Node 3 Collection

International Space Station, 2010
International Space Station (ISS), February 2010, taken from the Space Shuttle Endeavour prior to docking at the beginning of its mission to the ISS

The Sahara Desert visible through the windows of the cupola on the Tranquility module
The tan, brown, and orange Sahara Desert is visible through the windows of the cupola on the Tranquility module. Tranquility holds some of the stationas environmental control equipment

The International Space Stations Tranquility node and its Cupola
February 17, 2010 - The International Space Stations Tranquility node and its Cupola

Space shuttle Endeavour, a Soyuz spacecraft, and the International Space Station
February 19, 2010 - Space shuttle Endeavour is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 22 crew member on the International Space Station soon after the shuttle

Space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches a docked Russian spacecraft
Space shuttle Endeavour as it approaches the International Space Station during STS-130 rendezvous and docking operations

A partial view of the Tranquility node in space shuttle Endeavours payload bay
February 8, 2010 - Backdropped by Earths horizon and the blackness of space, the Tranquility node in space shuttle Endeavours payload bay, vertical stabilizer, orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods

The Tranquility node in space shuttle Endeavours cargo bay
February 9, 2010 - The Tranquility node in space shuttle Endeavours cargo bay

The Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 in the grasp of the Canadarm2
February 16, 2010 - In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is relocated from the Harmony node to the open port on the end of the newly-installed Tranquility node

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"Node 3: The Newest Addition to the International Space Station" In 2010, a Beluga Airbus made its way to NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This massive aircraft was not your typical passenger plane; it carried something extraordinary - Node 3, the newest module for the International Space Station. During a media event held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, journalists and space enthusiasts gathered in awe as they witnessed Node 3 being showcased in the Space Station Processing Facility. The Beluga Airbus landed gracefully on the runway before taxiing near the mate/demate device at NASA Kennedy Space Center. Russell Romanella, director of the ISS and Spacecraft Processing Directorate at NASA, stood proudly beside Node 3 on its stand inside the facility. He spoke passionately about this remarkable addition that would enhance research capabilities and provide more living space for astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The media event aimed to highlight this groundbreaking achievement as reporters marveled at Node 3's impressive design and functionality. Its arrival marked another milestone in human space exploration and emphasized humanity's commitment to pushing boundaries beyond Earth. As we look back on that historic day at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, we remember how Node 3 symbolized progress and innovation. It represented our collective dedication towards understanding our universe better while expanding our presence among celestial bodies. Today, nestled within the vastness of outer space lies Node 3 – an integral part of humanity's ongoing quest for knowledge beyond our home planet.