STS-118 - Space Shuttle Endeavour

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STS-118 Endeavour


Image Gallery

Tuesday, November 28


JSC2006-E-50924 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Charles O. Hobaugh, STS-118 pilot, participates in a training
session at a console in the simulation control area in the Neutral Buoyancy
Laboratory (NBL) at the Sonny Carter Training Facility (SCTF) near
Johnson Space Center.



JSC2006-E-50931 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science
officer and flight engineer, gets help with the donning of a training version
of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit prior to being
submerged in the waters of the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) near
Johnson Space Center.



JSC2006-E-50932 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialists,
dons a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit
prior to being submerged in the waters of the Neutral Buoyancy
Laboratory (NBL) near Johnson Space Center. Astronaut Tracy E.
Caldwell, mission specialist, assisted Mastracchio.



JSC2006-E-50933 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science
officer and flight engineer, dons a training version of his Extravehicular
Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit prior to being submerged in the waters of
the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (NBL) near Johnson Space Center.
Astronauts Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams (left), mission specialist
representing the Canadian Space Agency, and Scott J. Kelly, commander,
assisted Anderson.



JSC2006-E-50935 (28 Nov. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, STS-118 mission specialist,
attired in a training version of his Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU)
spacesuit, awaits a training session in the waters of the Neutral Buoyancy
Laboratory (NBL) near Johnson Space Center.


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STS-118 Endeavour


Image Gallery 2006


April 5, 2006


KSC-06PD-0573 (04/05/2006) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center,
Endeavour waits for installation of its reinforced carbon-carbon nose cap.
The nose cap is insulated with thermal protection system blankets made
of a woven ceramic fabric. The special blankets help insulate the vehicle's
nose cap and protect it from the extreme temperatures it will face during
a mission. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann


April 6, 2006


KSC-06PD-0579 (04/06/2006) [Low Res | High Res]
A worker checks the reinforced carbon-carbon nose cap after installation
on Endeavour. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann



KSC-06PD-0583 (04/06/2006) [Low Res | High Res]
The airlock is lowered by an overhead crane into Endeavour's payload
bay for installation. Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann



KSC-06PD-0587 (04/06/2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Workers release the lines holding the airlock to the overhead crane. The
airlock is being installed in Endeavour's payload bay. The airlock is
located in the middeck. The airlock and airlock hatches permit flight crew
members to transfer from the middeck crew compartment into the
payload bay for extravehicular activities in their space suits without
depressurizing the orbiter crew cabin. The airlock is sized to
accommodate two fully suited flight crew members simultaneously.
Photo credit: NASA/Jim Grossmann


October 4, 2006


JSC2006-E-43670 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronauts Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio (left), STS-118 mission
specialist; and Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station
science officer and flight engineer, discuss training activities during an
emergency egress training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at
the Johnson Space Center. Mastracchio and Anderson are wearing training
versions of their shuttle launch and entry suit.



JSC2006-E-43673 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits,
astronauts Tracy E. Caldwell (left), STS-118 mission specialist; Clayton C.
Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science officer and flight
engineer; Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, representing the Canadian Space
Agency, and Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, both STS-118 mission
specialists, enjoy a light moment as they await an emergency egress
training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space
Center.



JSC2006-E-43721 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio (right), STS-118 mission
specialist, dons a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit prior
to the start of a mission training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup
Facility at Johnson Space Center. Suit technician Joe Alvarado assisted
Mastracchio.



JSC2006-E-43734 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Crew trainer Bob Behrendsen (standing, right background) briefs
astronauts Scott J. Kelly (seated left), STS-118 commander; Charles O.
Hobaugh, pilot; Tracy E. Caldwell and Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio,
mission specialists; Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, mission specialist
representing the Canadian Space Agency; Barbara R. Morgan, mission
specialist; and Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station
science officer and flight engineer; during a training session in the Space
Vehicle Mockup Facility at the Johnson Space Center. The crewmembers
are attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry suits.



JSC2006-E-45159 (4 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams, STS-118 mission specialist
representing the Canadian Space Agency, dons a training version of his
shuttle launch and entry suit, prior to the start of a mission training
session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center.
United Space Alliance (USA) suit technician Carlos E. Ramos assisted
Williams.


October 12, 2006


JSC2006-E-43502 (October 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Computer-generated artist's rendering of the International Space Station
after flight STS-118/13A.1. Third starboard truss segment (S5) is
delivered and installed. External Stowage Platform 3 (ESP3) is installed on
top of the P3 truss segment. Pressurized Mating Adapter-3 (PMA-3) moves
to Unity node nadir port.


October 18, 2006


JSC2006-E-45151 (18 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science
officer and flight engineer, dons a training version of his shuttle launch
and entry suit, prior to the start of a mission training session in the Space
Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space Center. United Space Alliance
(USA) suit technician Joe Alvarado assisted Anderson.



