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Atlantis OV104
Launch: Thursday, May 11, 2000
              6:11 AM (eastern time)

Mission Objectives

A categorical priority system is used to guide the ordering of key operations tasks and places the highest value on ensuring crew safety. The priorities for STS-101/2A.2a are:

1. ISS ingress/safety
- Take air samples
- Monitor carbon dioxide
- Deploy portable, personal fans
- Measure air flow
- Rework/modify ISS ducting
- Replace air filters
- Replace Zarya fire extinguishers, smoke detectors

2. Critical replacements/repairs/spares
- Replace four suspect batteries on Zarya
- Replaced failed or suspect electronics for Zarya's batteries
- Replace Radio Telemetry System memory unit
- Replace port early communications antenna
- Replace Radio Frequency Power Distribution Box
- Clear Space Vision System target

3. Incremental assembly/upgrades
- Complete assembly of Strela crane
- Install additional exterior handrails
- Set up center-line camera cable
- Install "Komparus" cable inserts
- Reseat the U.S. crane

4. Assembly parts & equipment
- Transfer U.S. hardware
- Transfer Russian hardware
- Provide EVA tools
- Supply IVA kit

5. Pre-position/stow equipment & provisions for future missions

6. Resupply
- Water and water transfer, stowage equipment
- Docking mechanism accessory kit
- Film and video tape for documentation
- Office supplies
- Personal items

7. Crew health maintenance
- Exercise equipment
- Medical support supplies
- Formaldehyde monitor kit
- Passive dosimetry system

8. Detailed test objectives
- Monitor cabin air
- SOAR

Options

If there is sufficient shuttle propellant following Atlantis' undocking from the ISS, a flyaround inspection will be performed prior to the Shuttle's final separation maneuver.


Crew
 
Commander: James D. Halsell
Pilot: Scott J. Horowitz
Mission Specialist 1: Mary Ellen Weber
Mission Specialist 2: Jeffrey N. Williams
Mission Specialist 3: James S. Voss
Mission Specialist 4: Susan J. Helms
Mission Specialist 5: Yuri V. Usachev


Launch
 
Orbiter: Atlantis OV104
Launch Site: Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39B
Launch Window: 5 Minutes
Altitude: 173 Nautical Miles
Inclination: 51.6 Degrees
Duration:   9 Days 20 Hrs. 36 Min.


Vehicle Data
 
Shuttle Liftoff Weight: 4519645 lbs.
Orbiter/Payload Liftoff Weight: lbs.
Orbiter/Payload Landing Weight:
 
221271 lbs.
Payload Weights
ICC 3,700 pounds
MARS 270 lb

Software Version: OI-27

Space Shuttle Main Engines: (1 MB pdf)
SSME 1:  2052 SSME 2:  2044 SSME 3:  2047

External Tank:   ET-103A

SRB Set:  BI-102PF/RSRM-75


Shuttle Aborts

Abort Landing Sites

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


Landing
 
Landing Date: 05/29/00
Landing Time: 2:20 AM (eastern time)
Primary Landing Site: Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility


Payloads

Cargo Bay
BioTube Precursor Experiment
SPACEHAB
Integrated Cargo Carrier
Mission to America's Remarkable Schools
Space Experiment Module 6

In-Cabin
HTD 1403 Micro Wireless Instrumentation System (Micro WIS) HEDS Technology Demonstration


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Updated: 07/27/2000

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