STS-108 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Endeavour. It launched on December 5, 2001 and returned on December 17, 2001.
The spacearchive.ai STS-108 collection brings together 4 records from the mission, including highlights reels.
Together they preserve the primary-source record of the mission as it was captured at the time, for research and historical study.
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This highlights reel captures the undocking of Endeavour from the International Space Station at 09:19:09, featuring Commander Don Gorey and Pilot Mark Kelly. The crew performs a fly-around of the ISS, documenting its condition, and concludes with a farewell ceremony where Expedition 3 Commander Frank Culbertson presents a silver pin to Expedition 4 members. Notably, the recording includes a reboost maneuver to avoid space debris, showcasing the collaborative efforts of both crews.
This highlights reel features the first joint meal of Endeavour and Expedition 3 and Expedition 4 crew members aboard the International Space Station, showcasing Commander Don Gorey and Pilot Mark Kelly. The recording includes a tour of the ISS, highlighting the preparations for the opening of the Raffaello multipurpose logistics module and the successful completion of a supply water dump. Notably, the mission management team announces an extension of the flight by one extra day for additional activities.
This highlights reel captures the launch of Endeavour, with liftoff occurring at 5:19 PM and featuring Commander Dom Gorey and Pilot Mark Kelly. Notably, this is the first shuttle flight since the September 11 attacks, with the crew carrying commemorative items including flags and police shields. The recording also includes the successful docking with the International Space Station at 4:42 PM, marking the crew exchange between Expedition 3 and Expedition 4 members.
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