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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay has been thoroughly cleaned and is ready to receive the carriers transporting the instruments and equipment needed to service the Hubble Space Telescope.  Atlantis is targeted to launch Oct. 8 on the STS-125 mission to service Hubble. The mission crew will perform history-making, on-orbit “surgery” on two important science instruments aboard the telescope. After capturing the telescope, two teams of spacewalking astronauts will perform the repairs during five planned spacewalks. Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd2122

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kenn...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility 1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay has been thoroughly cleaned and is ready to receive the carriers transporting the inst... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission Specialist Michael Good checks out part of the equipment in space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay.  Equipment familiarization is part of the crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment for the mission.  Atlantis is targeted to launch Oct. 8 on the STS-125 mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission crew will perform history-making, on-orbit “surgery” on two important science instruments aboard the telescope.  After capturing the telescope, two teams of spacewalking astronauts will perform the repairs during five planned spacewalks.    Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1957

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's K...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 Mission Specialist Michael Good checks out part of the equipment in space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay. Equip... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) make final adjustments on the nose fairing surrounding the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I). The second in a new series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. Launch of TDRS-I is scheduled for March 8 aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket from Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-02pd0174

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and E...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) make final adjustments on the nose fairing surrounding the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I). Th... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A crane is lifted from the SLF to attach to the container with the TDRS-J spacecraft inside (at left). The container will be placed on a transporter and taken to the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2). TDRS-J is the third in the current series of three Tracking and Data Relay Satellites designed to replenish the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft, the first of which was launched in 1983. The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and launch support for some expendable vehicles. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until approximately 2017. KSC-02pd1574

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crane is lifted from the SLF to attach...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crane is lifted from the SLF to attach to the container with the TDRS-J spacecraft inside (at left). The container will be placed on a transporter and taken to the Spacecraft Ass... More

AS16-113-18290 - Apollo 16 - Apollo 16 Mission image - Command Service Module (CSM) viewed from Lunar Module (LM)

AS16-113-18290 - Apollo 16 - Apollo 16 Mission image - Command Service...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of Command Service Module (CSM) from Lunar Module (LM) taken on-orbit during Revolution 13 of the Apollo 16 mission. Original film magazine was labele... More

AS15-81-10930 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of Proclus crater

AS15-81-10930 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of Proclus ...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of Cauchy Rille (Rima Cauchy) taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ, film type was 3401 ... More

AS15-81-10942 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of near the north west end of the Cauchy Escarpment

AS15-81-10942 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of near the...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of near the north west end of the Cauchy Escarpment taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled Q... More

AS15-81-10869 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - Cauchy Rille

AS15-81-10869 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - Cauchy Rille

The original database describes this as: Description: View of the Cauchy Rille taken on-orbit during Revolution 61 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ,film type was 3401 (High Speed... More

AS15-81-10948 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Elongate Crater near the Vitruvius G crater

AS15-81-10948 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Elon...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of the Elongate Crater near the Vitruvius G crater taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ... More

AS15-81-10987 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View southeast of Messier Crater

AS15-81-10987 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View southeast o...

The original database describes this as: Description: View southeast of Messier Crater taken on-orbit during Revolution 69 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ, film type was 3401 (H... More

STS098-365-034 - STS-098 - STS-98 on-orbit crew portrait

STS098-365-034 - STS-098 - STS-98 on-orbit crew portrait

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The crew of the STS-98 mission poses for the traditional inflight portrait on the flight deck of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. From left are astronauts Ke... More

STS098-371-020 - STS-098 - STS-98 and Expedition One crew prepare for on-orbit crew portrait

STS098-371-020 - STS-098 - STS-98 and Expedition One crew prepare for ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The crews of the Space Shuttle Atlantis and International Space Station (ISS) interrupt work aboard the newly installed Destiny laboratory to pose for a... More

41C-04-120 - STS-41C - Candid views of the STS-41C crewmembers on the flight deck

41C-04-120 - STS-41C - Candid views of the STS-41C crewmembers on the ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Candid views of the STS-41C crewmembers on the flight deck include mission specialist George Nelson working with on-orbit checklists under the overhead ... More

STS061-19-029 - STS-061 - STS-61 crew on flight deck for on-orbit portrait

STS061-19-029 - STS-061 - STS-61 crew on flight deck for on-orbit port...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Portrait views of the STS-61 crew (minus mission specialist Claude Nicollier) on the Endeavour's aft flight deck during their on-orbit portrait. Subjec... More

STS061-112-050 - STS-061 - Various views of hardware in the STS-61 Endeavour's payload bay

STS061-112-050 - STS-061 - Various views of hardware in the STS-61 End...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of hardware in the STS-61 Endeavour's payload bay while on-orbit including: Orbital Replacement Unit carrier. Subject Terms: PAYLOAD BAY,... More

STS063-701-083 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

STS063-701-083 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of the Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay during STS-63. Subject Terms: STS-63 SPACE SHUTTLES DISCOVERY (ORBITER) PAYLOA... More

STS061-112-049 - STS-061 - Various views of hardware in the STS-61 Endeavour's payload bay

STS061-112-049 - STS-061 - Various views of hardware in the STS-61 End...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of hardware in the STS-61 Endeavour's payload bay while on-orbit including: Orbital Replacement Unit carrier. Subject Terms: PAYLOAD BAY,... More

STS089-372-007 - STS-089 - DTO 700-14 - MS Reilly and video equipment used in a GPS demonstration

STS089-372-007 - STS-089 - DTO 700-14 - MS Reilly and video equipment ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-89 Mission Specialist James Reilly floats alongside video equipment used in a single-string Global Positioning System (GPS) demonstration (DTO 700-1... More