JSC2006-E-45176 (18 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronauts Charles O. Hobaugh (background), STS-118 pilot, and Clayton
C. Anderson, Expedition 15 NASA space station science officer and flight
engineer, use the virtual reality lab at Johnson Space Center to train for
their duties aboard the space shuttle and space station. This type of
computer interface, paired with virtual reality training hardware and
software, helps to prepare the entire team for dealing with space station
elements.



JSC2006-E-45208 (18 Oct. 2006) [Low Res | High Res]
Astronauts Dafydd R. (Dave) Williams (left) representing the Canadian
Space Agency, Barbara R. Morgan and Richard A. (Rick) Mastracchio, all
STS-118 mission specialists, get help with the donning of training versions
of their shuttle launch and entry suits prior to the start of a mission
training session in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at Johnson Space
Center. United Space Alliance suit technician Drew Billingsley (foreground)
assisted the crewmembers.


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STS-118 Endeavour


Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-110206

November 2, Thursday

During a scheduled Space Shuttle Program meeting today, managers
ratified the target launch dates for the first three missions in 2007.
New dates are as follows:

* STS-117 aboard Atlantis March 16
* STS-118 aboard Endeavour June 28
* STS-120 aboard Atlantis Sept. 7


Quelle: NASA.gov



Image Gallery 2005


February 22, 2005


KSC-05PD-0301 (02/22/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
The orbiter Endeavour rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility. It is
being moved to Florida Space Authority’s Reusable Launch Vehicle hangar
for temporary storage. It left the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to allow
work to be performed in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the
bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes modifications to the bay
and platform validation in the bay. Endeavour will remain in the hangar
for approximately 30 days, then return to the OPF. Endeavour was pulled
out of service in December 2003 for Orbiter Major Modification (OMM).
OMMs are scheduled at regular intervals to enhance safety and
performance, infuse new technology, and, in this case, perform RTF
modifications.



KSC-05PD-0303 (02/22/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
Workers accompany the orbiter Endeavour as it rolls past the Vehicle
Assembly Building on its way to Florida Space Authority's Reusable
Launch Vehicle hangar for temporary storage. Endeavour is being moved
from the Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) to allow work to be performed
in the OPF that can only be accomplished while the bay is empty.



KSC-05PD-0305 (02/22/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
Work scheduled in the OPF includes modifications to the bay and platform
validation in the bay.



KSC-05PD-0306 (02/22/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour will remain in the hangar for approximately 30 days, then
return to the OPF. Endeavour was pulled out of service in December 2003
for Orbiter Major Modification (OMM). OMMs are scheduled at regular
intervals to enhance safety and performance, infuse new technology, and,
in this case, perform RTF modifications.


March 17, 2005


KSC-05PD-0440 (03/17/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
The starboard side of orbiter Endeavour is shown as it sits inside the
Florida Space Authority's Reusable Launch Vehicle hangar at NASA's
Kennedy Space Center. While in the hangar, Endeavour has undergone
testing to see how orbiters respond to a new radar system that will be
used during launch to detect debris. Endeavour is returning to the Orbiter
Processing Facility today to continue Orbiter Major Modifications (OMM).


October 6, 2005


KSC-05PD-2299 (10/06/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, United Space Alliance employees
Charles Bell, Terri Halverstadt, Loralee Woodbury, and Rob Lewis monitor
a display in Space Shuttle Endeavour's cockpit the first time the orbiter is
powered up after nearly two years. Endeavour has been in its Orbiter
Major Modification (OMM) period since December 2003. Engineers and
technicians spent 900,000 hours performing 124 modifications to the
vehicle. These included all recommended return to flight safety
modifications, bonding more than 1,000 thermal protection system tiles
and inspecting more than 150 miles of wiring throughout Endeavour.
Eighty five of the modifications are completed, with work on the additional
39 modifications continuing throughout the next few months. Shuttle
major modification periods are scheduled at regular intervals to enhance
safety and performance, infuse new technology and allow for thorough
inspections of the airframe and wiring of the vehicles. This was the second
of these modification periods performed entirely at Kennedy Space
Center. Endeavour's previous modification was completed in March 1997.



KSC-05PD-2301 (10/06/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, United Space Alliance technician
Loralee Woodbury monitors the lighted display in Space Shuttle
Endeavour's cockpit after full powerup, the first time the orbiter has been
powered up after nearly two years.


November 30, 2005


KSC-05PD-2533 (11/30/2005) [Low Res | High Res]
In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2, United Space Alliance technician
Michael Vanwart installs thermal protection system blankets in the nose
cap of space shuttle Endeavour. Endeavour recently came out of a nearly
two-year Orbiter Major Modification period which began in December
2003.


