Mission Objectives

For Mission 3A, logistics transfer refers to the movement of items between the Space Shuttle and the ISS. These tasks are based on experience moving items between the Shuttle and the Russian Mir space station. The transfer tasks begin with the unbuckling of launch restraints (or opening lockers) and continue through the transfer and stowage. If required, transfer time also includes the installation and power-up of items. The transfer of items between the Space Shuttle and the ISS is orchestrated by the loadmaster. The rest of the crew members do the actual moving. The loadmaster is the lead for all transfer tasks, organizes the orbiter unloading, supervises ISS stowage, is the single point of contact between the crew members and the ground for all transfer operations, and is responsible for keeping the transfer lists up to date. Since only a small number of items ARE to be transferred on Mission 3A, there is only one loadmaster. Transfer Overview STS-92 has two opportunities for transfer. As planned, ISS entry can occur on FD4 and FD9. Items can be transferred on both days, but some equipment can be transferred only on FD9 because of the mission design. The latter category includes WIS cables and EVA equipment that is to be stowed on board the ISS (e.g., EMU parts and EVA tools). Stowage Accommodations Crew transfer bags (CTBs) come in four sizes: half, single, double, and triple. These sizes relate to middeck locker equivalents (MLEs). Mission 3A plans call for the transfer of single CTBs only, but the crew may need to maneuver all four sizes, depending on the stowage layout of the ISS. The carrying capacity and dimensions of the CTBs are as follows: · Half bag: 30 pounds maximum carrying capacity, 16-3/4 by 9-3/4 by 9-1/4 inches · Single bag: 60 pounds maximum carrying capacity, 16-3/4 by 19-3/4 by 9-1/4 inches · Double bag: 120 pounds maximum carrying capacity, 18-3/4 by 19-3/4 by 18-3/4 inches · Triple bag: 180 pounds maximum carrying capacity, 18-3/4 by 19-3/4 by 28 inches Content label information, in English, is as follows: · Location code · General description of what is in the bag (e.g., clothing, tools) · Detailed equipment list and quantity · Toxicity level of the most toxic item in the bag Each item in the bags is labeled as follows: · Bar code label · Operations nomenclature · Toxicity level For a quick visual indication of stowage location, labels are color-coded as follows: · Salmon--stowed in Node 1 · Buff/tan--stowed in Functional Cargo Block · Green--"go home" · White--bag label changes (For bags packed on orbit, the white cards are used to detail items inside the bag.) Node 1 contains four bays for stowage. The deck bay (NOD1D4) contains the hard-shell stowage rack. The starboard bay (NOD1S4) contains the early communications system and can be used for stowing large items. The overhead bay (NOD1O4) contains a soft-stowage rack insert for bag stowage. The port bay (NOD1P4) also contains a soft-stowage rack insert. Some items are planned to be stowed in Zarya. Due to thermal, ventilation, and crew access concerns, there are areas of Zarya, the ceiling and starboard side, where sowage is not permitted. The loadmaster uses transfer lists to track transfers. For Mission 3A, the transfer lists are located in the Assembly Ops book. Key information includes · Items to be transferred · Item location · How the item is transferred (bag or stand-alone transfer) · Items transferred and any special notes, handling, or reference to installation procedures The loadmaster keeps the transfer lists current. Before or during a presleep period, the loadmaster transmits the number of items transferred during that day to Mission Control. Resupply transfer lists for STS-92 include items that are transferred from the orbiter middeck to the ISS. These items include contingency water containers that are filled from the orbiter galley and new Station Operations Data File books for the Increment 1 crew. Items for return include used harmful contaminant filters from the FGB and CBM controller assemblies from the Z1 vestibule. General Transfer and Stowage Constraints Transfer and stowage constraints for Mission 3A include the following: · Because Node 1 is not continuously thermally conditioned before Mission 4A, items stowed inside the node must be able to withstand the -35°F temperatures that could occur. · Zarya's corridor must not be obstructed because it would hinder the ability of the crew to leave the ISS quickly. · Panels that require crew interface (fire holes, caution and warning panels, etc.) must not be blocked by transfer items. · Care must be taken to prevent items stored temporarily from blocking air circulation vents. The transfer lists prohibit the permanent stowage of items over these vents. Items to be transferred are securely restrained with Velcro straps and Russian bungees. The flight rules (both generic and flight-specific rules) provide details on ISS transfer and stowage constraints.

Crew
Commander:	Brian Duffy
Pilot:	Pamela A. Melroy
Mission Specialist 1:	Leroy Chiao
Mission Specialist 2:	William "Bill" S. McArthur
Mission Specialist 3:	Peter "Jeff" J.K. Wisoff
Mission Specialist 4:	Michael E. Lopez-Alegria
Mission Specialist 5:	Koichi Wakata

Launch
Orbiter:	Discovery OV103
Launch Site:	Kennedy Space Center, Launch Pad 39A
Launch Window:	Between 2.5 and 5 Minutes
Altitude:	173 Nautical Miles
Inclination:	51.6 Degrees
Duration:	10 Days 18 Hrs. 53 Min.

Vehicle Data
Shuttle Liftoff Weight:	4,520,596 lbs.
Orbiter/Payload Liftoff Weight:	253,807 lbs.
Orbiter/Payload Landing Weight:	204,455 lbs.

Software Version:

OI-27

Space Shuttle Main Engines: (1 MB pdf)
SSME 1:  2045	SSME 2:  2053	SSME 3:  2048

External Tank:   ET-104A   ( Super Light Weight Tank)

SRB Set:  BI-104PF

Shuttle Aborts

Abort Landing Sites    RTLS:  Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility    TAL:    Zaragoza    AOA:   Edwards Air Force Base, California

Landing
Landing Date:	10/22/00
Landing Time:	2:10 PM (eastern time)
Primary Landing Site:	Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility

Payloads

Cargo Bay

Z1 Integrated Truss Segment

Pressurized Mating Adapter 3