STS073-301-032 - STS-073 - Crew activity setting up Spacelab for on-orbit operations

STS073-301-032 - STS-073 - Crew activity setting up Spacelab for on-or...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-73 crew activity setting up Spacelab for on-orbit operations. Mission Specialist Catherine ''Cady'' Coleman peeks into Spacelab from tunnel and is j... More

STS063-701-084 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

STS063-701-084 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of the Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay during STS-63. Subject Terms: STS-63 SPACE SHUTTLES DISCOVERY (ORBITER) PAYLOA... More

STS063-701-037 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

STS063-701-037 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of the Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay during STS-63. Subject Terms: STS-63 SPACE SHUTTLES DISCOVERY (ORBITER) PAYLOA... More

STS063-701-060 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

STS063-701-060 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of the Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay during STS-63. Subject Terms: STS-63 SPACE SHUTTLES DISCOVERY (ORBITER) PAYLOA... More

STS082-353-015 - STS-082 - Photo documentation of middeck configuration on-orbit

STS082-353-015 - STS-082 - Photo documentation of middeck configuratio...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Documentary views of the shuttle middeck configuration during STS-82 mission. Overall view of the forward middeck lockers covered with trash, notebooks,... More

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on a scheduled 10-day flight to service the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Liftoff of Mission STS-82 occurred on-time at 3:55:17 a.m. EST, Feb. 11, 1997. Leading the veteran crew is Mission Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox. Scott J. "Doc" Horowitz is the pilot. Mark C. Lee is the payload commander. Rounding out the seven-member crew are Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith, Gregory J. Harbaugh, Joseph R. "Joe" Tanner and Steven A. Hawley. Four of the astronauts will be divided into two teams to perform the scheduled four back-to-back extravehicular activities (EVAs) or spacewalks. Lee and Smith will team up for EVAs 1 and 3 on flight days 4 and 6; Harbaugh and Tanner will perform EVAs 2 and 4 on flight days 5 and 7. Among the tasks will be to replace two outdated scientific instruments with two new instruments the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) and the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS). This is the second servicing mission for HST, which was originally deployed in 1990 and designed to be serviced on-orbit about every three years. Hubble was first serviced in 1993. STS-82 is the second of eight planned flights in 1997. It is the 22nd flight of Discovery and the 82nd Shuttle mission KSC-97pc279

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morn...

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on a scheduled 10-day flight to service the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Liftoff of Missio... More

The GOES-K weather satellite lifts off from Launch Pad 36B at Cape Canaveral Air Station on an Atlas 1 rocket (AC-79) at 1:49 a.m. EDT April 25. The GOES-K is the third spacecraft to be launched in the new advanced series of geostationary weather satellites for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The GOES-K is built for NASA and NOAA by Space Systems/LORAL of Palo Alto, Calif. The advanced weather satellite was built and launched for NOAA under technical guidance and project management by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Once it is in geosynchronous orbit at 22,240 miles above the Earth’s equator at 105 degrees West Longitude and undergoes its final checkout, the GOES-K will be designated GOES-10. The primary objective of the GOES-K launch is to provide a full-capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition to assure NOAA backup continuity in weather coverage of the Earth in case one of the existing two operational GOES satellites now in orbit begins to malfunction KSC-97pc712

The GOES-K weather satellite lifts off from Launch Pad 36B at Cape Can...

The GOES-K weather satellite lifts off from Launch Pad 36B at Cape Canaveral Air Station on an Atlas 1 rocket (AC-79) at 1:49 a.m. EDT April 25. The GOES-K is the third spacecraft to be launched in the new adva... More

Mission Specialist Jerry Ross participates in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for STS-88 in KSC's Space Station Processing Facility. The CEIT gives astronauts an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they will be working on-orbit. Here, Ross is inspecting electrical connections that will be used in assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). STS-88, the first ISS assembly flight, is targeted for launch in July 1998 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour KSC-97PC1786

Mission Specialist Jerry Ross participates in the Crew Equipment Inter...

Mission Specialist Jerry Ross participates in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for STS-88 in KSC's Space Station Processing Facility. The CEIT gives astronauts an opportunity to get a hands-on look at t... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER,  Fla. -- Startled by the thunderous roar of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s engines as it lifts off, a bird hurriedly leaves the Launch Pad 39A area for a more peaceful site. Liftoff time for the 91st Shuttle launch and last Shuttle-Mir mission was 6:06:24 p.m. EDT June 2. On board Discovery are Mission Commander Charles J. Precourt; Pilot Dominic L. Gorie; and Mission Specialists Wendy B. Lawrence, Franklin R. Chang-Diaz, Janet Lynn Kavandi and Valery Victorovitch Ryumin. The nearly 10-day mission will feature the ninth and final Shuttle docking with the Russian space station Mir, the first Mir docking for the Space Shuttle orbiter Discovery, the first on-orbit test of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), and the first flight of the new Space Shuttle super lightweight external tank. Astronaut Andrew S. W. Thomas will be returning to Earth as an STS-91 crew member after living more than four months aboard Mir KSC-98pc687

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Startled by the thunderous roar of the ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Startled by the thunderous roar of the Space Shuttle Discovery’s engines as it lifts off, a bird hurriedly leaves the Launch Pad 39A area for a more peaceful site. Liftoff time fo... More

Boeing technicians remove the cover from a Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) in the Space Station Processing Facility at KSC. The CMG will be attached to the Integrated Truss Structure (ITS) Z1. Gyroscopes are used for stabilization of the International Space Station (ISS). The CMG and Z1, part of the construction of the ISS, will be carried on STS-92, the third U.S. flight planned for on-orbit construction of the ISS. STS-92 is scheduled for liftoff on June 17, 1999, aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis KSC-98pc868

Boeing technicians remove the cover from a Control Moment Gyroscope (C...

