KSC-04pd1677
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Node 2 is powered up for the Traveled Work Systems Test (TWST) being conducted. The TWST executes open work that traveled with the Node 2 from Italy and simulates the on-orbit activation sequence. Node 2 was powered up Aug. 19 for the testing. The second of three Space Station connecting modules, the Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for several other elements. Node 2 is scheduled to launch on mission STS-120, assembly flight 10A to the International Space Station.
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KSC-04pd1677
Date Created
August 24, 2004
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Kennedy Space Center, FL
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