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S123E009110 - STS-123 - Passive Docking Mechanism Receiving Cone

S123E009110 - STS-123 - Passive Docking Mechanism Receiving Cone

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Passive Docking Mechanism Receiving Cone in the transfer compartment between the Pressurized Mating Adapter 1 (PMA 1) and Functional Cargo Block (FGB). ... More

S124E006464 - STS-124 - EVA 2 - Zenith Active Common Berthing Mechanism (ACBM)

S124E006464 - STS-124 - EVA 2 - Zenith Active Common Berthing Mechanis...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the Zenith Active Common Berthing Mechanism (ACBM) on the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) during STS-124 EVA 2 Subject Terms: Extrave... More

S124E006132 - STS-124 - EVA 1 - Kibo moving from PLB

S124E006132 - STS-124 - EVA 1 - Kibo moving from PLB

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of port Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) that connects to Node 2 starboard CBM on the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (... More

S124E006170 - STS-124 - Close-up view of JPM port CBM

S124E006170 - STS-124 - Close-up view of JPM port CBM

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the JEM (Japanese Experiment Module) Pressurized Module (JPM) port Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) that connects to Node 2 starboard CB... More

S123E009112 - STS-123 - Passive Docking Mechanism Receiving Cone in the SM during Joint Operations

S123E009112 - STS-123 - Passive Docking Mechanism Receiving Cone in th...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Passive Docking Mechanism Receiving Cone in the Service Module (SM)/Zvezda transfer compartment. Photo was taken during STS-123 / Expedition 16 joint o... More

S124E006164 - STS-124 - Close-up view of JPM port CBM

S124E006164 - STS-124 - Close-up view of JPM port CBM

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the JEM (Japanese Experiment Module) Pressurized Module (JPM) port Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) that connects to Node 2 starboard CB... More

S124E007046 - STS-124 - JLP Common Berthing Mechanism

S124E007046 - STS-124 - JLP Common Berthing Mechanism

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) on the JEM Experiment Logistics Module Pressurized Section (JLP) documented by the STS-124 crew prior to th... More

S124E006177 - STS-124 - Close-up view of JPM port CBM

S124E006177 - STS-124 - Close-up view of JPM port CBM

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the JEM (Japanese Experiment Module) Pressurized Module (JPM) port Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) that connects to Node 2 starboard CB... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –   In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers move flight support system (FSS) access scaffolding that will be used to prepare the Hubble Space Telescope, or HST, carriers for the STS-125 servicing mission 4. The FSS will berth, secure and furnish power to Hubble and also contains the soft capture mechanism to be attached to the telescope. Upon completion of STS-125, the Hubble will provide even deeper and more detailed views of the Universe. The STS-125 mission will be the final space shuttle mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd1916

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility a...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers move flight support system (FSS) access scaffolding that will be used to prepare the Hubble Space Tel... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians begin removing the cables from the crane holding the Soft Capture Mechanism (SCM), part of the Soft Capture and Rendezvous System, or SCRS.  The SCM rests on the Flight Support System, or FSS,carrier and will be mated to the carrier.  The SCRS will enable the future rendezvous, capture and safe disposal of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope by either a crewed or robotic mission. The ring-like device attaches to Hubble’s aft bulkhead. The SCRS greatly increases the current shuttle capture interfaces on Hubble, therefore significantly reducing the rendezvous and capture design complexities associated with the disposal mission.  The FSS will join the Multi-Use Lightweight Equipment, or MULE, carrier, the Super Lightweight Interchangeable Carrier and the Orbital Replacement Unit Carrier as payload on space shuttle Atlantis's STS-125 mission. The payload is scheduled to go to Launch Pad 39A in mid-September to be installed into Atlantis' payload bay. Atlantis is targeted to launch Oct. 8 at 1:34 a.m. EDT. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-08pd2441

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians begin removing the cables from the crane holding the Soft Capture Mechanism (SCM), part of the Sof... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers observe the movement of the crane holding the Flight Support System carrier with the Soft Capture Mechanism. It will be installed in the payload canister for transfer to Launch Pad 39A.  The carrier is one of four associated with the STS-125 mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope.  At the pad, all the carriers will be loaded into space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay.  Launch of Atlantis is targeted for Oct. 10. Photo credit: NASA/Cory Huston KSC-08pd2631

