FLIGHT 10A

Node 2, Cupola

Summary of Mission

There are 4 EVAs, all performed by the same EV crewmembers brought up on Flight 10A. One EVA is performed prior to Orbiter departure and the remaining 3 are performed following Orbiter departure. With the Orbiter mated, the Node 2/Cupola CE is temporarily installed on the ISS using the SSRMS. Following Orbiter departure, the Node 2 and Cupola are repositioned to their final locations is a series of EVAs and EVRs.

The following is a summary of the events occurring on this flight:

• Rendezvous of the Orbiter with the Space Station occurs along the + V-bar at an altitude of 215 nmi.
• The completed stage configuration reflects the installation of Node 2 and the Cupola.
• Node 2 provides attach locations for the JEM and the ESA APM delivered on later flights.
• Node 2's 4 racks contain DDCUs and NASDA modules with electrical power.
• The cupola provides direct viewing capability for robotic operations and payload viewing.
• Included on this flight is a high pressure O2 tank on a carrier for exchange with a depleted tank.

Ground Processing Flow

KSC Ground Processing

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