Boeing technicians remove the cover from a Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) in the Space Station Processing Facility at KSC. The CMG will be attached to the Integrated Truss Structure (ITS) Z1. Gyroscopes are use... More

At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, cables help guide the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket as it is lifted up the gantry (behind it) for mating with the first stage. Atlas II is designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. The rocket is the launch vehicle for the GOES-L satellite, part of the NOAA National Weather Service system in weather imagery and atmospheric sounding information. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing KSC-00pp0426

At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, cables help guid...

At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, cables help guide the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket as it is lifted up the gantry (behind it) for mating with the first stage. Atlas II is desi... More

The GOES-L satellite, after being lifted up to the top of the gantry on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, is ready for mating with the Atlas IIA/Centaur rocket. Atlas IIA is designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. The rocket is the launch vehicle for the GOES-L satellite, part of the NOAA National Weather Service system in weather imagery and atmospheric sounding information. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Launch is scheduled for May 3 KSC-00pp0545

The GOES-L satellite, after being lifted up to the top of the gantry o...

The GOES-L satellite, after being lifted up to the top of the gantry on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, is ready for mating with the Atlas IIA/Centaur rocket. Atlas IIA is designed to launch payloads... More

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L hurtles into space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. EDT. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, in order to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Once in orbit, the spacecraft is to be designated GOES-11 and will complete its 90-day checkout in time for availability during the 2000 hurricane season KSC-00pp0622

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/N...

Seconds after liftoff, the Atlas II/Centaur rocket carrying the NASA/NOAA weather satellite GOES-L hurtles into space from Pad A at Complex 36 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Liftoff occurred at 3:07 a.m. ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-121 crew take part in the crew equipment interface test (CEIT).  Seen here is Mission Specialist Piers Sellers working on part of the replacement trailing umbilical system reel assembly that will be installed on the International Space Station.  The CEIT provides hands-on experiences with equipment used on-orbit.  Mission STS-121 is the second in the Return to Flight sequence and will carry on improvements that debuted during last year's STS-114 mission and build upon those tests.  Launch is scheduled in May. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0267

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-121 crew take part in the crew equipment interface test (CEIT). Seen here is Mission Spec... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -   Members of the crew for mission STS-121 look at the trailing umbilical system reel assembly that will be installed on the International Space Station during the mission.  Seen here are Mission Specialists Stephanie Wilson and Lisa Nowak (background) and Michael Fossum (center front). The crew is taking part in a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center.   A CEIT provides hands-on experiences with equipment used on-orbit.  Mission STS-121 is the second in the Return to Flight sequence and will carry on improvements that debuted during last year's STS-114 mission and build upon those tests.  Launch is scheduled in July.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0538

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the crew for mission STS-12...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the crew for mission STS-121 look at the trailing umbilical system reel assembly that will be installed on the International Space Station during the mission. Seen he... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-121 crew take part in the crew equipment interface test (CEIT).  Seen here are Mission Specialists Piers Sellers and Michael Fossum (back to camera).  They are looking at the replacement trailing umbilical system reel assembly they will be installing on the International Space Station. Other crew members are Commander Steven Lindsey, Pilot Mark Kelly and Mission Specialists Lisa Nowak, Stephanie Wilson and Thomas Reiter. The CEIT provides hands-on experiences with equipment used on-orbit.  Mission STS-121 is the second in the Return to Flight sequence and will carry on improvements that debuted during last year's STS-114 mission and build upon those tests.  Launch is scheduled in May. KSC-06pd0263

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

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA Kennedy Space Center, members of the STS-121 crew take part in the crew equipment interface test (CEIT). Seen here are Mission Sp... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the wrong place at the wrong time, a bird (upper left) falls away from Space Shuttle Discovery after being hit by the External Tank during launch from Launch Pad 39B.  Discovery lifted off into the clear blue sky at 10:39 a.m. EDT on the historic Return to Flight mission STS-114.  It is the 114th Space Shuttle flight and the 31st for Discovery.  The 12-day mission is expected to end with touchdown at the Shuttle Landing Facility on Aug. 7.  On this mission to the International Space Station the crew will perform inspections on-orbit for the first time of all of the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon (RCC) panels on the leading edge of the wings and the Thermal Protection System tiles using the new Canadian-built Orbiter Boom Sensor System and the data from 176 impact and temperature sensors. Mission Specialists will also practice repair techniques on RCC and tile samples during a spacewalk in the payload bay.  During two additional spacewalks, the crew will install the External Stowage Platform-2, equipped with spare part assemblies, and a replacement Control Moment Gyroscope contained in the Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure. KSC-05pp1774

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the wrong place at the wrong time, a b...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the wrong place at the wrong time, a bird (upper left) falls away from Space Shuttle Discovery after being hit by the External Tank during launch from Launch Pad 39B. Discovery ... More

Space shuttle Discovery Commander Pam Melroy talks with NASA Administrator Michael Griffin and his wife, Rebecca Griffin, shortly after Melroy and the crew of STS-120 landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  Discovery landed at 1:02pm EST Wednesday after a mission that included on-orbit construction of the station with the installation of the Harmony Node 2 module and the relocation of the P6 truss.  Photo Credit: 'NASA/Bill Ingalls" 07pd3207

Space shuttle Discovery Commander Pam Melroy talks with NASA Administr...