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, workers observe the movement of the crane holding the Flight Support System carrier with the Soft Capture Mech... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -   In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 crew members become familiar with the payload and hardware for their mission.  Here they are looking at the Experiment Logistics Module - Exposed Section, or ELM-ES, berthing mechanism. The mission payload also includes the Extended Facility and the Inter Orbit Communication System Extended Facility, or ICS-EF.  Equipment familiarization is part of a Crew Equipment Interface Test. The payload will be launched to the International Space Station aboard the space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-127 mission, targeted for launch on May 15, 2009.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3003

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 crew members become familiar with the payload and hardware for their mission. Here they are ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 crew members get a look at the extended antenna in the Inter Orbit Communication System Extended Facility, or ICS-EF, across from them. Standing next to a Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, technician at left are Mission Specialists Christopher Cassidy and Dave Wolf and Commander Mark Polansky (pointing).  Equipment familiarization is part of a Crew Equipment Interface Test. The antenna and a pointing mechanism  will be used to communicate with  JAXA’s Data Relay Test Satellite, or DRTS.   The ICS-EF will be launched, along with the Extended Facility and Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section, to the International Space Station aboard the space shuttle Endeavour on the STS-127 mission targeted for launch on May 15, 2009.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd2998

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, STS-127 crew members get a look at the extended antenna in the Inter Orbit Communication System Extend... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis’ HST payload for the STS-125 mission has been moved into the payload canister via the payload ground handling mechanism.  The payload comprises four carriers holding various equipment for the mission.  The hardware will be transported back to Kennedy’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility where it will be stored until a new target launch date can be set for Atlantis’ STS-125 mission in 2009.  Atlantis’ October target launch date was delayed after a device on board Hubble used in the storage and transmission of science data to Earth shut down on Sept. 27.  Replacing the broken device will be added to Atlantis’ servicing mission to the telescope. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3121

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Cent...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis’ HST payload for the STS-125 mission has been moved into the payload canister via the payload ground h... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –   On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker supervises the movement of space shuttle Atlantis’ HST payload for the STS-125 mission that was installed into the payload canister via the payload ground handling mechanism. The payload comprises four carriers holding various equipment for the mission.  The hardware will be transported back to Kennedy’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility where it will be stored until a new target launch date can be set for Atlantis’ STS-125 mission in 2009.  Atlantis’ October target launch date was delayed after a device on board Hubble used in the storage and transmission of science data to Earth shut down on Sept. 27.  Replacing the broken device will be added to Atlantis’ servicing mission to the telescope. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3122

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Cen...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39A on NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker supervises the movement of space shuttle Atlantis’ HST payload for the STS-125 mission that was installed into the ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -  In the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use the payload ground-handling mechanism to transfer space shuttle Endeavour's STS-126 mission payload from the payload canister.  At left is seen the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo. The payload later will be installed in Endeavour's payload bay.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Nov. 14. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd3324

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, on Laun...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room, or PCR, on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use the payload ground-handling mechanism to transfer space shuttle Endeavour'... More

S129E006504 - STS-129 - View of Atlantis' SRMS,Vertical Stabilizer,OMS Pods,and Docking Mechanism taken during the STS-129 Mission

S129E006504 - STS-129 - View of Atlantis' SRMS,Vertical Stabilizer,OMS...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the orbiter Atlantis' Shuttle Remote Manipulator System (SRMS) (right), Vertical Stabilizer, Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) pods, Orbiter Boom... More

S129E006478 - STS-129 - Close-up view of Docking Mechanism and PMA-2 taken during ISS/STS-129 Docking

S129E006478 - STS-129 - Close-up view of Docking Mechanism and PMA-2 t...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the shuttle Atlantis docking mechanism and Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2) taken by an STS-129 crew member from an aft flight deck... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the MAXI (Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image) onto the Payload Attachment Mechanism on the Japanese Experiment Module's Experiment Logistics Module-Exposed Section, or ELM-ES. It is being installed next to the SEDA-AP (Space Environment Data Acquisition Equipment-Attached Payload). The MAXI and SEDA-AP are part of space shuttle Endeavour's payload on the STS-127 mission. Using X-ray slit cameras with high sensitivity, the MAXI will continuously monitor astronomical X-ray objects over a broad energy band (0.5 to 30 keV). Endeavour is targeted to launch May 15. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-1073

