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PRESSURE SYSTEMS - HIGH PRESSURE AIR SYSTEMS - NITROGEN PURGE - 450 COMBUSTION AIR

PRESSURE SYSTEMS - HIGH PRESSURE AIR SYSTEMS - NITROGEN PURGE - 450 CO...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 5/17/1979 Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

NITROGEN RELEASE FROM WATER EXPERIMENT COMPOSITES

NITROGEN RELEASE FROM WATER EXPERIMENT COMPOSITES

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 6/1/1979 Photographer: Unknown Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

PRESSURE SYSTEMS - HIGH PRESSURE AIR SYSTEMS - NITROGEN PURGE - 450 COMBUSTION AIR

PRESSURE SYSTEMS - HIGH PRESSURE AIR SYSTEMS - NITROGEN PURGE - 450 CO...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 5/17/1979 Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

A ground crewman charges the canopy lift mechanism of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft with nitrogen gas during Exercise Gallant Eagle '82

A ground crewman charges the canopy lift mechanism of an F-14 Tomcat a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '82 Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Came... More

David Mason opens the valve on a nitrogen canister to charge the equilibrators on the carriage of an M198 155 mm howitzer

David Mason opens the valve on a nitrogen canister to charge the equil...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rock Island Arsenal State: Illinois (IL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Tony Lopez Release Status: Released to P... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A seven-year journey to the ringed planet Saturn begins with the liftoff of a Titan IVB/Centaur carrying the Cassini orbiter and its attached Huygens probe. Launch occurred at 4:43 a.m. EDT, Oct. 15, from Launch Complex 40 on Cape Canaveral Air Station. After a 2.2-billion mile journey that will include two swingbys of Venus and one of Earth to gain additional velocity, the two-story tall spacecraft will arrive at Saturn in July 2004. The orbiter will circle the planet for four years, its complement of 12 scientific instruments gathering data about Saturn's atmosphere, rings and magnetosphere and conducting closeup observations of the Saturnian moons. Huygens, with a separate suite of six science instruments, will separate from Cassini to fly on a ballistic trajectory toward Titan, the only celestial body besides Earth to have an atmosphere rich in nitrogen. Scientists are eager to study further this chemical similarity in hopes of learning more about the origins of our own planet Earth. Huygens will provide the first direct sampling of Titan's atmospheric chemistry and the first detailed photographs of its surface. The Cassini mission is an international effort involving NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI). The Jet Propulsion Laboratory manages the U.S. contribution to the mission for NASA's Office of Space Science. The major U.S. contractor is Lockheed Martin, which provided the launch vehicle and upper stage, spacecraft propulsion module and radioisotope thermoelectric generators that will provide power for the spacecraft. The Titan IV/Centaur is a U.S. Air Force launch vehicle, and launch operations were managed by the 45th Space Wing KSC-97PC1546

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A seven-year journey to the ringed plane...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A seven-year journey to the ringed planet Saturn begins with the liftoff of a Titan IVB/Centaur carrying the Cassini orbiter and its attached Huygens probe. Launch occurred at 4:43... More

S106E5148 - STS-106 - The Elektron N2 purge panel on Progress taken during STS-106

S106E5148 - STS-106 - The Elektron N2 purge panel on Progress taken du...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Elektron Nitrogen (N2) purge panel in the Progress Module taken during the STS-106 mission. Subject Terms: STS-106, PROGRESS, LIFE SUPPORT ... More

STS101-388-011 - STS-101 - N2O2 label install task documentation

STS101-388-011 - STS-101 - N2O2 label install task documentation

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of nitrogen and oxygen hoses in the International Space Station (ISS) to document the N2O2 label install task by the STS-101 crew. Subjec... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clyde Parrish, a NASA/KSC engineer, explains how the fertilizer scrubber control panel (center) works to turn nitrogen tetroxide vapor into fertilizer, potassium hydroxide. Parrish developed the system, which uses a "scrubber," to capture nitrogen tetroxide vapor that develops as a by-product when it is transferred from ground storage tanks into the Shuttle storage tanks. Nitrogen tetroxide is used as the oxidizer for the hypergolic propellant in the Shuttle's on-orbit reaction control system. The scrubber then uses hydrogen peroxide to produce nitric acid, which, after adding potassium hydroxide, converts to potassium nitrate. The resulting fertilizer will be used on the orange groves that KSC leases to outside companies KSC00pp0511

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clyde Parrish, a NASA/KSC engineer, expl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clyde Parrish, a NASA/KSC engineer, explains how the fertilizer scrubber control panel (center) works to turn nitrogen tetroxide vapor into fertilizer, potassium hydroxide. Parrish... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liquid nitrogen lines are being used to freeze portions of Space Shuttle Atlantis' hydraulic lines leading to and from the Power Drive Unit (PDU) to prevent air intrusion during its removal. PDU replacement is expected to occur without impacting the April 24 launch date on mission STS-101 KSC00pp0487

