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Mission ISS-2A
Mission Description:
Mission ISS-2A/STS-88 was launched on 4 December 1998. The mission's primary task was the delivery of Node 1 (aka "Unity") to the FGB which was already in orbit. Node 1 was launched with 2 Pressurized Mating Adapters (PMAs) attached and 1 stowage rack installed inside.
Cargo Manifest. Note: [numbers] = ISS SE (Subelement) numbers.
Ascent Cargo
- Node 1 Module Core [280],
- PMA1 [460], PMA2 [461],
- U.S. Stowage Rack [381],
- 2 Zero-g Soft Racks [186, 187]
- Sidewall Carrier-APFR-A [921],
- Sidewall Carrier-APFR-B [921A],
- TSA ISS Content [950],
- Middeck ISS Content [800, 801, 816],
- Shuttle Integration H/W [850]
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Descent Cargo
- Sidewall Carrier-APFR-A [921],
- Sidewall Carrier-APFR-B [921A],
- TSA ISS Content [950],
- Middeck ISS Content [800],
- Shuttle Integration H/W [850]
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EVA Activities
EVA 1
- Install slidewire.
- Connect PMA2-Node, PMA1-Node, and PMA1-FGB cables.
- Remove MDM thermal covers.
Flight 2A EVA 2
- Install handrails, PFR sockets and handrail gap spanners.
- Install early communication antennas (on node 1) and cables (2 on FGB).
- Install 1 Orlan coax comm connector on FGB.
- Release node CBM and hatch restraints.
- Install trunnion covers (3 of 4 installed) and MDM sunshade.
Flight 2A EVA 3
- Transfer tools, including 96 bolt tools to exterior of PMA1.
- Disc and stow PMA1 APAS cables at PMA2.
- Prep tethers and APFRs for 2A.1/3A.
- Install handrail on FGB aft end.
- Do photo survey.
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