The PMA-1 is unwrapped in the SSPF prior to its attachment to Node 1

[KSC-97PC-1134]

  • Photo Number: KSC-97PC-1134

  • Release Date: 26-Jul-1997

    • Description: International Space Station (ISS) contractors unwrap Pressurized Mating Adapter-1 (PMA-1) for the ISS in KSC's Space Station Processing Facility. A PMA is a cone-shaped connector that will be attached to Node 1, the space station's structural building block, during ground processing. Node 1 with two PMAs attached will be the first element of the station scheduled to be launched aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-88 in July 1998.

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