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liquid nitrogen lines are being used to ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liquid nitrogen lines are being used to freeze portions of Space Shuttle Atlantis' hydraulic lines leading to and from the Power Drive Unit (PDU) to prevent air intrusion during it... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-104 Mission Specialist James F. Reilly II checks out a piece of equipment. The crew is at KSC to take part in Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. Reilly will perform three spacewalks during the mission, which will carry the Joint Airlock Module to the International Space Station. The U.S.-made module will allow astronauts and cosmonauts in residence on the Station to perform future spacewalks without the presence of a Space Shuttle. The module, which comprises a crew lock and an equipment lock, will be connected to the starboard (right) side of Node 1 Unity. Atlantis will also carry oxygen and nitrogen storage tanks, vital to operation of the Joint Airlock, on a Spacelab Logistics Double Pallet in the payload bay. The tanks, to be installed on the perimeter of the Joint Module during the mission’s spacewalks, will support future spacewalk operations and experiments plus agument the resupply system for the Station’s Service Module KSC-01pp0863

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-104 Mission Specialist James F. Reilly II checks out a piece of equipment. The crew is at KSC to take part in Crew Equipment Interface... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-104 crew look over equipment inside the equipment lock component of the Joint Airlock Module. At left is Mission Specialist Janet L. Kavandi, and at right Pilot Charles O. Hobaugh. The crew is at KSC to take part in Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. The mission will carry the Joint Airlock Module to the International Space Station. The U.S.-made module will allow astronauts and cosmonauts in residence on the Station to perform future spacewalks without the presence of a Space Shuttle. The module, which also comprises a crew lock, will be connected to the starboard (right) side of Node 1 Unity. Atlantis will also carry oxygen and nitrogen storage tanks, vital to operation of the Joint Airlock, on a Spacelab Logistics Double Pallet in the payload bay. The tanks, to be installed on the perimeter of the Joint Module during the mission’s spacewalks, will support future spacewalk operations and experiments plus augment the resupply system for the Station’s Service Module KSC-01pp0871

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-104 crew look over eq...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-104 crew look over equipment inside the equipment lock component of the Joint Airlock Module. At left is Mission Specialist Janet L. Kavandi, and at right Pilot ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With workers keeping a close watch, the overhead crane lowers the high pressure gas assembly two gaseous oxygen and two gaseous nitrogen storage tanks into the payload canister. The joint airlock module is already in the canister. The airlock and tanks are part of the payload on mission STS-104 and are being transferred to orbiter Atlantis’s payload bay. The storage tanks will be attached to the airlock during two spacewalks. The storage tanks will support future spacewalk operations from the Station and augment the Service Module gas resupply system. STS-104 is scheduled for launch June 14 from Launch Pad 39B KSC-01PP1009

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With workers keeping a close watch, the ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With workers keeping a close watch, the overhead crane lowers the high pressure gas assembly two gaseous oxygen and two gaseous nitrogen storage tanks into the payload canister. Th... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the mobile launcher platform, Space Shuttle Atlantis, with its orange external tank and white solid rocket boosters, sits on Launch Pad 39B after rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building. Seen on either side of the orbiter’s tail are the tail service masts. They support the fluid, gas and electrical requirements of the orbiter’s liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen aft umbilicals. The Shuttle is targeted for launch no earlier than July 12 on mission STS-104, the 10th flight to the International Space Station. The payload on the 11-day mission is the Joint Airlock Module, which will allow astronauts and cosmonauts in residence on the Station to perform future spacewalks without the presence of a Space Shuttle. The module, which comprises a crew lock and an equipment lock, will be connected to the starboard (right) side of Node 1 Unity. Atlantis will also carry oxygen and nitrogen storage tanks, vital to operation of the Joint Airlock, on a Spacelab Logistics Double Pallet in the payload bay. The tanks, to be installed on the perimeter of the Joint Module during the mission’s spacewalks, will support future spacewalk operations and experiments plus augment the resupply system for the Station’s Service Module KSC-01pp1185

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the mobile launcher platform, Space...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atop the mobile launcher platform, Space Shuttle Atlantis, with its orange external tank and white solid rocket boosters, sits on Launch Pad 39B after rollout from the Vehicle Asse... More

