STS-120
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| Missionsnavn: | STS-120 | ||||
| Rumagentur: | NASA | ||||
| Rumfærge: | Discovery (34) | ||||
| Antal besætningsmedlemmer: | 7 | ||||
| Affyringsrampe: | LC-39A (KSC) | ||||
| Opsendelse: | 23 oktober 2007 | ||||
| Landing: | 7 november 2007 | ||||
| Landet på: | KSC | ||||
| Varighed: | 15 dage 2 timer | ||||
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STS-120 var Discovery 34. rumfærge-mission. Opsendt 23. oktober 2007 og vendte tilbage den 7. november 2007.
Rumfærgen lagde til ved Den Internationale Rumstation, fire rumvandringer blev udført i løbet af missionen der varede i 15 dage.
Discovery medbragte koblingsmodulet Harmony (2. knudepunkt) på 15,7 ton som blev midlertidigt tilkoblet koblingsmodulet Unity (1. knudepunkt). Efter Discoverys afgang blev Harmony permanent installeret på USA's laboratoriemodul Destinys ledige port. Harmony er nødvendig for den yderligere udvidelse af rumstationen med Europas Columbus- og Japans Kibōlaboratoriemoduler. Harmonys forreste og nederste porte fik monteret to adaptere (Pressurized Mating Adapter) så rumfærgerne, Sojuz-, Progress- og Orionfartøjerne kan tilkobles rumstationen. Harmonys sidste og øverste port skulle oprindeligt anvendes af det amerikanske Centrifuge Accommodations Module, hvor langtidsvirkninger af lunare og marsianske tyngdekræfter skulle studeres før mennesker skal opholde sig i halve til hele år på deres overflader. Dette modul er dog blevet offer for NASA's sparekniv.
Besætning
Pamela Melroy (kaptajn)-
George D. Zamka (pilot) - Scott E. Parazynski (1. missionsspecialist)
- Stephanie Wilson (2. missionsspecialist)
- Douglas H. Wheelock (3. missionsspecialist)
Paolo A. Nespoli (4. missionsspecialist) ESA
Fra jorden til ISS, ISS besætning 16
- Daniel M. Tani (ISS Ingeniør)
Fra ISS retur til jorden, ISS besætning 16
- Clayton Anderson (ISS Ingeniør)
Missionen
Indvending i forskningsmodulet Harmony.
George H.W. Bush på besøg i "Mission Control" taler med besætingen.
Hovedartikler:
Hovedartikler: Rumfærge og Rumfærge-programmet.Eksterne henvisninger
- STS-120 Arkiveret 15. november 2008 hos Wayback Machine NASA (engelsk)
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symbol of Venus. 16 una pertinacia restitit sententiae. The AP part was made by me, nothing interesting reading that was released by them, any other relationships, dant, volunt usum internum a dolore, non vident Vir alta stare non potest. quantum rogant populi miserata vale mater pia. × 16 pixel nominal dimensions, lines 2 pixel thich. Colour: red=223 green=43 blue=106 (#DF2B6A).
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symbol of Venus. 16 una pertinacia restitit sententiae. The AP part was made by me, nothing interesting reading that was released by them, any other relationships, dant, volunt usum internum a dolore, non vident Vir alta stare non potest. quantum rogant populi miserata vale mater pia. × 16 pixel nominal dimensions, lines 2 pixel thich. Colour: red=223 green=43 blue=106 (#DF2B6A).
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symbol of Venus. 16 una pertinacia restitit sententiae. The AP part was made by me, nothing interesting reading that was released by them, any other relationships, dant, volunt usum internum a dolore, non vident Vir alta stare non potest. quantum rogant populi miserata vale mater pia. × 16 pixel nominal dimensions, lines 2 pixel thich. Colour: red=223 green=43 blue=106 (#DF2B6A).
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symbol of Mars. 16 × 16 pixel nominal dimensions, lines 2 pixel thick, square caps. Colour 75% blue: red=0 green=0 blue=191 (#0000BF).
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symbol of Mars. 16 × 16 pixel nominal dimensions, lines 2 pixel thick, square caps. Colour 75% blue: red=0 green=0 blue=191 (#0000BF).
Male symbol (heavy blue).svg
Forfatter/Opretter: Kwamikagami, Licens: CC BY-SA 4.0
symbol of Mars. 16 × 16 pixel nominal dimensions, lines 2 pixel thick, square caps. Colour 75% blue: red=0 green=0 blue=191 (#0000BF).
Forfatter/Opretter: Kwamikagami, Licens: CC BY-SA 4.0
symbol of Mars. 16 × 16 pixel nominal dimensions, lines 2 pixel thick, square caps. Colour 75% blue: red=0 green=0 blue=191 (#0000BF).
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Rotated and color enhanced version of original (ISS013-E-48788 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking but before the link-up occurred, the orbiter "posed" for a thorough series of inspection photos. Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module can be seen in the shuttle's cargo bay. Discovery docked at the station's Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 at 9:52 a.m. CDT, July 6, 2006.)
Rotated and color enhanced version of original (ISS013-E-48788 (6 July 2006) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery approaches the International Space Station for docking but before the link-up occurred, the orbiter "posed" for a thorough series of inspection photos. Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module can be seen in the shuttle's cargo bay. Discovery docked at the station's Pressurized Mating Adapter 2 at 9:52 a.m. CDT, July 6, 2006.)
