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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility 1, technicians begin a functional test on the orbital docking system on space shuttle Atlantis.  The STS-129 mission will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm. STS-129 is targeted to launch Nov. 12. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-4811

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processi...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility 1, technicians begin a functional test on the orbital docking system on space shuttle Atlantis. The STS-129 mission will delive... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim pauses for a photo. The space shuttle Atlantis crew members arrived at Kennedy at about 5:30 p.m. EDT to participate in a launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training in preparation for the upcoming STS-135 mission. Atlantis and its crew is targeted to lift off July 8, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-4607

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim pauses for a photo. The space shuttle Atlantis crew members arrived at K... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the accordion-like arm of a rack insertion device moves a science rack into position for installation inside Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo during processing for space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The science racks Leonardo delivers will be transferred to laboratories on the station. Three spacewalks during STS-131 will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. STS-131 will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6568

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the accordion-like arm of a rack insertion device moves a science rack into position for installation i... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle Atlantis is lifted by an overhead crane and moved into a high bay where it will be attached to its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters which are already on the mobile launcher platform.                      Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are expected to launch in mid-July, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing spacecraft and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2011-3822

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle Atlantis is lifted by an overhead crane and moved into a high bay where it will be attached to its ext... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After sunset, lights glow on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space shuttle Atlantis awaits delivery of the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) in its transportation canister. Once delivered, the canister will be lifted to the payload changeout room. The payload ground-handling mechanism then will be used to transfer Raffaello out of the canister into Atlantis' payload bay. Next, the rotating service structure that protects the shuttle from the elements and provides access will be rotated back into place.                Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Frank Michaux KSC-2011-4479

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After sunset, lights glow on Launch Pad 39A at...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After sunset, lights glow on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space shuttle Atlantis awaits delivery of the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) in ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Mission Specialist Robert L. Satcher Jr., dressed in his launch-and-entry suit, is strapped into his seat aboard space shuttle Atlantis.  The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission are participating in their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.    Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6068

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Mission Specialist Robert L. Satcher Jr., dressed in his launch-and-entry suit, is strapped into his seat aboard space... More

VALVE FAILURE ON AMMONIA SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE ENGINE RESEARCH BUILDING ERB BASEMENT

VALVE FAILURE ON AMMONIA SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE ENGINE RESEARCH BUILDIN...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 1/17/1975 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Location Room: BASEMENT Photographs Relating to Agency Activit... More

STS105-305-033 - STS-105 - Forrester working with the EAS on the P6 Truss during EVA

STS105-305-033 - STS-105 - Forrester working with the EAS on the P6 Tr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester working with the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) on the P6 Truss during Extravehicular Activity (EVA). Subject Terms:... More

STS105-305-028 - STS-105 - Forrester working with the EAS on the P6 Truss during EVA

STS105-305-028 - STS-105 - Forrester working with the EAS on the P6 Tr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester working with the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) on the P6 Truss during Extravehicular Activity (EVA). Subject Terms:... More

STS105-305-035 - STS-105 - Forrester working with the EAS on the P6 Truss during EVA

STS105-305-035 - STS-105 - Forrester working with the EAS on the P6 Tr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester working with the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) on the P6 Truss during Extravehicular Activity (EVA). Subject Terms:... More

S105E5258 - STS-105 - Forrester uses a tool to stow the EAS on the P6 Truss

S105E5258 - STS-105 - Forrester uses a tool to stow the EAS on the P6 ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester uses a tool to stow the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) on the P6 Truss while Daniel Barry (not in view) holds the EAS... More

STS105-717-010 - STS-105 - Forrester during EVA with the EAS, low light

STS105-717-010 - STS-105 - Forrester during EVA with the EAS, low ligh...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Low light conditions for Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester during Extravehicular Activity (EVA) with the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) on the P6 Truss... More

STS105-302-002 - STS-105 - Grapple fixture on EAS in orbiter payload bay

STS105-302-002 - STS-105 - Grapple fixture on EAS in orbiter payload b...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of grapple fixture on the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) in the orbiter payload bay. Subject Terms: Ammonia, Discovery (Orbiter), Fixtures, Payload ... More

STS105-305-034 - STS-105 - Forrester working with the EAS on the P6 Truss during EVA

STS105-305-034 - STS-105 - Forrester working with the EAS on the P6 Tr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mission Specialist Patrick Forrester working with the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) on the P6 Truss during Extravehicular Activity (EVA). Subject Terms:... More

STS105-725-077 - STS-105 - Forrester and Barry stow EAS on ISS P6 truss during EVA, dark view

STS105-725-077 - STS-105 - Forrester and Barry stow EAS on ISS P6 trus...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: A dark view of Mission Specialists Patrick Forrester and Daniel Barry stow Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) on International Space Station (ISS) P6 truss du... More

STS105-721-005 - STS-105 - Barry and Forrester install the EAS on the ISS P6 Truss

