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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love looks at the experiment racks inside the Columbus Research Laboratory in the Space Station Processing Facility.  He and other crew members are at Kennedy to take part in a crew equipment interface test, which helps familiarize them with equipment and payloads for the mission.  Among the activities standard to a CEIT are harness training, inspection of the thermal protection system and camera operation for planned extravehicular activities, or EVAs. The crew comprises Commander Stephen Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter, and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency.  The Columbus Lab is Europe’s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station. It will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. Columbus, a program of ESA, is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications.  STS-122 is targeted for launch in December.   Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-07pd2604

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

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   STS-122 crew members get a close look at shuttle equipment from inside the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis.  The crew comprises six astronauts: Commander Stephen Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Stanley Love, Leland Melvin and Hans Schlegel, who represents the European Space Agency.  A seventh astronaut is Leopold Eyharts, also with the ESA, who will join the Expedition 16 crew as flight engineer on the International Space Station. The mission will carry and install the Columbus Lab,  a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications. It is Europe’s largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station and will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment.  STS-122 is targeted for launch in December.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2660

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members get a close look ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 crew members get a close look at shuttle equipment from inside the payload bay of space shuttle Atlantis. The crew comprises six astronauts: Commander Stephen Frick, Pil... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are closed for launch.  Inside are the payloads, the U.S. Node 2, named Harmony and orbital docking system.   Mission STS-120 will bring the Harmony module that will provide attachment points for European and Japanese laboratory modules to the International Space Station.  Launch of Discovery is targeted for Oct. 23.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd2684

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Disco...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, space shuttle Discovery's payload bay doors are closed for launch. Inside are the payloads, the U.S. Node 2, named Harmony and orbital docking system. Missi... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The crew members of mission STS-120 arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft to take part in terminal countdown demonstration test activities. The T-38 jet aircraft on which Mission Specialist Doug Wheelock arrived is shown here. Wheelock will be making his first shuttle flight and will perform three spacewalks during the STS-120 mission. The terminal countdown demonstration test provides astronauts and ground crews an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. The STS-120 mission will deliver the U.S. Node 2 module, named Harmony, aboard space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station.  Launch of Discovery on mission STS-120 is targeted for Oct. 23 at 11:38 a.m. EDT on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2674

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-120 arr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of mission STS-120 arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility aboard T-38 jet aircraft to take part in terminal countdown demonstration test a... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-120 Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski is ready for his turn at driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The M-113 is part of emergency exit procedures from Launch Pad 39A.   Behind Parazynski is Mission Specialist Paolo Nespoli, who represents the European Space Agency.  The training is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities the crew is undertaking at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT also includes equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. Mission STS-120, which will carry the Italian-built U.S. Node 2 to the International Space Station, is targeted for launch on Oct. 23.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2710

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Scott Parazy...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski is ready for his turn at driving the M-113 armored personnel carrier. The M-113 is part of emergency exit procedures from Launch Pad 39... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-120 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson tries on her launch and entry suit, preparing for launch.   The fitting is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities the crew is undertaking at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT also includes emergency egress procedures, equipment familiarization and a simulated launch countdown. Mission STS-120, which will carry the Italian-built U.S. Node 2 to the International Space Station, is targeted for launch on Oct. 23. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2721

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-120 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson tries on her launch and entry suit, preparing for launch. The fitting is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, acti... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-120 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the pre-launch terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. Gathered in the white room on Launch Pad 39A, the crew gets instructions on emergency egress from the space shuttle.  Clockwise from lower left are Commander Pamela Melroy, Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski and Stephanie Wilson, Pilot George Zamka, and Mission Specialists Paolo Nespoli,  Daniel Tani and Doug Wheelock.  Nespoli represents the European Space Agency. Tani will remain aboard the International Space Station and return with the STS-122 crew, targeted to launch Dec. 6.  The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. The STS-120 mission will deliver the U.S. Node 2 module, named Harmony, aboard space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station.  Launch of Discovery on mission STS-120 is targeted for Oct. 23 at 11:38 a.m. EDT on a 14-day mission.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2736

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-120 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Sp...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-120 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center for the pre-launch terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT. Gathered in the white room on Launch Pad 39A, the crew gets in... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training as part of the pre-launch terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, STS-120 crew members practice getting out of the slidewire basket at the landing site.  Jumping out of the basket is Mission Specialist Paolo Nespoli, who represents the European Space Agency; behind him are Mission Specialists Scott Parazynski and Daniel Tani.  After the mission, Tani will remain aboard the International Space Station and return with the STS-122 crew, targeted to launch Dec. 6.  The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. The STS-120 mission will deliver the U.S. Node 2 module, named Harmony, aboard space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station.  Launch of Discovery on mission STS-120 is targeted for Oct. 23 at 11:38 a.m. EDT on a 14-day mission.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2743