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, a crane lowers the MAXI (Monitor of All-sky X-ray Image) onto the Payload Attachment Mechanism on the ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., a solar array on the Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, is manually extended by spacecraft technicians during preparations to test the release mechanism sequence for the arrays using signal commands.    SDO is the first space weather research network mission in NASA's Living With a Star Program. The spacecraft's long-term measurements will give solar scientists in-depth information about changes in the sun's magnetic field and insight into how they affect Earth. Liftoff on an Atlas V rocket is scheduled for Feb. 3, 2010. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-6231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in T...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., a solar array on the Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO, is manually extended by spacecraft technicians during preparations... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to move a system that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing spacecraft in orbit into the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC). Called the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM), the system is being processed to fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis in the LMC on the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.      Also going up will be the Raffaello multipurpose logistics module packed with supplies, logistics and spare parts. The mission also will return a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135, targeted to launch June 28, 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/Ben Smegelsky KSC-2011-2606

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 prepare to move a system that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling exi... More

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians  extend the second solar array on the Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft to test the release mechanism sequence for the array using signal commands.    Following final tests, the spacecraft will be integrated to a United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket in preparation for the targeted June launch. Aquarius, the NASA-built primary instrument on the SAC-D spacecraft, will provide new insights into how variations in ocean surface salinity relate to fundamental climate processes on its three-year mission. Photo credit: NASA/VAFB KSC-2011-3249

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's ...

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In Space Systems International's Payload Processing Facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians extend the second solar array on the Aquarius/SAC-D spa... More

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Media and Kennedy employees snap photos of shuttle Atlantis as it makes its final planned move to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) from Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.          The move called "rollover" is a major milestone in processing for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Inside the VAB, the shuttle will be attached to its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters. Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to launch in early July, taking with them the Raffaello multipurpose 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-2011-3684

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Media and Kennedy employees snap photos of shu...

Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Media and Kennedy employees snap photos of shuttle Atlantis as it makes its final planned move to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) from Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Pilot Doug Hurley is on hand to watch Atlantis' rollover from Orbiter Processing Facility-1 to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.            The move called "rollover" is a major milestone in processing for the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Inside the VAB, the shuttle will be attached to its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters. Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to launch in early July, taking with them the Raffaello multipurpose 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/Frankie Martin KSC-2011-3654

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Pilot Doug Hurley is on hand to watch Atlantis' rollover from Orbiter Processing Facility-1 to the Veh... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane slowly lifts shuttle Atlantis into a vertical position above the transfer aisle. The spacecraft will be moved to a high bay where it will be attached to its external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters 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/Jack Pfaller KSC-2011-3792

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead crane slowly lifts shuttle Atlantis into a vertical position above the transfer aisle. The spacecraft ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This overhead view photographed in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shows workers attaching a crane to shuttle Atlantis. The crane will lift the spacecraft into a high bay where it will be attached to the waiting 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 targeted to launch in early 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/Ken Thornsley KSC-2011-3775

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This overhead view photographed in the Vehicle...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This overhead view photographed in the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, shows workers attaching a crane to shuttle Atlantis. The crane will lift the s... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians install a protective cover around the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) before its move into a payload canister.      The RRM is being processed to fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.  Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to launch in early 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/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-3781

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 install a protective cover around the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) before its move into... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians install a protective cover around the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) before its move into a payload canister.    The RRM is being processed to fly aboard space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.  Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandra Magnus and Rex Walheim are targeted to launch in early 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/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-3782

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 install a protective cover around the Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) before its move into... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida technicians use an overhead crane to move the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier, or LMC, to 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-2011-3893

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 technicians use an overhead crane to move the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Car... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media snap photos of the payload for shuttle Atlantis' flight to the International Space Station.          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/Jack Pfaller KSC-2011-4348

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, media snap photos of the payload for shuttle Atlantis' flight to the International Space Station. ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians lower an overhead crane toward the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM, for its move toward 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-2011-4403

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 lower an overhead crane toward the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM, for ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to move the payload canister, atop its transporter with the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module, or MPLM, secured inside, to the Canister Rotation Facility.    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-2011-4420

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facili...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida prepare to move the payload canister, atop its transporter with the Raffaello multi-purpose log... 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-2011-4437

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 canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission to the International Space Station, arrives at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 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-2011-4495

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpo...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A canister, carrying the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission to the International Space Station, arrives at Launch Pad 39A at NASA... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Canister Rotation Facility, the container that carries the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM), secured on its transportation vehicle, is ready for its journey to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Once there, 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 space shuttle 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-2011-4481

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Canister Rotation Facility, the con...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Canister Rotation Facility, the container that carries the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM), secured on its transportation vehicle, is ready for its journey to ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson speaks to media. Space shuttle Atlantis' crew 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.          The STS-135 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-2011-4608

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 Commander Chris Ferguson speaks to media. Space shuttle Atlantis' crew arrived at Kennedy at about 5:30... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson arrived aboard a T-38 jet along with his crew  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. Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim 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-2011-4614

