STS-72 Flight Day 5 NASA STI Program 2013-01-22 | On this fifth day of the STS-72 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Brian Duffy, Pilot Brent W. Jett, and Mission Specialists Leroy Chiao, Daniel T. Barry, Winston E. Scott, and Koichi Wakata (NASDA), awakened to music from the television show, 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'. Chiao and Barry are shown suiting up for the first of the two scheduled 6 1/2 hour spacewalks and, later, conducting tests with various tools and materials from the shuttle's cargo bay during the spacewalk. The new heating and cooling units in the spacesuits will be tested during these EVAs. Jan. 1996
Receiving and Processing Isolators and the Handling of Martian Samples NASA STI Program 2021-02-04 | Full Title: Receiving and Processing Isolators and the Handling of Martian Samples Inside a BSL-4+ Containment Facility: Summary Video Presentation TeaserFor more information, see the record for this video on the NASA STI Repository: ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20205010412NASA STI Program: sti.nasa.govNASA Technical Reports Server: ntrs.nasa.govFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nasastiprogramTwitter: @NASA_STI
Martian Regolith as a Substrate for Foreign Planetary Horticulture NASA STI Program 2021-02-04 | For more information, see the record for this video on the NASA STI Repository: ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20205008585NASA STI Program: sti.nasa.govNASA Technical Reports Server: ntrs.nasa.govFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nasastiprogramTwitter: @NASA_STI
Rocket Engine Testing the NASA Way! NASA STI Program 2018-05-03 | Article: “Next-Generation RS-25 Engines for the NASA Space Launch System” http://go.usa.gov/xQ8Jm Related Articles: http://go.usa.gov/xQ8Jv NASA STI Program: sti.nasa.gov NASA Technical Reports Server: ntrs.nasa.gov Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nasastiprogram Twitter: @NASA_STI Stennis Space Center has long been known as the agency’s largest rocket testing facility and they have been extremely busy with the testing of the upgraded RS-25 engines. In fact all RS-25 Engine testing happens exclusively at Stennis Space Center! If these look familiar to you, it may be due to the fact that they were used as the space shuttle main engine for the last 30 years. Compared to the 3 RS-25 engines that the space shuttle had the SLS will utilize 4 of them to produce 2 Million pounds of thrust. The thorough testing of the RS-25 plays an essential role in upholding NASA’s high standards of efficient and reliable engines.
U.S. Spacesuit Knowledge Capture Program NASA STI Program 2018-02-01 | The U.S. Spacesuit Knowledge Capture Program, managed by NASA Johnson Space Center, seeks to capture knowledge and lessons learned from well-known experts in the fields of EVA, spacesuits, and portable life support systems.The presentation materials and the lectures with closed captioning are available through the NESC Academy Online: nescacademy.nasa.gov/category/5/sub/27
ELaNa - Educational Launch of Nanosatellites NASA STI Program 2017-11-22 | The Launch Services Program (LSP) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida manages a fun and unique program known as Educational Launch of Nanosatellites or ELaNa. This program enables students in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields to work directly with Nanosatellites and NASA. The students are involved in all aspects of the process from Development to Assembly and testing. CubeSats are small 10x10x10 CM (About 4 Inche Cube) satellites that can do a multitude of tasks once they are released in space. These ELaNa missions are the first Educational Cargo to be carried on launch vehicles for LSP.Links:Article: ELaNa - Educational Launch of Nanosatellite Enhance Education Through Space Flight http://go.usa.gov/xnKGq Related Articles: http://go.usa.gov/xnKGm NASA STI Program: sti.nasa.gov NASA Technical Reports Server: ntrs.nasa.gov Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nasastiprogramTwitter: @NASA_STI
Flight Evolution - PRSEUS, A Composite Material for Greener Flight NASA STI Program 2017-10-18 | Pultruded Rod Stitched Efficient Unitized Structure or PRSEUS is a process that stitches lightweight composite materials together that can assist in the development of lighter, damage-tolerant aircraft. This product could help allow jet engines to burn less fuel therefore making it safer and greener to fly.Links:Article: Development of the PRSEUS Multi-Bay Pressure Box for a Hybrid Wing Body Vehicle http://go.usa.gov/xnCuJRelated Articles: http://go.usa.gov/xnCuS NASA STI Program: sti.nasa.govNASA Technical Reports Server: ntrs.nasa.govFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nasastiprogramTwitter: @NASA_STI