STS105-721-005 - STS-105 - Barry and Forrester install the EAS on the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mission Specialists Daniel Barry and Patrick Forrester install the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) on the International Space Station (ISS) P6 Truss. Subj... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew S.W. Thomas practices using a tool on the Early Ammonia Servicer while Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards (left) looks on. Thomas, Richards and other crew members are at SPACEHAB to get acquainted with tools and equipment they will be using on their mission to the International Space Station. The second spacewalk of the mission will require the crew to transfer the Early Ammonia Servicer to the P6 truss. STS-102 is the 8th construction flight to the International Space Station and will carry the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. On that flight, Leonardo will be filled with equipment and supplies to outfit the U.S. laboratory module Destiny. The mission will also be carrying the Expedition Two crew to the Space Station, replacing the Expedition One crew who will return on Shuttle Discovery. STS-102 is scheduled for launch March 8, 2001 KSC01pp0203

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, STS-102 Mission Specialist ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, STS-102 Mission Specialist Andrew S.W. Thomas practices using a tool on the Early Ammonia Servicer while Mission Specialist Paul W. Richards (left) looks on. Thomas, R... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Two members of the Expedition Three crew arrive at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility to make final preparations before launch of STS-105. At left is Commander Frank Culbertson, who piloted the T-38 in the background with his passenger cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin (right). The Shuttle crew comprises commander Scott Horowitz, Pilot Rick Sturckow and Mission Specialists Daniel Barry and Patrick Forrester. On mission STS-105, Discovery will be transporting the Expedition Three crew and several payloads and scientific experiments to the International Space Station. The Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) tank, which will support the thermal control subsystems until a permanent system is activated, will be attached to the Station during two spacewalks. The three-member Expedition Two crew will be returning to Earth aboard Discovery after a five-month stay on the Station. Launch of Discovery on mission STS-105 is scheduled for Aug. 9, 2001 KSC-01pp1415

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Two members of the Expedition Three crew...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Two members of the Expedition Three crew arrive at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility to make final preparations before launch of STS-105. At left is Commander Frank C... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three crew members cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov (left) and Commander Frank Culbertson (right) walk to their T-38 jets for their morning training flights. The Expedition Three and STS-105 crews are preparing for launch on Aug. 9. On mission STS-105, Discovery will be transporting the Expedition Three crew and several payloads and scientific experiments to the Space Station. The Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) tank, which contains spare ammonia for the Station’s cooling system and will support the thermal control subsystems until a permanent system is activated, will be attached to the Station during two spacewalks. The three-member Expedition Two crew will be returning to Earth aboard Discovery after a five-month stay on the Station KSC-01pp1431

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three crew members cosmonaut ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Expedition Three crew members cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov (left) and Commander Frank Culbertson (right) walk to their T-38 jets for their morning training flights. The Expedition T... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights surrounding Launch Pad 39A create shadows from Space Shuttle Discovery after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure. Seen extending to the orbiter is the orbiter access arm, ending at the White Room, an environmental chamber that mates with the orbiter and allows personnel to enter the crew compartment. Above the external tank, the “beanie cap” is poised, waiting for loading of the propellants. The cap, or vent hood, is on the end of the gaseous oxygen vent arm that allows gaseous oxygen vapors to vent away from the Space Shuttle. On mission STS-105, Discovery will be transporting the Expedition Three crew and several scientific experiments and payloads to the International Space Station, including the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) tank. The EAS, which will support the thermal control subsystems until a permanent system is activated, will be attached to the Station during two spacewalks. The three-member Expedition Two crew will be returning to Earth aboard Discovery after a five-month stay on the Station. Launch is scheduled for 5:38 p.m. EDT Aug. 9 KSC-01pp1450

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights surrounding Launch Pad 39A create...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Lights surrounding Launch Pad 39A create shadows from Space Shuttle Discovery after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure. Seen extending to the orbiter is the orbiter access ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz is helped with his launch and entry suit for the second launch attempt after a 24-hour weather delay. Launch countdown activities for the 12-day mission were called off at about 5:12 p.m. Aug. 9 during the T-9 minute hold due to the high potential for lightning, a thick cloud cover and the potential for showers. Launch is currently scheduled for 5:15 p.m. EDT Aug. 10. Highlighting the mission will be the rotation of the International Space Station crew, the third flight of an Italian-built Multi-Purpose Logistics Module delivering additional scientific racks, equipment and supplies for the Space Station, and two spacewalks. Included in the payload is the Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) tank, which will be attached to the Station during the spacewalks. The EAS will be installed on the P6 truss, which holds the Station’s giant U.S. solar arrays, batteries and the cooling radiators. The EAS contains spare ammonia for the Station’s cooling system. The three-member Expedition Two crew will be returning to Earth aboard Discovery after a five-month stay on the Station KSC-01pp1454

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz is help...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott Horowitz is helped with his launch and entry suit for the second launch attempt after a 24-hour weather delay. Launch countdown activities for the 12-day mi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute just beginning to open, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1483

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute just beginning to op...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its drag chute just beginning to open, orbiter Discovery and its crew land on KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop... More

STS105-S-023 (22 Aug. 2001) --- With its drag chute trailing behind, the Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew land on the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. (EDT), Aug. 22, 2001. Wheel stop occurred at 2:24:06 p.m. (EDT). The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swap out of the resident station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. The landing was the first of five in 2001 to occur in daylight at KSC. Onboard at landing were STS-105 astronauts Scott J. Horowitz, commander; Frederic W. (Rick) Sturckow, pilot; and Patrick G. Forrester and Daniel T. Barry, both mission specialists; along with the returning Expedition Two crewmembers--cosmonaut Yury V. Usachev, commander; and James S. Voss and Susan J. Helms, both flight engineers. STS105-S-023

STS105-S-023 (22 Aug. 2001) --- With its drag chute trailing behind, t...