Space shuttle Discovery Commander Pam Melroy talks with NASA Administrator Michael Griffin and his wife, Rebecca Griffin, shortly after Melroy and the crew of STS-120 landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Fl... More

S124E007943 - STS-124 - STS-124 crew on-orbit portrait

S124E007943 - STS-124 - STS-124 crew on-orbit portrait

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-124 crewmembers pose in a circle (starbust pattern) for a portrait following a joint news conference with the Expedition 17 crewmembers from the Kib... More

S124E007003 - STS-124 - Expedition 17 and STS-124 crew pose for on-orbit portrait

S124E007003 - STS-124 - Expedition 17 and STS-124 crew pose for on-orb...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: The STS-124 and Expedition 17 crewmembers pose for a group portrait in the Destiny laboratory of the International Space Station while Space Shuttle Dis... More

S124E007005 - STS-124 - Expedition 17 and STS-124 crew pose for on-orbit portrait

S124E007005 - STS-124 - Expedition 17 and STS-124 crew pose for on-orb...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Russian Federal Space Agency cosmonauts Sergei Volkov (right) and Oleg Kononenko (left), Expedition 17 commander and flight engineer, respectively; alon... More

S124E007012 - STS-124 - Chamitoff and Reisman pose for on-orbit portrait

S124E007012 - STS-124 - Chamitoff and Reisman pose for on-orbit portra...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: NASA astronauts Greg Chamitoff (left), and Garrett Reisman, Expedition 17 flight engineer, pose for a photo in the Destiny laboratory of the Internation... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --  The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrive at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT.  Next to the T-38 jet aircraft are Pilot Ken Ham (left)  and Mission Specialist Akihiko Hoshide. They are greeted at right by Mike Leinbach, shuttle launch director, and Stephanie Stilson, NASA Flow Director for Discovery. TCDT is a rehearsal for launch that includes practicing emergency procedures, handling on-orbit equipment, and simulating a launch countdown. On the STS-124 mission, the crew will deliver and install the Japanese Experiment Module – Pressurized Module and Japanese Remote Manipulator System.  Discovery's launch is targeted for May 31.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1145

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of space shuttle Discovery's STS-124 mission arrive at NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility to take part in the Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test, or TCDT. ... More

STS-124 crew on-orbit portrait. NASA public domain image colelction.

STS-124 crew on-orbit portrait. NASA public domain image colelction.

S124-E-007928 (9 June 2008) --- STS-124 crewmembers and NASA astronaut Greg Chamitoff (center front row), Expedition 17 flight engineer, pose for a portrait following a joint news conference with the Expedition... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 crew members are lowered into space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay for a close look at the hardware.  Equipment familiarization is part of the crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with hardware and equipment for the mission.  Crew members are Commander Scott Altman, Pilot Gregory C. Johnson, and Mission Specialists Michael Good, Megan McArthur, John Grunsfeld, Mike Massimino (reaching toward the airlock) and Andrew Feustel. Atlantis is targeted to launch Oct. 8 on the STS-125 mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope. The mission crew will perform history-making, on-orbit “surgery” on two important science instruments aboard the telescope.  After capturing the telescope, two teams of spacewalking astronauts will perform the repairs during five planned spacewalks.    Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-08pd1961

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's K...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Orbiter Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-125 crew members are lowered into space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay for a close look at the hardware. Equipment ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  The thermal vacuum fixture arrives at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Center at  NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The fixture will be used to hold the carrier and flight support system for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4.  Space shuttle Atlantis is targeted to launch on the STS-125 mission Oct. 8. The mission crew will perform history-making, on-orbit “surgery” on two important science instruments aboard the telescope.  After capturing the telescope, two teams of spacewalking astronauts will perform the repairs during five planned spacewalks.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd1949

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The thermal vacuum fixture arrives at the Payl...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The thermal vacuum fixture arrives at the Payload Hazardous Servicing Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The fixture will be used to hold the carrier and flight support system for ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  The thermal vacuum fixture is transferred to a transporter in front of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Center at  NASA's Kennedy Space Center.  The fixture will be used to hold the carrier and flight support system for the STS-125 Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4.  Space shuttle Atlantis is targeted to launch on the STS-125 mission Oct. 8. The mission crew will perform history-making, on-orbit “surgery” on two important science instruments aboard the telescope.  After capturing the telescope, two teams of spacewalking astronauts will perform the repairs during five planned spacewalks.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-08pd1950

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The thermal vacuum fixture is transferred to a...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The thermal vacuum fixture is transferred to a transporter in front of the Payload Hazardous Servicing Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The fixture will be used to hold the carri... More

S127E012323 - STS-127 - Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay

S127E012323 - STS-127 - Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle End...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Deployment view of the Dual Autonomous Global Positioning System On-Orbit Navigator Satellite (DRAGONSAT) from the Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay.... More

S127E012322 - STS-127 - Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay

S127E012322 - STS-127 - Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle End...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Deployment view of the Dual Autonomous Global Positioning System On-Orbit Navigator Satellite (DRAGONSAT) from the Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay.... More

S127E012317 - STS-127 - Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay

S127E012317 - STS-127 - Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle End...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Deployment view of the Dual Autonomous Global Positioning System On-Orbit Navigator Satellite (DRAGONSAT) from the Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay.... More

S129E007773 - STS-129 - View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2

S129E007773 - STS-129 - View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-129 Mission Specialist 2 (MS2) Randy Bresnik poses for a photo while working to install the Grappling Adaptor to On-Orbit Railing (GATOR) on the Eur... More

S127E012294 - STS-127 - Payload Bay on Space Shuttle Endeavour containing DRAGONSAT

S127E012294 - STS-127 - Payload Bay on Space Shuttle Endeavour contain...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay containing the Dual Autonomous Global Positioning System On-Orbit Navigator Satellite (DRAGONSAT). This sa... More

S129E007769 - STS-129 - View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2

S129E007769 - STS-129 - View of STS-129 MS2 Bresnik during EVA2

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-129 Mission Specialist 2 (MS2) Randy Bresnik poses for a photo while working to install the Grappling Adaptor to On-Orbit Railing (GATOR) on the Eur... More