NASA Kennedy Space Center - Home of the Commercial Crew Program NASA STI Program 2017-08-09 | The NASA Scientific and Technical Information Program visits NASA's Kennedy Space Center to witness the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket, which is manufactured by one of NASA's commercial providers, SpaceX. Did you know that Kennedy Space Center is the home of NASA's Commercial Crew Program? This program provides human access to the International Space Station and low Earth orbit via the commercial sector. Visit #NTRS for documents regarding the Commercial Crew Program at Kennedy Space Center: go.usa.gov/xRVZeLinks:Article: The Evolution of the NASA Commercial Crew Program Mission Assurance Program - go.usa.gov/xREyJ Related Articles: go.usa.gov/xRVZeNASA STI Program: sti.nasa.govNASA Technical Reports Server: ntrs.nasa.govFacebook: https://www.Facebook.com/nasastiprogramTwitter: @NASA_STI
NASA Langley Research Center Gantry - STI Centennial Campaign NASA STI Program 2017-07-17 | The NASA Scientific and Technical Information Program visits the NASA Langley Research Center Gantry, also know as the Lunar Landing Research Facility (LLRF) to celebrate the Langley Centennial birthday. This large steel structure was first used by the Apollo astronauts to practice their decent to the lunar surface. The LLRF is still used today as a crash testing site for aircraft and a water impact drop facility to NASA's Orion Multipurpose Crew Vehicle. Visit the NTRS for documents detailing research performed at the LLRF go.usa.gov/xNhak #nasalangley100
NASAs Research Access Policy NASA STI Program 2016-12-07 | NASA has developed an agency plan, and associated policy, outlining a framework for activities to increase public access to scientific publications and digital scientific data resulting from NASA-funded research. For more information, visit sti.nasa.gov/research-access
PubSpace Video Tutorial for Civil Servants NASA STI Program 2016-12-07 | An instructional video for NASA Civil Servants to serve as a guide to submitting peer-reviewed, accepted manuscripts for deposit to PubSpace. For questions, please contact the Research Access Help Desk at sti.nasa.gov/contact-us or navigate to sti.nasa.gov/research-access-frequently-asked-questions.
PubSpace Video Tutorial for Grantees NASA STI Program 2016-12-07 | An instructional video for NASA grantees (and some contractors) to serve as a guide to submitting peer-reviewed, accepted manuscripts for deposit to PubSpace. For questions, please contact the Research Access Help Desk at sti.nasa.gov/contact-us or navigate to sti.nasa.gov/research-access-frequently-asked-questions.
Additive Manufacturing Benefits to Engine Design NASA STI Program 2016-06-22 | The record for the presentation is available at NTRS: http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20160007075&qs=N%3D0%26DocumentID%20160007075The record for this supplement is available at NTRS: http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20160007756&qs=N%3D0%26DocumentID%20160007756
On the Comparison of the Long Penetration Mode (LPM) Supersonic Counterflowing Jet to the .. NASA STI Program 2015-11-09 | Classic tonal screech noise created by under-expanded supersonic jets; Long Penetration Mode (LPM) supersonic phenomenon -Under-expanded counter-flowing jet in supersonic free stream -Demonstrated in several wind tunnel tests -Modeled in several computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations; Discussion of LPM acoustics feedback and fluid interactions -Analogous to the aero-acoustics interactions seen in screech jets; Lessons Learned: Applying certain methodologies to LPM -Developed and successfully demonstrated in the study of screech jets -Discussion of mechanically induced excitation in fluid oscillators in general; Conclusions -Large body of work done on jet screech, other aero-acoustic phenomenacan have direct application to the study and applications of LPM cold flow jets. For the Oral/Visual Presentation in which this video was presented, please see the following link in the NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS, http://ntrs.nasa.gov): http://hdl.handle.net/2060/20150016244
A Simplified Introduction to Disruption-Tolerant Networking NASA STI Program 2015-07-21 | This video demonstrates how a network with DTN overlaid can improve transmission of the packets. The video shows the difference between TCP/IP, UDP/IP and Bundle Protocol (BP). For "Delay Tolerant Networking and Cubesats", the Oral/Visual Presentation in which this video was presented, please see the following link in the NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS, http://ntrs.nasa.gov): http://hdl.handle.net/2060/20140016713. Please note that the video contains no sound.
