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STS-120 Atlantis to launch September (2007) with Node 2
NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson has been re-assigned to this mission following the sucess of the Discovery STS-121. Wilson was originally set to fly on Endeavour's STS-120 for its initial launch target of early in 2004. However, following its rescheduling in 2006, Wilson was removed from the crew roster and re-assigned to STS-121.
Now re-entered into the STS-120 crew, Wilson will replace Michael Foreman for the NET (No Earlier Than) September 8 launch.
But what's happening on the mission besides bringing up the Node 2.
The mission, commanded by US Air Force Colonel Pam Melroy, will deliver launch package 10A, which consists of the US Node 2 (with four DC-to-DC Converter Unit (DDCU) racks and three Zero-g Stowage Racks (ZSR) installed), a Power and Data Grapple Fixture (PDGF) for the station's robot arm, and a Shuttle Power Distribution Unit (SPDU).
Also on this flight, the P6 solar arrays will be moved from the Z1 truss on top of the Unity module to its final position at the port end of the truss.
Other mission elements for the six docked days on the ISS include the Transfer Water and Critical Items. Transfer OBSS (Orbiter Boom Sensor System) IBA to ISS. Relocation of P6 from Z1 to P5 and re-activate P6, which requires back-to-back EVAs. Protect P6 52 Hr Deact-to Reactivation thermal constraint. Get Ahead Tasks - and ISS Reboost and Flyaround Imagery - Prop Margin Dependent.
The transfer of the boom is due to clearence issues on the next shuttle mission to follow this one.
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