final flight of endeavour: a space shuttle mission overview

STS-134 Mission Overview

During the 14-day mission, Endeavour will deliver the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) and spare parts including two S-band communications antennas, a high-pressure gas tank, additional spare parts for Dextre and micrometeoroid debris shields. This will be the 36th shuttle mission to the International Space Station.

During the 14-day mission, Endeavour will deliver the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) and spare parts including two S-band communications antennas, a high-pressure gas tank, additional spare parts for Dextre and micrometeoroid debris shields. This will be the 36th shuttle mission to the International Space Station.

Captain, U.S. Navy Selected by NASA – 1996 4th Shuttle Flight

- STS-108- STS-121- STS-124

Captain, U.S. Navy Selected by NASA – 1996 4th Shuttle Flight

- STS-108- STS-121- STS-124

Colonel, USAF, Ret. Selected by NASA – 1998 2nd Shuttle Flight

- STS-123

Colonel, USAF, Ret. Selected by NASA – 1998 2nd Shuttle Flight

- STS-123

Colonel, USAF Selected by NASA – 1996 Former Expedition crew

member- Expedition 9- Expedition 18

Colonel, USAF Selected by NASA – 1996 Former Expedition crew

member- Expedition 9- Expedition 18

Colonel, Italian Air Force ESA astronaut selected

in 1998 Former Space Flight

Experience - “Marco Polo” mission- “Eneide” mission

Colonel, Italian Air Force ESA astronaut selected

in 1998 Former Space Flight

Experience - “Marco Polo” mission- “Eneide” mission

Ph.D., M.S. Selected by NASA – 2000 2nd Shuttle Flight

- STS-125

Ph.D., M.S. Selected by NASA – 2000 2nd Shuttle Flight

- STS-125

Ph.D., M.S. Selected by NASA – 1998 Former Expedition crew

member- Expedition 17 / 18

Ph.D., M.S. Selected by NASA – 1998 Former Expedition crew

member- Expedition 17 / 18

Orbiter: Orbiter: EndeavourEndeavour

STS-134 is Endeavour’s last missionSTS-134 is Endeavour’s last missionLast orbiter builtLast orbiter builtFirst mission: STS-49, May 7, 1992 First mission: STS-49, May 7, 1992 First Hubble Space Telescope service mission, First Hubble Space Telescope service mission, First American ISS assembly mission First American ISS assembly mission (assembling the Unity module)(assembling the Unity module)

Destination: International Space StationNovember 2010 marked the 10th anniversary of human habitation on the station

With its designation as a U.S. National Laboratory, research opportunities are rapidly expanding

One of its greatest accomplishments is international partnership of 5 space agencies and 15 countries

The station will continue to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and explorers through a wide range of educational opportunities and experiences

Destination: International Space StationNovember 2010 marked the 10th anniversary of human habitation on the station

With its designation as a U.S. National Laboratory, research opportunities are rapidly expanding

One of its greatest accomplishments is international partnership of 5 space agencies and 15 countries

The station will continue to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and explorers through a wide range of educational opportunities and experiences

Andrey BorisenkoFlight Engineer

Andrey BorisenkoFlight Engineer

Catherine ColemanFlight Engineer

Catherine ColemanFlight Engineer

Ronald J. Garan, Jr.Flight Engineer

Ronald J. Garan, Jr.Flight Engineer

Paolo NespoliFlight Engineer

Paolo NespoliFlight Engineer

Dmitry KondratyevCommander

Dmitry KondratyevCommander

Alexander Samokutyaev Flight Engineer

Alexander Samokutyaev Flight Engineer

Docking Overview:

Payload Overview:

Payload:

Endeavour will deliver to the International Space Station the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS). AMS, a particle physics detector, is designed to search for various types of unusual matter by measuring cosmic rays. Its experiments are designed to help researchers study the formation of the universe and search for evidence of dark matter, strange matter and antimatter.

Endeavour will deliver to the International Space Station the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-2 (AMS). AMS, a particle physics detector, is designed to search for various types of unusual matter by measuring cosmic rays. Its experiments are designed to help researchers study the formation of the universe and search for evidence of dark matter, strange matter and antimatter.

AMS-2 Overview:

Payload:

Endeavour also will fly the “Expedite the Processing of Experiment to Space Station” (Express) Logistics Carrier 3 (ELC3), a platform that carries spare parts that will sustain space station operations once the shuttles are retired from service.

Endeavour also will fly the “Expedite the Processing of Experiment to Space Station” (Express) Logistics Carrier 3 (ELC3), a platform that carries spare parts that will sustain space station operations once the shuttles are retired from service.

ELC3 Overview:

EVA 1 - Flight Day 5: Feustel and Chamitoff will retrieve two experiments and install a new package of experiments on ELC2, which is already on the station. They will install jumpers between segments on the left-side truss, or backbone of the station, for ammonia refills; vent nitrogen from an ammonia servicer; and install an external wireless communication antenna on the Destiny laboratory that will provide wireless communication to the Express Logistics Carriers mounted on the station’s truss.

EVA 1 - Flight Day 5: Feustel and Chamitoff will retrieve two experiments and install a new package of experiments on ELC2, which is already on the station. They will install jumpers between segments on the left-side truss, or backbone of the station, for ammonia refills; vent nitrogen from an ammonia servicer; and install an external wireless communication antenna on the Destiny laboratory that will provide wireless communication to the Express Logistics Carriers mounted on the station’s truss.

Spacewalks:

EVA 2 - Flight Day 7: Feustel and Fincke will refill radiators with ammonia. They also will complete venting the early ammonia system, lubricate a left-side solar joint and parts of Dextre, a two-armed space station robot capable of handling delicate assembly tasks currently performed by spacewalkers.

EVA 2 - Flight Day 7: Feustel and Fincke will refill radiators with ammonia. They also will complete venting the early ammonia system, lubricate a left-side solar joint and parts of Dextre, a two-armed space station robot capable of handling delicate assembly tasks currently performed by spacewalkers.

EVA 3 - Flight Day 9: Feustel and Fincke will install a grapple, or handle for the robotic arm on the station to grab, on the Zarya module to support robotic operations based from the Russian segment. They also will install additional cables to provide backup power to the Russian portion of the space station.

EVA 3 - Flight Day 9: Feustel and Fincke will install a grapple, or handle for the robotic arm on the station to grab, on the Zarya module to support robotic operations based from the Russian segment. They also will install additional cables to provide backup power to the Russian portion of the space station.

Spacewalks:

EVA 4 - Flight Day 11: Fincke and Chamitoff will stow the shuttle’s 50-foot boom on the right-side truss on a permanent stowage fixture, retrieve the grapple from the station's left-side truss and use it as a replacement for the grapple currently on the boom. They then will release restraints from one of the arms on Dextre and replace thermal insulation on one of the spare gas tanks for the Quest airlock.

EVA 4 - Flight Day 11: Fincke and Chamitoff will stow the shuttle’s 50-foot boom on the right-side truss on a permanent stowage fixture, retrieve the grapple from the station's left-side truss and use it as a replacement for the grapple currently on the boom. They then will release restraints from one of the arms on Dextre and replace thermal insulation on one of the spare gas tanks for the Quest airlock.

Launch Target: May 16, 20118:56 a.m. EDT

Orbiter: EndeavourLaunch Pad: 39ADuration: 16 Days