Today, March 9 at 16:57 UTC, the shuttle Discovery has landed on runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), completing mission STS-133 (ULF-5). Over the nearly fourteen days has gone on this mission, the Discovery has finished the assembly segment U.S. ISS to attach the PMM module Leonardo. This was the 39 th and final mission of Discovery (OV-103) .
The main burden of this mission was the PMM module (Module Multipurpose Permanent ), formerly known as Leonardo MPLM. The PMM is a module made in Italy with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.57 meters and a mass of 9.9 tonnes. This module is now permanently attached to the Unity module's nadir port.
During the time they were coupled Discovery and the ISS orbital formed the largest set ever built by humans . Besides the shuttle , were attached to the ISS on HTV2 Japanese, European ATV-2, two Soyuz and Progress spacecraft.
Settings ISS during STS-133 (NASA).
Mission Summary:
The last crew of Discovery before launch (NASA).
Last launch of Discovery (NASA).
The SRB of the STS-133 rescued from sea after launch (NASA).
Video Format:
Video shot from an airplane:
Video
launch as seen from the chambers of the SRB:
On the left, Steve Lindsay, commander of the STS-133. In Right, Eric Boe, pilot. The two crew members change their regular places for this photo (NASA).
Nicole Stott on the lower deck of Discovery (NASA).
Earth and the hold of the OBSS Discovery (Orbiter Boom Sensor System) (NASA).
Dawn into orbit (NASA).
Discovery approaches the ISS (NASA).
The ISS from Discovery (NASA).
Discovery and the ISS as seen from Earth by Rob Bullen.
The Discovery docked to the ISS with the MMP in the winery (NASA).
Video of the pitch maneuver:
Video input on the ISS:
Discovery View from the Cupola on day 4 of the mission (NASA .)
Coleman and Stott, the two women crew in the Cupola (NASA).
Paolo Nespoli helps Steve Bowen before the EVA (NASA).
Alvin Drew exits the Quest airlock of the ISS (NASA).
Steve Bowen and Alvin Drew on the outside of the ISS (ESA / NASA).
Michael Barratt in the Unity module. To the left is the Destiny module and right-closed-door of the airlock Quest (NASA).
Video of EVA 1:
The PMM coupled to the nadir port of Unity (NASA).
PMM engaging Place (NASA).
The twelve members of the STS-133 and Expedition 26 in the PMM (NASA .)
PMM Interior (NASA).
Exterior view of the ISS with Rassvyet module and Soyuz TMA-20 (NASA).
Video PMM entry:
Cupola photographed during EVA 2 (NASA).
The Discovery seen during EVA (NASA).
Steve Bowen floating in space (NASA).
Video
EVA-2:
The two crews eat in the Unity module (NASA).
Alvin Drew goes to sleep in the European module Columbus (NASA).
The control panel Discovery (Roskosmos).
The two crews inside the PMM (NASA).
Nicole Stott in a Soyuz (NASA).
closing hatches seen from the ISS (Roskosmos).
Discovery departs the ISS (NASA).
Spectacular views of the ISS from Discovery (NASA).
Details ATV-2 Johannes Kepler (NASA).
HTV2 Here is the trailer to Harmony (NASA).
Discovery fly free (NASA). Video
separation Discovery:
reentry trajectory (NASA).
The last landing of Discovery (NASA / Walter Scriptunas II). Video
landing:
Video summary of the mission:
The main burden of this mission was the PMM module (Module Multipurpose Permanent ), formerly known as Leonardo MPLM. The PMM is a module made in Italy with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.57 meters and a mass of 9.9 tonnes. This module is now permanently attached to the Unity module's nadir port.
During the time they were coupled Discovery and the ISS orbital formed the largest set ever built by humans . Besides the shuttle , were attached to the ISS on HTV2 Japanese, European ATV-2, two Soyuz and Progress spacecraft.
Settings ISS during STS-133 (NASA).
Mission Summary:
- Day 1 (24 February 2011): launch at 21:53 UTC. Four minutes after liftoff, a piece of foam from the external tank (ET) hit the orbiter, but fortunately the incident occurred when the vehicle was already almost out of the atmosphere. Had it been released in the first few minutes could have damaged the heat shield of Discovery. Opening doors of the cargo. Ku band antenna deployment. Activation of the Canadarm robotic arm (RMS).
The last crew of Discovery before launch (NASA).
Last launch of Discovery (NASA).
The SRB of the STS-133 rescued from sea after launch (NASA).
Video Format:
Video shot from an airplane:
Video
launch as seen from the chambers of the SRB:
- Day 2 ( February 25, 2011 ) heat shield inspection (TPS) with the Shuttle Robotic Arm / Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS). The twice fired Discovery's engines OMS (Orbital Maneuvering System) to carry out maneuvers NC3 NC2 and face to link with the ISS. Docking ring extension. Check EMU spacesuits.
On the left, Steve Lindsay, commander of the STS-133. In Right, Eric Boe, pilot. The two crew members change their regular places for this photo (NASA).
Nicole Stott on the lower deck of Discovery (NASA).
Earth and the hold of the OBSS Discovery (Orbiter Boom Sensor System) (NASA).
Dawn into orbit (NASA).