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training as part...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During emergency egress training as part of the pre-launch terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, STS-120 crew members practice getting out of the slidewire basket at the ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Operations and Checkout Building, the crew members of space shuttle mission STS-120 wave to well-wishers as they board the bus that will transport them to Launch Pad 39A during their terminal countdown demonstration test activities. In the left row are, from front, Pilot George Zamka and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson, Daniel Tani, and Scott Parazynski.  In the right row are, from front, Commander Pam Melroy and Mission Specialists Doug Wheelock and Paolo Nespoli. Nespoli represents the European Space Agency. After the mission, Tani will remain aboard the International Space Station and return with the STS-122 crew, targeted to launch Dec. 6.  The terminal countdown demonstration test provides astronauts and ground crews an opportunity to participate in various simulated countdown activities, including equipment familiarization and emergency training. The STS-120 mission will deliver the U.S. Node 2 module, named Harmony, aboard space shuttle Discovery to the ISS.  Discovery's launch is targeted for Oct. 23 at 11:38 a.m. EDT on a 14-day mission.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2774

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Operations and Checkout Building, the crew members of space shuttle mission STS-120 wave to well-wishers as they board the bus that will transport them to Launch Pad 39A dur... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of space shuttle mission STS-120 prepare for their return to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston following three days of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities.  At Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski is strapped into his T-38 jet aircraft prior to takeoff. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. The STS-120 mission will deliver the U.S. Node 2 module, named Harmony, aboard space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station on a 14-day mission.  Discovery's launch is targeted for Oct. 23 at 11:38 a.m. EDT.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2818

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of space shuttle missio...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The crew members of space shuttle mission STS-120 prepare for their return to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston following three days of terminal countdown demonstration test, ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Discovery is revealed on Launch Pad 39A NASA's Kennedy Space Center after the rotating service structure, or RSS, at left of the pad is rolling back. Rollback started at 3:34 p.m. EDT and was complete at 4:20 p.m.  Beneath the shuttle is the mobile launcher platform which supports the shuttle until liftoff. The RSS provides protected access to the orbiter for changeout and servicing of payloads at the pad. Rollback of the pad's RSS is one of the milestones in preparation for the launch of mission STS-120.  Discovery is scheduled for liftoff at 11:38 a.m. EDT on Oct. 23.  The mission will be the 23rd assembly flight to the International Space Station and the 34th flight for Discovery.  Payload on the mission is the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony.  The 14-day mission will install Harmony and move the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position and deploy them.  Discovery is expected to complete its mission and return home at 4:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 6. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2918

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Discovery is revealed on ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Discovery is revealed on Launch Pad 39A NASA's Kennedy Space Center after the rotating service structure, or RSS, at left of the pad is rolling back. Rollback starte... More

(10/23/2007) --- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Out of the clouds of smoke and steam rolling across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space on the 23rd assembly mission to the International Space Station. Liftoff was on time at 11:38:19 a.m. EDT. Discovery carries the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. During the 14-day STS-120 mission, the crew will install Harmony and move the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position and deploy them. Discovery is expected to complete its mission and return home at 4:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 6 Launch

(10/23/2007) --- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Out of the clouds of sm...

(10/23/2007) --- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Out of the clouds of smoke and steam rolling across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Discovery hurtles toward space on the 23rd assembl... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson signals she is ready to head to Launch Pad 39A for launch aboard space shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station.  Discovery is scheduled for liftoff at 11:38 a.m. EDT.  The mission will be the 23rd assembly flight to the space station and the 34th flight for Discovery.  Payload on the mission is the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony.  During the 14-day mission, the crew will install Harmony and move the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position and deploy them.  Discovery is expected to complete its mission and return home at 4:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 6. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd2942

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120 Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson signals she is ready to head to Launch Pad 39A for launch aboard space shuttle Discovery to the Interna... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120  Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski is helped by the closeout crew to put on a parachute and get ready to enter space shuttle Discovery for liftoff at 11:38 a.m. EDT.  Behind him, near Discovery's hatch opening, is Pilot George Zamka.  The STS-120 mission will be the 23rd assembly flight to the space station and the 34th flight for Discovery.  Payload on the mission is the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony.  During the 14-day mission, the crew will install Harmony and move the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position and deploy them.  Discovery is expected to complete its mission and return home at 4:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 6.   Photo credit: NASA/Scott Haun, Tom Farrar, Rafael Hernandez KSC-07pd2979

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at N...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-120 Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski is helped by the closeout crew to put on a parachute and get ready ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Discovery leaps through the clouds into a blue sky on a column of fire, trailing smoke, as it heads for the International Space Station on mission STS-120.   Billows of clouds and smoke stream across Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  Liftoff was on time at 11:38:19 a.m. EDT.  Discovery carries the Italian-built U.S. Node 2, called Harmony.  During the 14-day STS-120 mission, the crew will install Harmony and move the P6 solar arrays to their permanent position and deploy them. Discovery is expected to complete its mission and return home at 4:47 a.m. EST on Nov. 6. Photo credit: NASA/Sandra Joseph, Tony Gray & Robert Murray KSC-07pd2960

