KSC-00PP-0839 - The U.S. Lab is raised to vertical in the O&C Building

The U.S. Lab is raised to vertical in the O&C Building

Photo Number: KSC-00PP-0839

Release Date: 30-Jun-2000

Description: The U.S. Lab, a component of the International Space Station, rests in a vertical position in the Operations and Checkout Building. The Lab, named Destiny, will undergo testing in the altitude chamber in the O&C. Destiny is scheduled to fly on mission STS-98 in early 2001. During the mission, the crew will install the Lab in the Space Station during a series of three space walks. The STS-98 mission will provide the Station with science research facilities and expand its power, life support and control capabilities. The U.S. Lab module continues a long tradition of microgravity materials research, first conducted by Skylab and later Shuttle and Spacelab missions. Destiny is expected to be a major feature in future research, providing facilities for biotechnology, fluid physics, combustion, and life sciences research.

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