STS-100

STS-100
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Mission name	STS-100
Spacecraft	Space Shuttle Endeavour
Launch pad	Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A
Launch date	April 19, 2001
Landing date	May 1, 2001
Landing site	Edwards Air Force Base

STS-100 was the 105th NASA Space Shuttle mission, launched on April 19, 2001, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The mission was a resupply and maintenance mission to the International Space Station (ISS), with a crew of seven astronauts from NASA, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and Roscosmos. The crew included Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space, and Yuri Lonchakov, a Russian cosmonaut who had previously flown on the Mir space station. The mission was also notable for the involvement of NASA's Johnson Space Center and the European Space Agency (ESA).

Mission Overview

The mission was designed to deliver and install the Canadarm2 robotic arm, built by MDA Ltd. and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), to the International Space Station (ISS). The arm was a critical component of the ISS's construction and maintenance, allowing for the movement of equipment and supplies around the space station. The mission also included the delivery of the Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), built by Thales Alenia Space and the Italian Space Agency (ASI), which carried a variety of scientific experiments and equipment. The crew worked closely with NASA's Mission Control Center at the Johnson Space Center and the European Space Agency's (ESA) European Astronaut Centre to ensure the success of the mission.

Crew

The crew of the mission included Chris Hadfield and Scott Parazynski, both of whom had previously flown on Space Shuttle missions, including STS-74 and STS-95. The crew also included Umberto Guidoni, an Italian astronaut from the European Space Agency (ESA), and Yuri Lonchakov, a Russian cosmonaut from Roscosmos. The crew was commanded by Kent Rominger, a veteran NASA astronaut who had previously flown on STS-73 and STS-80. The crew worked closely with NASA's Astronaut Office and the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) Astronaut Corps to prepare for the mission.

Mission Objectives

The primary objective of the mission was to deliver and install the Canadarm2 robotic arm to the International Space Station (ISS). The arm was designed to be used for a variety of tasks, including the movement of equipment and supplies around the space station. The mission also included the delivery of the Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), which carried a variety of scientific experiments and equipment. The crew also performed a series of spacewalks to install and test the Canadarm2 arm, working closely with NASA's Johnson Space Center and the European Space Agency's (ESA) European Astronaut Centre. The mission was supported by NASA's Kennedy Space Center and the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) John H. Chapman Space Centre.

Mission Timeline

The mission began on April 19, 2001, with the launch of the Space Shuttle Endeavour from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A. The crew spent several days in orbit, conducting a series of checks and preparations before docking with the International Space Station (ISS) on April 21. The crew then spent several days installing and testing the Canadarm2 arm, as well as delivering and unloading the Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM). The mission ended on May 1, 2001, with the landing of the Space Shuttle Endeavour at Edwards Air Force Base. The mission was supported by NASA's Mission Control Center at the Johnson Space Center and the European Space Agency's (ESA) European Space Operations Centre.

Spacewalks

The mission included two spacewalks, also known as EVAs (extravehicular activities), which were performed by Chris Hadfield and Scott Parazynski. The first spacewalk was conducted on April 22, 2001, and lasted for 7 hours and 10 minutes. The second spacewalk was conducted on April 24, 2001, and lasted for 6 hours and 37 minutes. During the spacewalks, the crew installed and tested the Canadarm2 arm, as well as performed a series of other tasks to prepare the International Space Station (ISS) for future missions. The spacewalks were supported by NASA's Johnson Space Center and the European Space Agency's (ESA) European Astronaut Centre, and were monitored by NASA's Mission Control Center and the Canadian Space Agency's (CSA) John H. Chapman Space Centre. Category:Space Shuttle missions