S127E012315 - STS-127 - Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle Endeavours Payload Bay

S127E012315 - STS-127 - Deployment of DRAGONSAT from Space Shuttle End...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Deployment view of the Dual Autonomous Global Positioning System On-Orbit Navigator Satellite (DRAGONSAT) from the Space Shuttle Endeavours payload bay.... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., a technician checks the GOES-O satellite as it begins rotating on the stand. The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-O was developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Once in orbit, GOES-O will be designated GOES-14, and NASA will provide on-orbit checkout and then transfer operational responsibility to NOAA. The GOES-O satellite is targeted to launch April 28 onboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV expendable launch vehicle.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-2283

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., a technician checks the GOES-O satellite as it begins rotating on the stand. The latest Geostationary Operational Environ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –  At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians apply the NOAA decal to the fairing that will encapsulate the GOES-O satellite during launch.  The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-O was developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. The GOES satellites continuously provide observations of 60 percent of the Earth including the continental United States, providing weather monitoring and forecast operations as well as a continuous and reliable stream of environmental information and severe weather warnings. Once in orbit, GOES-O will be designated GOES-14, and NASA will provide on-orbit checkout and then transfer operational responsibility to NOAA. The GOES-O satellite is targeted to launch April 28 onboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV expendable launch vehicle. Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-2323

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility i...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., technicians apply the NOAA decal to the fairing that will encapsulate the GOES-O satellite during launch. The latest Ge... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the first half of the payload fairing is moved around the GOES-O satellite.  The fairing is a molded structure that fits flush with the outside surface of the rocket and forms an aerodynamically smooth nose cone, protecting the spacecraft during launch and ascent. The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-O was developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. The GOES satellites continuously provide observations of 60 percent of the Earth including the continental United States, providing weather monitoring and forecast operations as well as a continuous and reliable stream of environmental information and severe weather warnings. Once in orbit, GOES-O will be designated GOES-14, and NASA will provide on-orbit checkout and then transfer operational responsibility to NOAA. The GOES-O satellite is targeted to launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37 on April 28 onboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV expendable launch vehicle. Photo credit: NASA/Dimitri Gerondidakis KSC-2009-2541

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., the first half of the payload fairing is moved around the GOES-O satellite. The fairing is a molded structure that fits ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O satellite is being transported from the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., to Launch Complex 37.  There it will be lifted into the mobile service tower and mated with the United Launch Alliance Delta IV expendable launch vehicle.  The GOES-O satellite is targeted to launch no earlier than June 26. The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-O was developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. The GOES satellites continuously provide observations of 60 percent of the Earth including the continental United States, providing weather monitoring and forecast operations as well as a continuous and reliable stream of environmental information and severe weather warnings. Once in orbit, GOES-O will be designated GOES-14, and NASA will provide on-orbit checkout and then transfer operational responsibility to NOAA.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-2009-3571

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida,...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the GOES-O satellite is being transported from the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla., to Launch Complex 37. There ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers on Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station monitor the progress of the mobile service tower as it slowly rolls back from the Boeing Delta IV rocket that will launch the GOES-O satellite into orbit.  The terminal countdown to the liftoff of GOES-O will begin at 12:59 p.m. EDT for a launch window that extends from 6:14 p.m. to 7:14 p.m. June 26. The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-O was developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Each of the GOES satellites continuously provides observations of 60 percent of the Earth including the continental United States, providing weather monitoring and forecast operations as well as a continuous and reliable stream of environmental information and severe weather warnings. Once in orbit, GOES-O will be designated GOES-14, and NASA will provide on-orbit checkout and then transfer operational responsibility to NOAA.  Photo credit: NASA/Jack Pfaller KSC-2009-3845

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers on Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers on Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station monitor the progress of the mobile service tower as it slowly rolls back from the Boeing Delta IV rocket that will launch ... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam form under a Delta IV rocket as it begins to climb into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard.  Liftoff was at 6:51 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The first attempt to launch GOES-O, on June 26, was scrubbed due to thunderstorms in the vicinity of Cape Canaveral. The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-O was developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Each of the GOES satellites continuously provides observations of 60 percent of the Earth including the continental United States, providing weather monitoring and forecast operations as well as a continuous and reliable stream of environmental information and severe weather warnings. Once in orbit, GOES-O will be designated GOES-14, and NASA will provide on-orbit checkout and then transfer operational responsibility to NOAA.    Photo credit: NASA/Tony Gray, Gina Mitchell KSC-2009-3872

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam form under a Delta IV rocket as...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Smoke and steam form under a Delta IV rocket as it begins to climb into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard. Liftoff was at 6:51 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Ai... More

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket begins its climb into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard.  Liftoff was at 6:51 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The first attempt to launch GOES-O, on June 26, was scrubbed due to thunderstorms in the vicinity of Cape Canaveral. The latest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-O was developed by NASA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Each of the GOES satellites continuously provides observations of 60 percent of the Earth including the continental United States, providing weather monitoring and forecast operations as well as a continuous and reliable stream of environmental information and severe weather warnings. Once in orbit, GOES-O will be designated GOES-14, and NASA will provide on-orbit checkout and then transfer operational responsibility to NOAA.    Photo credit: NASA/Tom Farrar KSC-2009-3859

