The logistical heavy lifting behind the International Space Station's expansion
In short: Watch as NASA prepares to launch the shuttle Atlantis on its STS-132 mission. This video covers the final preparations for a high-stakes delivery of critical hardware and modules to the International Space Station.
On May 14 at 2:20 p.m., the space shuttle Atlantis will depart from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew, led by Commander Ken Ham, is tasked with a significant logistical feat: transporting and delivering the Russia-built Mini Research Module-1 (MRM-1) to the International Space Station.
In addition to the MRM-1, the mission includes the delivery of a cargo carrier filled with essential hardware. Tony Antonelli serves as Pilot for this six-person team, alongside Mission Specialists Piers Sellers, Steve Bowen, Michael Good, and Garrett Reisman.
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