A Radiation Chemistry Code Based on the Greens Functions of the Diffusion Equation (p.34 video) NASA STI Program 2014-04-04 | Video supplement to "Radiation Chemistry Code Based on the Green's Functions of the Diffusion Equation" (JSC-CN-30495) The video is featured on p.34 of presentation: http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20140000785.
Autonomous Formations of Multi-Agent Systems NASA STI Program 2013-08-12 | Autonomous formation control of multi-agent dynamic systems has a number of applications that include ground-based and aerial robots and satellite formations. For air vehicles, formation flight ("flocking") has the potential to significantly increase airspace utilization as well as fuel efficiency. This presentation addresses two main problems in multi-agent formations: optimal role assignment to minimize the total cost (e.g., combined distance traveled by all agents); and maintaining formation geometry during flock motion. The Kuhn-Munkres ("Hungarian") algorithm is used for optimal assignment, and consensus-based leader-follower type control architecture is used to maintain formation shape despite the leader s independent movements. The methods are demonstrated by animated simulations.NTRS record: http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20130014318
Warp Field Mechanics 102: Energy Optimization - Video - 28185 2 NASA STI Program 2013-06-17 | Second of two short videos as part of presentation to Dept. of Physics, Dickinson College, Harrisburg, PA on 21 March 2013 by Harold White (JSC-CN-28185). Presentation: Warp Field Mechanics 102: Energy OptimizationPDF document available: http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20130011213First video available: http://youtu.be/n_VQPqKUwhQLearn more about NASA STI at http://www.sti.nasa.gov
Warp Field Mechanics 102: Energy Optimization - Video - 28185 1 NASA STI Program 2013-06-17 | First of two short videos as part of presentation to Dept. of Physics, Dickinson College, Harrisburg, PA on 21 March 2013 by Harold White (JSC-CN-28185). Presentation: Warp Field Mechanics 102: Energy OptimizationPDF Document available: http://ntrs.nasa.gov/search.jsp?R=20130011213Second video available: http://youtu.be/gy_UFmGh83ELearn more about NASA STI at http://www.sti.nasa.gov
STS-94 Day 16 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this sixteenth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch begin closing up shop in preparation for return to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 15 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this fifteenth day of the STS-94 mission the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch express thanks to all those on the ground who prepared the shuttle, crew, and payload for an unprecedented repeat launch to complete work with the Microgravity Science Laboratory. The first flight of Columbia with the laboratory, then designated mission STS-83, was cut short due to a faulty fuel cell. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 14 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this fourteenth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr, Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch continue to focus on Columbia's Microgravity Science Laboratory mission. The seven astronauts work around the clock on two shifts supporting the more than 30 experiments in the Spacelab module. Work in the laboratory includes plant experiment and protein crystal growth status checks as well as work in the glovebox on the Coarsening in Solid-Liquid Mixtures experiment. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 13 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this thirteenth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch resume work on the Droplet Combustion Experiment, burning a drop of heptane fuel at one-quarter of the atmospheric pressure on Earth. The payload controllers collect volumes of data from experiments being conducted by the seven astronauts on the Microgravity Science Laboratory mission. Halsell, Still, Thomas, and Linteris are seen being interviewed by the ABC Radio Network and discussing mission objectives. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 12 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this twelfth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch focus on developing better methods for the efficient use of fossil fuels while reducing emissions and air pollutants. The seven-astronaut crew -- divided into two teams -- provides on-orbit assistance to ground controllers throughout the mission conducting these, and as many as 30 other experiments in the Spacelab pressurized module. The goal is to emulate what laboratory work will be like on the future International Space Station. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 11 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this eleventh day of the STS-83 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr. Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch conduct an interview with the CBS 'Up to the Minute' program during which they discuss the activities and progress that has been made so far on the flight. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 10 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this tenth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch are more than one week into mission. The seven crewmembers aboard Columbia are continuing their around-the-clock science investigations in the Spacelab module, focusing on how various materials and liquids change and behave in a microgravity environment. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 09 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this ninth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch spend their morning in the Spacelab module working on several experiments. Thomas has been working with the Large Isothermal Furnace (LIF), a vacuum-heating furnace designed to heat large samples uniformly; the Middeck Glovebox (MGBX) unit; and the Internal Flows in a Free Drop Experiment (IFFD). The IFFD experiment involves containerless processing of materials using acoustic positioning techniques. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 08 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this eighth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch conduct status checks and perform video documentation of some of the Microgravity Science Laboratory experiments and activities in the Spacelab. The first part of Pilot Susan Still's day involves monitoring orbiter systems and working an in-flight maintenance procedure with the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX). Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 06 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this sixth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialist Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch continue their around-the-clock work with the Microgravity Science Laboratory experiments. During the morning period, Thomas works with the Large Isothermal Furnace experiment and the Glovebox unit. Columbia's systems continue to operate properly, providing a stable platform for microgravity science operations. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 05 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this fifth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch continue their around-the-clock science efforts. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 04 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this fourth day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch have settled into a comfortable pace in their on-orbit home, Columbia. They continue their around-the-clock efforts with the experiments being flown as part of the Microgravity Science Laboratory payload. With no significant Shuttle system issues being worked, the crew is able to devote all of its efforts toward the science objectives of the flight. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 03 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this third day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch are seen in the Microgravity Science Laboratory aboard Space Shuttle Columbia activating the final experiment facility and beginning additional experiments, among the more than 30 investigations to be conducted during the 16-day mission. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 02 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this second day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch are seen continuing the payload activation process, as the research efforts of the Microgravity Science Laboratory (MSL) mission get into full swing. Released July 1995.
STS-94 Day 01 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this first day of the STS-94 mission, the flight crew (the orginial crew of mission STS-83), Cmdr. James D. Halsell, Jr., Pilot Susan L. Still, Payload Cmdr. Janice E. Voss, Mission Specialists Michael L. Gernhardt and Donald A. Thomas, and Payload Specialists Gregory T. Linteris and Roger K. Crouch can be seen performing pre-launch activities such as eating the traditional breakfast, crew suit-up, and the ride out to the launch pad. Also, included are various panoramic views of the shuttle on the pad. The crew can be seen being readied in the 'white room' for their mission. After the closing of the hatch and arm retraction, launch activities are shown including countdown, engine ignition, launch, and the separation of the Solid Rocket Boosters. Released July 1995.
STS-89 Day 09 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this ninth day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas, prepare for the reentry phase of their mission. Bonnie Dunbar then gives a tour of the space shuttle. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-89 Day 08 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this eighth day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas, prepare to conclude their joint mission with the crew of the Mir. Endeavour separates from the Russian Space Station with a gentle push from springs in the docking mechanism attaching it to the Space Station. Following a flyaround of the station to gather additional photography of the outpost, Pilot Joe Edwards conducts a final separation maneuver to allow Endeavour to drift away from the Mir. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-89 Day 07 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this seventh day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas are interviewed by an unnamed news agency. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-89 Day 06 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this sixth day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas, are interviewed by John Holliman of Cable News Network (CNN) and Russian news media. The crew discuss the progress of the mission and activities that lie ahead for Mir crew member Andy Thomas. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-89 Day 05 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this fifth day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas, are interviewed by an unnamed news agency. The main focus of the interview was on international cooperation in outer space. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-89 Day 04 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this fourth day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas, are interviewed by an unnamed news agency. Most of the questions are directed at Wolf and his experiences on Mir. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-89 Day 03 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this third day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas, can be seen performing a flawless docking with the Mir. The linkup occurred while the two spaceships flew over southeastern Russia, west of Kazakhstan. After the docking the two crews open the entry hatch and greet each other. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-89 Day 02 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this second day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas, take time from their schedule to discuss with radio station KNX of Los Angeles the STS-89 mission and Thomas' transfer to the Mir Space Station. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-89 Day 01 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-28 | On this first day of the STS-89 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Terrence W. Wilcutt, Pilot Frank Edwards, and Mission Specialists Michael P. Anderson, James F. Reilly, Bonnie J. Dunbar, Salizhan Shakirovich Sharipov, David A. Wolf and Andrew S.W. Thomas, can be seen performing pre-launch activities such as eating the traditional breakfast, crew suit-up, and the ride out to the launch pad. Also, included are various panoramic views of the shuttle on the pad. The crew is readied in the 'white room' for their mission. After the closing of the hatch and arm retraction, launch activities are shown including countdown, engine ignition, launch, and the separation of the Solid Rocket Boosters. Released Jan. 1998.
