STS-114 Mission ObjectivesSTS-114 Mission Objectives

Test and evaluate new inspection and repair Test and evaluate new inspection and repair techniquestechniques

Deliver supplies and cargo to the Space Station Deliver supplies and cargo to the Space Station via the Raffaello MPLM via the Raffaello MPLM – Mini Pressurized Logistics ModuleMini Pressurized Logistics Module

Deliver and installDeliver and install– Replacement CMG (control moment gyro)Replacement CMG (control moment gyro)– External Stowage PlatformExternal Stowage Platform

STS-114 Vehicle ChangesSTS-114 Vehicle Changes

External Tank heaters / foam replacementExternal Tank heaters / foam replacement

Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS)Orbiter Boom Sensor System (OBSS)– 50 foot starboard boom50 foot starboard boom– 2 laser imaging sensors2 laser imaging sensors

Wing Leading Edge Impact DetectionWing Leading Edge Impact Detection– Sensors located in leading edge Reinforced Carbon-Sensors located in leading edge Reinforced Carbon-

Carbon surfacesCarbon surfaces

External Tank / SRB mounted camerasExternal Tank / SRB mounted cameras

STS-114 Return to FlightSTS-114 Return to Flight

Successfully completed all primary Successfully completed all primary mission objectives ( + 1 docked day)mission objectives ( + 1 docked day)Most imaged mission ever flownMost imaged mission ever flownDemonstrated orbit self-inspection viaDemonstrated orbit self-inspection via– OBSSOBSS– R-Bar Proximity Maneuver (RPM)R-Bar Proximity Maneuver (RPM)

Exercised real-time ground imagery Exercised real-time ground imagery analysisanalysis

Performed limited tile repair experimentPerformed limited tile repair experiment

Flight Day 1 ET Sep PhotosFlight Day 1 ET Sep Photos

Flight Day 1 ET Sep PhotosFlight Day 1 ET Sep Photos

Orbiter Boom Sensor SystemOrbiter Boom Sensor System

Flight Day 2 OBSSFlight Day 2 OBSS

Flight Day 2 OBSSFlight Day 2 OBSS

Flight Day 3 R-Bar Pitch ManeuverFlight Day 3 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

Flight Day 3 R-Bar Pitch ManeuverFlight Day 3 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

Flight Day 3 R-Bar Pitch ManeuverFlight Day 3 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

STS-114 MERSTS-114 MER

11stst flight in the new MER facility flight in the new MER facility

Major ActivitiesMajor Activities– Certifying wing leading edge for entryCertifying wing leading edge for entry– Certifying tile for entryCertifying tile for entry– Impact of protruding gap fillerImpact of protruding gap filler– Impact of damaged thermal blanketImpact of damaged thermal blanket

Protruding Gap FillerProtruding Gap Filler

Protruding Gap FillerProtruding Gap Filler

Window 1 Thermal BlanketWindow 1 Thermal Blanket

SSP MERSSP MER

Undock from ISSUndock from ISS