heidemarie stefanyshyn piper

Author: mosesofmason3
Keywords: ISS Toolbag Endeavour Heidemarie astronomer monitor space science
Added: December 22, 2008

Space shuttle Endeavour lifted off on its STS-126 mission at 7:55 p.m. Eastern time November 14, 2008, rising into the night sky above NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Launch Commentator Candrea Thomas: Booster ignition and liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour, preparing our home in space for a larger, international family. The astronauts on board embarked on a 16-day mission to provide an "extreme home makeover" to the International Space Station, with improvements inside and out to support a six-person resident crew beginning next year. Commanded by Chris Ferguson, the flight crew included Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Shane Kimbrough, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Don Pettit. Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus replaced outgoing station flight engineer Greg Chamitoff, who lived aboard the outpost since June as part of the STS-124 mission. Endeavour caught up with the station on flight day three, completing a slow backflip below the orbiting laboratory to allow an up-close look at the shuttle's protective skin. The two vehicles linked up minutes later as the pair flew 212 miles above northern India, near the China border. Endeavour carried the Leonardo reusable cargo carrier, packed with about 14,500 pounds of new station hardware, including additional sleeping compartments, exercise equipment, a second toilet, kitchen equipment and a water recycling system. The recycling system's Urine Processor Assembly, which will convert wastewater to clean water, was up and running by the end of the mission. The STS-126 crew returned samples to Earth for testing. The mission was highlighted by four spacewalks totaling nearly 27 hours of work, with Piper, Bowen and Kimbrough each participating in three. During that time, they cleaned, lubricated and replaced parts on the station's port and starboard solar alpha rotary joints, which allow the station's power-generating solar arrays to follow the sun. The spacewalking astronauts also prepared the Japanese Kibo module for the addition of the Japanese Exposed Facility next year, and installed a video camera and Global Positioning System antenna. The joined shuttle and station crews celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday in orbit, enjoying some free time before beginning preparations for the next day's undocking. Endeavour departed from the station November 28 after more than 11 days of docked operations. Finke: And Endeavour, this is the International Space Station. You were great. Thanks for the incredible makeover and leaving the station in fantastic shape. And thanks to your heroic efforts, we are one step closer to a six-person crew. So from the International Space Station, Godspeed and a soft landing. Due to stormy weather in Florida on the November 30 landing day, Endeavour touched down at 4:25 p.m. Eastern time under clear blue skies at Edwards Air Force Base in California. NASA Commentator Kelly Humphries: Final reveal for Endeavour's home improvement to the International Space Station is now complete. Credit:NASA

Author: ApoloTR
Keywords: STS-126 Endeavour Delivers Space Station NASA Mission resume EVA spacewalk launch landing touchdown California Florida KSC Astronauts aviation computer diy gadget environment USA Russia Europe Canada Jaxa Japan Energia Makeover mechanics medicine video replay electronics Air Force Base Center STS Shuttle Earth Expedition18 Flight Engineer Greg Chamitoff
Added: December 5, 2008

STS-126 Crew Arrives Back at Ellington Field crew arrived Monday, 12/1/08 at Ellington Field in Houston after completing its mission to the Space Station and landing Sunday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Weather concerns prevented the crew from returning to NASAs Kennedy Space Center, Fla., the primary end-of-mission landing site. The 16-day mission featured important repair work and prepared the station to house six crew members on long-duration missions beginning next spring. The flight delivered station crew member Sandy Magnus to the complex, replacing Expedition 18 Flight Engineer Greg Chamitoff, who returned to Earth on Endeavour after more than five months on the station. The other crew members are Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Don Pettit, Steve Bowen, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Shane Kimbrough. Endeavour Landing with safety STS-126: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnduCffnT4w STS-126 Touchdown Camera Radar 34: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm2-vXESLPc STS-126 Landing View Camera TV-1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8ah3im5h0c STS-126 Endeavour Landing View Camera PPOV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwEUNejYYs4 STS-126 Landing in Mission Control Center, Houston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oKcknZZCBo STS-126 Endeavour Landing Replays 30/11/2008: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtHmEaT2DRM

Author: ApoloTR
Keywords: Endeavour STS-126 Crew Arrives Back Ellington Field NASA STS126 Leonardo MPLM robotic Shuttle California CA Edwards Air Force ISS International Space Station Austronauts KSC Mission Control News spacewalk EVA Flight Day Earth Specialist Engineer Houston science technology space universo espacial astronauta transportador FD aviation computer diy gadget environment mechanics medicine video replay electronics Landing touchdown
Added: December 3, 2008

The STS-126 crew arrived Monday, Dec. 1 at Ellington Field in Houston after completing its mission to the International Space Station and landing Sunday at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. Weather concerns prevented the crew from returning to NASAs Kennedy Space Center, Fla., the primary end-of-mission landing site. The 16-day mission featured important repair work and prepared the station to house six crew members on long-duration missions beginning next spring. The flight delivered station crew member Sandy Magnus to the complex, replacing Expedition 18 Flight Engineer Greg Chamitoff, who returned to Earth on Endeavour after more than five months on the station. The other crew members are Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Eric Boe and Mission Specialists Don Pettit, Steve Bowen, Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and Shane Kimbrough.

Author: NASAtelevision
Keywords: NASA shuttle space ISS astronaut STS-126 science station
Added: December 2, 2008

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts safely returned to Earth on Sunday, taking a detour to sunny California after storms hit the main landing strip in Florida. Endeavour wrapped up a 16-day trip that left the international space station freshly remodeled and capable of housing bigger crews. The shuttle dropped off all kinds of home improvement equipment, including a new bathroom, kitchenette, exercise machine, two sleeping quarters and a recycling system designed to convert astronauts' urine and sweat into drinking water. But the mission wasn't without its problems. Astronaut Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper let go of a $100,000 tool bag during the first spacewalk, muttering "Oh, great" as it floated away.

Author: topnewsmakers
Keywords: space shuttle endeavour lands california super sonic sound noise blast explosion november 30
Added: December 1, 2008