Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU) satellite rendezvous
STS072-720-042 (13 Jan. 1996) --- The crew members captured this 70mm view of the Japanese Space Flyer Unit (SFU) just prior to the jettisoning of the solar panels. Later, they used the Remote Manipulator System (RMS) to latch onto the satellite and berth it in the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s aft cargo bay.
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sts072-720-042
Date Created
January 20, 1996
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JSC
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