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Discovery leaps through t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Discovery leaps through the clouds into a blue sky on a column of fire, trailing smoke, as it heads for the International Space Station on mission STS-120. Billows... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis rolls into the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building after its move from Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1.  Rollover from its processing bay began at 7:05 a.m. EDT. Atlantis arrived in the VAB's transfer aisle at 8:03 a.m. In the VAB, the shuttle will be lifted and mated with the external tank and solid rocket boosters designated for mission STS-122, already secured atop a mobile launcher platform.  On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station.  The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments.  The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.  Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3071

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis rolls into the tr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis rolls into the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building after its move from Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1. Rollover from its processing bay began... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis moves through the door of the Vehicle Assembly Building into the transfer aisle after rolling out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1.  Rollover from its processing bay began at 7:05 a.m. EDT. Atlantis arrived in the VAB's transfer aisle at 8:03 a.m. In the VAB, the shuttle will be lifted and mated with the external tank and solid rocket boosters designated for mission STS-122, already secured atop a mobile launcher platform.  On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station.  The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments.  The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.  Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3070

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis moves through the...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis moves through the door of the Vehicle Assembly Building into the transfer aisle after rolling out of Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1. Rollover from its pr... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. —  In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis is raised into a vertical position.  Atlantis will next be lifted into high bay 3 and mated with the external tank and solid rocket boosters designated for mission STS-122, already secured atop a mobile launcher platform. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3086

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Ass...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis is raised into a vertical position. Atlantis will next be lifted into... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered alongside the external tank and solid rocket boosters waiting below, already secured atop the mobile launcher platform.  On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Mission STS-122 is targeted for launch on Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3101

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Bu...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In high bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis is lowered alongside the external tank and solid rocket boosters waiting below... More

STS-120 and Expedition 16 Commanders in Node 1/Unity module

STS-120 and Expedition 16 Commanders in Node 1/Unity module

S120-E-008350 (4 Nov. 2007) --- Astronauts Pam Melroy (foreground), STS-120 commander; and Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, add the STS-120 crew patch in the Unity node to the growing collection of those... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   After a post-landing news conference, members of the STS-120 crew pose for photographers.  From left are Pilot George Zamka, Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski, Commander Pamela Melroy and Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Doug Wheelock.  The crew completed a 15-day mission to the International Space Station with a smooth landing on Runway 33.  Main gear touchdown was 1:01:16 p.m.  Wheel stop was at 1:02:07 p.m.  Mission elapsed time was 15 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 2 seconds. Mission STS-120 continued the construction of the station with the installation of the Harmony Node 2 module and the relocation of the P6 truss. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3201

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a post-landing news conference, ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a post-landing news conference, members of the STS-120 crew pose for photographers. From left are Pilot George Zamka, Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski, Commander Pamela... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --   After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, completing mission STS-120.  Main gear touchdown was 1:01:16 p.m.  Wheel stop was at 1:02:07 p.m.  Mission elapsed time was 15 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 2 seconds.  Mission STS-120 continued the construction of the station with the installation of the Harmony Node 2 module and the relocation of the P6 truss. Photo credit: NASA/Scott Haun KSC-07pd3203

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the Internat...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery touches down on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, compl... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery approaches Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to complete mission STS-120.  Main gear touchdown was 1:01:16 p.m.  Wheel stop was at 1:02:07 p.m.  Mission elapsed time was 15 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 2 seconds. During the mission, the STS-120 crew continued the construction of the station with the installation of the Harmony Node 2 module and the relocation of the P6 truss.  Photo credit: NASA/Scott Haun, Tom Farrar, Raphael Hernandez KSC-07pp3244

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the Internati...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery approaches Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to complete ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery kicks up dust as its wheels touch down on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 1:01 p.m. EST on Nov. 7, completing mission STS-120.  Main gear touchdown was 1:01:16 p.m.  Wheel stop was at 1:02:07 p.m.  Mission elapsed time was 15 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 2 seconds. The STS-120 crew continued the construction of the station with the installation of the Harmony Node 2 module and the relocation of the P6 truss. Photo credit: NASA/Tom Joseph KSC-07pd3163

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the Internati...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery kicks up dust as its wheels touch down on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Ke... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After space shuttle Discovery's landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers transfer experiments to vehicles.  Discovery completed a 15-day mission to the International Space Station with a smooth landing on Runway 33.  Main gear touchdown was 1:01:16 p.m.  Wheel stop was at 1:02:07 p.m.  Mission elapsed time was 15 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 2 seconds.  The crew completed a 15-day mission to the International Space Station with a smooth landing on Runway 33.  Main gear touchdown was 1:01:16 p.m.  Wheel stop was at 1:02:07 p.m.  Mission elapsed time was 15 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 2 seconds.  Mission STS-120 continued the construction of the station with the installation of the Harmony Node 2 module and the relocation of the P6 truss. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann KSC-07pd3170

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After space shuttle Discovery's landing...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After space shuttle Discovery's landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers transfer experiments to vehicles. Discovery completed a 15-day mission to the International Space ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery glides to a smooth landing on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center at 1:01 p.m. EST on Nov. 7, completing mission STS-120.  Main gear touchdown was 1:01:16 p.m.  Wheel stop was at 1:02:07 p.m.  Mission elapsed time was 15 days, 2 hours, 24 minutes and 2 seconds.  The STS-120 crew continued the construction of the station with the installation of the Harmony Node 2 module and the relocation of the P6 truss. Photo credit: NASA/Tom Joseph KSC-07pd3164

