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STS-99 Crew Interviews: Gerhard P.J. ThieleLive footage of a preflight interview with Mission Specialist Gerhard P.J. Thiele is seen. The interview addresses many different questions including why Thiele became an astronaut, the events that led to his interest, and his career path. Other interesting information that this one-on-one interview discusses is the purpose for the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM). The main interest is on the importance of this SRTM flight, the knowledge we will learn gain from the 3D topographic map of the Earth, and the possible similarity to the Tethered Satellite System Flight. The two antennas that will be taking the pictures, the involvement of the International partners, mass deployment and retraction, gravity gradient force, flight cast maneuvers, EARTHCAM, a student-controlled camera on the Endeavour Orbiter, and Thiele's responsibility during this 24 hour mission are also discussed.
Document ID
20000011414
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Video
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
August 4, 1999
Subject Category
Space Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
JSC-1792C
NONP-NASA-VT-1999208097
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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