Technical Sergeant Glenn Holly, USAF, (left), crewchief, 62nd Aircraft Generation Squadron (AGS), McChord AFB, Washington, and STAFF Sergeant Roy Eberle, USAF, crewchief, 437th AGS, Charleston AFB, Charleston, South Carolina, connect a regulator to the feed hose before adding Nitrogen gas to a main landing gear strut on an ailing C-141 Starlifter at Naval Air Station, Sigonella, Sicily. Air Force members are deployed to Naval Air Station Sigonella in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Technical Sergeant Glenn Holly, USAF, (left), crewchief, 62nd Aircraft...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Naval Air Station, Sigonella State: Sicily Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene... More

S110E5409 - STS-110 - View of oxygen and nitrogen pipes in the Airlock taken during STS-110's visit to the ISS

S110E5409 - STS-110 - View of oxygen and nitrogen pipes in the Airlock...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of oxygen and nitrogen pipes and connections in the Quest / Airlock taken during STS-110's visit to the International Space Station (ISS). Subject... More

STS115-315-012 - STS-115 - U.S. Laboratory,Space Shuttle Atlantis,and Stowed N2 Tank taken during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

STS115-315-012 - STS-115 - U.S. Laboratory,Space Shuttle Atlantis,and ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of U.S .Laboratory, Space Shuttle Atlantis (open payload bay), and stowed Nitrogen 2 (N2) Tank taken during Expedition 13 / STS-115 joint operation... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the integrated cargo carrier-lite, or ICC-L, is ready to be lifted and placed in the payload canister for mission STS-122.   Joining the primary payload, the Columbus module, the ICC-L is an unpressurized cross-bay carrier providing launch and return transportation with the space shuttle.  It rests on a keel yoke assembly, seen underneath.  The ICC-L carries three elements: a nitrogen tank assembly that is part of the external active thermal control system on the International Space Station, the European technology Exposure Facility composed of nine science instruments and an autonomous temperature measurement unit, and the SOLAR payload designed for sun observation.  The nitrogen tank assembly is mounted underneath.  The exposure facility is seen at left on top, and the SOLAR is on the right.  The SOLAR will be transferred and stowed on the Columbus module during the third spacewalk of the mission.  STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6 on space shuttle Atlantis.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-07pd3228

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the integrated cargo carrier-lite, or ICC-L, is ready to be lifted and placed in the payload canister for mi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane moves the integrated cargo carrier-lite, or ICC-L, toward the payload canister at right.  The ICC-L is an unpressurized cross-bay carrier providing launch and return transportation with the space shuttle. It rests on a keel yoke assembly, seen underneath.   The ICC-L carries three elements: a nitrogen tank assembly that is part of the external active thermal control system on the International Space Station, the European technology Exposure Facility composed of nine science instruments and an autonomous temperature measurement unit, and the SOLAR payload designed for sun observation. The SOLAR will be transferred and stowed on the Columbus module during the third spacewalk of the mission.  STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6 on space shuttle Atlantis.  Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-07pd3231

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane moves the integrated cargo carrier-lite, or ICC-L, toward the payload canister at right. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   The inside of Atlantis' payload bay can be seen from inside the payload changeout room. The changeout room is the enclosed, environmentally controlled portion of the rotating service structure that supports cargo delivery to the pad and subsequent vertical installation into the orbiter payload bay.  At the top of the photo is the orbital docking system. At bottom is the integrated cargo carrier - lite, holding three elements: a nitrogen tank assembly that is part of the external active thermal control system on the International Space Station, the European technology Exposure Facility composed of nine science instruments and an autonomous temperature measurement unit, and the SOLAR payload designed for sun observation.  The Columbus Laboratory module will be installed in between. The lab module, built by the European Space Agency, also known as ESA, is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. Columbus is ESA's largest single contribution to the space station. Columbus will fly to the International Space Station on mission STS-122.  The launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3288

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The inside of Atlantis' payload bay ca...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The inside of Atlantis' payload bay can be seen from inside the payload changeout room. The changeout room is the enclosed, environmentally controlled portion of the rotating ser... More

S122E007830 - STS-122 - Walheim during EVA 1

S122E007830 - STS-122 - Walheim during EVA 1

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission Specialist (MS) Rex Walheim pauses for a photo as he works to prepare the P1 truss Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) for replacement during t... More

S124E007266 - STS-124 - EVA 3 - Installing replacement Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) on the S1 Truss

S124E007266 - STS-124 - EVA 3 - Installing replacement Nitrogen Tank A...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Astronaut Ron Garan, STS-124 Mission specialist, works to install the replacement Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) on the S1 Truss during STS-124 EVA 3. Gar... More

S122E008172 - STS-122 - Schlegel and Walheim during EVA 2

S122E008172 - STS-122 - Schlegel and Walheim during EVA 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission specialist (MS) and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Hans Schlegel, wearing white stripes, and MS Rex Walheim, wearing red stripes ... More