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the Internati...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a 15-day mission to the International Space Station, space shuttle Discovery glides to a smooth landing on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, secured atop a mobile launch platform, approaches Launch Pad 39A on a breezy Florida morning. First motion out of the Vehicle Assembly Building was at 4:43 a.m. EST, and the shuttle was hard down on the pad at 11:51 a.m.  Rollout is a milestone for Atlantis' launch to the International Space Station on mission STS-122, targeted for Dec. 6. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3271

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, secured atop a m...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis, secured atop a mobile launch platform, approaches Launch Pad 39A on a breezy Florida morning. First motion out of the Vehicle Assembly Building was at 4:43 ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Platforms are extended toward Space Shuttle Atlantis from the fixed service structure, at left, as processing begins following the shuttle's arrival at Launch Pad 39A.  First motion out of the Vehicle Assembly Building was at 4:43 a.m. EST, and the shuttle was hard down on the pad at 11:51 a.m.  Rollout is a milestone for Atlantis' launch to the International Space Station on mission STS-122, targeted for Dec. 6. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3277

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Platforms are extended toward Space Shut...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Platforms are extended toward Space Shuttle Atlantis from the fixed service structure, at left, as processing begins following the shuttle's arrival at Launch Pad 39A. First motio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen from above, Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready to move through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building toward Launch Pad 39A. First motion out of the VAB was at 4:43 a.m. EST.  Rollout is a milestone for Atlantis' launch to the International Space Station on mission STS-122, targeted for Dec. 6. On this mission, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The module is approximately 23 feet long and 15 feet wide, allowing it to hold 10 large racks of experiments. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences.   Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3255

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen from above, Space Shuttle Atlantis ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seen from above, Space Shuttle Atlantis is ready to move through the doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building toward Launch Pad 39A. First motion out of the VAB was at 4:43 a.m. EST.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love talks to the media at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility following his arrival to participate in three days of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities.  The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3331

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love talks to the media at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility following his arrival to participate in three ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Commander Steve Frick prepares to practice shuttle landings.  He is sitting in the cockpit of a shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. The STA is a Grumman American Aviation-built Gulf Stream II jet that was modified to simulate an orbiter's cockpit, motion and visual cues, and handling qualities. In flight, the STA duplicates the orbiter's atmospheric descent trajectory from approximately 35,000 feet altitude to landing on a runway. Because the orbiter is unpowered during re-entry and landing, its high-speed glide must be perfectly executed the first time.  The training is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus module to the International Space Station.  Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony, and will expand the research facilities aboard the station. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3362

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Commande...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Commander Steve Frick prepares to practice shuttle landings. He is sitting in the cockpit of a shuttle training aircraft, or STA, at Kennedy Space ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  STS-122 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin takes time out from driving practice of the M-113 armored personnel carrier to pose for a photo.  The practice near Launch Pad 39B is part of training on emergency egress procedures. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of a contingency on the pad before their launch.  The crew is participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus module to the International Space Station.  Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony, and will expand the research facilities aboard the station. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3340

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Leland Melvi...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-122 Mission Specialist Leland Melvin takes time out from driving practice of the M-113 armored personnel carrier to pose for a photo. The practice near Launch Pad 39B is part... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Members of the STS-122 crew receive a briefing inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier near Launch Pad 39B.  An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the event of an emergency on the pad before their launch.  Seated on the bench at left is European Space Agency astronaut Frank De Winne, the backup for STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyharts.  Seated on the bench at right, from back to front are Commander Steve Frick; Mission Specialists Rex Walheim, Hans Schlegel of the European Space Agency, and Leland Melvin; and Pilot Alan Poindexter. The crew is participating in Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities, a standard part of launch preparations. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus module to the International Space Station.  Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony, and will expand the research facilities aboard the station. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3335

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-122 crew receive a b...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the STS-122 crew receive a briefing inside an M-113 armored personnel carrier near Launch Pad 39B. An M-113 will be available to transport the crew to safety in the ev... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love takes part in a press conference at the slidewire basket landing on Launch Pad 39A.  The STS-122 crew is at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to take part in terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities, a standard part of launch preparations. The TCDT provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization, emergency egress training and a simulated launch countdown. On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the European Space Agency's Columbus module to the International Space Station.  Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony, and will expand the research facilities aboard the station. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3376

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love takes part in a press conference at the slidewire basket landing on Launch Pad 39A. The STS-122 crew is at NASA's K... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyharts awaits adjustments to his helmet, part of his launch and entry suit, in astronaut crew quarters.  A European Space Agency astronaut, Eyharts will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer for Expedition 16 following the STS-122 mission.   The STS-122 crew is preparing for a simulated launch countdown aboard Atlantis, part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3406

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyharts awaits adjustments to his helmet, part of his launch and entry suit, in astronaut crew quarters. A European Spac... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialists Stanley Love, left, and Rex Walheim relax for a moment following a simulated launch countdown at Launch Pad 39A.   The exercise is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Atlantis' launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3449