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With smoke and steam rolling across the launch pad, a Delta IV rocket begins its climb into the sky with the GOES-O satellite aboard. Liftoff was at 6:51 p.m. EDT from Launch Complex 37 ... More

s133E008637 - STS-133 - STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait

s133E008637 - STS-133 - STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Inside the U.S. lab Destiny, 12 astronauts and cosmonauts take a break from a very busy week aboard the International Space Station to pose for a joint ... More

s133E008664 - STS-133 - STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait

s133E008664 - STS-133 - STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Twelve astronauts and cosmonauts take a break from a very busy week aboard the International Space Station to pose for a joint STS-133/Expedition 26 gro... More

s133E007066 - STS-133 - Shuttle Glacier

s133E007066 - STS-133 - Shuttle Glacier

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of contents of Shuttle Glacier locker which serves as a double-middeck locker-sized, on-orbit, low temperature science storage facility, as well as... More

s133E008668 - STS-133 - STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait

s133E008668 - STS-133 - STS-133 / Expedition 26 on-orbit crew portrait

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Twelve astronauts and cosmonauts take a break from a very busy week aboard the International Space Station to pose for a joint STS-133/Expedition 26 gro... More

AS15-81-10945 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Sea of Serenity and the Littrow Crater

AS15-81-10945 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of the Sea ...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of the Sea of Serenity (Mare Serenitatis) and the Littrow Crater taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine ... More

AS15-81-10949 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View east of Jansen F Crater

AS15-81-10949 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View east of Jan...

The original database describes this as: Description: View east of Jansen F Crater taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ, film type was 3401 (High ... More

AS15-81-10937 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of Cauchy Crater

AS15-81-10937 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of Cauchy C...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of Cauchy Crater taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ, film type was 3401 (High Speed B... More

AS15-81-10939 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of northeast end of Cauchy Rille

AS15-81-10939 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of northeas...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of northeast end of Cauchy Rille (Rima Cauchy) taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ, fi... More

AS15-81-11034 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of La Hire A Crater

AS15-81-11034 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View of La Hire ...

The original database describes this as: Description: View of La Hire A Crater taken on-orbit during Revolution 69 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ, film type was 3401 (High Spee... More

AS15-81-10925 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View northwest of Kapteyn Crater

AS15-81-10925 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View northwest o...

The original database describes this as: Description: View northwest of Kapteyn Crater taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ, film type was 3401 (H... More

AS15-81-10953 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View north of Plinius Crater

AS15-81-10953 - Apollo 15 - Apollo 15 Mission image - View north of Pl...

The original database describes this as: Description: View north of Plinius Crater taken on-orbit during Revolution 63 of the Apollo 15 mission. Original film magazine was labeled QQ, film type was 3401 (High ... More

STS063-701-054 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

STS063-701-054 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of the Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay during STS-63. Subject Terms: STS-63 SPACE SHUTTLES DISCOVERY (ORBITER) PAYLOA... More

STS063-701-062 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

STS063-701-062 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of the Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay during STS-63. Subject Terms: STS-63 SPACE SHUTTLES DISCOVERY (ORBITER) PAYLOA... More

STS061-112-054 - STS-061 - Various views of hardware in the STS-61 Endeavour's payload bay

STS061-112-054 - STS-061 - Various views of hardware in the STS-61 End...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Various views of hardware in the STS-61 Endeavour's payload bay while on-orbit including: Orbital Replacement Unit carrier. Subject Terms: PAYLOAD BAY,... More

STS063-701-076 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

STS063-701-076 - STS-063 - Discovery's payload bay on-orbit

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation of the Space Shuttle Discovery's payload bay during STS-63. Subject Terms: STS-63 SPACE SHUTTLES DISCOVERY (ORBITER) PAYLOA... More

STS073-301-023 - STS-073 - Payload Commander Kathy Thornton and Mission Specialist Al Sacco prepare for on-orbit operations

STS073-301-023 - STS-073 - Payload Commander Kathy Thornton and Missio...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-73 Payload Commander Kathryn Thornton and Mission Specialist Albert Sacco prepare for on-orbit operations. Thornton inside airlock tunnel with Pilot... More

STS061-19-024 - STS-061 - STS-61 crew on flight deck for on-orbit portrait

STS061-19-024 - STS-061 - STS-61 crew on flight deck for on-orbit port...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Portrait views of the STS-61 crew (minus mission specialist Claude Nicollier) on the Endeavour's aft flight deck during their on-orbit portrait. Subjec... More

STS089-372-008 - STS-089 - DTO 700-14 - MS Reilly and video equipment used in a GPS demonstration

STS089-372-008 - STS-089 - DTO 700-14 - MS Reilly and video equipment ...

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-89 Mission Specialist James Reilly floats alongside video equipment used in a single-string Global Positioning System (GPS) demonstration (DTO 700-1... More

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on a scheduled 10-day flight to service the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Liftoff of Mission STS-82 occurred on-time at 3:55:17 a.m. EST, Feb. 11, 1997. Leading the veteran crew is Mission Commander Kenneth D. Bowersox. Scott J. "Doc" Horowitz is the pilot. Mark C. Lee is the payload commander. Rounding out the seven-member crew are Mission Specialists Steven L. Smith, Gregory J. Harbaugh, Joseph R. "Joe" Tanner and Steven A. Hawley. Four of the astronauts will be divided into two teams to perform the scheduled four back-to-back extravehicular activities (EVAs) or spacewalks. Lee and Smith will team up for EVAs 1 and 3 on flight days 4 and 6; Harbaugh and Tanner will perform EVAs 2 and 4 on flight days 5 and 7. Among the tasks will be to replace two outdated scientific instruments with two new instruments the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) and the Near Infrared Camera and Multi-Object Spectrometer (NICMOS). This is the second servicing mission for HST, which was originally deployed in 1990 and designed to be serviced on-orbit about every three years. Hubble was first serviced in 1993. STS-82 is the second of eight planned flights in 1997. It is the 22nd flight of Discovery and the 82nd Shuttle mission KSC-97pc281

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morn...

