STS-223

• Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Discovery -
• Launch Date: September 9^th, 2009
• Mission End Date: September 16^th, 2009
• Payload:
  • Columbus -

Mission Info:

    STS-223 delivered the European Columbus science module to the IOSS.  Assuming no more modules get added to the final design, STS-223 also marks the halfway point for station construction.

Discovery on the pad	STS-223 lifting off	SRB separation	Discovery on orbit
Discovery docking with the station	STS-223 docked	Columbus module grappled by the station arm	Columbus installed
STS-223 undocking from the station	Discovery buttoned up and ready for de-orbit	Discovery above the cape, heading for final	Discovery wheels down
Wheel stop	The IOSS at the end of the mission