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialists Stanley Love, left, and Rex Walheim relax for a moment following a simulated launch countdown at Launch Pad 39A. The exercise ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 crew practice emergency exit procedures in a slidewire basket at Launch Pad 39A following a simulated launch countdown.   The exercise is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Atlantis' launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3447

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of space shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 crew practice emergency exit procedures in a slidewire basket at Launch Pad 39A following a simulated launch countdown. The exercise i... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, suit technicians help space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyharts with his flight and entry suit before his entry onto Atlantis' flight deck, through the hatch behind him.  Eyharts is with the European Space Agency and will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer for Expedition 16 following the STS-122 mission.   The exercise is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Atlantis' launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3429

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, su...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the White Room on Launch Pad 39A, suit technicians help space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Leopold Eyharts with his flight and entry suit before his entry onto A... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialists Leopold Eyharts, left, and Stanley Love are strapped into their seats on Atlantis' fight deck during a simulated launch countdown.  Eyharts is with the European Space Agency and will remain on the International Space Station as a flight engineer for Expedition 16 following the STS-122 mission.   The exercise is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Atlantis' launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3438

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialists Leopold Eyharts, left, and Stanley Love are strapped into their seats on Atlantis' fight deck during a simulated launch countdow... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love arrives at Launch Pad 39A, dressed in his launch and entry suit, to participate in a simulated launch countdown aboard Atlantis.   The exercise is part of terminal countdown demonstration test, or TCDT, activities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The TCDT is a dress rehearsal for launch and also provides astronauts and ground crews with equipment familiarization and emergency egress training.  On mission STS-122, Atlantis will deliver the Columbus module to the International Space Station. The European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station, Columbus is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to U.S. Node 2, called Harmony. The laboratory will expand the research facilities aboard the station, providing crew members and scientists from around the world the ability to conduct a variety of experiments in the physical, materials and life sciences. Atlantis' launch is targeted for Dec. 6.  Photo credit: NASA/George Shelton KSC-07pd3425

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 Mission Specialist Stanley Love arrives at Launch Pad 39A, dressed in his launch and entry suit, to participate in a simulated launch countdown aboa... More

Whitson during Node 2 outfitting

Whitson during Node 2 outfitting

ISS016-E-013171 (28 Nov. 2007) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson, Expedition 16 commander, works in the vestibule between the Harmony node and Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After the mission STS-122 crew's arrival at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Mission Specialist Stanley Love is introduced during a media  opportunity on the Shuttle Landing Facility. The crew's arrival signals the imminent launch of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-122.  The launch countdown begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 3.  Launch is scheduled for 4:31 p.m. EST on Dec. 6.  Atlantis will carry the Columbus Lab, Europe's largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station. It will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. Columbus, a program of ESA, is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3518

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After the mission STS-122 crew's arriva...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After the mission STS-122 crew's arrival at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Mission Specialist Stanley Love is introduced during a media opportunity on the Shuttle Landing Facility.... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  After the mission STS-122 crew's arrival at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Mission Specialist Hans Schlegel is introduced during a media  opportunity on the Shuttle Landing Facility. Schlegel represents the European Space Agency. The crew's arrival signals the imminent launch of space shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-122.  The launch countdown begins at 7 p.m. Dec. 3.  Launch is scheduled for 4:31 p.m. EST on Dec. 6.  Atlantis will carry the Columbus Lab, Europe's largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station. It will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment. Columbus, a program of ESA, is a multifunctional, pressurized laboratory that will be permanently attached to Node 2 of the space station to carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as to perform a number of technological applications.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3516

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After the mission STS-122 crew's arriva...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After the mission STS-122 crew's arrival at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Mission Specialist Hans Schlegel is introduced during a media opportunity on the Shuttle Landing Facility... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  Doug Lyons, STS-122 launch director, participates in a news briefing following the conclusion of a Mission Management Team, or MMT, meeting. The meeting followed the morning's launch scrub of the space shuttle Atlantis STS-122 mission caused by problems experienced with the external tank's engine cutoff sensor system during tanking for the second launch attempt.  An announcement was made during the briefing that the STS-122 launch is postponed to no earlier than Jan. 2, 2008, to give the team time to resolve the system's problems.  Atlantis will carry the Columbus Laboratory, the European Space Agency's largest contribution to the construction of the International Space Station. It will support scientific and technological research in a microgravity environment.  Permanently attached to the Harmony node of the space station, the laboratory will carry out experiments in materials science, fluid physics and biosciences, as well as perform a number of technological applications.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-07pd3599

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Doug Lyons, STS-122 launch director, pa...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Doug Lyons, STS-122 launch director, participates in a news briefing following the conclusion of a Mission Management Team, or MMT, meeting. The meeting followed the morning's lau... More

S124E009927 - STS-124 - View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124E009927 - STS-124 - View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Out of focus view of Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA2) on the Node 2 module as seen by the STS-124 crew during undocking and flyaround. Also partially... More