STS105-S-023 (22 Aug. 2001) --- With its drag chute trailing behind, the Space Shuttle Discovery and its crew land on the Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15. Main gear touchdown was at 2:... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- KSC photographer George Shelton gets a closeup of orbiter Discovery as it lands on KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15, completing the 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT. The mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery traveled 4.3 million miles on its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC KSC-01pp1509

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- KSC photographer George Shelton gets a c...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- KSC photographer George Shelton gets a closeup of orbiter Discovery as it lands on KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15, completing the 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 missi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew member Susan J. Helms gives a thumbs up for the camera from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following her return to Earth with the STS-105 crew aboard the orbiter Discovery.  The Expedition Two crew have spent the past five months living and working on the International Space Station.  Mission STS-105 came to a close upon landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m. EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT.  The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute STS-105 mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC-01pp1497

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew member Susan J. Helms...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - Expedition Two crew member Susan J. Helms gives a thumbs up for the camera from the crew quarters in the Operations and Checkout Building following her return to Earth with the STS-... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (center) and his family prepare to board a plane for their return flight to the Johnson Space Center.  Horowitz and his crew returned to Earth aboard the orbiter Discovery on Aug. 22.  The mission came to a close upon landing at KSC’s Shuttle Landing Facility runway 15 after a 4.3-million-mile mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 2:22:58 p.m.EDT; wheel stop, at 2:24:06 p.m. EDT.  The 11-day, 21-hour, 12-minute mission accomplished the goals set for the 11th flight to the International Space Station: swapout of the resident Station crew; delivery of equipment, supplies and scientific experiments; and installation of the Early Ammonia Servicer and heater cables for the S0 truss on the Station. Discovery completed its 30th flight into space, the 106th mission of the Space Shuttle program. Out of five missions in 2001, the landing was the first to occur in daylight at KSC. KSC-01PP1499

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-105 Commander Scott "Doc" Horowitz (center) and his family prepare to board a plane for their return flight to the Johnson Space Center. Horowitz and his crew returned to Eart... More

STS110-724-007 - STS-110 - View of the forward side of the P6 and Z1 Trusses taken during the initial flyaround STS-110

STS110-724-007 - STS-110 - View of the forward side of the P6 and Z1 T...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the forward side of the Z1 Truss and P6 Truss taken during the initial flyaround and docking approach of the STS-110 mission. Visible are the f... More

STS110-742-091 - STS-110 - View of the forward side of the P6 and Z1Trusses taken during the initial flyaround STS-110

STS110-742-091 - STS-110 - View of the forward side of the P6 and Z1Tr...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the forward side of the Z1 Truss and P6 Truss taken during the initial flyaround and docking approach of the STS-110 mission. Visible are the P... More

S110E5846 - STS-110 - MS Morin works on the Z1 Truss during the fourth EVA of STS-110

S110E5846 - STS-110 - MS Morin works on the Z1 Truss during the fourth...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mission Specialist (MS) Lee M.E. Morin works on the Z1 Truss during the fourth Extravehicular Activity (EVA) of the STS-110 mission. The Early Ammonia ... More

Fincke holds an ammonia test strip while working in the U.S. Laboratory during EXP 9 / EXP 8

Fincke holds an ammonia test strip while working in the U.S. Laborator...

ISS008-E-22350 (27 April 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and flight engineer, works in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station (ISS).

S114E5903 - STS-114 - Forward side of the P6 Truss

S114E5903 - STS-114 - Forward side of the P6 Truss

The original finding aid described this as: Description: A view of the forward side of the P6 Truss taken during the STS-114 mission. The Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS), starboard Early External Thermal Control ... More

S116E06139 - STS-116 - EVA tools taken on STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery

S116E06139 - STS-116 - EVA tools taken on STS-116 Space Shuttle Discov...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Overall top open-view of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) tools taken on STS-116 Space Shuttle Discovery. Shown is the Pump Module Ammonia Jumper Box. Su... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the EXPRESS Logistics Carrier tomove it to a stand.  The carrier is part of the payload on space shuttle Atlantis, which will deliver to the International Space Station components including two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  STS-129 is targeted to launch Nov. 12.  Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-2009-2248

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lifts the EXPRESS Logistics Carrier tomove it to a stand. The carrier is part of the paylo... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a latching end effector is lowered by crane toward an EXPRESS Logistics Carrier on which it will be installed for flight.  The carrier is part of the STS-129 payload on space shuttle Atlantis, which will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm. STS-129 is targeted to launch Nov. 12. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2009-4640

