- Node 2 -
The purpose of the STS-212 mission was to install the second Arthémis node. Like previous missions, this mission involved undocking from the station with PMA2 attached, moving the node into position, installing it with the arm, and then re-docking with the station.
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| Preparing for ignition | Shuttle Endeavour lifting off | Endeavour clear of the tower | SRB separation |
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| Endeavour rolling heads up | View of the Earth during launch from the Commanders window | Shuttle Endeavour on orbit | Endeavour approaching the IOSS |
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| Endeavour about to dock | STS-212 docked to the station | Undocked with PMA2 attached, and moving Node 2 into position | Node 2 installed |
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| STS-212 re-docked with PMA2 attached | View of the station after PMA2 has been attached | STS-212 undocking from the station | Endeavour closing its doors, preparing to re-enter |
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| Endeavour approaching the station | Moments before landing | Wheels down | Wheels stop |
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| The IOSS at the end of the mission |