STS-112 was a Space Shuttle mission flown by Atlantis. It launched on October 7, 2002 and returned on October 18, 2002.
The spacearchive.ai STS-112 collection brings together 3 records from the mission, including highlights reels.
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STS-112 launch countdown and liftoff, occurring at 3:46 PM Eastern Time, is captured in this highlights reel. The recording features the first view from the external tank camera, providing a unique perspective during ascent, and includes the throttle up call acknowledged by Commander Jeff Ashby. Notably, the hatch opening at 11:51 AM Central Time marks the welcoming of the Atlantis crew into the International Space Station, greeted by Expedition 5 members including Peggy Whitson.
This highlights reel captures the successful deployment of the center radiator on the S1 truss, completed in 8.5 minutes, as reported by the thermal systems officer. It features the third and final spacewalk, where astronauts Dave Wolf and Pierce Sellers conducted additional tasks, including the installation of spool positioning devices. The recording also documents the hatch closure at 6:13 AM Central Time and the undocking of Atlantis from the International Space Station at 8:13 AM Central Time, marked by Peggy Whitson ringing the ship's bell.
This highlights reel features the successful grapple and installation of the S1 truss segment onto the S0 truss at 8:36 AM Central Time, marking a significant milestone in the assembly of the International Space Station. The recording includes the first spacewalk by astronauts Dave Wolf and Pierce Sellers, who completed tasks such as the installation of an S-band antenna and a camera on the new truss. Notably, the spacewalk lasted 7 hours and 1 minute, showcasing the collaborative efforts of the crew, including Peggy Whitson and Sandy Magnus in robotics operations.
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