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STS-112 Crew Interviews: AshbySTS-112 Mission Commander Jeffrey Ashby is seen during this preflight interview, answering questions about his inspiration in becoming an astronaut and his career path and provides an overview of the mission. Ashby outlines his role in the mission in general, and specifically during the docking and extravehicular activities (EVAs). He describes the payload (S1 truss) and the importance that the S1 truss will have in the development of the International Space Station (ISS). Ashby discusses the delivery and installation of the S1 truss scheduled to be done in the planned EVAs in some detail. He touches on the use and operation of the Canadarm 2 robotic arm in this process and outlines what supplies will be exchanged with the resident crew of the ISS during transfer activities. He ends with his thoughts on the value of the ISS in fostering international cooperation.
Document ID
20020082898
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Video
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
August 15, 2002
Subject Category
Space Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
NONP-NASA-VT-2002137582
JSC-1924A
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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