Atlantis crew to prepare ISS further for the European Columbus laboratory

Space Shuttle Atlantis is due to lift off late tonight on its way to the International Space Station. Mission STS-117 will deliver and install components to increase the Station's electricity generating capability and prepare for the arrival of new laboratory modules from ESA and the Japanese Space Agency.

Link: http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMYHLEVL2F_index_0.html

Time: 8. Jun. 2007

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Topics: atlantis, laboratory, prepare