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a latching end effector is lowered by crane toward an EXPRESS Logistics Carrier on which it will be ins... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, STS-129 Mission Specialist Michael Foreman gets a close look at hardware installed on the Express Logistics Carrier, or ELC.  The crew is at Kennedy for a Crew Equipment Interface Test, which provides hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The carrier is part of the STS-129 payload on space shuttle Atlantis, which will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm. STS-129 is targeted to launch Nov. 12.   Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-5078

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Pr...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Space Station Processing Facility, STS-129 Mission Specialist Michael Foreman gets a close look at hardware installed on the Express Logistics Carrier, or E... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Express Logistics Carrier-2, or ELC-2, is lifted from its work stand. Next, the payload will be secured in a transportation canister for its trip to Launch Pad 39A where it will be installed in space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay.    The carrier is part of the payload for Atlantis' STS-129 mission to the International Space Station.  The STS-129 crew will deliver two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is targeted for Nov. 16. For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-5679

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Express Logistics Carrier-2, or ELC-2, is lifted from its work stand. Next, the payload will be sec... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a transporter carrying the canister containing the payload for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission to the International Space Station - Express Logistics Carriers 1 and 2 - arrives at Launch Pad 39A. Once at the pad, the payload will be transferred into the pad's Payload Changeout Room for installation in Atlantis' payload bay.    The STS-129 crew will deliver two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16. For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6013

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a tr...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a transporter carrying the canister containing the payload for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission to the International Space Station - Expr... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Travis Thompson, a member of the closeout crew in the White Room, poses for a portrait with STS-129 Pilot Barry E. Wilmore after helping him complete his suit-up before entering space shuttle Atlantis.  The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission are participating in their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.    Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-6061

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Travis Thompson, a member of the closeout crew in the White Room, poses for a portrait with STS-129 Pilot Barry E. Wilmore aft... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the closeout crew in the White Room help STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh complete his suit-up before entering space shuttle Atlantis.  The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission are participating in their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.    Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-6059

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the closeout crew in the White Room help STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh complete his suit-up before entering space shutt... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-129 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin, right, is greeted by Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach upon his arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Looking on are STS-129 Mission Specialists Robert L. Satcher Jr., left, and Randy Bresnik.    The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission arrived at Kennedy aboard a NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II jet, to make final preparations for their launch.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16.  For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6194

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-129 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin, right...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-129 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin, right, is greeted by Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach upon his arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-129 Mission Specialist Mike Foreman, left, is greeted by Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach upon his arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Looking on is astronaut Jerry L. Ross, chief of the Vehicle Integration Test Office at the Johnson Space Center.    The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission arrived at Kennedy aboard a NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II jet, to make final preparations for their launch.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16.  For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6192

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-129 Mission Specialist Mike Foreman, left, ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-129 Mission Specialist Mike Foreman, left, is greeted by Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach upon his arrival at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As the sun goes down behind Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure moves away from space shuttle Atlantis.  Liftoff on its STS-129 mission is set for 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  The movable structure, which provides weather protection and access for technicians to work on the shuttle, began being retracted at 5:20 p.m. EST and was in the park position by 5:56 p.m.    STS-129 crew members are Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On the STS-129 mission to the International Space Station, the crew will deliver two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2009-6296

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As the sun goes down behind Launch Pad 39A at N...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - As the sun goes down behind Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the rotating service structure moves away from space shuttle Atlantis. Liftoff on its STS-129 missio... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis takes flight from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.    Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph and Kevin O'Connell KSC-2009-6358

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space sh...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis takes flight from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis takes flight from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.    Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Tom Farrar and Tony Gray KSC-2009-6362

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space sh...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Like a phoenix rising from the flames, space shuttle Atlantis takes flight from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated by twin solid rocket boosters and three main engines, space shuttle Atlantis roars into the blue skies over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.     Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Tom Farrar and Tony Gray KSC-2009-6393

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generate...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated by twin solid rocket boosters and three main engines, space shuttle Atlantis roars into the blue skies over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kenne... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated by twin solid rocket boosters and three main engines, space shuttle Atlantis races to orbit over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.    Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Kenny Allen KSC-2009-6410

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generate...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated by twin solid rocket boosters and three main engines, space shuttle Atlantis races to orbit over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Ce... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  An exhaust cloud builds on Launch Pad 39A as the solid rocket motors ignite, launching space shuttle Atlantis on a balmy Florida afternoon at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.    Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph and Kevin O'Connell KSC-2009-6346

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds on Launch Pad 39A as t...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud builds on Launch Pad 39A as the solid rocket motors ignite, launching space shuttle Atlantis on a balmy Florida afternoon at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Liftoff on i... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis rises from its mobile launcher platform as its twin solid rocket boosters ignite and the eight hold-down posts securing it to the platform are released.     Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Rusty Backer KSC-2009-6394

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis rises from its mobile launcher platform as its twin solid rocket boosters ignite and the eight hold-dow... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the engines ignite on space shuttle Atlantis.     Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph and Kevin O'Connell KSC-2009-6381