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 Commander Chris Ferguson arrived aboard a T-38 jet along with his crew to participate in a launch coun... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mission Specialist Sandy Magnus pauses for a photo during M113 armored personnel carrier training at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. An M113 is kept at the foot of the launch pad in case an emergency exit from the launch pad is needed and every shuttle crew is trained on driving the vehicle before launch. 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.          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-2011-4681

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mission Specialist Sandy Magnus pauses for a p...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mission Specialist Sandy Magnus pauses for a photo during M113 armored personnel carrier training at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. An M113 is kept at the foot of the launch pad... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson (left), Pilot Doug Hurley and Closeout Crew Lead Travis Tod Thompson with United Space Alliance, check out the plaque that will be placed in front of space shuttle Atlantis' hatch in the White Room at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A. An access arm supports the White Room that is in place against the shuttle which provides entry to the crew compartment.              The astronauts are at Kennedy to participate in a launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training. 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-2011-4719

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson (left), Pilot...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson (left), Pilot Doug Hurley and Closeout Crew Lead Travis Tod Thompson with United Space Alliance, check out the plaque that will be placed in front of spa... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members take part in a payload bay walkdown to check out the cargo secured in Atlantis' bay. Seen here are Mission Specialist Sandy Magnus (left) and Commander Chris Ferguson.    The astronauts are at Kennedy to participate in a launch countdown dress rehearsal called the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training. 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-2011-4733

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members take part in a payload bay walkdown to check out the cargo secured in Atlantis' ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's silver Astrovan is parked below Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after delivering space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members to the pad to participate in a launch countdown simulation exercise. The Astrovan will return the astronauts to the Operations and Checkout Building at the end of their training.      As part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), the crew members are strapped into their seats on Atlantis to practice the steps that will be taken on launch day. Shuttle 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/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-4822

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's silver Astrovan is parked below Launch ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's silver Astrovan is parked below Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after delivering space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members to the pad to participate in... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During simulated pad emergency exit training on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson (left) and Pilot Doug Hurley position themselves in a slidewire basket that would take them to a safe bunker below the pad in the unlikely event of an emergency.       The exercise is part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training. 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-2011-4842

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During simulated pad emergency exit training o...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During simulated pad emergency exit training on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson (left) and Pilot Doug Hurley position themselve... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During the bench review of systems and hardware in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members get a close look at some of the equipment they'll use in space. The astronauts dressed in clean-room attire, known as "bunny suits" are (from right to left) Mission Specialist Sandy Magnus, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialist Rex Walheim and Commander Chris Ferguson.              The review is part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT) and related training. 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-2011-4847

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During the bench review of systems and hardwar...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During the bench review of systems and hardware in the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 crew members get a clo... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean silhouetting space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The STS-135 crew members will be at the pad to participate in a launch countdown simulation exercise.    As part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), the crew members are strapped into their seats on Atlantis to practice the steps that will be taken on launch day. Shuttle 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/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-4825

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean silhouet...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean silhouetting space shuttle Atlantis' external fuel tank and solid rocket boosters on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The S... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Pilot Doug Hurley thanks Closeout Crew member Rene Arriens for his assistance as he prepares to board space shuttle Atlantis through the crew hatch in the background. Members of the Closeout Crew, in white uniforms, are there to assist astronauts with their launch-and-entry suits and the boarding process. The STS-135 crew members are at the pad to participate in a launch countdown simulation exercise.          As part of the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test (TCDT), the crew members are strapped into their seats on Atlantis to practice the steps that will be taken on launch day. Shuttle 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/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-4829

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the White Room at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Pilot Doug Hurley thanks Closeout Crew member Rene Arriens for his assistance as he prepares to boa... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay doors close around the STS-135 payload for flight.    The payload arrived at the pad June 16 for installation into Atlantis and includes the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for 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. Atlantis and its crew are scheduled to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT July 8. 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/shuttle.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-4907

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay doors close around the STS-135 payload for flight. The payload arrived at the pad June... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim prepares to disembark from a T-38 jet.          The STS-135 astronauts arrived at Kennedy about 2:30 p.m. EDT on July 4 for final preparations for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Atlantis is scheduled to lift off on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies 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/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-5002

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Mission Specialist Rex Walheim prepares to disembark from a T-38 jet. The STS-135 astronauts a... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, holding an American flag to commemorate the U.S. Independence Day holiday, speaks to media at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.        The STS-135 astronauts arrived at Kennedy about 2:30 p.m. EDT on July 4 for final preparations for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Atlantis is scheduled to lift off on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies 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/Kim Shiflett KSC-2011-5004