S123E005886 - STS-123 - View of the ISS taken during STS-123

S123E005886 - STS-123 - View of the ISS taken during STS-123

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Nadir view of the Node 2/Harmony, Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2), and European Laboratory/Columbus taken from the Space Shuttle Endeavour during... More

S123E007474 - STS-123 - Doi in the Node 2 during Joint Operations

S123E007474 - STS-123 - Doi in the Node 2 during Joint Operations

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Takao Doi, STS-123 Mission Specialist (MS) in the Node 2/Harmony during STS-123 / Expedition 16 joint operati... More

S124E010617 - STS-124 - Columbus,Node 2,JPM modules after STS-124 Undocking

S124E010617 - STS-124 - Columbus,Node 2,JPM modules after STS-124 Undo...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the nadir side of the Columbus module, Node 2 and Destiny laboratory module and the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (JPM) ... More

S122E007983 - STS-122 - Columbus Vestibule Outfitting during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations

S122E007983 - STS-122 - Columbus Vestibule Outfitting during Expeditio...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of jumpers and connectors installed in the vestibule of the European Laboratory/Columbus module, including the Node 2 Intermodule Ventilation (IMV)... More

S122E009111 - STS-122 - CVIU 10 Troubleshooting OPS during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations

S122E009111 - STS-122 - CVIU 10 Troubleshooting OPS during Expedition ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the J8 connector, taken during troubleshooting operations (OPS) for Common Video Interface Unit (CVIU) 10 in the Node 2/Harmony module.... More

S123E007895 - STS-123 - STS-122 CO2 Absorber Cartridges in the Node 1 during Joint Operations

S123E007895 - STS-123 - STS-122 CO2 Absorber Cartridges in the Node 1 ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 used Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Absorber Cartridges at Panel NOD1S4 F2 in the Node 1/Unity. Photo was taken during STS-123 / Expedition 16 joint oper... More

S123E008041 - STS-123 - Survey view of Node 2 taken during Expedition 16 / STS-123 Joint Operations

S123E008041 - STS-123 - Survey view of Node 2 taken during Expedition ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of Node 2/Harmony. Photo was taken during Expedition 16 / STS-123 joint operations. Subject Terms: STS-123, Expedition Sixteen, Node 2 Da... More

S124E006231 - STS-124 - Cables and Connectors

S124E006231 - STS-124 - Cables and Connectors

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of cables and connectors on the Node 2 zenith hatch in the vestibule leading to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (J... More

S126E008633 - STS-126 - RAM installed in Node 2

S126E008633 - STS-126 - RAM installed in Node 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Documentation of a Radiation Area Monitor (RAM) dosimeter (Part Number: SEZ33111519-313, Serial Number: 2246) installed at location NOD2_S5 in the Node ... More

S126E008112 - STS-126 - Node 2 during Expedition 18 / STS-126

S126E008112 - STS-126 - Node 2 during Expedition 18 / STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Node 2 / Harmony hatch to the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) taken during Expedition 18 / STS-126 joint operations. Subject... More

S126E012082 - STS-126 - Survey of Node 2 , PMA-2 during Expedition 18/STS-126

S126E012082 - STS-126 - Survey of Node 2 , PMA-2 during Expedition 18/...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of portions of Node 2 / Harmony and Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2), including exterior panel PMA2/01-06, taken during Expedition 18 / ... More

S123E006166 - STS-123 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123E006166 - STS-123 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP during STS-1...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of hatch area between Node 2/Harmony and Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (JLP). Photo was taken during STS-123 /... More

S123E006153 - STS-123 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123E006153 - STS-123 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP during STS-1...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of connectors in hatch area between Node 2/Harmony and Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (JLP). Also shown is wire... More

S123E009548 - STS-123 - Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor

S123E009548 - STS-123 - Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 S...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the European Laboratory/Columbus, Node 2/Harmony, and S1 Truss. Photo was taken during flyaround of STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor. Subject... More

S126E014354 - STS-126 - Flyaround view of ISS following STS-126 Undocking

S126E014354 - STS-126 - Flyaround view of ISS following STS-126 Undock...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Flyaround view of the European Laboratory / Columbus taken from the orbiter Endeavour as it begins relative separation from the International Space Stat... More

S124E009920 - STS-124 - View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124E009920 - STS-124 - View of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Out of focus view of Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA2) on the Node 2 module as seen by the STS-124 crew during undocking and flyaround. Also partially... More

S124E006212 - STS-124 - On-orbit position for TCS LTL

S124E006212 - STS-124 - On-orbit position for TCS LTL

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the on-orbit position for the Thermal Control System (TCS) Low Temperature Loop (LTL) on the Node 2 zenith hatch. Photo was taken durin... More

S124E009879 - STS-124 - Garan in the Node 2 module

S124E009879 - STS-124 - Garan in the Node 2 module

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Astronaut Ron Garan, STS-124 Mission specialist, is photographed floating in the Node 2 module of the International Space Station while Space Shuttle Di... More

