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2. Columbus (ISS module) - Wikipedia

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   Columbus is a science laboratory that is part of the International Space Station (ISS) and is the largest single contribution to the ISS made by the European Space Agency (ESA). Like the Harmony and Tranquility modules, the Columbus laboratory was constructed in Turin, Italy by Thales Alenia Space. The functional equipment and software of the ...

3. Mobile Servicing System - Wikipedia

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   Astronaut Stephen K. Robinson anchored to the end of the Canadarm2 during STS-114, 2005. Canadarm2 moves Rassvet to berth with the station on STS-132, 2010. The Mobile Servicing System (MSS), is a robotic system on board the International Space Station (ISS). Launched to the ISS in 2001, it plays a key role in station assembly and maintenance ...

4. Canadarm - Wikipedia

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   Launch site. Kennedy LC-39. Canadarm or Canadarm1 (officially Shuttle Remote Manipulator System or SRMS, also SSRMS) is a series of robotic arms that were used on the Space Shuttle orbiters to deploy, manoeuvre, and capture payloads. After the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, the Canadarm was always paired with the Orbiter Boom Sensor System ...

5. Harmony (ISS module) - Wikipedia

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   Harmony, also known as Node 2, is the "utility hub" of the International Space Station. It connects the laboratory modules of the United States, Europe and Japan, as well as providing electrical power and electronic data. Sleeping cabins for four of the crew are housed here. [ 3]

6. European Robotic Arm - Wikipedia

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   The Canadarm2 is a large robotic arm on the US Orbital Segment of the station. Due to the similarities between the ERA and the Canadarm2 a comparison can be made between the two. Both arms perform Station maintenance, are able to move supplies and equipment, inspection of the station, as well as aid astronauts during spacewalks.

7. Cupola (ISS module) - Wikipedia

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   2.95 m (9.68 ft) The Cupola is an ESA -built observatory module of the International Space Station (ISS). Its name derives from the Italian word cupola, which means "dome". Its seven windows are used to conduct experiments, dockings and observations of Earth. It was launched aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour 's mission STS-130 on 8 February 2010 ...