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, holding an A...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, holding an American flag to commemorate the U.S. Independence Day holiday, speaks to media at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Cente... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida hosted a Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) module demonstration. Seen here is a demo version of the experiment that will fly on space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission to the International Space Station. Once in place, the RRM will use the station's two-armed robotic system, known as Dextre, to investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit.             Atlantis and its crew of four are scheduled to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the station. Atlantis also will fly the RRM 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/Frankie Martin KSC-2011-5073

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Sp...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida hosted a Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) module demonstration. Seen here is a demo version of the experiment that will... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA is hosting a Tweetup for 150 Twitter followers of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission to the International Space Station, selected from more than 5,500 online registrants. A Tweetup is an informal meeting of people who use the social messaging medium Twitter. This Tweetup is an opportunity to learn more about NASA, explore NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and experience a space shuttle launch. Here, NASA Public Affairs Officer John Yembrick addresses the participants.                Atlantis and its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, are scheduled to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with 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-2011-5085

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA is ho...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA is hosting a Tweetup for 150 Twitter followers of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission to the International Space Station, selected from more ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida space shuttle Atlantis is reflected in a pond near the pad after the retraction of the rotating service structure (RSS). The structure provides weather protection and access to the shuttle while it awaits liftoff on the pad. RSS retract marks a major milestone in Atlantis' STS-135 mission countdown.        Atlantis and its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim will lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is 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: Jim Grossmann KSC-2011-5181

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida space shuttle Atlantis is reflected in a pond near the pad after the retraction of the rotating service structure (RSS). The s... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following the move of the rotating service structure (RSS). The structure provides weather protection and access to the shuttle while it awaits liftoff on the pad. RSS "rollback" marks a major milestone in Atlantis' STS-135 mission countdown.      Atlantis and its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, are scheduled to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with 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-2011-5150

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch P...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following the move of the rotating service structure (RSS). The structure provides weather ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On a cloudy and overcast day on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to roll the rotating service structure (RSS) away from space shuttle Atlantis. The RSS provides weather protection and access to the shuttle while it awaits liftoff. RSS "rollback" marks a major milestone in Atlantis' STS-135 mission countdown.          Atlantis and its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, are scheduled to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with 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-2011-5123

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On a cloudy and overcast day on Launch Pad 39A...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On a cloudy and overcast day on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare to roll the rotating service structure (RSS) away from space shuttle Atlantis. T... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following the move of the rotating service structure (RSS). The structure provides weather protection and access to the shuttle while it awaits liftoff on the pad. RSS "rollback" marks a major milestone in Atlantis' STS-135 mission countdown.      Atlantis and its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, are scheduled to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with 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-2011-5149

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch P...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following the move of the rotating service structure (RSS). The structure provides weather ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following the move of the rotating service structure (RSS). The structure provides weather protection and access to the shuttle while it awaits liftoff on the pad. RSS "rollback" marks a major milestone in Atlantis' STS-135 mission countdown. Atlantis and its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, are scheduled to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with 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/Ken Thornsley KSC-2011-5431

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch P...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis is revealed on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida following the move of the rotating service structure (RSS). The structure provides weather ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid rocket boosters, is  bathed in xenon lights and takes center stage on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida in this aerial image taken from a NASA helicopter.    Atlantis and its crew of four -- Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim -- are scheduled to lift off at 11:26 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts to the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with 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-2011-5216

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis, attached to its bright-orange external fuel tank and twin solid rocket boosters, is bathed in xenon lights and takes center stage on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Ken... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After 30 years and 135 missions, employees and invited guests crowd the Launch Complex 39 area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see the rocket's red glare of NASA's Space Shuttle Program soar for the last time. Space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to liftoff at 11:26 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39A. On board will be four experienced astronauts -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim.      STS-135 will deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with 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-2011-5329

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After 30 years and 135 missions, employees and...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After 30 years and 135 missions, employees and invited guests crowd the Launch Complex 39 area of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see the rocket's red glare of NASA's Space Shu... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad 39A leaving behind  billows of steam and smoke as it heads past the tower on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.          Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is  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/Tony Gray and Kevin O'Connell KSC-2011-5423

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad 39A leaving behind billows of steam and smoke as it heads past the tower on its STS-135 mission... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are ignited for liftoff at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as it begins its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.        Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is 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/Tony Gray and Tom Farrar KSC-2011-5419