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STS-118 Endeavour


Image Gallery 2004


January 9, 2004


KSC-04PD-0010 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour is ready to be rolled out of the Orbiter Processing Facility for
temporary transfer to the Vehicle Assembly Building.



KSC-04PD-0012 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
The move allows work to be performed in the OPF that can only be
accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the OPF includes
annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting mechanisms
and jack stands.



KSC-04PD-0013 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
After Endeavour’s rollout from inside the Orbiter Processing Facility, the
transporter (foreground) prepares to tow it to the Vehicle Assembly
Building for temporary transfer. A protective cover surrounds the nose of
Endeavour.



KSC-04PD-0014 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour is towed toward the Vehicle Assembly Building for temporary
storage.



KSC-04PD-0016 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour is towed in front of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where
it is going for temporary storage.



KSC-04PD-0019 (01/09/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Endeavour settles into place inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)
where it has been moved for temporary storage. It left the Orbiter
Processing Facility (OPF) to allow work to be performed in the OPF that
can only be accomplished while the bay is empty. Work scheduled in the
OPF includes annual validation of the bay’s cranes, work platforms, lifting
mechanisms and jack stands. Endeavour will remain in the VAB for
approximately 12 days, then return to the OPF.


March 17, 2004


KSC-04PD-0551 (03/17/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Under a worker’s watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center
Director Jim Kennedy (right) takes a turn on a screw on Endeavour.
Kennedy is taking an opportunity to learn first-hand what workers are
doing to enable Return to Flight. Endeavour is in an Orbiter Major
Modification period.



KSC-04PD-0555 (03/17/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
Under workers’ watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center
Director Jim Kennedy (center) takes a turn on a screw on Endeavour.


April 7, 2004


KSC-04PD-0805 (04/07/2004) [Low Res | High Res]
On a tour of the Orbiter Processing Facility, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (back to
camera in white shirt) learns about work being done on the orbiter
Endeavour (background). Accompanying him is U.S. Mint Director
Henrietta Holsman Fore (at right of Bush). The tour followed the launching
ceremony at the KSC Visitor Complex for the new Florida quarter issued
by the U.S. Mint. The ceremony was emceed by Center Director Jim
Kennedy and included remarks by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe,
Bush, Fore and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Samuel W. Bodman.


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In jedem Space Shuttle Processing Status Report findest
du aktuelle Infos zur Endeavour.
Und die findest du auch hier in den jeweiligen Threads.

[Spocky]

Wo wir gerade von der Endeavour sprechen: Ist die denn inzwischen mit ihrer Inspektion schon durch und wieder zusammengesetzt?

Irgendwie findet sich nicht mal auf der NASA-HP was aktuelles zu dem Thema

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STS-118 Endeavour


Image Gallery 2002/03

Note: Orbiter Columbia was originally scheduled to fly mission STS-118.


March 13, 2002


KSC-02PD-0285 (03/13/2002) [Low Res | High Res]
The super Guppy transport aircraft arrives at KSC with its cargo, the S5
truss segment for the International Space Station.



KSC-02PD-0286 (03/13/2002) [Low Res | High Res]
The open nose of the Super Guppy transport aircraft reveals its cargo, the
S5 truss segment for the International Space Station, inside.



KSC-02PD-0287 (03/13/2002) [Low Res | High Res]
The S5 truss segment for the International Space Station is offloaded
from the Super Guppy transport aircraft at the KSC Shuttle Landing
Facility.



KSC-02PD-0288 (03/13/2002) [Low Res | High Res]
At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the S5 truss segment for the International
Space Station is prepared for ground transport after being offloaded from
the Super Guppy transport aircraft on which it arrived. The S5 truss will
be taken to the Space Station Processing Facility where it will be fit
checked for a Photo-Voltaic Radiator Grapple Fixture. It will also undergo
a fit check to a truss simulator to ensure that it will fit properly with the S4
and S6 truss segments. S5 is scheduled for launch in October 2003 on
mission STS-118. It will be the tenth truss assembled in an 11-truss
structure.


January 9, 2003


KSC-03PD-0042 (01/09/2003) [Low Res | High Res]
In the Space Station Processing Facility, STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly
(left) and Mission Specialist Barbara Morgan (center) are briefed on
equipment during Crew Equipment Interface Test activities. The mission to
the International Space Station will be delivering the third starboard truss
segment, the ITS S5, which will be attached to the station, and a
SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module with supplies and equipment. Launch
aboard Space Shuttle Columbia is scheduled for Nov. 13, 2003.