S123E006607 - STS-123 - Eyharts in the Node 1 hatch area during Joint Operations

S123E006607 - STS-123 - Eyharts in the Node 1 hatch area during Joint ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: European Space Agency (ESA) Leopold Eyharts, STS-123 Mission Specialist (MS) in the Node 1/Unity. Photo was taken during STS-123 / Expedition 16 joint... More

S124E010166 - STS-124 - Flyaround view of ISS

S124E010166 - STS-124 - Flyaround view of ISS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the Node 2 and part of the Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2) docking ring documented by the STS-124 crew during flyaround of the ISS... More

S124E009912 - STS-124 - PMA2 on Node 2 as seen during undocking and flyaround

S124E009912 - STS-124 - PMA2 on Node 2 as seen during undocking and fl...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Out of focus view of Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA2) on the Node 2 module as seen by the STS-124 crew during undocking and flyaround. Also partially... More

S123E006172 - STS-123 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123E006172 - STS-123 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP during STS-1...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of hatch between Node 2/Harmony and Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (JLP). Photo was taken during STS-123 / Expe... More

S122E007651 - STS-122 - Tani trims his hair in Node 2

S122E007651 - STS-122 - Tani trims his hair in Node 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission Specialist Daniel Tani trims his hair in the Node 2/Harmony module, using hair clippers fashioned with a vacuum device to collect freshl... More

S124E006209 - STS-124 - Cables and connectors

S124E006209 - STS-124 - Cables and connectors

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of cables and connectors on the Node 2 zenith hatch in the vestibule leading to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (J... More

S126E010952 - STS-126 - GPS Antenna B in Node 1

S126E010952 - STS-126 - GPS Antenna B in Node 1

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Global Positioning System Antenna Assembly (GPSAA) B. Image was taken in the Node 1 / Unity module during Expedition 18 / STS-126 joint operatio... More

S122E012281 - STS-122 - Flyaround view of ISS after STS-122 Undocking

S122E012281 - STS-122 - Flyaround view of ISS after STS-122 Undocking

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Flyaround view of the International Space Station (ISS) taken from the orbiter Atlantis as the two spacecraft begin their relative separation. View of U... More

S123E009399 - STS-123 - Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor

S123E009399 - STS-123 - Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 S...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Flyaround view of the International Space Station (ISS) taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor. S0 Truss, U.S. Laboratory/Destiny, Node 2/Harmony,... More

S124E006204 - STS-124 - Cables and connectors

S124E006204 - STS-124 - Cables and connectors

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of cables and connectors on the Node 2 zenith hatch in the vestibule leading to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (J... More

S122E008939 - STS-122 - Love during EVA 3

S122E008939 - STS-122 - Love during EVA 3

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-122 Mission Specialist (MS) Stanley Love translates across the Node 2/Harmony module during the third session of Extravehicular Activity (EVA 3) . P... More

S123E007896 - STS-123 - STS-118 CO2 Absorber Cartridges in the Node 1 during Joint Operations

S123E007896 - STS-123 - STS-118 CO2 Absorber Cartridges in the Node 1 ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-118 used Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Absorber Cartridges at Panel NOD1S4 F2 in the Node 1/Unity. Photo was taken during STS-123 / Expedition 16 joint oper... More

S124E006226 - STS-124 - Cables and Connectors

S124E006226 - STS-124 - Cables and Connectors

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of cables and connectors on the Node 2 zenith hatch in the vestibule leading to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (J... More

S124E010605 - STS-124 - Columbus module after STS-124 Undocking

S124E010605 - STS-124 - Columbus module after STS-124 Undocking

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the nadir side of the Columbus module and partial view of Node 2 taken after the undocking of the STS-124 orbiter Discovery. Subject Terms: N... More

S122E009124 - STS-122 - CVIU 10 Troubleshooting OPS during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations

S122E009124 - STS-122 - CVIU 10 Troubleshooting OPS during Expedition ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the J08 connector covered with Kapton tape, taken during troubleshooting operations (OPS) for Common Video Interface Unit (CVIU) 10 in ... More

S122E012239 - STS-122 - Flyaround view of ISS after STS-122 Undocking

S122E012239 - STS-122 - Flyaround view of ISS after STS-122 Undocking

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Flyaround view of the Functional Cargo Block (FGB)/Zarya, the Node 1/Unity, the Quest/Airlock (A/L) and Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA 3), taken from... More

S124E005739 - STS-124 - View of ISS during approach and docking operations

S124E005739 - STS-124 - View of ISS during approach and docking operat...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the nadir side of the International Space Station (ISS) taken by the STS-124 crew during approach and docking operations. Visible is the Desti... More

S123E005901 - STS-123 - View of the ISS taken during STS-123

S123E005901 - STS-123 - View of the ISS taken during STS-123

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2) and Node 2/Harmony taken from the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-123 approach. Subject Terms: STS-... More

S126E012032 - STS-126 - Survey of Node 2 during Expedition 18/STS-126

S126E012032 - STS-126 - Survey of Node 2 during Expedition 18/STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of a portion of the Node 2 / Harmony module, including exterior panel NOD2/C2-05, taken during Expedition 18 / STS-126 joint operations. Su... More

S123E008193 - STS-123 - Eyharts works in the European Laboratory/Columbus during Joint Operations

