STS-104 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Atlantis. It launched on July 12, 2001 and returned on July 24, 2001.
The spacearchive.ai STS-104 collection brings together 5 records from the mission, including highlights reels.
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This highlights reel captures the liftoff of Space Shuttle Atlantis at 5:04 AM, marking the beginning of its mission to deliver the Joint Airlock Module to the International Space Station. Notable moments include the successful docking with the ISS at 10:08 PM, where Commander Steve Lindsey and the crew greeted the Expedition 2 team. The recording also features the crew's preparations, including suit checks and a weather briefing prior to launch.
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This highlights reel features the first spacewalk from the Quest airlock, beginning at 11:35 PM, where astronauts Mike Gernhardt and Jim Reilly successfully install the second nitrogen tank after completing the first oxygen tank installation. The recording captures the handoff of the nitrogen tank from the Canadarm2 to the spacewalkers, as well as the crew's preparations for the historic EVA, coinciding with the 32nd anniversary of the Apollo 11 moonwalk. Notable interactions include Commander Steve Lindsey's final wishes to the EVA crew before their departure into space.
This highlights reel captures the successful installation of the U.S. Airlock Quest onto the International Space Station, with the airlock firmly attached by 11:20 PM. Notable moments include the first handoff of an oxygen tank from the Canadarm2 to astronauts Mike Gernhardt and Jim Reilly, which occurred at 11:18 PM, and the subsequent troubleshooting of a small air leak detected in the intermodular valve. The recording also features the crew's preparations for the first spacewalk from the new airlock, including a dry run conducted early in the morning.
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