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms at Launch Pad 39A at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud forms at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the engines ignite on space shuttle Atlantis. Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. ES... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance suit technicians ensure the proper fit of the launch-and-entry suits of the STS-129 crew members.  Mission Specialist Mike Foreman, seen here in the White Room, prepares to enter space shuttle Atlantis.    Liftoff is set for 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two Express Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight.  For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph and Kevin O'Connell KSC-2009-6323

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance suit technicians ensure the proper fit of the launch-and-entry suits of the STS-129 crew members. Missi... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a science rack, supported by a rack insertion device, is prepared for installation inside Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo during processing for space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The science racks Leonardo delivers will be transferred to laboratories on the station. Three spacewalks during STS-131 will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. STS-131 will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6569

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a science rack, supported by a rack insertion device, is prepared for installation inside Multi-Purpose... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the accordion-like arm of a rack insertion device holds a science rack in position for installation inside Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo during processing for space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The science racks Leonardo delivers will be transferred to laboratories on the station. Three spacewalks during STS-131 will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. STS-131 will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6567

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the accordion-like arm of a rack insertion device holds a science rack in position for installation ins... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Boeing technicians move resupply stowage platforms with cargo bags attached into Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo during processing for space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The cargo secured to the racks and platforms Leonardo delivers will be transferred to locations throughout the station. Three spacewalks during STS-131 will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and to                       return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. STS-131 will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6684

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Boeing technicians move resupply stowage platforms with cargo bags attached into Multi-Purpose Logistic... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, resupply stowage platforms with cargo bags attached are prepared for installation into Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo with the aid of a rack insertion device during processing for space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The cargo secured to the racks and platforms Leonardo delivers will be transferred to locations throughout the station. Three spacewalks during STS-131 will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and to                       return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. STS-131 will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6683

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, resupply stowage platforms with cargo bags attached are prepared for installation into Multi-Purpose Lo... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, processing of Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo to support space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station continues on schedule.  The installation of resupply stowage racks and platforms in its interior has been completed in preparation for cargo integration.    The cargo secured to the racks and platforms Leonardo delivers will be transferred to locations throughout the station. Three spacewalks during STS-131 will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and to                       return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. STS-131 will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6690

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, processing of Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo to support space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 miss... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a main engine is secured to a transporter and ready for its move to Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3.  There, it will be installed in space shuttle Discovery during processing for the shuttle's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The seven-member STS-131 crew will deliver a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch, targeted for March 18, 2010, will initiate the 33rd shuttle mission to the station.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-6697

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Fac...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a main engine is secured to a transporter and ready for its move to Orbiter Processing Faci... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance workers visually check the alignment of a space shuttle main engine approaching shuttle Discovery for the shuttle's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The seven-member STS-131 crew will deliver a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch, targeted for March 18, 2010, will initiate the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-6711

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance workers visually check the alignment of a space shuttle main engine approaching shutt... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance workers lift a main engine toward a transporter. The engine is being moved to Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 where it will be installed in space shuttle Discovery during processing for the shuttle's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The seven-member STS-131 crew will deliver a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch, targeted for March 18, 2010, will initiate the 33rd shuttle mission to the station.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-6695

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Fac...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance workers lift a main engine toward a transporter. The engine is being ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Hypergolic Maintenance Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance workers prepare to transport the Forward Reaction Control System, or FRCS, for space shuttle Discovery to Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3.    Discovery is being prepared for the STS-131 mission, the 33rd flight to the International Space Station.  The FRCS provides the thrust for attitude (rotational) maneuvers (pitch, yaw and roll) and for small velocity changes along the orbiter axis (translation maneuvers).  The seven-member STS-131 crew will deliver a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2009-6703

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Hypergolic Maintenance Facility at NASA'...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Hypergolic Maintenance Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance workers prepare to transport the Forward Reaction Control System, or FRCS, for spac... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a milestone has been reached in the processing of Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo to support space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station with the completion of the installation of resupply stowage racks and platforms in its interior.  Cargo integration is the next step in Leonardo's processing.    The cargo secured to the racks and platforms Leonardo delivers will be transferred to locations throughout the station. Three spacewalks during STS-131 will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and to                       return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. STS-131 will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6691

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a milestone has been reached in the processing of Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo to support sp... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians lower space shuttle Discovery's Forward Reaction Control System, or FRCS, into position over the shuttle's frame.    The FRCS is being reinstalled in the forward fuselage nose area of the shuttle after refurbishment.  The FRCS provides the thrust for attitude (rotational) maneuvers (pitch, yaw and roll) and for small velocity changes along the orbiter axis (translation maneuvers).  Discovery is being prepared for the STS-131 mission, the 33rd flight to the International Space Station.  The seven-member STS-131 crew will deliver a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6719

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance technicians lower space shuttle Discovery's Forward Reaction Control System, or FRCS,... More

S131E008956 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008956 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, and Clay Anderson, in the all white EMU, as they work to tiedown an Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) to the... More

S131E008876 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008876 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, and Clay Anderson, in the all white EMU, as they work to tiedown an Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) to the... More

