The high-stakes engineering of the Space Shuttle's thermal protection system
In short: Watch how the crew of Atlantis managed a critical cable snag during their second day in orbit. This footage highlights the technical precision required to survey the shuttle's exterior and the backup protocols used to keep the mission on track.
During Flight Day 2 of mission STS-132, the crew of the Space Shuttle Atlantis encountered a cable snag while surveying the vehicle's Thermal Protection System (TPS). This incident required the astronauts to switch to a backup mode to continue their inspection of the shuttle's exterior.
A varied team, comprising Pilot Tony Antonelli and Commander Ken Ham, collaborated with Mission Specialists Mike Good, Piers Sellers, Steve Bowen, and Garrett Reisman during the operation. Their work was part of a larger orbital operation that eventually involved joining up with the Expedition 23 crew.
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