S123E008193 - STS-123 - Eyharts works in the European Laboratory/Colum...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of European Space Agency (ESA) Leopold Eyharts, Expedition 16 Flight Engineer (FE), working in the Node 2/Harmony. Photo was taken by STS-123 cr... More

S126E007815 - STS-126 - Magnus in Node 2

S126E007815 - STS-126 - Magnus in Node 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Mission Specialist (MS) Sandra Magnus floats in the Node 2 / Harmony module during Expedition 18 / STS-126 joint operations. Subject Terms: STS... More

S126E012014 - STS-126 - Survey of Node 2 during Expedition 18/STS-126

S126E012014 - STS-126 - Survey of Node 2 during Expedition 18/STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of a portion of the Node 2 / Harmony module, including exterior panel NOD2/C2-04, taken during Expedition 18 / STS-126 joint operations. Su... More

S126E008092 - STS-126 - Node 2 during Expedition 18 / STS-126

S126E008092 - STS-126 - Node 2 during Expedition 18 / STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View looking aft in the Node 2 / Harmony module taken during Expedition 18 / STS-126 joint operations. The hatches to the European Laboratory / Columbus... More

S123E006609 - STS-123 - Reisman in the Node 1 hatch area during Joint Operations

S123E006609 - STS-123 - Reisman in the Node 1 hatch area during Joint ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Garrett Reisman, Expedition 16 Flight Engineer (FE), in the Quest/Airlock (A/L). Photo was taken during STS-123 / Expedition 16 joint operations. Su... More

S124E010673 - STS-124 - Flyaround view of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

S124E010673 - STS-124 - Flyaround view of ISS after STS-124 Undocking

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the zenith side of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (JPM), Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2), Node 2 and Columbus mod... More

S123E009658 - STS-123 - Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor

S123E009658 - STS-123 - Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 S...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2) and Node 2/Harmony. Photo was taken during flyaround of STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavor. Subject Terms: ST... More

S126E008191 - STS-126 - Chamitoff and Fincke in Node 2

S126E008191 - STS-126 - Chamitoff and Fincke in Node 2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-126 Mission Specialist Greg Chamitoff and Expedition 18 Michael Fincke pose for a photo in the Node 2 / Harmony module during Expedition 18 / STS-12... More

S122E009526 - STS-122 - Node 1 Hatch during Expedition 16/STS-122 Joint Operations

S122E009526 - STS-122 - Node 1 Hatch during Expedition 16/STS-122 Join...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Node1/Unity hatch leading into the Quest/Airlock (A/L). Posted on the hatch are a photo of astronaut Ronald McNair, a flyer for the Dr. Rona... More

S124E006198 - STS-124 - Cables and connectors

S124E006198 - STS-124 - Cables and connectors

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of cables and connectors on the Node 2 zenith hatch in the vestibule leading to the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Pressurized Module (J... More

S123E009843 - STS-123 - Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour

S123E009843 - STS-123 - Flyaround view of the ISS taken from STS-123 S...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Flyaround view of the International Space Station (ISS) taken from STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour. Node 2 is visible. Subject Terms: International Sp... More

S126E008036 - STS-126 - Node 2 during Expedition 18 / STS-126

S126E008036 - STS-126 - Node 2 during Expedition 18 / STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the Node 2 / Harmony module taken through an aft Flight Deck (FD) window on the orbiter Endeavour during Expedition 18 / STS-126 joint operation... More

S124E007696 - STS-124 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP

S124E007696 - STS-124 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the hatch area of Node 2 / Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (JLP). Air Revitalization System (ARS) feedthrough on aft ... More

S123E006148 - STS-123 - Vestibule Outfittings on hatch area between Node 2 and JLP during STS-123 / Expedition 16 Joint Operations

S123E006148 - STS-123 - Vestibule Outfittings on hatch area between No...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View from Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (JLP), Node 2/Harmony hatch area. Vestibule Outfittings: J65, J66, J68, J69, ... More

S124E007701 - STS-124 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP

S124E007701 - STS-124 - Hatch area between Node 2 and JLP

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of the hatch area of Node 2 / Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (JLP). Air Revitalization System (ARS) feedthrough on aft ... More

S124E010167 - STS-124 - Flyaround view of ISS

S124E010167 - STS-124 - Flyaround view of ISS

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Close-up view of the Node 2 and part of the Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 (PMA-2) docking ring documented by the STS-124 crew during flyaround of the ISS... More

S126E012077 - STS-126 - Survey of Node 2 during Expedition 18/STS-126

S126E012077 - STS-126 - Survey of Node 2 during Expedition 18/STS-126

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Survey view of a portion of the Node 2 / Harmony module, including Handrail 0326 between exterior panels NOD2/C2-02 and NOD2/C2-03, taken during Expedit... More

S123E009820 - STS-123 - Behnken and Eyharts look through crew procedures in the Node 2 during Joint Operations

S123E009820 - STS-123 - Behnken and Eyharts look through crew procedur...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 Mission Specialist (MS); and European Space Agency (ESA) Leopold Eyharts, Expedition 16 Flight Engineer (FE) looking throug... More

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