch of STS-98 is scheduled for Jan. 19 at 2:11 a.m. EST KSC-01pp0109

This closeup reveals the tight clearance between an elbow camera on th...

This closeup reveals the tight clearance between an elbow camera on the robotic arm (left) and the U.S. Lab Destiny when the payload bay doors are closed. Measurements of the elbow camera revealed only a one-in... More

In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, a film crew from IMAX prepares its 3-D movie camera to film the payload bay door closure on Atlantis. Behind them is the payload, the U.S. Laboratory Destiny, which will fly on mission STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Launch of Atlantis is Feb. 7 at 6:11 p.m. EST KSC-01pp0210

In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, a film crew from IMAX...

In the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A, a film crew from IMAX prepares its 3-D movie camera to film the payload bay door closure on Atlantis. Behind them is the payload, the U.S. Laboratory Destiny, wh... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, Atlantis’s payload bay doors are ready to be closed over the U.S. Laboratory Destiny (lower left). Next to it is the Canadian robotic arm, which will play a major role in moving Destiny to its place on the International Space Station. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will be launched Feb. 7 on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS KSC01pp0209

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, Atlantis’s payload ba...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, Atlantis’s payload bay doors are ready to be closed over the U.S. Laboratory Destiny (lower left). Next to it is the Canadian robotic arm, which will play a majo... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Laboratory Destiny rests once again in Atlantis’s payload bay, at Launch Pad 39A. Closing of the payload bay doors is imminent. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will be launched Feb. 7 on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS KSC01pp0207

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Laboratory Destiny rests once a...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. Laboratory Destiny rests once again in Atlantis’s payload bay, at Launch Pad 39A. Closing of the payload bay doors is imminent. Destiny, a key element in the construction ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the U.S. Laboratory Destiny waits in Atlantis’s payload bay for closure of the payload bay doors. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International Space Station, is 28 feet long and weighs 16 tons. This research and command-and-control center is the most sophisticated and versatile space laboratory ever built. It will ultimately house a total of 23 experiment racks for crew support and scientific research. Destiny will be launched Feb. 7 on STS-98, the seventh construction flight to the ISS KSC01pp0208

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the U.S. Laboratory D...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the U.S. Laboratory Destiny waits in Atlantis’s payload bay for closure of the payload bay doors. Destiny, a key element in the construction of the International... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Pilot Paul Lockhart inspects the window of Endeavour's cockpit.  He and other crew members are taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test in preparation for launch.  Mission STS-111 will carry to the International Space Station the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM), filled with experiment racks and three stowage and resupply racks, and the Mobile Base System (MBS), which will attach to the Mobile Transporter and complete the Canadian Mobile Servicing System, or MSS. The Station's mechanical arm will then have the capability to "inchworm" from the U.S. Lab to the MSS and travel along the truss to work sites on the Station.  Launch of Endeavour on mission STS-111 is scheduled for May 30, 2002 KSC-02pd0502

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Pilot Paul Lockhart inspects the window of Endeavour's cockpit. He and other crew members are taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   Members of the STS-111 crew (dressed in green) look over equipment in the payload bay of Endeavour.  The crew comprises Commander Kenneth Cockrell, Pilot Paul Lockhart and Mission Specialists Franklin Chang-Diaz and Phillipe Perrin, who is with the French Space Agency (CNES).  The crew is taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test in preparation for launch.  Mission STS-111 will carry to the International Space Station the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM), filled with experiment racks and three stowage and resupply racks, and the Mobile Base System (MBS), which will attach to the Mobile Transporter and complete the Canadian Mobile Servicing System, or MSS. The Station's mechanical arm will then have the capability to "inchworm" from the U.S. Lab to the MSS and travel along the truss to work sites on the Station.  Launch of Endeavour on mission STS-111 is scheduled for May 30, 2002 KSC-02pd0506

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-111 crew (dressed i...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-111 crew (dressed in green) look over equipment in the payload bay of Endeavour. The crew comprises Commander Kenneth Cockrell, Pilot Paul Lockhart and Missio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Commander Kenneth Cockrell inspects the window of Endeavour's cockpit.  He and other crew members are taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test in preparation for launch.  Mission STS-111 will carry to the International Space Station the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM), filled with experiment racks and three stowage and resupply racks, and the Mobile Base System (MBS), which will attach to the Mobile Transporter and complete the Canadian Mobile Servicing System, or MSS. The Station's mechanical arm will then have the capability to "inchworm" from the U.S. Lab to the MSS and travel along the truss to work sites on the Station.  Launch of Endeavour on mission STS-111 is scheduled for May 30, 2002 KSC-02pd0501

