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NASA image: Macro Photographs of 3D Print of NASA Meatball - Made out of GRX-810, an Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) High Temperature Alloy
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Apr 13, 2023

Macro Photographs of 3D Print of NASA Meatball - Made out of GRX-810, an Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) High Temperature Alloy

Macro Photographs of 3D Print of NASA Meatball - Made out of GRX-810, an Oxide Dispersion Strengthened (ODS) High...

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NASA image: Mission commander Readdy checks center-line camera in ODS
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Sep 18, 1996

Mission commander Readdy checks center-line camera in ODS

STS-79 mission commander William F. Readdy checks the center-line docking camera in the orbiter docking system (ODS)...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The SPACEHAB Double Module located in the aft area of the payload bay is filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir. STS-79 marks the second flight of a SPACEHAB in support of the Shuttle-Mir dockings, and the first flight of the double-module configuration. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), with the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) clearly visible on top of the ODS. The APDS provides the docking interface for the linkup with Mir, while the ODS provides a passageway from the orbiter to the Russian space station and the SPACEHAB.
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Aug 22, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The SPACEHAB Double Module located in the aft area of the payload bay is filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir. STS-79 marks the second flight of a SPACEHAB in support of the Shuttle-Mir dockings, and the first flight of the double-module configuration. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), with the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) clearly visible on top of the ODS. The APDS provides the docking interface for the linkup with Mir, while the ODS provides a passageway from the orbiter to the Russian space station and the SPACEHAB.

NASA image: STS-71 hardware assembly view
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Dec 2, 1994

STS-71 hardware assembly view

S94-47810 (2 Dec. 1994) --- Lockheed Space Operations Company workers in the Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO)...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Sep 11, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-115 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-79891 (11 Sept. 2006) --- This overhead image of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, recorded by a crewmember...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The payloads in Atlantis' cargo bay will play key roles during the upcoming spaceflight, which will be highlighted by the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir. Located in the aft (lowermost) area of the payload bay is the SPACEHAB Double Module, filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir as well as research equipment. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS). This view looks directly at the top of the ODS and shows clearly the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) that interfaces with the Docking Module on Mir to achieve a linkup.
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Aug 22, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload doors for flight on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79 around Sept. 12. The payloads in Atlantis' cargo bay will play key roles during the upcoming spaceflight, which will be highlighted by the fourth docking between the U.S. Shuttle and Russian Space Station Mir. Located in the aft (lowermost) area of the payload bay is the SPACEHAB Double Module, filled with supplies and other items slated for transfer to the Russian Space Station Mir as well as research equipment. The SPACEHAB is connected by tunnel to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS). This view looks directly at the top of the ODS and shows clearly the Androgynous Peripheral Docking System (APDS) that interfaces with the Docking Module on Mir to achieve a linkup.

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Ku-band antenna looms large in this view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay. Visible just past the antenna system - stowed on the starboard side of the payload bay wall - is the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), and connected to the ODS via a tunnel is the Spacehab Double Module in the aft area of the payload bay. This photograph was taken from the starboard wing platform on the fifth level of the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A. Work is under way in the PCR to close Atlantis' payload bay doors for flight. Atlantis currently is being targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79, the fourth docking of the U.S. Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir, around Sept. 12.
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Aug 22, 1996

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Ku-band antenna looms large in this view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay. Visible just past the antenna system - stowed on the starboard side of the payload bay wall - is the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), and connected to the ODS via a tunnel is the Spacehab Double Module in the aft area of the payload bay. This photograph was taken from the starboard wing platform on the fifth level of the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A. Work is under way in the PCR to close Atlantis' payload bay doors for flight. Atlantis currently is being targeted for liftoff on Mission STS-79, the fourth docking of the U.S. Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir, around Sept. 12.

NASA image: Melroy in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC)
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Oct 25, 2006

Melroy in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC)

S120-E-006405 (25 Oct. 2007) --- Astronaut Pam Melroy, STS-120 commander, floats in the Orbiter Docking Compartment...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1749
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Nov 22, 2000

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Members of the STS-97 crew look into Endeavour’s payload bay at some of the equipment that will be carried on the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1750
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Nov 22, 2000

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Members of the STS-97 crew look into Endeavour’s payload bay at some of the equipment that will be carried on the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1752
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Nov 22, 2000

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From the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-97 Mission Specialists Joseph Tanner and Marc Garneau...

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NASA image: Ham in ODS
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Jun 9, 2008

Ham in ODS

S124-E-007747 (9 June 2008) --- Astronaut Ken Ham, STS-124 pilot, holds a still camera as he moves through Space...

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NASA image: APAS with petals extended after undocking
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Oct 16, 2002

APAS with petals extended after undocking

STS112-E-05777 (16 Oct. 2002) --- Close-up view of the Orbiter Docking System (ODS) Androgynous Peripheral...

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Sep 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 2 during Crew Equipment Interface Test...

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Sep 16, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility (OPF) bay 2 during Crew Equipment Interface Test...

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NASA image: ODS docking ring extension
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Dec 5, 1998

ODS docking ring extension

S88-E-5018 (12-05-98) --- This medium closeup electronic still camera (ESC) photograph shows Endeavour's docking...

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NASA image: ODS in the payload bay
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Aug 10, 2001

ODS in the payload bay

STS105-E-5018 (11 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: ODS docking ring extension
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Dec 5, 1998

ODS docking ring extension

S88-E-5019 (12-05-98) --- This medium closeup electronic still camera (ESC) photograph shows Endeavour's docking...

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NASA image: Atlantis ODS and Payload Bay
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Jul 10, 2011

Atlantis ODS and Payload Bay

S135-E-007101 (10 July 2011) --- This picture of Atlantis' payload bay, focusing on the docking mechanism, was...

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NASA image: ODS in payload bay
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Jun 1, 2008

ODS in payload bay

S124-E-005462 (1 June 2008) --- Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System (RMS), docking mechanism,...

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NASA image: Node 1 installed on the ODS
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Dec 5, 1998

Node 1 installed on the ODS

S88-E-5037 (12-05-98)--- Clouds over Asia form the backdrop for this scene of Unity following its successful mating...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1463
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Sep 24, 1997

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The tunnel adapter (left) which will be flown on the STS-89 mission is being installed in the Space Shuttle orbiter...

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NASA image: STS-120 crew in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC)
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Oct 25, 2006

STS-120 crew in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODC)

S120-E-006402 (25 Oct. 2007) --- STS-120 crewmembers gather in the Orbiter Docking Compartment (ODS) after hatch...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1464
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Sep 24, 1997

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The tunnel adapter (left) which will be flown on the STS-89 mission is being installed in the Space Shuttle orbiter...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Payload Changeout Room (PCR) at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close...

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The orbiter Ku-band antenna looms large in this view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis'...

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