S122E008175 - STS-122 - Schlegel during EVA 2

S122E008175 - STS-122 - Schlegel during EVA 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission specialist (MS) and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Hans Schlegel works to replace a Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) on the P1 Truss ... More

S122E007827 - STS-122 - Walheim during EVA 1

S122E007827 - STS-122 - Walheim during EVA 1

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission Specialist (MS) Rex Walheim works to prepare the P1 truss Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) for replacement during the first session of Extra... More

S122E007812 - STS-122 - Walheim during EVA 1

S122E007812 - STS-122 - Walheim during EVA 1

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission Specialist (MS) Rex Walheim works to prepare the P1 truss Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) for replacement during the first session of Extra... More

S122E008318 - STS-122 - Schlegel during EVA 2

S122E008318 - STS-122 - Schlegel during EVA 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission specialist and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Hans Schlegel pauses for a photo while working with the Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA... More

S122E007838 - STS-122 - Walheim during EVA 1

S122E007838 - STS-122 - Walheim during EVA 1

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission Specialist (MS) Rex Walheim works to prepare the P1 truss Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) for replacement during the first session of Extra... More

STS-124 EVA 3 Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) OPS

STS-124 EVA 3 Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA) OPS

ISS017-E-009220 (8 June 2008) --- Anchored to a Canadarm2 mobile foot restraint, astronaut Ron Garan, STS-124 mission specialist, participates in the mission's third scheduled session of extravehicular activity... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the EXPRESS Logistics Carrier onto a stand. The carrier is part of the payload on space shuttle Atlantis, which will deliver to the International Space Station components including two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  STS-129 is targeted to launch Nov. 12.  Photo credit: NASA/Tim Jacobs KSC-2009-2250

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crane lowers the EXPRESS Logistics Carrier onto a stand. The carrier is part of the payload on sp... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of damage found in the Launch Pad 39A flame trench at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after launch of space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-125 mission May 11. About 25 square feet of Fondue Fyre broke off from the north side of the solid rocket booster flame deflector. The flame trench channels the flames and smoke exhaust of the shuttle's solid rocket boosters away from the space shuttle.   Fondue Fyre is a fire-resistant concrete-like material.  Some pneumatic lines (gaseous nitrogen, pressurized air) in the area also were damaged. Preliminary assessments indicated technicians can make repairs to the pad in time to support space shuttle Endeavour's targeted June 13 launch.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-3136

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of damage found in the Launch Pad 39A...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A closeup of damage found in the Launch Pad 39A flame trench at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida after launch of space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-125 mission May 11. About 25 squar... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians prepare to lift the nitrogen tank assembly to move it to the Express Logistics Carrier 1, or ELC-1. The carrier is part of the STS-129 payload on space shuttle Atlantis, which will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm. STS-129 is targeted to launch Nov. 12. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-4708

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 prepare to lift the nitrogen tank assembly to move it to the Express Logistics Carrier 1, o... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker monitors the lift of the Express Logistics Carrier-1, or ELC-1, from its work stand. Next, the payload will be secured in a transportation canister for its trip to Launch Pad 39A, where it will be installed in space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay.    The carrier is part of the payload for Atlantis' STS-129 mission to the International Space Station.  The STS-129 crew will deliver two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is targeted for Nov. 16. For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-5671

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a worker monitors the lift of the Express Logistics Carrier-1, or ELC-1, from its work stand. Next, the... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a transporter moves the canister containing the payload for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission to the International Space Station - Express Logistics Carriers 1 and 2 - from the Space Station Processing Facility to Launch Pad 39A. Once at the pad, the payload will be transferred into the Payload Changeout Room for installation in Atlantis' payload bay.    The STS-129 crew will deliver two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16. For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6010

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

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the canister containing the payload for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission to the International Space Station - Express Logistics Carriers 1 and 2 - is secured in the Payload Changeout Room at Launch Pad 39A.  Next, the payload will be installed in Atlantis' payload bay.    The STS-129 crew will deliver two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16. For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller KSC-2009-6018

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

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin dons his launch-and-entry suit.  The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission are at Kennedy for their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, on Launch Pad 39A.    Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6046

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin dons his launch-and-entry suit. The six astronauts for space s... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the gaseous nitrogen tank in space shuttle Discovery's payload bay is attached to a "fish pole" lifting fixture and ready to be hoisted out of the bay.  The tank is being removed during processing for the shuttle's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The tanks are used for atmosphere conditioning and for moving potable water in the crew module.  The seven-member STS-131 crew will deliver a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module filled with science racks to be transferred to laboratories on the station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. This will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2009-6100

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the gaseous nitrogen tank in space shuttle Discovery's payload bay is attached to a "fish pole" lifting fix... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Pilot Barry E. Wilmore dons his launch-and-entry suit.  The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission are at Kennedy for their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, on Launch Pad 39A.    Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6050