S131E008703 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008703 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, and Clay Anderson, in the all white EMU, as they work to tiedown an Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) to the... More

S131E009368 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 3 Mastracchio at ATA

S131E009368 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 3 Mastracchio at ATA

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, as he works with Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) 0002 on the S1 Truss during STS-131 ExtraVehicular Activi... More

S131E008967 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008967 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, and Clay Anderson, in the all white EMU, as they work to tiedown an Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) to the... More

S131E008686 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008686 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) as it maneuvers for upcoming Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) removal and handoff OPS near the S1... More

S131E008963 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008963 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, and Clay Anderson, in the all white EMU, as they work to tiedown an Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) to the... More

S131E008962 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008962 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, and Clay Anderson, in the all white EMU, as they work to tiedown an Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) to the... More

S131E008883 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008883 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, and Clay Anderson, in the all white EMU, as they work to tiedown an Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) to the... More

S131E008732 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

S131E008732 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 2 S1 ATA Relocation OPS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, and Clay Anderson, in the all white EMU, as they work to tiedown an Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) to the... More

S131E009358 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 3 Mastracchio at ATA

S131E009358 - STS-131 - STS-131 EVA 3 Mastracchio at ATA

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Rick Mastracchio, in the red striped EMU, as he works with Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) 0002 on the S1 Truss during STS-131 ExtraVehicular Activi... More

S131E009347 - STS-131 - S1 Truss and ATA

S131E009347 - STS-131 - S1 Truss and ATA

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the S1 Truss and Ammonia Tank Assembly (ATA) 0002 during STS-131 ExtraVehicular Activity (EVA) 3. Subject Terms: STS-131, Ammonia, Tanks (Conta... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment Interface Test, or CEIT, for their mission.  From left in the blue flight suits, Mission Specialists Rick Mastracchio, Clay Anderson and Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger have an opportunity to operate some of the cameras that will be used during their mission.    The CEIT provides the crew with hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The seven-member crew will deliver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the International Space Station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch is targeted for March 18.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-1136

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment Interface Test, or CEIT, for their mission.  Here, from left, Mission Specialist Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger and Commander Alan Poindexter observe the configuration of the hardware in Discovery's payload bay.    The CEIT provides the crew with hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The seven-member crew will deliver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the International Space Station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch is targeted for March 18.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-1146

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment Interface Test, or CEIT, for their mission.  Here, from left, Mission Specialists Rick Mastracchio, Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger and Clay Anderson and Pilot James P. Dutton Jr. get a first-hand look at the placement of hardware in Discovery's payload bay.    The CEIT provides the crew with hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The seven-member crew will deliver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the International Space Station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch is targeted for March 18.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-1145

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment Interface Test, or CEIT, for their mission.  Here, Mission Specialists Rick Mastracchio, left, and Clay Anderson familiarize themselves with the configuration of Discovery's payload bay.    The CEIT provides the crew with hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The seven-member crew will deliver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the International Space Station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch is targeted for March 18.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-1142

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment Interface Test, or CEIT, for their mission.  Here, Mission Specialist Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger practices using a harness.    The CEIT provides the crew with hands-on training and observation of shuttle and flight hardware. The seven-member crew will deliver the multi-purpose logistics module Leonardo, filled with resupply stowage platforms and racks to be transferred to locations around the International Space Station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module.  Discovery's launch is targeted for March 18.  For information on the STS-131 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts131/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2010-1124

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of space shuttle Discovery's STS-131 crew participate in training activities during the Crew Equipment ... More

STS-130 LAUNCH L-5 CREW INSPECTS NEW AMMONIA LINES 2010-1561

STS-130 LAUNCH L-5 CREW INSPECTS NEW AMMONIA LINES 2010-1561

STS-130 LAUNCH L-5 CREW INSPECTS NEW AMMONIA LINES

STS131-S-096 (20 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 9:08 a.m. (EDT) on April 20, 2010, completing the 15-day STS-131 mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 9:08:35 a.m. followed by nose gear touchdown at 9:08:47 a.m. and wheels stop at 9:09:33 a.m. Aboard are NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter, commander; James P. Dutton Jr., pilot; Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, Rick Mastracchio, Stephanie Wilson, Clayton Anderson and Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, all mission specialists. The seven-member STS-131 crew carried the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, filled with supplies, a new crew sleeping quarters and science racks that were transferred to the station's laboratories. The crew also switched out a gyroscope on the station?s truss, installed a spare ammonia storage tank and retrieved a Japanese experiment from the station?s exterior. STS-131 is the 33rd shuttle mission to the station and the 131st shuttle mission overall. sts131-s-096

STS131-S-096 (20 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runw...

