- Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (Leonardo) -
- Space Hab -
STS-231's mission was to make a utilization and logistics flight. After docking with the station, STS-231 first temporarily installed the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, and then towards the end of the mission, returned it the shuttle bay.
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| Atlantis on the pad at Cape Canaveral | Lift-off of STS-231 | View of the lift-off from Observation Aircraft #2 | Main Engine Cut-off. |
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| Tank Separation | STS-231 on orbit | STS-231 approaching the IOSS | Moments before docking |
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| STS-231 docked to the IOSS | Leonardo removed from the shuttle payload bay | Leonardo being installed on Node 3 | MPLM Leonardo installed on the IOSS |
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| STS-231 departing the station with Leonardo | Payload bay doors closing | Atlantis on re-entry | Approaching Cape Canaveral |
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| Wheels down | Wheel Stop | End of Mission |