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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2692
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator System lab in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2690
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A shipping container carrying part of the new Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2687
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A shipping container transporting part of the new Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2691
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Remote Manipulator System lab in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2688
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A shipping container housing part of the new Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2689
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Dec 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A shipping container housing part of the new Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) is...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2700
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Dec 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One part of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS) sits in the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2702
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Dec 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two parts of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System sit end to end in the Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2701
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Dec 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Two parts of the Orbiter Boom Sensor System sit end to end in the Remote Manipulator...

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NASA image: Endeavour SRMS / OBSS during STS-126
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Nov 15, 2008

Endeavour SRMS / OBSS during STS-126

S126-E-007864 (15 Nov. 2008) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour's Remote Manipulator System/Orbiter Boom Sensor System...

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NASA image: Discovery Payload bay and RMS/OBSS
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Mar 6, 2011

Discovery Payload bay and RMS/OBSS

S133-E-009053 (6 March 2011) --- Backdropped by Earth’s horizon and the blackness of space, space shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: View of the OBSS taken during STS-121
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Jul 5, 2006

View of the OBSS taken during STS-121

STS121-319-004 (5 July 2006) --- The Laser Dynamic Range Imager (LDRI), Intensified Television Camera (ITVC) and...

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NASA image: Earth Observation and PLB with RMS, OBSS and MPLM
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Apr 6, 2010

Earth Observation and PLB with RMS, OBSS and MPLM

S131-E-007442 (6 April 2010) --- The Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) visible in space shuttle...

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NASA image: RMS/OBSS inspection of shuttle thermal tile system
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Feb 25, 2011

RMS/OBSS inspection of shuttle thermal tile system

S133-E-006073 (25 Feb. 2011) --- Controlled by the STS-133 astronauts inside Discovery's cabin, the Remote...

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NASA image: OBSS and RMS arm during a survey of the TPS during STS-115
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Sep 9, 2006

OBSS and RMS arm during a survey of the TPS during STS-115

S115-E-05307 (10 Sept. 2006) --- As in the case of the previous two shuttle missions, a tandem of the orbiter boom...

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NASA image: Sellers and Fossum on the end of the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Sellers and Fossum on the end of the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

STS121-323-011 (8 July 2006) --- Astronauts Piers J. Sellers and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission specialists,...

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NASA image: PMA-2 and SRMS/OBSS during Expedition 18 / STS-126 Joint Operations
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Nov 26, 2008

PMA-2 and SRMS/OBSS during Expedition 18 / STS-126 Joint Operations

S126-E-011973 (26 Nov. 2008) --- The Canadian-built Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS), in its parked position, and...

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NASA image: Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06056 (8 July 2006) --- Astronauts Piers J. Sellers (red stripes) and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06040 (8 July 2006) --- Astronauts Piers J. Sellers (red stripes) and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06057 (8 July 2006) --- Astronauts Piers J. Sellers (red stripes) and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06058 (8 July 2006) --- Astronauts Piers J. Sellers (red stripes) and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations
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Jul 8, 2006

Fossum and Sellers on the OBSS during EVA1 on STS-121 / Expedition 13 joint operations

S121-E-06043 (8 July 2006) --- Astronauts Piers J. Sellers (red stripes) and Michael E. Fossum, STS-121 mission...

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NASA image: View of the Payload Bay, Vertical Stabilizer, and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118
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Aug 9, 2007

View of the Payload Bay, Vertical Stabilizer, and RMS/OBSS taken during STS-118

S118-E-05512 (9 Aug. 2007) --- Backdropped by the blackness of space and Earth's horizon, the SPACEHAB pressurized...

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NASA image: Sellers anchored to the Space Shuttle Discoverys RMS OBSS foot restraint during STS-121 EVA
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Jul 8, 2006

Sellers anchored to the Space Shuttle Discoverys RMS OBSS foot restraint during STS-121 EVA

ISS013-E-49200 (8 July 2006) --- Anchored to the Space Shuttle Discovery's Remote Manipulator System/Orbiter Boom...

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