STS131-S-096 (20 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 9:08 a.m. (EDT) on April 20, 2010, completing the 15-day ... More

STS131-S-120 (20 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 9:08 a.m. (EDT) on April 20, 2010, completing the 15-day STS-131 mission to the International Space Station. Main gear touchdown was at 9:08:35 a.m. followed by nose gear touchdown at 9:08:47 a.m. and wheels stop at 9:09:33 a.m. Aboard are NASA astronauts Alan Poindexter, commander; James P. Dutton Jr., pilot; Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, Rick Mastracchio, Stephanie Wilson, Clayton Anderson and Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, all mission specialists. The seven-member STS-131 crew carried the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, filled with supplies, a new crew sleeping quarters and science racks that were transferred to the station's laboratories. The crew also switched out a gyroscope on the station?s truss, installed a spare ammonia storage tank and retrieved a Japanese experiment from the station?s exterior. STS-131 is the 33rd shuttle mission to the station and the 131st shuttle mission overall. sts131-s-120

STS131-S-120 (20 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runw...

STS131-S-120 (20 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 9:08 a.m. (EDT) on April 20, 2010, completing the 15-day ... More

S133-E-007384 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-133 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s first session of extravehicular activity (EVA) as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. During the six-hour, 34-minute spacewalk, Drew and NASA astronaut Steve Bowen (out of frame), mission specialist, installed the J612 power extension cable, move a failed ammonia pump module to the External Stowage Platform 2 on the Quest Airlock for return to Earth at a later date, installed a camera wedge on the right hand truss segment, installed extensions to the mobile transporter rail and exposed the Japanese ?Message in a Bottle? experiment to space. Photo credit: NASA or National Aeronautics and Space Administration s133e007384

S133-E-007384 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-133 mi...

S133-E-007384 (28 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Alvin Drew, STS-133 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s first session of extravehicular activity (EVA) as construction and maintenance continue on t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A technician in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., inspects one of the insulating blanket sections that will be installed on the magnetometer boom. The boom structure is attached to Juno's solar array #1 that will help power the NASA spacecraft on its mission to Jupiter.      Juno is scheduled to launch aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Aug. 5, 2011, reaching Jupiter in July 2016. The spacecraft will orbit the giant planet more than 30 times, skimming to within 3,000 miles above its cloud tops, for about one year. With its suite of science instruments, the spacecraft will investigate the existence of a solid planetary core, map Jupiter's intense magnetic field, measure the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere, and observe the planet's auroras. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/juno. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2011-2745

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A technician in the Astrotech payload processi...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A technician in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., inspects one of the insulating blanket sections that will be installed on the magnetometer boom. The boom s... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare an insulating a blanket for installation onto the magnetometer boom. The boom structure is attached to Juno's solar array #1 that will help power the NASA spacecraft on its mission to Jupiter.    Juno is scheduled to launch aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Aug. 5, 2011, reaching Jupiter in July 2016. The spacecraft will orbit the giant planet more than 30 times, skimming to within 3,000 miles above its cloud tops, for about one year. With its suite of science instruments, the spacecraft will investigate the existence of a solid planetary core, map Jupiter's intense magnetic field, measure the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere, and observe the planet's auroras. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/juno. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2011-2746

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processin...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., prepare an insulating a blanket for installation onto the magnetometer boom. The boom structure is attached ... More

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., deploy and test the Radio and Plasma Wave Sensor, called WAVES for short, on to NASA's Juno spacecraft. WAVES is a science boom instrument that will measure radio and plasma waves emitting from Jupiter. Juno is scheduled to launch aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Aug. 5, 2011, reaching Jupiter in July 2016.        Juno is scheduled to launch aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on Aug. 5, 2011, reaching Jupiter in July 2016. The spacecraft will orbit the giant planet more than 30 times, skimming to within 3,000 miles above its cloud tops, for about one year. With its suite of science instruments, the spacecraft will investigate the existence of a solid planetary core, map Jupiter's intense magnetic field, measure the amount of water and ammonia in the deep atmosphere, and observe the planet's auroras. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/juno. Photo credit: NASA/Frankie Martin KSC-2011-3269

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Astrotech paylo...

TITUSVILLE, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin technicians in the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., deploy and test the Radio and Plasma Wave Sensor, called WAVES for short, on to NASA's Juno spac... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle Atlantis is lowered onto the mobile launcher platform where it will be joined with its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters.          Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are expected to launch in mid-July, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing spacecraft and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2011-3817

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shuttle Atlantis is lowered onto the mobile launcher platform where it will be joined with its external fuel t... More

Updrafts of Large Ammonia Crystals in Saturn Storm

Updrafts of Large Ammonia Crystals in Saturn Storm

This false-color infrared image, obtained by NASA Cassini spacecraft, shows clouds of large ammonia ice particles dredged up by a powerful storm in Saturn northern hemisphere. NASA/JPL/Univ. of Arizona

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida an overhead crane lowers the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier, or LMC, into a payload canister. The canister then will be installed into Atlantis' payload bay.      Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on July 8, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing spacecraft and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-3897

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida an overhead crane lowers the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier, or LMC, int... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians guide an overhead crane as it lowers the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM, into a payload canister.    Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on space shuttle Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing spacecraft and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-4416

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians guide an overhead crane as it lowers the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After being rotated from a horizontal to vertical position, the canister that contains the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM, for the STS-135 mission, is lowered onto a transportation vehicle in the Canister Rotation Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.     Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on space shuttle Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing spacecraft and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information, visit www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2011-4438