September 5, 2003


KSC-03PD-2587 (09/05/2003) [Low Res | High Res]
Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility prepare to remove one of two
Orbiter Maneuvering System (OMS) pods from Endeavour. The OMS pods
are attached to the upper aft fuselage left and right sides. Fabricated
primarily of graphite epoxy composite and aluminum, each pod is 21.8
feet long and 11.37 feet wide at its aft end and 8.41 feet wide at its
forward end, with a surface area of approximately 435 square feet. Each
pod houses the Reaction Control System propulsion components used for
inflight maneuvering and is attached to the aft fuselage with 11 bolts. OMS
pods are removed during Orbiter Major Modifications. Once removed, the
OMS pods undergo in-depth structural inspections, system checks and the
thrusters are changed out.


October 10, 2003


KSC-03PD-2790 (10/10/2003) [Low Res | High Res]
In the Orbiter Processing Facility, David Sanborn and Rick Cady, with
United Space Alliance, check tiles on the underside of Endeavour. Tile
check is part of routine maintenance and return to flight activities on the
orbiter fleet.



KSC-03PD-2789 (10/10/2003) [Low Res | High Res]
Rick Cady, with United Space Alliance, removes a tile from Endeavour.


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Space Shuttle Endeavour will deliver the third starboard truss segment S5
and External Stowage Platform No. 3 to the International Space Station
(June 2007).



STS-118

STS-118 (englisch Space Transportation System)
ist eine Missionsbezeichnung für den US-amerikanischen Space Shuttle
Endeavour (OV-105) der NASA.

Der Start ist momentan für den 28. Juni 2007 von der Startrampe 39A
vorgesehen.


STS-118 Mission Patch

The STS-118 patch represents Space Shuttle Endeavour on its mission to
help complete the assembly of the International Space Station 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 flying aboard
Endeavour.





Space Shuttle Processing
Status Report S-102006

October 20, Friday

Mission: STS-118 - 22nd International Space Station Flight (13A.1) -
S5 Truss Segment
Vehicle: Endeavour (OV-105)
Location: Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2
Launch Date: No earlier than June 11, 2007 (under review)
Launch Pad: 39A
Crew: Scott Kelly, Charles Hobaugh, Richard Mastracchio,
Dafydd Williams, Tracy Caldwell, Barbara Morgan and Clayton Anderson
Inclination/Orbit Altitude: 51.6 degrees/122 nautical miles

Shuttle Flight: No. 119
Endeavour Flight: No. 20
Shuttle-ISS Flight: No. 22

Endeavour continues to undergo powered-up system testing in Orbiter
Processing Facility bay 2 and technicians are preparing the vehicle for its
first launch following an extensive modification period.

The vehicle was powered up Thursday to support auxiliary power unit leak
and functional tests. Preparations continue for crew module and external
airlock leak checks, currently set for Sunday.


Quelle: NASA.gov



Mission Objectives:

1. The third starboard truss segment, the ITS S5 Truss, and the
External Stowage Platform 3 (ESP3) will be attached to the station.

2. A SPACEHAB Single Cargo Module delivers supplies and
equipment to the station.

3. Arrival of Astronaut Clayton Anderson at the Space Station and
return of Astronaut Sunita Williams back to Earth.



STS-118 - First Educator in Space

No earlier than June 11, 2007, the STS-118 crew will launch into space to
continue the extraordinary task of assembling the International Space
Station. In addition to delivering the Starboard 5 Truss Segment and the
External Stowage Platform 3 to the ISS, it will be the first flight of an
Educator Astronaut, mission specialist Barbara Morgan.

An Educator Astronaut is a fully qualified astronaut who brings expertise in
K-12 education. With their education background, Educator Astronauts will
help lead NASA in the development of new ways to connect space
exploration with the classroom, and to inspire the next generation of
explorers, while ensuring a successful mission.



Die Crew


CDR Scott Kelly (2. Flug)
Bisherige Flüge:
STS-103 Discovery, Hubble (1999)


PLT Charles "Charlie" Hobaugh (2. Flug)
Bisherige Flüge:
STS-104 Atlantis, ISS (2001)


MS1 Tracy Caldwell (1. Flug)


MS2 Richard "Rick" Mastracchio (2. Flug)
Bisherige Flüge:
STS-106 Atlantis, ISS (2000)


MS3 Dafydd "Dave" Williams (2. Flug) CSA, Canada
Bisherige Flüge:
STS-90 Columbia (1998)


MS4 Barbara Morgan (1. Flug)
Erste Lehrerin im All - Sie soll auf dem Flug die Lektionen aus dem
Weltraum unterrichten, die eigentlich Christa McAuliffe vor fast
20 Jahren unterrichten sollte.


ISS Clayton Anderson (1. Flug) (Start)


ISS Sunita "Suni" Williams (Landung)


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