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Pilot Barry E. Wilmore dons his launch-and-entry suit. The six astronauts for space shuttle Atl... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the STS-129 crew, dressed in clean room attire known as "bunny suits," take time out from their payload familiarization training for a group portrait. From left are Pilot Barry E. Wilmore and Mission Specialist Randy Bresnik on the top row; and Mission Specialists Robert L. Satcher Jr., Leland Melvin and Mike Foreman; and Commander Charles O. Hobaugh on the bottom row.    The training affords the crew an opportunity to observe the placement of the Express Logistics Carriers 1 and 2 in space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay before launch.  The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission came to Kennedy to participate in their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.  Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6106

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Payload Changeout Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the STS-129 crew, dressed in clean room attire known as "bunny suits," take time out ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the gaseous nitrogen tank has been removed from space shuttle Discovery's payload bay during processing for the shuttle's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The tanks are used for atmosphere conditioning and for moving potable water in the crew module.  The seven-member STS-131 crew will deliver a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module filled with science racks to be transferred to laboratories on the station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. This will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2009-6102

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the gaseous nitrogen tank has been removed from space shuttle Discovery's payload bay during processing for... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the closeout crew in the White Room help STS-129 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin complete his suit-up before entering space shuttle Atlantis.  The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission are participating in their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.    Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-6063

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

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance workers lower a "fish pole" lifting fixture toward space shuttle Discovery's payload bay.  The fixture will be used to remove the gaseous nitrogen pressure tank during processing for the shuttle's STS-131 mission to the International Space Station.    The tanks are used for atmosphere conditioning and for moving potable water in the crew module.  The seven-member STS-131 crew will deliver a Multi-Purpose Logistics Module filled with science racks to be transferred to laboratories on the station.  Three spacewalks will include work to attach a spare ammonia tank assembly to the station's exterior and return a European experiment from outside the station's Columbus module. This will be the 33rd shuttle mission to the station. Launch is targeted for March 18, 2010.  Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2009-6097

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space Alliance workers lower a "fish pole" lifting fixture toward space shuttle Discovery's payload ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the members of the STS-129 crew line up beside the Astrovan for a portrait in their launch-and-entry suits. The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission are en route to their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, at Launch Pad 39A.  From left are Mission Specialists Robert L. Satcher Jr., Mike Foreman, Randy Bresnik and Leland Melvin; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Commander Charles O. Hobaugh.    Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6058

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the members of the STS-129 crew line up beside the Astrovan for a portrait in their launch-and-entry sui... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From top, STS-129 Mission Specialists Robert L. Satcher Jr., Randy Bresnik and Leland Melvin disembark from a NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.    The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission arrived at Kennedy aboard a NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II jet, to make final preparations for their launch.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16.  For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6193

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From top, STS-129 Mission Specialists Robert L....

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From top, STS-129 Mission Specialists Robert L. Satcher Jr., Randy Bresnik and Leland Melvin disembark from a NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kenn... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh addresses the media and others on hand to welcome his crew to Florida.    The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission arrived at Kennedy aboard a NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II jet, to make final preparations for their launch.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16.  For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6196

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh addresses the media and others on hand to welcome his crew to Florida. The six astr... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission arrive at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft, a modified Gulfstream II jet, to make final preparations for their launch.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16.  For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6190

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission arrive at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a NASA Shuttle Training Aircraft, a ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh and Pilot Barry E. Wilmore practice touch-and-go landings in a Shuttle Training Aircraft in preparation for space shuttle Atlantis' STS-129 mission.    The Shuttle Training Aircraft is a Gulfstream II jet, modified to handle like the space shuttle.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the International Space Station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Launch is set for Nov. 16.  For information on the STS-129 mission objectives and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6264

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 Commander Charles O. Hobaugh and Pilot Barry E. Wilmore practice touch-and-go landings in a Shuttle Trai... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After nightfall on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon lights reveal space shuttle Atlantis awaiting launch on its mobile launcher platform.  Liftoff of the STS-129 mission is set for 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  The pad's rotating service structure, at left, which provides weather protection and access for technicians to work on the shuttle, began being retracted at 5:20 p.m. EST and was in the park position by 5:56 p.m.    On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the International Space Station two Express Logistics Carriers, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight.  For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Troy Cryder KSC-2009-6303

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After nightfall on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Ken...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After nightfall on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, xenon lights reveal space shuttle Atlantis awaiting launch on its mobile launcher platform. Liftoff of the ST... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated by twin solid rocket boosters and three main engines, space shuttle Atlantis leaps into the wild blue yonder over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.     Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Rusty Backer and Regina Mitchell-Ryall KSC-2009-6390