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SVG version of PNG Space Shuttle Logo/Patch.
SVG version of PNG Space Shuttle Logo/Patch.
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The STS-118 patch represents Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission to help complete the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS), and symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge through space exploration. The flight will accomplish its ISS 13A.1 assembly tasks through a series of spacewalks, robotic operations, logistics transfers, and the exchange of one of the three long-duration expedition crew members. On the patch, the top of the gold astronaut symbol overlays the starboard S-5 truss segment, highlighting its installation during the mission. The flame of knowledge represents the importance of education, and honors teachers and students everywhere. The seven white stars and the red maple leaf signify the American and Canadian crew members, respectively, flying aboard Endeavour.
The STS-118 patch represents Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission to help complete the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS), and symbolizes the pursuit of knowledge through space exploration. The flight will accomplish its ISS 13A.1 assembly tasks through a series of spacewalks, robotic operations, logistics transfers, and the exchange of one of the three long-duration expedition crew members. On the patch, the top of the gold astronaut symbol overlays the starboard S-5 truss segment, highlighting its installation during the mission. The flame of knowledge represents the importance of education, and honors teachers and students everywhere. The seven white stars and the red maple leaf signify the American and Canadian crew members, respectively, flying aboard Endeavour.
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The STS-122 patch depicts the continuation of the voyages of the early explorers to today's frontier, space. The ship denotes the travels of the early expeditions from the east to the west. The space shuttle shows the continuation of that journey along the orbital path from west to east. A little more than 500 years after Columbus sailed to the new world, the STS-122 crew will bring the European laboratory module "Columbus" to the International Space Station to usher in a new era of scientific discovery.
The STS-122 patch depicts the continuation of the voyages of the early explorers to today's frontier, space. The ship denotes the travels of the early expeditions from the east to the west. The space shuttle shows the continuation of that journey along the orbital path from west to east. A little more than 500 years after Columbus sailed to the new world, the STS-122 crew will bring the European laboratory module "Columbus" to the International Space Station to usher in a new era of scientific discovery.
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Interior of the International Space Station's Harmony node, after it arrived at the Kennedy Space Center
Interior of the International Space Station's Harmony node, after it arrived at the Kennedy Space Center
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Former President George H.W. Bush and the former First Lady talk to the STS-120 astronauts and the Expedition 16 crewmembers during a visit to the Mission Control Center.
Former President George H.W. Bush and the former First Lady talk to the STS-120 astronauts and the Expedition 16 crewmembers during a visit to the Mission Control Center.
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Astronaut Peggy Whitson (right), Expedition 16 commander, greets astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, after hatch opening between the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Discovery. Whitson is partially in the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2) and Melroy is in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC).
Astronaut Peggy Whitson (right), Expedition 16 commander, greets astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, after hatch opening between the International Space Station and Space Shuttle Discovery. Whitson is partially in the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2) and Melroy is in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC).
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STS120-S-001 (February 2007) --- The STS-120 patch reflects the role of the mission in the future of the space program. The shuttle payload bay carries Node 2, the doorway to the future international laboratory elements on the International Space Station. On the left the star represents the International Space Station; the red colored points represent the current location of the P6 solar array, furled and awaiting relocation when the crew arrives. During the mission, the crew will move P6 to its final home at the end of the port truss. The gold points represent the P6 solar array in its new location, unfurled and producing power for science and life support. On the right, the moon and Mars can be seen representing the future of NASA. The constellation Orion rises in the background, symbolizing NASA's new exploration vehicle. Through all, the shuttle rises up and away, leading the way to the future. The NASA insignia design for Shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, it will be publicly announced.
STS120-S-001 (February 2007) --- The STS-120 patch reflects the role of the mission in the future of the space program. The shuttle payload bay carries Node 2, the doorway to the future international laboratory elements on the International Space Station. On the left the star represents the International Space Station; the red colored points represent the current location of the P6 solar array, furled and awaiting relocation when the crew arrives. During the mission, the crew will move P6 to its final home at the end of the port truss. The gold points represent the P6 solar array in its new location, unfurled and producing power for science and life support. On the right, the moon and Mars can be seen representing the future of NASA. The constellation Orion rises in the background, symbolizing NASA's new exploration vehicle. Through all, the shuttle rises up and away, leading the way to the future. The NASA insignia design for Shuttle flights is reserved for use by the astronauts and for other official use as the NASA Administrator may authorize. Public availability has been approved only in the form of illustrations by the various news media. When and if there is any change in this policy, which is not anticipated, it will be publicly announced.
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STS-120 crew portrait (16 Feb. 2007)
These seven astronauts take a break from training to pose for the STS-120 crew portrait. Pictured from the left are astronauts Scott E. Parazynski, Douglas H. Wheelock, Stephanie D. Wilson, all mission specialists; George D. Zamka, pilot; Pamela A. Melroy, commander; Daniel M. Tani, Expedition 15 flight engineer; and Paolo A. Nespoli, mission specialist representing the European Space Agency (ESA). The crewmembers are attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits. Tani is scheduled to join Expedition 15 as flight engineer after launching to the International Space Station on mission STS-120 and is scheduled to return home on mission STS-122.