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Commander Kenneth Cockrell inspects the window of Endeavour's cockpit. He and other crew members are taking part in a Crew Equipment I... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Mission Specialists Franklin Chang-Diaz (center) and Phillippe Perrin (right) check equipment with a trainer (left) in orbiter Endeavour.  Perrin is with the French Space Agency (CNES).  Perrin and Chang-Diaz, with other crew members, are taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test in preparation for launch.  Mission STS-111 will carry to the International Space Station the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM), filled with experiment racks and three stowage and resupply racks, and the Mobile Base System (MBS), which will attach to the Mobile Transporter and complete the Canadian Mobile Servicing System, or MSS. The Station's mechanical arm will then have the capability to "inchworm" from the U.S. Lab to the MSS and travel along the truss to work sites on the Station.  Launch of Endeavour on mission STS-111 is scheduled for May 30, 2002 KSC-02pd0505

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Mission Specialists Franklin Chang-Diaz (center) and Phillippe Perrin (right) check equipment with a trainer (left) in orbiter Endeavour... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Mission Specialists Phillippe Perrin (left) and Franklin Chang-Diaz (right) check equipment for their mission.  Perrin is with the French Space Agency (CNES).  Perrin and Chang-Diaz, with other crew members, are taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test in preparation for launch.  Mission STS-111 will carry to the International Space Station the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM), filled with experiment racks and three stowage and resupply racks, and the Mobile Base System (MBS), which will attach to the Mobile Transporter and complete the Canadian Mobile Servicing System, or MSS. The Station's mechanical arm will then have the capability to "inchworm" from the U.S. Lab to the MSS and travel along the truss to work sites on the Station.  Launch of Endeavour on mission STS-111 is scheduled for May 30, 2002 KSC-02pd0503

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-111 Mission Specialists Phillippe Perrin (left) and Franklin Chang-Diaz (right) check equipment for their mission. Perrin is with the Frenc... More

S107E05806 - STS-107 - Chawla works at the CM in the SH during STS-107

S107E05806 - STS-107 - Chawla works at the CM in the SH during STS-107

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-107 Mission Specialist 2 (MS) Kalpana "KC" Chawla, surrounded by experiment racks and hardware, holds a portable microphone while working at the Com... More

S107E05099 - STS-107 - Husband and Chawla at work in the Spacehab RDM during STS-107

S107E05099 - STS-107 - Husband and Chawla at work in the Spacehab RDM ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-107 Commander (CDR) Rick D. Husband and Mission Specialist 2 (MS) Kalpana "KC" Chawla, surrounded by multiple experiment racks and hardware, are cau... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (top left) and technicians watch as a tray is extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).   The PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (top left) and technicians watch as a tray is extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata looks over the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).  The PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata looks over the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). The PM provides a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians on the floor watch as a tray is extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).   The PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians on the floor watch as a tray is extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata,  dressed in blue protective clothing (at right),  looks at the inside of the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), along with technicians.  The PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility,...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, dressed in blue protective clothing (at right), looks at the inside of the Pressurized Module, or PM, p... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) releases a tray  extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, that he was working with.  Part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM), the PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions.  The JEM/PM is in the Space Station Processing Facility.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left)...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) releases a tray extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, that he was working with. Part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (right) works with a tray extended  from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).   The PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (right...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (right) works with a tray extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). The PM provides a s... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) works with a tray extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM).   The PM provides a shirt-sleeve environment in which astronauts on the International Space Station can conduct microgravity experiments. There are a total of 23 racks, including 10 experiment racks, inside the PM providing a power supply, communications, air conditioning, hardware cooling, water control and experiment support functions.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (left) works with a tray extended from inside the Pressurized Module, or PM, part of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). The PM provides a shir... More

S120E008259 - STS-120 - Hoses on racks in Destiny module

S120E008259 - STS-120 - Hoses on racks in Destiny module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of EXPRESS Rack TCS Return lines and other hoses on the experiment racks in the Destiny laboratory module of the International Space Station (ISS) ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love looks at the experiment racks inside the Columbus Research Laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility.  He and other crew members are at Kennedy to take part in a crew equipment interface test, 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. The crew comprises Commander Stephen Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter, and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency.  The Columbus Lab is Europe’s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station. It will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. Columbus, a program of ESA, is 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.  STS-122 is targeted for launch in December.   Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-07pd2604