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

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated by twin solid rocket boosters and three main engines, space shuttle Atlantis clears the tower on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.     Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Rusty Backer KSC-2009-6395

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

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Twitter followers and media representatives at the NASA Press Site witness space shuttle Atlantis cut its way through the blue skies over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.    Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Gianni Woods KSC-2009-6338

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Twitter followers and media representatives at ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Twitter followers and media representatives at the NASA Press Site witness space shuttle Atlantis cut its way through the blue skies over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis cuts its way through the blue skies over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.    Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.  Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-2009-6335

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis cuts its way through the...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis cuts its way through the blue skies over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16. ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 crew members put on their launch-and-entry suits before heading to the Astrovan for the 15-minute ride to Launch Pad 39A.  Commander Charles O. Hobaugh, seen here, is ready for launch.     Liftoff is set for 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two Express Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight.  For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6315

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-129 crew members put on their launch-and-entry suits before heading to the Astrovan for the 15-minut... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - With nearly 7 million pounds of thrust generated by twin solid rocket boosters and three main engines, space shuttle Atlantis roars into the blue skies over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.     Liftoff on its STS-129 mission came at 2:28 p.m. EST Nov. 16.  Aboard are crew members Commander Charles O. Hobaugh; Pilot Barry E. Wilmore; and Mission Specialists Leland Melvin, Randy Bresnik, Mike Foreman and Robert L. Satcher Jr.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver two ExPRESS Logistics Carriers to the International Space Station, the largest of the shuttle's cargo carriers, containing 15 spare pieces of equipment including two gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  Atlantis will return to Earth a station crew member, Nicole Stott, who has spent more than two months aboard the orbiting laboratory.  STS-129 is slated to be the final space shuttle Expedition crew rotation flight. For information on the STS-129 mission and crew, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html.    Photo credit: NASA/Rusty Backer and Regina Mitchell-Ryall KSC-2009-6389

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

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

S132E009899 - STS-132 - Survey view of P1 Truss during Joint Operations

S132E009899 - STS-132 - Survey view of P1 Truss during Joint Operation...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the forward (FWD) side of the P1 Truss Nitrogen Tank and Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA). Photo was taken during Expedition 23 / STS-... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft fueling technicians from Kennedy Space Center prepare to sample the monomethylhydrazine propellant that will be loaded aboard the Solar Dynamics Observatory, or SDO.  From left are Boeing technician Steve Lay and ASTROTECH mission/facility manager Gerard Gleeson.    The hydrazine fuel is being sampled for purity before it is loaded aboard the spacecraft.  The technicians are dressed in self-contained atmospheric protective ensemble suits, or SCAPE suits, as a safety precaution in the unlikely event that any of the highly toxic chemical should escape from the storage tank. The nitrogen tetroxide oxidizer was loaded earlier in the week which is customarily followed by loading of the fuel.  Propellant loading is one of the final processing milestones before the spacecraft is encapsulated in its fairing for launch.  SDO is the first mission in NASA's Living With a Star Program and is designed to study the causes of solar variability and its impacts on Earth. The spacecraft's long-term measurements will give solar scientists in-depth information to help characterize the interior of the Sun, the Sun's magnetic field, the hot plasma of the solar corona, and the density of radiation that creates the ionosphere of the planets. The information will be used to create better forecasts of space weather needed to protect the aircraft, satellites and astronauts living and working in space. Liftoff aboard an Atlas V rocket is targeted for Feb. 9 from Launch Complex 41 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. For information on SDO, visit http://www.nasa.gov/sdo.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2010-1051

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Fla., spacecraft fueling technicians from Kennedy Space Center prepare to sample the monomethylhydrazine propellant that will be ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers position NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe A, enclosed in a protective shipping container, onto a flatbed truck at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  The twin RBSP spacecraft will be transported to the Astrotech payload processing facility near Kennedy Space Center where Applied Physics Laboratory technicians will begin spacecraft testing and prelaunch preparations. Nitrogen will be pumped into the canisters during transport to provide the proper environmental control for the spacecraft.            The RBSP mission will help us understand the sun’s influence on Earth and near-Earth space by studying the Earth’s radiation belts on various scales of space and time. The RBSP instruments will provide the measurements needed to characterize and quantify the plasma processes that produce very energetic ions and relativistic electrons. The mission is part of NASA’s broader Living With a Star Program that was conceived to explore fundamental processes that operate throughout the solar system, and in particular those that generate hazardous space weather effects in the vicinity of Earth and phenomena that could impact solar system exploration. RBSP is scheduled to begin its mission of exploration of Earth's Van Allen Radiation Belts and the extremes of space weather after launch. Launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is scheduled for August 23.  For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/rbsp.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2012-2630

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers position NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Pr...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers position NASA's Radiation Belt Storm Probe A, enclosed in a protective shipping container, onto a flatbed truck at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in F... More

Public domain stock image. Aziridine molecule nitrogen, science technology.
Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Liquid Oxygen & Nitrogen Storage Tank Farm, Intersection of Altair & Jupiter Boulevards, Boron, Kern County, CA

Edwards Air Force Base, Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory, Liquid...