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttl...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke and steam billow outward as space shuttle Atlantis' main engines are ignited for liftoff at Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as it begins its STS-135 missio... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, youngsters delight in meeting NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock before the launch of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.    Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is 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/Chad Baumer KSC-2011-5465

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, youngsters delight in meeting NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock before the launch of space shuttle Atlant... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch controllers wave their STS-135 shuttle launch team member flags and cheer in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center following the successful launch of space shuttle Atlantis from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Atlantis began its final flight, the STS-135 mission to the International Space Station, at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8.    STS-135 will deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also is flying the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is 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-2011-5309

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch controllers wave their STS-135 shuttle ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch controllers wave their STS-135 shuttle launch team member flags and cheer in Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center following the successful launch of space shuttle Atlantis f... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After 30 years and 135 missions, residents and visitors to Florida's Space Coast flock to a viewing site along U.S. 1 in Titusville to see the rocket's red glare of NASA's Space Shuttle Program soar for the last time. Space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to liftoff at 11:26 a.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. On board will be four experienced astronauts -- STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim.      STS-135 will deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with 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-2011-5315

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After 30 years and 135 missions, residents and...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After 30 years and 135 missions, residents and visitors to Florida's Space Coast flock to a viewing site along U.S. 1 in Titusville to see the rocket's red glare of NASA's Space Shuttle ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad 39A leaving behind a billow of steam and smoke as it heads into the clouds on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.          Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is 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/Sandra Joseph and Kevin O'Connell KSC-2011-5388

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis lifts off of Launch Pad 39A leaving behind a billow of steam and smoke as it heads into the clouds on its STS-135 missio... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spectators smile with delight as they watch space shuttle Atlantis soar into space on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.        Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is 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/Chad Baumer KSC-2011-5472

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spectators smile with delight as they watch space shuttle Atlantis soar into space on its STS-135 mi... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spectators relax before the upcoming launch of space shuttle Atlantis on its STS-135 mission to the International Space Station.        Atlantis with its crew of four; Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, Mission Specialists Sandy Magnus and Rex Walheim, lifted off at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8, 2011 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also will fly the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is 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/Chad Baumer KSC-2011-5457

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Banana River Creek VIP viewing area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, spectators relax before the upcoming launch of space shuttle Atlantis on its STS-135 mission to the ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows the right spent booster from space shuttle Atlantis' final launch, to Port Canaveral in Florida. The shuttle's two solid rocket booster casings and associated flight hardware are recovered in the Atlantic Ocean after every launch by Freedom Star and Liberty Star. The boosters impact the Atlantic about seven minutes after liftoff and the retrieval ships are stationed about 10 miles from the impact area at the time of splashdown. After the spent segments are processed, they will be transported to Utah, where they will be deserviced and stored, if needed. Atlantis began its final flight at 11:29 a.m. EDT on July 8 to deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose logistics module packed with supplies and spare parts for the International Space Station. Atlantis also delivers the Robotic Refueling Mission experiment that will investigate the potential for robotically refueling existing satellites in orbit to the station. In addition, Atlantis will return with a failed ammonia pump module to help NASA better understand the failure mechanism and improve pump designs for future systems. STS-135 is 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-2011-5505

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket boost...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows the right spent booster from space shuttle Atlantis' final launch, to Port Canaveral in Florida. The shuttle's two ... More

Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation

Progress 51 docking mechanism out of SM Window 26 post-ISS separation

ISS036-E-007132 (11 June 2013) --- The Russian Progress 51 cargo spacecraft separates from the International Space Station at 9:58 a.m. EDT, June 11, 2013.

A red fire hydrant sitting next to a cement wall. Crank mechanism old.

A red fire hydrant sitting next to a cement wall. Crank mechanism old.

A red valve with a red handle on a pipe / A red metal valve on a pipe with a ball on top of it - public domain aircraft photo.

A guitar case sitting on the ground next to a chair. Music instrument wood, music.

A guitar case sitting on the ground next to a chair. Music instrument ...

A person sitting on a chair with a guitar. Public domain stock photographs related to music and performing arts.

A close up of a metal door with a yellow wheel. Pulley wheels gears, science technology.

A close up of a metal door with a yellow wheel. Pulley wheels gears, s...

The machine is made of metal and has a yellow circle on it / A machine for the production of plastic bottles public domain stock photo.

A close up of a red fire hydrant with gauges. Pressure mechanism plambing.

A close up of a red fire hydrant with gauges. Pressure mechanism plamb...

