|
Sunday is an off-duty day for the International Space Station’s Expedition 21 crew. The STS-129 crew will enjoy half the day off, answer media questions, participate in an education event and prepare for Monday's spacewalk. The STS-129 mission is focused on the storage of spare hardware on the exterior of the station. The 11-day flight includes three spacewalks and the installation of two platforms to the station’s truss, or backbone. The platforms will hold spare parts to sustain station operations after the shuttles are retired. This equipment is large and can only be transported using the unique capability of the shuttle.
|
|
|
|
|
Station and Shuttle Crews Enjoy Off-Duty Time 
RSS Feeds