Public domain photograph of laboratory, science, research, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Space Station Processing Facility, the STS-104 crew look over equipment as part of Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. Starting second from left are Mission Specialists James F. Reilly II, Janet L. Kavandi, Pilot Charles O. Hobaugh, Commander Steven Lindsey and Mission Specialist Michael L. Gernhardt. The STS-104 mission will carry the Joint Airlock Module to the International Space Station. The U.S.-made module will allow astronauts and cosmonauts in residence on the Station to perform future spacewalks without the presence of a Space Shuttle. The module, which comprises a crew lock and an equipment lock, will be connected to the starboard (right) side of Node 1 Unity. Atlantis will also carry oxygen and nitrogen storage tanks, vital to operation of the Joint Airlock, on a Spacelab Logistics Double Pallet in the payload bay. The tanks, to be installed on the perimeter of the Joint Module during the mission’s spacewalks, will support future spacewalk operations and experiments plus agument the resupply system for the Station’s Service Module KSC-01pp0860

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Space Station Processing Facility, the STS-104 crew look over equipment as part of Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. Starting second from left are Mission Specialist... More

PRESSURE SYSTEMS - HIGH PRESSURE AIR SYSTEMS - NITROGEN PURGE - 450 COMBUSTION AIR

PRESSURE SYSTEMS - HIGH PRESSURE AIR SYSTEMS - NITROGEN PURGE - 450 CO...

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 5/17/1979 Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

190720-N-KO930-0019 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2019) Aviation

190720-N-KO930-0019 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2019) Aviation

190720-N-KO930-0019 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 20, 2019) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Clay Brown (Left), from Jay, Fla., and Aviation Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Jacob Ishimoto from Cotto... More

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

A Sailor services the nitrogen for an EA-6B Prowler.

A Sailor services the nitrogen for an EA-6B Prowler.

MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jul. 07, 2012) Airman Yang Minyu, assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, services the nitrogen for an EA-6B Prowler aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwi... More

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast Guard Communications Station Kodiak, swap nitrogen bottles at an antenna tower in Kodiak, Alaska, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Nitrogen is supplied to the tower’s e... More

U.S. Navy Machinist Mate 2nd Class Jordan Mickel, left,

U.S. Navy Machinist Mate 2nd Class Jordan Mickel, left,

U.S. Navy Machinist Mate 2nd Class Jordan Mickel, left, from Ocala, Florida, and Machinist Mate Fireman Landon Brasher, from Clarkdale, Mississippi, fill a nitrogen bottle in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft ... More

LIQUID NITROGEN SYSTEMS, NASA Technology Images

LIQUID NITROGEN SYSTEMS, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 9/27/1978 Photographer: DONALD HUEBLER Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

A close-up view of the pressure gauges on a NAN-2 nitrogen servicing unit on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

A close-up view of the pressure gauges on a NAN-2 nitrogen servicing u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

STS060-09-036 - STS-060 - Aurora Australis or Southern Lights as seen from STS-60 Shuttle Discovery

STS060-09-036 - STS-060 - Aurora Australis or Southern Lights as seen ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The STS-60 crew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery observed the display of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights. The multi-hued shafts of light, extendin... More

Machinist's Mate Fireman Charles Dromgoole checks liquid nitrogen used in a cryogenics plant aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

Machinist's Mate Fireman Charles Dromgoole checks liquid nitrogen used...

PERSIAN GULF (May. 31, 2008) Machinist's Mate Fireman Charles Dromgoole checks liquid nitrogen used in a cryogenics plant aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deploy... More

Fire Ecology photo 07: Blue Blossom Ceanothus

Fire Ecology photo 07: Blue Blossom Ceanothus

Blue Blossom Ceanothus: After a fire, much of the nitrogen in an ecosystem must be replentished by nitrogen fixing plants such as species of ceanothus. Numerous seeds of blue blossom ceanothus (Ceanothus thysif... More

VALLEY NITROGEN PRODUCTS CO - NARA - 542552

VALLEY NITROGEN PRODUCTS CO - NARA - 542552

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of farming, farmer, agriculture, 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Knoxville, Tennessee (Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)). Nitrogen determination apparatus in TVA research at University of Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee (Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)). Nitrogen dete...