Visual patterns: A red pipe with a gauge on it / A red pipe with a pressure gauge attached to it - public domain stock photo.

A picture of a circular pattern with a yellow background. Gears ancient machine, science technology.

A picture of a circular pattern with a yellow background. Gears ancien...

The effect of the dark. very vivid colours. fragment. frame pattern / A picture of a circular pattern with a yellow background / Public domain stock illustration.

A picture of a woman with a hat and a clock. Girl steampunk vintage.

A picture of a woman with a hat and a clock. Girl steampunk vintage.

A painting of a woman in a hat and steampunk outfit / A picture of a woman with a hat and a clock / Public domain stock illustration.

A rusted wheel sitting on top of a stone wall. Crank mechanism water.

A rusted wheel sitting on top of a stone wall. Crank mechanism water.

A rusty wheel in the garden. A rusty wheel in the wall. Public domain stock photo.

A piece of paper with a stamp on it. Grunge background bohemian, backgrounds textures.

A piece of paper with a stamp on it. Grunge background bohemian, backg...

A photo of a paper with a piece of paper with a feather and a piece of paper with a text that reads patent pending / A piece of paper with a stamp on it / Public domain stock illustration.

A close up of a wheel on a building. Crank mechanism machine.

A close up of a wheel on a building. Crank mechanism machine.

A wheel in the wall of a building / A close up of a wheel in a building public domain stock photo.

A watch sitting on top of a piece of cloth. Watch timepiece time.

A watch sitting on top of a piece of cloth. Watch timepiece time.

The best watches of the year / The best watches for men public domain military photo.

A computer generated image of a circular object. Cogwheels clock works abstract, backgrounds textures.

A computer generated image of a circular object. Cogwheels clock works...

Digital art selected for the / A computer generated image of a circular object / Public domain stock illustration.

A close up of a machine in a factory. Railroad generator test stand generator testing, science technology.

A close up of a machine in a factory. Railroad generator test stand ge...

The new rotors are designed to be used to power the machine / The large gear is mounted on the machine / Work-related public domain stock photo.

A bunch of tanks that are in a building. Beer brewery metal tanks, work.

A bunch of tanks that are in a building. Beer brewery metal tanks, wor...

A room with lots of metal tanks and a ceiling fan / A large industrial machine in a factory public domain stock photo.

Breech Mechanism Department (Navy Yard), Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Breech Mechanism Department (Navy Yard), Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, workshop, workers, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Submarine ("Submarine Vessel, Submarine Bombs and Mode of Attack") for the United States government. Vessel sighting mechanism details]

[Submarine ("Submarine Vessel, Submarine Bombs and Mode of Attack") fo...

Published in: Eyes of the nation : a visual history of the United States / Vincent Virga and curators of the Library of Congress ; historical commentary by Alan Brinkley. New York : Knopf, 1997. Exhibited: Jeff... More

School of mechanism - Public domain American sheet music, 1880

School of mechanism - Public domain American sheet music, 1880

From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)

Interior View of the Court Yard and Frontal View of the Defense Mechanism at Chateau d'Anet

Interior View of the Court Yard and Frontal View of the Defense Mechan...

Public domain image of a historic building, 16th-17th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lokomotiv tillverkat vid Kristinehamns Mekaniska Verkstad, Kristinehamn. 6-cylindrig 6 kopplad tankmaskin med tankarna mellan ramplåtarna. Befodrad bruttolast i stigning 1:5 med 12 kilometers hastighet per timme, 36 ton (exklusive maskinen). Spårvidd 750 mm.

Lokomotiv tillverkat vid Kristinehamns Mekaniska Verkstad, Kristineham...

Lokomotiv tillverkat vid Kristinehamns Mekaniska Verkstad, Kristinehamn. 6-cylindrig 6 kopplad tankmaskin med tankarna mellan ramplåtarna. Befodrad bruttolast i stigning 1:5 med 12 kilometers hastighet per timm... More

Interiör från en utställningshall med ångkokare. Bolinders Mekaniska Verkstads AB

Interiör från en utställningshall med ångkokare. Bolinders Mekaniska V...

Interiör från en utställningshall med ångkokare.

Uddevalla - Vänersborg - Herrljunga Järnväg, UVHJ I1 345. Kockums Mekaniska Verkstads AB

Uddevalla - Vänersborg - Herrljunga Järnväg, UVHJ I1 345. Kockums Meka...