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love looks at the experiment racks inside the Columbus Research Laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility. He and other crew members ... More

STS122-S-072 (20 Feb. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, concluding the 13-day STS-122 mission. Onboard are NASA astronauts Steve Frick, commander; Alan Poindexter, pilot; Leland Melvin, Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Daniel Tani, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Hans Schlegel, all mission specialists. Main gear touchdown was 9:07:10 a.m. (EST). Nose gear touchdown was 9:07:20 a.m. Wheel stop was at 9:08:08 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds. During the mission, Atlantis' crew installed the new Columbus laboratory, leaving a larger space station and one with increased science capabilities. The Columbus Research Module adds nearly 1,000 cubic feet of habitable volume and affords room for 10 experiment racks, each an independent science lab. 08pd0379

STS122-S-072 (20 Feb. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches land...

STS122-S-072 (20 Feb. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, concluding the 13-day STS-122 mission. Onboard are NASA ast... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After exiting the crew transport vehicle, STS-122 crew members are greeted by NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier (right) and Director of Mission Launch Integration LeRoy Cain (second from right).  After a round trip of nearly 5.3 million miles, space shuttle Atlantis and crew returned to Earth with a landing at 9:07 a.m. EST.  The shuttle landed on orbit 202 to complete the 13-day STS-122 mission. Main gear touchdown was 9:07:10 a.m. Nose gear touchdown was 9:07:20 a.m. Wheel stop was at 9:08:08 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds. During the mission, Atlantis' crew installed the new Columbus laboratory, leaving a larger space station and one with increased science capabilities. The Columbus Research Module adds nearly 1,000 cubic feet of habitable volume and affords room for 10 experiment racks, each an independent science lab. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd0399

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After exiting the crew transport vehicl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After exiting the crew transport vehicle, STS-122 crew members are greeted by NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier (right) and Director of Missio... More

STS122-S-066 (20 Feb. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, concluding the 13-day STS-122 mission. Onboard are NASA astronauts Steve Frick, commander; Alan Poindexter, pilot; Leland Melvin, Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Daniel Tani, and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Hans Schlegel, all mission specialists. Main gear touchdown was 9:07:10 a.m. (EST). Nose gear touchdown was 9:07:20 a.m. Wheel stop was at 9:08:08 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds. During the mission, Atlantis' crew installed the new Columbus laboratory, leaving a larger space station and one with increased science capabilities. The Columbus Research Module adds nearly 1,000 cubic feet of habitable volume and affords room for 10 experiment racks, each an independent science lab. 08pd0372

STS122-S-066 (20 Feb. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches land...

STS122-S-066 (20 Feb. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis approaches landing on runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, concluding the 13-day STS-122 mission. Onboard are NASA ast... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  With the aid of a drag chute, space shuttle Atlantis slows down after landing on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center after a nearly 5.3 million mile round trip to the International Space Station. In the background is Launch Pad 39B. The shuttle landed on orbit 202 to complete the 13-day STS-122 mission. Main gear touchdown was 9:07:10 a.m. Nose gear touchdown was 9:07:20 a.m. Wheel stop was at 9:08:08 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds. During the mission, Atlantis' crew installed the new Columbus laboratory, leaving a larger space station and one with increased science capabilities. The Columbus Research Module adds nearly 1,000 cubic feet of habitable volume and affords room for 10 experiment racks, each an independent science lab. Photo courtesy of Scott Andrews KSC-08pd0392

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the aid of a drag chute, space shu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With the aid of a drag chute, space shuttle Atlantis slows down after landing on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center after a nearly 5.3 millio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round trip to the International Space Station, space shuttle Atlantis slows down with the aid of a drag chute after landing on Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The shuttle landed on orbit 202 to complete the 13-day STS-122 mission. Main gear touchdown was 9:07:10 a.m. Nose gear touchdown was 9:07:20 a.m. Wheel stop was at 9:08:08 a.m. Mission elapsed time was 12 days, 18 hours, 21 minutes and 44 seconds. During the mission, Atlantis' crew installed the new Columbus laboratory, leaving a larger space station and one with increased science capabilities. The Columbus Research Module adds nearly 1,000 cubic feet of habitable volume and affords room for 10 experiment racks, each an independent science lab. Photo credit: NASA/Kenny Allen, Robert Murray KSC-08pp0437

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round tr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a nearly 5.3 million mile round trip to the International Space Station, space shuttle Atlantis slows down with the aid of a drag chute after landing on Runway 15 of the Shut... More

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