- Day 3 ( February 26, 2011 ): coupling the PMA-2 Harmony module of the ISS (see details here ) at 19:14 UTC. Pitch maneuver "to inspect the heat shield from the station by the Expedition 26 (Paolo Nespoli and Cady Coleman). Opening hatches between the two vehicles at 21:16 UTC. The platform ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 4 (ELC4) was installed on the exterior of the ISS from Discovery's hatch using the arm Canadarm 2, the station operated by Michael Barratt and Nicole Stott, in conjunction with the arm of Discovery, operated by Eric Boe and Alvin Drew.
Discovery approaches the ISS (NASA).
The ISS from Discovery (NASA).
Discovery and the ISS as seen from Earth by Rob Bullen.
The Discovery docked to the ISS with the MMP in the winery (NASA).
Video of the pitch maneuver:
Video input on the ISS:
- Day 4 ( February 27, 2011 ): charge transfer. Drew Bowen and prepare their EVA breathing pure oxygen in the Quest airlock of the ISS while sleeping inside with reduced pressure.
Discovery View from the Cupola on day 4 of the mission (NASA .)
Coleman and Stott, the two women crew in the Cupola (NASA).
- Day 5 (February 28, 2011) : first EVA of 6 hours and 34 minutes by Steve Bowen, and Alvin Drew from the Quest module to install a power line between the Unity module and Tranquility, and place several tools on the outside.
Paolo Nespoli helps Steve Bowen before the EVA (NASA).
Alvin Drew exits the Quest airlock of the ISS (NASA).
Steve Bowen and Alvin Drew on the outside of the ISS (ESA / NASA).
Michael Barratt in the Unity module. To the left is the Destiny module and right-closed-door of the airlock Quest (NASA).
Video of EVA 1:
- Day 6 (March 1, 2011) : PMM Installation Leonardo in the nadir port of Unity and opening ceremony of the new module. Preparation of EVA 2 by Bowen and Drew.
The PMM coupled to the nadir port of Unity (NASA).
PMM engaging Place (NASA).
The twelve members of the STS-133 and Expedition 26 in the PMM (NASA .)
PMM Interior (NASA).
Exterior view of the ISS with Rassvyet module and Soyuz TMA-20 (NASA).
Video PMM entry:
- Day 7 (March 2, 2011) : PMM internal inspection. EVA 2 by Drew Bowen and 6 hours and 14 minutes to remove the ELC4 insulation, installing a camera on the robot arm, Dextre and replace a power adapter into the Columbus module.
Cupola photographed during EVA 2 (NASA).
The Discovery seen during EVA (NASA).
Steve Bowen floating in space (NASA).
Video
EVA-2:
- Day 8 (March 3, 2011) : charge transfer from the PMM. Time off for the crew.
The two crews eat in the Unity module (NASA).
Alvin Drew goes to sleep in the European module Columbus (NASA).
The control panel Discovery (Roskosmos).
- Day 9 (March 4, 2011) : reconfiguration of the equipment for EVAs. Press Conference of the crew. Farewell ceremony and closing hatches.
The two crews inside the PMM (NASA).
- Day 10 (March 5, 2011) : work to download and prepare the PMM. This day should have taken place the photo shoot from the Soyuz, but the plan dismissed by Roskosmos.
Nicole Stott in a Soyuz (NASA).
- Day 11 (March 6, 2011) : closing hatches between the two vehicles.
closing hatches seen from the ISS (Roskosmos).
- Day 12 (March 7, 2011) : separation of Discovery and inspection Photo of the ISS. Heat shield inspection by the OBSS. OBSS storage.
Discovery departs the ISS (NASA).
Spectacular views of the ISS from Discovery (NASA).
Details ATV-2 Johannes Kepler (NASA).
HTV2 Here is the trailer to Harmony (NASA).
Discovery fly free (NASA). Video
separation Discovery:
- Day 13 (March 8, 2011) : order the cabin. Test reaction control system. It saves the Ku-band antenna.
- Day 14 (March 9, 2011) : reentry and landing on runway 15 at Kennedy Space Center.
- 11:52 - Start of return.
- 12:07 - radiators are saved.
- 12:17 - seats are installed by astronauts.
- 12:23 - Computers are ready to return.
- 12:27 - Setting the hydraulic system.
- 12:52 - Checking the cooling system.
- 12:58 - Turn off the payload.
- 13:12 - Closing the cargo doors.
- 14:12 - The crew prepared for reentry.
- 14:27 - The captain and the pilot put the costumes.
- 14:44 - navigation system alignment.
- 14:52 - The commander and pilot sit in their seats.
- 15:09 - Check maneuvering system.
- 15:12 - pre-ignition of the hydraulic system.
- 15:19 - Disable WC.
- 15:32 - Authorization for the braking power.
- 15:47 - On an APU.
- 15:52:09 - Lighting of the two OMS engines for 2 min and 27 s to slow the orbital speed around 303 km / h.
- 16:25:57 - Start of reentry.
- 16:30:48 - First turn right.
- 16:38:04 - First left turn.
- 16:51:11 - Speed \u200b\u200bMach2, 5.
- 16:53:23 - Mach 1.
- 16:54:13 - Twist to align with the KSC runway 15.
- 16:57:44 - Landing.
reentry trajectory (NASA).
The last landing of Discovery (NASA / Walter Scriptunas II). Video
landing:
Video summary of the mission:
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