STS-87 Day 15 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-25 | On this fifteenth day of the STS-87 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Kevin R. Kregel, Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Mission Specialists Winston E. Scott, Kalpana Chawla, and Takao Doi, and Payload Specialist Leonid K. Kadenyuk spend a good part of their day checking out the important space craft systems that are needed to support reentry. Released Dec. 1997.
STS-87 Day 14 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-25 | On this fourteenth day of the STS-87 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Kevin R. Kregel, Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Mission Specialists Winston E. Scott, Kalpana Chawla, and Takao Doi, and Payload Specialist Leonid K. Kadenyuk focus on completion of hands-on sample processing in the microgravity glovebox facility. They also prepare the spacesuits and tools that will be used for the EVA by Scott and Doi. The crew take time out from their schedule to discuss the mission with reporters from the U.S., Japan and the Ukraine during the traditional in-flight news conference. Released Dec. 1997.
STS-87 Day 10 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-25 | On this tenth day of the STS-87 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Kevin R. Kregel, Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Mission Specialists Winston E. Scott, Kalpana Chawla, and Takao Doi, and Payload Specialist Leonid K. Kadenyuk receive a call from Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma and answer questions from media in Kiev. The conversations focus on Kadenyuk's first flight into space and the work ongoing to support the mission objectives. Released Nov. 1997.
STS-87 Day 13 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-25 | On this thirteenth day of the STS-87 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Kevin R. Kregel, Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Mission Specialists Winston E. Scott, Kalpana Chawla, and Takao Doi, and Payload Specialist Leonid K. Kadenyuk continue work in the mini laboratory called the microgravity glovebox facility. This facility allows crew members to interactively work with two different experiments today studying the formation of composite materials in an attempt to accurately map the roles of gravity-induced convection and sedimentation on the samples. Released Dec. 1997.
STS-87 Day 12 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-25 | On this twelfth day of the STS-87 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Kevin R. Kregel, Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Mission Specialists Winston E. Scott, Kalpana Chawla, and Takao Doi, and Payload Specialist Leonid K. Kadenyuk continue to look at how plant growth and composite materials are affected by microgravity. The astronauts use the globebox facility to process samples for the Particle Engulfment and Pushing by a Solid/Liquid Interface experiment. Released Nov. 1997.
STS-87 Day 11 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-25 | On this eleventh day of the STS-87 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Kevin R. Kregel, Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Mission Specialists Winston E. Scott, Kalpana Chawla, and Takao Doi, and Payload Specialist Leonid K. Kadenyuk continue to look at how plant growth and composite materials are affected by microgravity. The astronauts will use the Middeck Globebox Facility to process samples for the Particle Engulfment and Pushing by a Solid/Liquid Interface experiment. PEP is studying the formation of composite materials, attempting to accurately map the roles of gravity-induced convection and sedimentation in the process by removing the gravity from the equation. Released Nov. 1997.
STS-87 Day 09 Highlights NASA STI Program 2013-03-25 | On this ninth day of the STS-87 mission, the flight crew, Cmdr. Kevin R. Kregel, Pilot Steven W. Lindsey, Mission Specialists Winston E. Scott, Kalpana Chawla, and Takao Doi, and Payload Specialist Leonid K. Kadenyuk continue work with the microgravity science investigations in a special glovebox facility on the middeck. The autonomous operations with the mission's prime payload continue in the payload bay of Columbia with no interaction by the crew required. Released Nov. 1997