Uddevalla - Vänersborg - Herrljunga Järnväg, UVHJ I1 345. Kockums Mekaniska Verkstads AB

#6156 16" BC Boring Holes for Elevating Mechanism

#6156 16" BC Boring Holes for Elevating Mechanism

Photographs Public domain photograph of the US industrial development, work of U.S. government, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Verkstadsgården vid Munktells Mekaniska Verkstad i Eskilstuna.

Verkstadsgården vid Munktells Mekaniska Verkstad i Eskilstuna.

Verkstadsgården vid Munktells Mekaniska Verkstad i Eskilstuna. Public domain image of Industry in 20th-century Sweden, historical photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Caption For Charters of Freedom Display Scale Model

Photograph of Caption For Charters of Freedom Display Scale Model

Original caption: Scale model of vault mechanism that safe-guards the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. When the red light is on, the mechanism to drive this model is functi... More

Stockholm-Nynäs Järnväg, SNJ ÄF 10 under byggnad på Kockums Mekaniska Verkstads AB.

Stockholm-Nynäs Järnväg, SNJ ÄF 10 under byggnad på Kockums Mekaniska ...

Stockholm-Nynäs Järnväg, SNJ ÄF 10 under byggnad på Kockums Mekaniska Verkstads AB.

Infantryman with halftrack, a young soldier of the armed forces, holds and sights his Garand rifle like an old timer, Fort Knox, Ky. He likes the piece for its fine firing qualities and its rugged, dependable mechanism.

Infantryman with halftrack, a young soldier of the armed forces, holds...

Picryl description: Public domain image of military vehicle, tank, artillery, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

A young woman employee of North American Aviation, Incorporated, working over the landing gear mechanism of a P-51 fighter plane, Inglewood, Calif. The mechanism resembles a small cannon

A young woman employee of North American Aviation, Incorporated, worki...

Picryl description: Public domain historical photo of Second World War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Antiaircraft gun carriage. Assembling the foot firing mechanism on a thirty-seven-millimeter antiaircraft gun carriage. The gunner requires both hands to follow his swiftly moving target, and must get in as many shots as he can while the target is still within range. War program production scene in a Pennsylvania heavy industry plant. AETNA. Ellwood CIty, Pennsylvania

Antiaircraft gun carriage. Assembling the foot firing mechanism on a t...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a worker, labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, 1930s, mid-20th-century industrial photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

On the "assembly" line. Scores of parts go into Uncle Sam's big guns. Worker at a large eastern arsenal inspects some of the mechanism parts for medium-caliber guns. The utmost accuracy is required to ensure efficient performance

On the "assembly" line. Scores of parts go into Uncle Sam's big guns. ...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Production. Airplane propellers. Three-way spider forgings for the hydraulic mechanism that adjust propeller blade pitch await precision machining at a Hartford, Connecticut, plant. This plant produces great numbers of variable pitch propellers with two-, three- and four-blade propellers

Production. Airplane propellers. Three-way spider forgings for the hyd...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Connecticut, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Coil winding mechanism, 184-inch cyclotron. Associated with Wilson Marcy Powell, Professor of Physics, UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Guggenheim Fellowship, Manhattan Project, 184-inch cyclotron, head of magnet group. Formerly confidential. Photograph taken June 4, 1943. Magnet-55

Coil winding mechanism, 184-inch cyclotron. Associated with Wilson Mar...

Digital Preservation File Name and Format: 434-LB-5-XBD201208-00721.TIF Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Statens Järnvägar, SJ Z4 155 vid Kockums Mekaniska Verkstad (Bolagsnummer:3005)

Statens Järnvägar, SJ Z4 155 vid Kockums Mekaniska Verkstad (Bolagsnum...

The Swedish State Railways (Swedish: Statens Järnvägar) or SJ, originally the Royal Railway Board (Swedish: Kungl. Järnvägsstyrelsen), was Swedish government agency responsible for operating the state-owned rai... More

Statens Järnvägar, SJ Z4 156, SJ Z4 157, SJ Z4 158, SJ Z4 159 vid Kockums Mekaniska Verkstads bangård (Bolagsnummer:3005)

Statens Järnvägar, SJ Z4 156, SJ Z4 157, SJ Z4 158, SJ Z4 159 vid Kock...

The Swedish State Railways (Swedish: Statens Järnvägar) or SJ, originally the Royal Railway Board (Swedish: Kungl. Järnvägsstyrelsen), was Swedish government agency responsible for operating the state-owned rai... More

Spår till Notvikens mekaniska verkstad.

Spår till Notvikens mekaniska verkstad.

Spår till Notvikens mekaniska verkstad. Public domain photograph of Swedish railroads, train track, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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