The Space Shuttle Discovery cuts a bright swath through the early-morning darkness as it lifts off from Launch Pad 39A on a scheduled 10-day flight to service the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). Liftoff of Missio... More

Participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) at Kennedy Space Center are STS-87 crew members Winston Scott, at left, and Takao Doi, Ph.D., of the National Space Development Agency of Japan, both mission specialists on STS-87. The CEIT gives astronauts an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they will be working on-orbit. STS-87 will be the fourth United States Microgravity Payload and flight of the Spartan-201 deployable satellite. During the STS-87 mission, scheduled for a Nov. 19 liftoff from KSC, Dr. Doi and Scott will both perform spacewalks. STS-87 is scheduled for a Nov. 19 liftoff from KSC KSC-97PC1511

Participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) at Kennedy...

Participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT) at Kennedy Space Center are STS-87 crew members Winston Scott, at left, and Takao Doi, Ph.D., of the National Space Development Agency of Japan, both ... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-91 crew participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for their upcoming Space Shuttle mission at the SPACEHAB Payload Processing Facility in Cape Canaveral. The CEIT gives astronauts an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they will be working on-orbit. STS-91 will be the ninth and final scheduled Mir docking and will include a single module of SPACEHAB, used mainly as a large pressurized cargo container for science, logistical equipment and supplies to be exchanged between the orbiter Discovery and the Russian Space Station Mir. The nearly 10-day flight of STS-91 also is scheduled to include the return of the last astronaut to live and work aboard the Russian orbiting outpost, Mission Specialist Andy Thomas, Ph.D. Liftoff of Discovery and its six-member crew is targeted for May 28, 1998, at 8:05 p.m. EDT from Launch Pad 39A. From left to right are STS-91 Pilot Dominic Gorie, STS-91 Mission Specialist Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D., STS-91 Commander Charles Precourt, Boeing SPACEHAB Program Senior Engineer Shawn Hicks, Russian Interpreter Olga Belozerova, and STS-91 Mission Specialist Valery Ryumin with the Russian Space Agency KSC-98pc429

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-91 crew participate in the Crew ...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-91 crew participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) for their upcoming Space Shuttle mission at the SPACEHAB Payload Processing Facility in Cape Canaveral. The ... More

STS-91 crew members participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test, or CEIT, in KSC's Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2. Laying down inspecting a foot restraint for an extravehicular activity (EVA) spacewalk is STS-91 Mission Specialist Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D. Looking over his shoulder is Kieth Johnson, an EVA trainer and flight controller from Johnson Space Center. STS-91 Mission Specialist Janet Kavandi, Ph.D., stands next to Johnson. During CEIT, the crew have an opportunity to get a hands-on look at the payloads with which they'll be working on-orbit. The STS-91 crew are scheduled to launch aboard the Shuttle Discovery for the ninth and final docking with the Russian Space Station Mir from KSC's Launch Pad 39A on May 28 at 8:05 EDT KSC-98pc466

STS-91 crew members participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test, ...

STS-91 crew members participate in the Crew Equipment Interface Test, or CEIT, in KSC's Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2. Laying down inspecting a foot restraint for an extravehicular activity (EVA) spacewalk ... More

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

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

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

STS051-14-017 - STS-051 - GPS hardware

STS051-14-017 - STS-051 - GPS hardware

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Photographic documentation showing stowage locker for gear supporting GPS on-orbit operations. Subject Terms: HARDWARE, GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, INER... More

At Launch Pad 36A on the Cape Canaveral Air Station, the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Atlas II rocket is lifted into an upright position. The rocket will be used to launch the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-L (GOES-L). GOES-L is the latest in the current series of advanced geostationary weather satellites in service. Once in orbit, it will become GOES-11 and function as an on-orbit spare to be activated when one of the operational satellites needs to be replaced. Launch is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 at the opening of a launch window which extends from 2:23 to 4:41 a.m. EDT KSC-99pp0422

At Launch Pad 36A on the Cape Canaveral Air Station, the first stage o...

At Launch Pad 36A on the Cape Canaveral Air Station, the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Atlas II rocket is lifted into an upright position. The rocket will be used to launch the Geostationary Operational Envi... More

At Launch Pad 36A on the Cape Canaveral Air Station, technicians prepare to erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Atlas II rocket which will be used to launch the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-L (GOES-L). GOES-L is the latest in the current series of advanced geostationary weather satellites in service. Once in orbit, it will become GOES-11 and function as an on-orbit spare to be activated when one of the operational satellites needs to be replaced. Launch is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 at the opening of a launch window which extends from 2:23 to 4:41 a.m. EDT KSC-99pp0421

At Launch Pad 36A on the Cape Canaveral Air Station, technicians prepa...

At Launch Pad 36A on the Cape Canaveral Air Station, technicians prepare to erect the first stage of a Lockheed Martin Atlas II rocket which will be used to launch the Geostationary Operational Environmental Sa... More

At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers check over the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket before it is lifted up the gantry (behind it) for mating with the first stage. Atlas II is designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. The rocket is the launch vehicle for the GOES-L satellite, part of the NOAA National Weather Service system in weather imagery and atmospheric sounding information. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing KSC-00pp0424

At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers check ov...

At launch pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers check over the second stage of an Atlas II/Centaur rocket before it is lifted up the gantry (behind it) for mating with the first stage. Atlas II is... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -- A recently installed fertilizer-producing system sits near Launch Pad 39A (upper left background). Using a "scrubber," the system captures 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, a commercial fertilizer. The black tanker at left is collecting the potassium nitrate, which will be used on the orange groves that KSC leases to outside companies KSC00pp0510

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A recently installed fertilizer-produci...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A recently installed fertilizer-producing system sits near Launch Pad 39A (upper left background). Using a "scrubber," the system captures nitrogen tetroxide vapor that develops a... More

The GOES-L satellite is ready for mating with the lower stages of the Atlas IIA rocket on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Atlas II is designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. The rocket is the launch vehicle for the GOES-L satellite, part of the NOAA National Weather Service system in weather imagery and atmospheric sounding information. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Launch is scheduled for May 3 KSC00pp0542

The GOES-L satellite is ready for mating with the lower stages of the ...