Public domain photograph - working class people, the 1930s United States, work, labor, worker, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

AIRMAN 1ST Class Tom McNeill, a crew chief with the 22nd Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, fills a KC-10A Extender aircraft tire with compressed nitrogen

AIRMAN 1ST Class Tom McNeill, a crew chief with the 22nd Consolidated ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: March Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Scott Stewart Release Status: R... More

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast Guard Communications Station Kodiak, swap nitrogen bottles at an antenna tower in Kodiak, Alaska, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Nitrogen is supplied to the tower’s e... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clyde Parrish, a NASA/KSC engineer, explains how the fertilizer scrubber control panel (center) works to turn nitrogen tetroxide vapor into fertilizer, potassium hydroxide. Parrish developed the system, which uses a "scrubber," to capture nitrogen tetroxide vapor that develops as a by-product when it is transferred from ground storage tanks into the Shuttle storage tanks. Nitrogen tetroxide is used as the oxidizer for the hypergolic propellant in the Shuttle's on-orbit reaction control system. The scrubber then uses hydrogen peroxide to produce nitric acid, which, after adding potassium hydroxide, converts to potassium nitrate. The resulting fertilizer will be used on the orange groves that KSC leases to outside companies KSC-00pp0511

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clyde Parrish, a NASA/KSC engineer, expl...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Clyde Parrish, a NASA/KSC engineer, explains how the fertilizer scrubber control panel (center) works to turn nitrogen tetroxide vapor into fertilizer, potassium hydroxide. Parrish... More

SBJ NO. 2 LIQUID NITROGEN LN2 COMPONENTS

SBJ NO. 2 LIQUID NITROGEN LN2 COMPONENTS

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 2/11/1976 Photographer: MARTIN BROWN Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

NITROGEN EVOLUTION POOL INTERNALS, NASA Technology Images

NITROGEN EVOLUTION POOL INTERNALS, NASA Technology Images

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 8/27/1976 Photographer: MARTIN BROWN Keywords: Larsen Scan Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

Dinitrogen-3D-vdW
S122E008200 - STS-122 - Walheim and Schlegel during EVA 2

S122E008200 - STS-122 - Walheim and Schlegel during EVA 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission specialist (MS) Rex Walheim, wearing red stripes and anchored to the Articulating Portable Foot Restraint (APFR), and MS and European Sp... More

Ozone and Dry Deposition - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Ozone and Dry Deposition - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

An ozone sampler, which measures ozone levels, is located at the top of the tipping tower. Next to it is a Clean Air Status and Trends Network (CASTNet) sampler, which measures dry nitrogen and sulfur depositio... More

Spektrum einer Stickstoff-Gasentladung

Spektrum einer Stickstoff-Gasentladung

Deutsch: Bandenspektrum einer Stickstoff-Gasentladung dirch ein Gitter (530 Striche / mm) English: Band spectrum of a nitrogen gas discharge through a grid (530 bars / mm) Boarisch: Bandenschpektrum vom Stic... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the STS-129 crew, dressed in their launch-and-entry suits, enter a slidewire basket as they practice making an emergency exit from space shuttle Atlantis.  The six astronauts for space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-129 mission are participating in their launch dress rehearsal, the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test.    Additional training associated with the test was done last month, but the simulated countdown was postponed because of a scheduling conflict with the launch of NASA’s Ares I-X test rocket.  Launch of Atlantis on its STS-129 mission to the International Space Station is set for Nov. 16.  On STS-129, the crew will deliver to the station two spare gyroscopes, two nitrogen tank assemblies, two pump modules, an ammonia tank assembly and a spare latching end effector for the station's robotic arm.  For information on the STS-129 crew and mission objectives, visit http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts129/index.html. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-6074

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

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the STS-129 crew, dressed in their launch-and-entry suits, enter a slidewire basket as they practice making an emer... More

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

RECERTIFICATION OF PRESSURE SYSTEMS GAS AND LIQUID NITROGEN

The original finding aid described this as: Capture Date: 11/13/1980 Photographer: DANIEL LAITY Keywords: Larsen Scan Location Building No: 5 Photographs Relating to Agency Activities, Facilities and Personnel

S122E008315 - STS-122 - Schlegel during EVA 2

S122E008315 - STS-122 - Schlegel during EVA 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission specialist and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Hans Schlegel pauses for a photo while working with the Nitrogen Tank Assembly (NTA... More

Sailors secure a nitrogen servicing unit to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

Sailors secure a nitrogen servicing unit to the flight deck of the air...

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 09, 2015) Sailors secure a nitrogen servicing unit to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower and embarked Carrier Air Wing 3 are und... More

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast

Aaron Coggins and Sara Lepape, both seamen at Coast Guard Communications Station Kodiak, swap nitrogen bottles at an antenna tower in Kodiak, Alaska, Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. Nitrogen is supplied to the tower’s e... More

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