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After being rotated from a horizontal to verti...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After being rotated from a horizontal to vertical position, the canister that contains the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM, for the STS-135 mission, is lowered onto a t... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A hazy sun sets over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space shuttle Atlantis awaits delivery of the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) in its transportation canister. Once delivered, the canister will be lifted to the payload changeout room. The payload ground-handling mechanism then will be used to transfer Raffaello out of the canister into Atlantis' payload bay. Next, the rotating service structure that protects the shuttle from the elements and provides access will be rotated back into place.            Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Frank Michaux KSC-2011-4472

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A hazy sun sets over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A hazy sun sets over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space shuttle Atlantis awaits delivery of the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) in its tran... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida media take advantage of the beautiful sunrise to snap photos of space shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A after the payload canister carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) was lifted into the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure.          Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on space shuttle Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-4506

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida medi...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida media take advantage of the beautiful sunrise to snap photos of space shuttle Atlantis on Launch Pad 39A after the payload canister carrying the... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Payload Mission Manager Joe Delai speaks to media. The Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) was delivered to the pad overnight and lifted into the payload changeout room. The payload ground-handling mechanism then will be used to transfer Raffaello out of the canister into Atlantis' payload bay. Next, the rotating service structure that protects the shuttle from the elements and provides access will be rotated back into place. In the background is shuttle Atlantis, waiting to launch on the STS-135 mission.              Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on space shuttle Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-4504

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Ce...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Near Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Payload Mission Manager Joe Delai speaks to media. The Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) was delivered to the... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The payload canister carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) is lifted to the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Umbilical hoses, maintaining a controlled environment for the cargo are attached to the lower end of the canister. The payload ground-handling mechanism then will be used to transfer Raffaello out of the canister into Atlantis' payload bay. Next, the RSS that protects the shuttle from the elements and provides access will be rotated back into place.            Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2011-4462

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The payload canister carrying the Raffaello mu...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The payload canister carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) is lifted to the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch Pad 39A at NAS... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The payload canister carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) is lifted to the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Umbilical hoses, maintaining a controlled environment for the cargo are attached to the lower end of the canister. The payload ground-handling mechanism then will be used to transfer Raffaello out of the canister into Atlantis' payload bay. Next, the RSS that protects the shuttle from the elements and provides access will be rotated back into place.            Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2011-4456

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The payload canister carrying the Raffaello mu...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The payload canister carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) is lifted to the payload changeout room on the rotating service structure (RSS) on Launch Pad 39A at NAS... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Pilot Doug Hurley has his launch and landing suit checked by suit technician Cathy Cruz. The STS-135 crew is at Kennedy to participate in a launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training in preparation for the upcoming STS-135 mission.          Atlantis and its crew are targeted to lift off July 8, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-4641

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Pilot Doug Hurley has his launch and landing suit checked by suit technician Cathy Cruz. The STS-135 cr... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to conduct Computed Radiography (CR) X-ray scans of 50 support beams, called stringers, on the shuttle-facing side of Atlantis' external tank at Launch Pad 39A. The hi-tech images will be taken of the tops and bottoms of the 21-foot long beams, which are located on the tank's intertank section. The scans follow a June 15th tanking test when the launch team filled then drained the tank of about 535,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen, just like for a launch. Earlier this year, managers directed teams to make the same stringer modifications to Atlantis' tank, ET-138, as they had after small cracks in the support beams of shuttle Discovery's STS-133 mission external tank were discovered. The scans will confirm there are no issues with Atlantis' tank.              STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to lift off on space shuttle Atlantis July 8, taking with them the MPLM packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-4573

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, tec...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to conduct Computed Radiography (CR) X-ray scans of 50 support beams, called stringers, on the shuttle-facing side of Atlan... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Mission Specialist Rex Walheim checks the fit of his launch and landing suit. The STS-135 crew is at Kennedy to participate in a launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training in preparation for the upcoming STS-135 mission.        Atlantis and its crew are targeted to lift off July 8, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-4642

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Mission Specialist Rex Walheim checks the fit of his launch and landing suit. The STS-135 crew is at Ke... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Pilot Doug Hurley pauses for a photo after donning his launch and landing suit. The STS-135 crew is at Kennedy to participate in a launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training in preparation for the upcoming STS-135 mission.        Atlantis and its crew are targeted to lift off July 8, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-4651

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Pilot Doug Hurley pauses for a photo after donning his launch and landing suit. The STS-135 crew is at ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Commander Chris Ferguson checks the fit of his launch and landing suit. The STS-135 crew is at Kennedy to participate in a launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training in preparation for the upcoming STS-135 mission.            Atlantis and its crew are targeted to lift off July 8, taking with them the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. The STS-135 mission also will fly a system to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites and return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 will be the 33rd flight of Atlantis, the 37th shuttle mission to the space station, and the 135th and final mission of NASA's Space Shuttle Program. For more information visit, www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-4640

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NAS...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Commander Chris Ferguson checks the fit of his launch and landing suit. The STS-135 crew is at Kennedy ... More

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