International Space Station

The Advanced Space Vision System (also known as the Space Vision System or by its acronym SVS) is a laser based computer generated three dimensional vision system used to manipulate any object within or without the Space Shuttle bay using the Canadarm or assemble International Space Station (ISS) components and do any maintenance work, using Canadarm2 on the Mobile Servicing System. ...more on Wikipedia about "Advanced Space Vision System"

The Automated Transfer Vehicle or ATV is a European Space Agency spacecraft designed to supply the International Space Station with propellant, water, air, payload experiments and the like. In addition, the ATV can re-boost the station, restoring its orbit that shrinks over time due to friction with the atmosphere. It is an unmanned spacecraft launched with an Ariane 5 from Kourou, French Guiana. After approximately 2 days of autonomous transfer flight it arrives at the International Space Station and docks automatically to the Russian Service Module Zvezda. ...more on Wikipedia about "Automated Transfer Vehicle"

The Centrifuge Accommodations Module (CAM) of the International Space Station provides controlled gravity for experiments and the capability to: ...more on Wikipedia about "Centrifuge Accommodations Module"

Columbus is a science laboratory designed to be a part of the International Space Station. Contracted by ESA, with EADS SPACE Transportation as prime contractor, it is integrated at its facilities in Bremen, Germany. The Columbus flight structure, the micro-meteorite protection system, the active and passive thermal control, the environmental control, the harness and all the related ground support equipment, were built by Alenia Spazio in Turin, Italy. ...more on Wikipedia about "Columbus (ISS module)"

The Crew Return Vehicle (CRV) was a design for a return vehicle for crew at the International Space Station (ISS). Its development was cancelled in 2001. It would have increased the current crew return capacity of three people, currently provided by the Russian Soyuz TMA vehicle. ...more on Wikipedia about "Crew Return Vehicle"

The Cupola is a ESA built observatory module of the International Space Station (ISS) that will provide direct viewing for robotic operations and Space Shuttle payload bay viewing, as well as a spectacular observation point of earth, for astronauts. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cupola (ISS)"

The primary objective of STS-98, International Space Station Assembly Mission 5A, was to deliver and install the U.S. Destiny Laboratory onto the ISS. The centerpiece of research on this world-class scientific orbiting outpost, this workshop in space supports experiments and studies in cancer, diabetes and materials, just to name a few. ...more on Wikipedia about "Destiny Laboratory Module"

The Docking and Stowage Module (DSM) was a planned Russian element of the International Space Station that provided facilities for stowage and additional docking ports. The Docking and Stowage Module would have been used for additional stowage and to support Soyuz docking, and would have been launched to the International Space Station on a Proton launch vehicle. ...more on Wikipedia about "Docking and Stowage Module"

There were two planned Russian element Docking Compartments (DCs) during the assembly sequence to provide egress/ingress capability for Russian-based EVAs and additional docking ports on the International Space Station. They are called "SO1" (Pirs, rus. Пирс) and "SO2". "SO1" (Pirs) was launched in August 2001 and "SO2" has been cancelled. ...more on Wikipedia about "Docking Compartment"

Elektron is a Russian oxygen generator used on board the International Space Station (ISS). The Elektron uses electrolysis to produce oxygen. This process splits water molecules reclaimed from other uses on board the station into oxygen and hydrogen via electrolysis. The oxygen is vented into the cabin and the hydrogen is vented overboard. The three Elektron oxygen generators on board the International Space Station have been plagued with problems, at times forcing the crew to use backup sources of bottled oxygen and Solid Fuel Oxygen Generation (SFOG) canisters. Each canister can supply the oxygen needs of one crewmember for one day. Currently, the Elektron generators are the only source of renewable oxygen on board the station, but NASA hopes to add an American built module sometime around 2008. ...more on Wikipedia about "Elektron (ISS)"

The European Drawer Rack (EDR) is a European ( ESA) science payload developed by Alenia Spazio for use in the Columbus Laboratory, which is part of the ISS. The EDR is a multi-user facility for flexible experiment accommodation. ...more on Wikipedia about "European Drawer Rack"

The European Physiology Modules ( EPM) is a Payload of the Columbus Laboratory. The EPM rack is built by OHB-System in Bremen. ...more on Wikipedia about "European Physiology Modules"

The European Robotic Arm (ERA) is a robotic arm to be attached to the Russian Segment of the International Space Station. ...more on Wikipedia about "European Robotic Arm"

Expedition 1 was the first expedition to the International Space Station. ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 1"

Expedition 10 (2004–2005) was the 10th expedition to the International Space Station, using the Soyuz TMA-5, which stayed during the expedition for emergency evacuation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 10"

Expedition 11 (2005) is the 11th expedition to the International Space Station, using the Soyuz TMA-6, which stayed during the expedition for emergency evacuation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 11"

Expedition 12 (2005) is the 12th expedition to the International Space Station, using the Soyuz TMA-7, which will stay during the expedition for emergency evacuation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 12"

Expedition 13 (2006) is the 13th expedition to the International Space Station (ISS), using the Soyuz TMA-8, which will stay during the expedition for emergency evacuation. ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 13"

Expedition 2 was the second expedition to the International Space Station. ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 2"

Expedition 3 was the third expedition to the International Space Station. ==Crew== * Frank Culbertson (3), Commander - U.S.A. * Mikhail Tyurin (1), Flight Engineer - Russia * Vladimir Dezhurov (2), Soyuz Commander - Russia (1) number of spaceflights each crew member has completed, including this mission. ==Mission Parameters== * Perigee: 384 km ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 3"

Expedition 4 was the fourth expedition to the International Space Station. ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 4"

(Expedition 5) * Perigee: 384 km ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 5"

(Expedition 6) * Perigee: 384 km ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 6"

(Expedition 7) * Perigee: 384 km ...more on Wikipedia about "Expedition 7"

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