The GOES-L satellite is ready for mating with the lower stages of the Atlas IIA rocket on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Atlas II is designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous ... More

The GOES-L satellite approaches the end of its journey up the gantry on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating with the Atlas IIA/Centaur rocket. The Atlas IIA is designed to launch payloads into low earth orbit, geosynchronous transfer orbit or geosynchronous orbit. The rocket is the launch vehicle for the GOES-L satellite, part of the NOAA National Weather Service system in weather imagery and atmospheric sounding information. The primary objective of the GOES-L is to provide a full capability satellite in an on-orbit storage condition, to assure NOAA continuity in services from a two-satellite constellation. Launch services are being provided by the 45th Space Wing. Launch is scheduled for May 3 KSC00pp0544

The GOES-L satellite approaches the end of its journey up the gantry o...

The GOES-L satellite approaches the end of its journey up the gantry on pad 36A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, for mating with the Atlas IIA/Centaur rocket. The Atlas IIA is designed to launch payloads into... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I) arrives at the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) where it will undergo processing to prepare it for launch. The second in a new series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft.  The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle.  It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope.  This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017.  Launch of TDRS-I is scheduled for March 8 aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket from Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-02pd0114

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I) arrives at the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) where it will undergo processing to prepare it for launch... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  -- At KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I) is transported from the Shuttle Landing Facility to the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2). The second in a new series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft.  The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle.  It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope.  This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. In the SAEF-2 TDRS-I will undergo processing to prepare it for launch March 8 aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket from Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station KSC-02pd0113

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- At KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, t...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- At KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I) is transported from the Shuttle Landing Facility to the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulatio... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket stands complete in the launch tower after mating of the nose fairing.  The fairing encapsulates the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I). The second in a new series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. Launch of TDRS-I is scheduled for March 8 between 5:39 - 6:19 p.m. EST KSC-02pd0182

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket sta...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket stands complete in the launch tower after mating of the nose fairing. The fairing encapsulates the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The nose fairing encapsulating the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I) is lifted up the launch tower at Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The fairing will be attached to the Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket for launch. The second in a new series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. Launch of TDRS-I is scheduled for March 8 between 5:39 - 6:19 p.m. EST KSC-02pd0178

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The nose fairing encapsulating the Track...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The nose fairing encapsulating the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I) is lifted up the launch tower at Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The fairing will b... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  A Great Blue Heron is silhouetted against the brilliance of the rocket exhaust as the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-1) is launched from Launch Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. Liftoff occurred at 5:59 p.m. EST KSC-02pp0262

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Great Blue Heron is silhouetted again...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Great Blue Heron is silhouetted against the brilliance of the rocket exhaust as the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-1) is launched from Launch Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket lifts off from Launch Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, with the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-1) aboard. TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. Liftoff occurred at 5:59 p.m. EST KSC-02pp0260

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket lif...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket lifts off from Launch Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, with the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-1) aboard. TDRS-I replenis... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-J (TDRS-J) is being offloaded at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility from an Air Force C-17 air cargo plane.   It will be transferred to the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2). TDRS-J weighs 3,338 pounds, but at launch will weigh 7,031 pounds when fully fueled with its propellants consisting of monomethylhydrazine fuel and nitrogen tetroxide oxidizer. The solar arrays, when deployed, will supply the spacecraft with up to 2,200 watts of power.  TDRS-J is the third in the current series of three Tracking and Data Relay Satellites designed to replenish the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft, the first of which was launched in 1983. The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope, and launch support for some expendable vehicles. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until approximately 2017. KSC-02pd1572

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-J...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-J (TDRS-J) is being offloaded at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility from an Air Force C-17 air cargo plane. It will be transferred to the Spa... More

S114E6730 - STS-114 - STS-114 on-orbit crew portrait

S114E6730 - STS-114 - STS-114 on-orbit crew portrait

The original finding aid described this as: Description: STS-114 crew members pose for their on-orbit crew portrait in the Destiny laboratory module. L.-r. (front row): STS-114 Mission Specialist Andrew Thomas... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -   During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission Specialist Michael Fossum holds a loop on a cover for the trailing umbilical system reel assembly that will be installed on the International Space Station during their mission.  A CEIT provides hands-on experiences with equipment used on-orbit.  Mission STS-121 is the second in the Return to Flight sequence and will carry on improvements that debuted during last year's STS-114 mission and build upon those tests.  Launch is scheduled in July.  Photo credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett KSC-06pd0539

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a Crew Equipment Interface Test...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During a Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121 Mission Specialist Michael Fossum holds a loop ... More

Expedition 11 and Expedition 12 on-orbit crew portrait

Expedition 11 and Expedition 12 on-orbit crew portrait

ISS011-E-14191 (8 October 2005) --- The crewmembers onboard the International Space Station pose for a group photo in the Destiny laboratory following the ceremony of Changing-of-Command from Expedition 11 to E... More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-121 Commander Steve Lindsey works with equipment that will be on the mission.  The crew is at Kennedy to take part in the crew equipment interface test, which provides hands-on experience with equipment to be used on-orbit.  Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121, the second return-to-flight mission, is scheduled no earlier than May. KSC-06pd0309

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Pr...

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3, STS-121 Commander Steve Lindsey works with equipment that will be on the mission. The crew is at Kennedy to take p... More

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