STS-111

STS-111
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Mission name	STS-111
Spacecraft	Space Shuttle Endeavour
Launch pad	Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39
Launch date	June 5, 2002
Landing date	June 19, 2002
Landing site	Edwards Air Force Base

STS-111 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour. The mission launched on June 5, 2002, from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and landed on June 19, 2002, at Edwards Air Force Base. The crew of STS-111 included Kenneth Cockrell, Paul Lockhart, Franklin Chang-Diaz, and Philippe Perrin, among others, who worked with NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) to achieve the mission's objectives. The mission was also supported by Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Mission Overview

The primary objective of STS-111 was to exchange the Expedition 4 and Expedition 5 crews on the International Space Station (ISS) and to deliver the Mobile Base System (MBS) to the ISS. The MBS was a Canadian Space Agency (CSA) provided system that allowed the Canadarm2 robotic arm to move along the ISS. The mission was the 14th Space Shuttle mission to the ISS and the 110th overall Space Shuttle mission. The crew of STS-111 worked closely with NASA's Astronaut Corps, ESA Astronaut Corps, and Roscosmos Cosmonaut Corps to ensure the success of the mission. The mission was also supported by United Space Alliance, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin.

Crew

The crew of STS-111 included Kenneth Cockrell (Commander), Paul Lockhart (Pilot), Franklin Chang-Diaz (Mission Specialist), and Philippe Perrin (Mission Specialist) from NASA, as well as Valery Korzun (ISS Commander), Peggy Whitson (ISS Flight Engineer), and Sergei Treschev (ISS Flight Engineer) from Roscosmos. The crew was supported by NASA's Flight Director, Gene Kranz, and Chris Hadfield from Canadian Space Agency. The crew members were trained at Johnson Space Center, European Astronaut Centre, and Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center.

Mission Objectives

The main objectives of STS-111 were to deliver the Mobile Base System (MBS) to the International Space Station (ISS), to exchange the Expedition 4 and Expedition 5 crews, and to perform several spacewalks (EVAs). The MBS was a critical component of the ISS, allowing the Canadarm2 robotic arm to move along the ISS and perform various tasks. The crew also delivered several scientific experiments, including the Microgravity Science Glovebox (MSG) and the Quality Sensing Device (QSD). The mission was supported by NASA's Ames Research Center, Langley Research Center, and Goddard Space Flight Center.

Mission Timeline

The STS-111 mission launched on June 5, 2002, at 21:22 UTC from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39. The crew spent several days in orbit, conducting scientific experiments and preparing for the docking with the International Space Station (ISS). The Space Shuttle Endeavour docked with the ISS on June 7, 2002, and the crew began the process of exchanging the Expedition 4 and Expedition 5 crews. The crew also performed several spacewalks (EVAs) during the mission, including one on June 9, 2002, and another on June 11, 2002. The mission was supported by Mission Control Center at Johnson Space Center and European Space Operations Centre.

Spacewalks

The crew of STS-111 performed several spacewalks (EVAs) during the mission. The first EVA was performed by Franklin Chang-Diaz and Philippe Perrin on June 9, 2002, and lasted for 7 hours and 14 minutes. The second EVA was performed by Franklin Chang-Diaz and Philippe Perrin on June 11, 2002, and lasted for 5 hours and 00 minutes. The EVAs were supported by NASA's Extravehicular Activity Office and European Space Agency's Astronaut Centre. The crew members used Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuits and Simplified Aid For EVA Rescue (SAFER) systems during the EVAs. The mission was also supported by United Space Alliance, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin. Category:Space Shuttle missions