Mission Name: STS-74 Photos By: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (taken by Bionetics) Scanned By: J.Dumoulin, T.Nguyen, E.Cody and M.Downs NASA Payload Operations Captions By: Paula Shawa (Paula.Shawa-1@ksc.nasa.gov) / SHER-10 Last Editor: J.Dumoulin Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1084 Photo Title: Russian RSC Energia employees attach trunnions to DM Photo Date: 07/21/95 Employees of the Russian aerospace company RSC Energia attach trunnions to the Russian-built docking module in the Space Station Processing Facility at KSC so that it can be mounted in the payload bay of the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis. The module will fly as a primary payload on the second Space Shuttle/Mir space station docking mission, STS-74, which is now scheduled for liftoff in the fall of 1995. During the mission, the module will first be attached with the orbiter's robot arm to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS) in the payload bay of the orbiter Atlantis and then be docked with the Mir. When Atlantis undocks from the Mir, it will leave the new docking module permanently attached to the space station for use during future Shuttle Mir docking missions. The new module will simplify future Shuttle linkups with Mir by improving orbiter clearances when it serves as a bridge between the two space vehicles. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1110 Photo Title: Russian RSC Energia employees inspect DM in SSPF Photo Date: 07/28/95 Employees of the Russian aerospace company RSC Energia prepare to conduct final inspections of the Russian-built Docking Module in the Space Station Processing Facility at KSC. The module will fly as a primary payload on the second Space Shuttle/Mir space station docking mission, STS-74, which is now scheduled for liftoff in the fall of 1995. During the mission, the module will first be attached with the orbiter's robot arm to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS) in the payload bay of the orbiter Atlantis and then be docked with the Mir. When Atlantis undocks from the Mir, it will leave the new docking module permanently attached to the space station for use during future Shuttle Mir docking missions. The new module will simplify future Shuttle linkups with Mir by improving orbiter clearances when it serves as a bridge between the two space vehicles. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1346 Photo Title: STS-74 Crew Photo Photo Date: 08/01/95 These four NASA astronauts and one Canadian astronaut are in training for the STS-74 mission of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, scheduled later this year. Astronauts Kenneth D. Cameron (front right) and James D. Halsell Jr. (front left) are commander and pilot, respectively, for the flight. On the back row, left to right, as astronauts William McArthur Jr., Jerry L. Ross and Chris A. Hadfield, all mission specialists. Hadfield is an international mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1324 Photo Title: Russian Docking Module is lowered Photo Date: 09/11/95 The Russian-built Docking Module (DM) is lowered for installation into the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis while the spaceplane is in Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2. The module will fly as a primary payload on the second Space Shuttle/Mir space station docking mission, STS-74, which is now scheduled for liftoff in the fall of 1995. During the mission, the module will first be attached with the orbiter's robot arm to the Orbiter Docking System (ODS) in the payload bay of the orbiter Atlantis and then be docked with the Mir. When Atlantis undocks from the Mir, it will leave the new docking module permanently attached to the space station for use during future Shuttle Mir docking missions. The new module will simplify future Shuttle linkups with Mir by improving orbiter clearances when it serves as a bridge between the two space vehicles. The white structures attached to the module's sides are solar panels that will be attached to the Mir after the conclusion of the STS-74 mission. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1361 Photo Title: STS-74 Mission Specialists McArther and Ross in OPF Photo Date: 09/16/95 In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 2, STS-74 Mission Specialist William "Bill" McArthur Jr. (left) and Jerry L. Ross are reviewing the configuration of payload elements in the orbiter Atlantis' payload bay. Ross and McArthur are participating in the Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT), an opportunity for flight crew members to become familiar with the payload hardware they will be working with on-orbit. Located in Atlantis' payload bay are the Orbiter Docking System and the Docking Module, two pieces of flight hardware that will play a crucial role in the second docking of the Space Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir. STS-74 is currently targeted for an early November launch Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1484 Photo Title: Atlantis rolls out to LC 39A for STS-74 Photo Date: 10/12/95 The Space Shuttle Atlantis completes the 3.4-mile (5.5 kilometer) journey to Launch Pad 39A from the Vehicle Assembly Building. As is typical for a rollout, the trip took place overnight when the possibility of lightning is most remote. The crawler-transporter, with the mobile launcher platform and Shuttle securely on top, departed the VAB around midnight and arrived at the pad about five and a half hours later. Atlantis is scheduled to lift off on Mission STS-74, the second Shuttle-Mir docking flight, in early November. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1522 Photo Title: STS-74 crew in white room for TCDT Photo Date: 10/17/95 The STS-74 flight crew takes a break from Terminal Countdown Demonstration Test activities to pose for a group portrait outside the Space Shuttle Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A. Kneeling in front are Commander Kenneth D. Cameron (left) and Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross (right). Behind them are (left to right) Mission Specialist William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr.; Pilot James D. Halsell Jr.; and Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1526 Photo Title: STS-74 leaves O&C Building for TCDT Photo Date: 10/18/95 The STS-74 flight crew walks out of the Operations and Checkout Building on their way to conduct Terminal Countdown Demostration Test (TCDT) exercises while aboard the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis at Launch Pad 39A. They are (from right): Mission Commander Kenneth Cameron; Pilot James Halsell; and Mission Specialists William McArthur Jr., Chris Hadfield, and Jerry Ross (back). Hadfield is an international mission specialist representing the Canadian Space Agency. This flight will feature the second docking of the Space Shuttle with the Russian Mir space station. Docking operations will be conducted with the Russian-built Docking Module attached to the end of the Orbiter Docking System (ODS) located in Atlantis payload bay. The DM will be left attached to the Mir when Atlantis undocks. This module will serve as a means to improve future Shuttle-Mir docking operations. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1552 Photo Title: STS-74 crew at 215ft level of LC39A Photo Date: 10/18/95 Windy conditions and the high altitude can't dampen the spirits of the STS-74 flight crew as they pose for a group portrait at the 215-foot level of Launch Pad 39A. Kneeling in front is Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross; behind him from left are Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield; Pilot James D. Halsell Jr.; Commander Kenneth D. Cameron and Mission Specialist William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1614 Photo Title: STS-74 view of MIR Docking module at Pad 39A Photo Date: 11/02/95 Workers at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload bay doors on the Space Shuttle Atlantis for its upcoming launch on Mission STS-74 and the second docking with the Russian Space Station Mir. Uppermost in the payload bay is the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), which also flew on the first docking flight between the Space Shuttle and MIR. Lowermost is the primary payload of STS-74, the Russian-built Docking Module. During the mission, the Docking Module will first be attached to ODS and then to Mir. It will be left attached to Mir to become a permanent extension that will afford adequate clearance between the orbiter and the station during future dockings. At left in the payload bay, looking like a very long pole, is the Canadian-built Remote Manipulator System arm that will be used by the crew to hoist the Docking Module and attach it to the ODS. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1615 Photo Title: STS-74 view of ODS from Payload Changout Room Photo Date: 11/02/95 Workers at Launch Pad 39A are preparing to close the payload bay doors on the Space Shuttle Atlantis for its upcoming launch on Mission STS-74 and the second docking with the Russian Space Station Mir. Uppermost in the payload bay is the Orbiter Docking System (ODS), which also flew on the first docking flight between the Space Shuttle and MIR. Lowermost is the primary payload of STS-74, the Russian-built Docking Module. During the mission, the Docking Module will first be attached to ODS and then to Mir. It will be left attached to Mir to become a permanent extension that will afford adequate clearance between the orbiter and the station during future dockings. At left in the payload bay, looking like a very long pole, is the Canadian-built Remote Manipulator System arm that will be used by the crew to hoist the Docking Module and attach it to the ODS. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1616 Photo Title: STS-74 closeup view of MIR Docking Module Photo Date: 11/02/95 Located in the aft area of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' payload bay is the Russian-built Docking Module (DM). During the course of Space Shuttle Mission STS-74, the DM will be attached to a docking port on the Kristall module of the Russian Space Station Mir to become a permanent extension. It will provide adequate clearance between the orbiter and Mir and also eliminate the need to re-configure the station prior to each docking. Stowed on the DM are two solar arrays, one Russian-built and the other a U.S.-Russian effort, that will be taken off the DM and installed on Mir at a later date by space-walking cosmonauts. This photo was taken prior to closure of Atlantis' payload bay doors. Atlantis is scheduled for liftoff from Launch Pad 39A on Nov. 11. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1653 Photo Title: STS-74 Walkback to O&C after scrub Photo Date: 11/11/95 The STS-74 astronauts return to the Operations and Checkout Building after a launch attempt Nov. 11 was scrubbed. In front, right, is Canadian Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield. Behind him are Mission Specialists Jerry L. Ross (left) and William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. Unfavorable weather conditions at the contingency Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) sites forced today's scrub; a second launch attempt is planned for tomorrow, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1654 Photo Title: STS-74 Pre-Launch Crew Breakfast Photo Date: 11/12/95 Hopeful that today will bring better conditions for launch, the STS-74 astronauts get ready for an early morning lunch in the Operations and Checkout Building. From left are Mission Specialists William S."Bill" McArthur Jr. and Chris A. Hadfield; Commander Kenneth D. Cameron; Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross and Pilot James D. Halsell Jr. The first launch attempt yesterday, Nov. 11, was scrubbed due to unfavorable weather conditions at the Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) sites. The crew has been maintaining an altered day/night schedule to prepare them for their mission: to conduct the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir and deliver a permanent docking extension to the station. The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled for liftoff on Mission STS-74 from Launch Pad 39A during a seven-minute launch window opening at 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1661 Photo Title: STS-74 Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield suits up Photo Date: 11/12/95 Chris A. Hadfield, Mission Specialist 1 on Shuttle Mission STS-74, completes suitup activities in the Operations and Checkout Building as a suit technician lends a helping hand. Hadfield represents the Canadian Space Agency. He and four fellow astronauts will depart shortly for Pad 39A, where the Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits a second liftoff attempt during a seven-minute window scheduled to open at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1662 Photo Title: STS-74 Pilot James D. Halsell Jr. suits up Photo Date: 11/12/95 James D. Halsell Jr., the pilot of Space Shuttle Mission STS-74, is aided by a suit technician as he dons his launch/entry suit in the Operations and Checkout Building. Halsell and four fellow astronauts are scheduled to depart shortly for Launch Pad 39A, where the Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits a second liftoff attempt during a seven-minute window scheduled to open at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1663 Photo Title: STS-74 M.S. Jerry L. Ross suits up Photo Date: 11/12/95 Spaceflight veteran Jerry L. Ross, Mission Specialist 2 on Shuttle Mission STS-74, is assisted by a suit technician as he finishes getting into his launch/entry suit in the Operations and Checkout Building. Ross and four fellow astronauts will depart shortly for Launch Pad 39A, where the Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits a second liftoff attempt during a seven-minute window scheduled to open at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1664 Photo Title: STS-74 Mission Specialist Bill McArthur Jr suits up Photo Date: 11/12/95 William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr., Mission Specialist 3 on Shuttle Mission STS-74, shares a light moment with a suit technician during suitup activities in the Operations and Checkout Building. He and four fellow astronauts will depart shortly for Pad 39A, where the Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits a second liftoff attempt during a seven-minute window scheduled to open at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1665 Photo Title: STS-74 Mission Cmdr Kenneth D. Cameron suits up Photo Date: 11/12/95 STS-74 Commander Kenneth D. Cameron is donning his launch/entry suit in the Operations and Checkout Building as a suit technician lends a helping hand. Cameron and four fellow astronauts are scheduled to depart shortly for Launch Pad 39A, where the Space Shuttle Atlantis awaits a second liftoff attempt during a seven-minute window scheduled to open at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1666 Photo Title: STS-74 astronauts depart for launch pad Photo Date: 11/12/95 The STS-74 astronauts depart the Operations and Checkout Building, headed for the launch pad and a rendezvous in space. Leading the way are Commander Kenneth D. Cameron (front right) and Pilot James D. Halsell Jr. (front left). Behind them are the three mission specialists assigned to STS-74 (front to back): Chris A. Hadfield, representing the Canadian Space Agency; Jerry L. Ross, and William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. Awaiting them at Launch Pad 39A is the Space Shuttle Atlantis, scheduled for a second liftoff attempt lift off during a seven-minute launch window opening at about 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. During its approximately eight-day flight, Atlantis will dock with the Russian Space Station Mir and a permanent docking extension will be attached to the station, and transfer of materials to and from the mated spacecraft will be completed. A first launch attempt Nov. 11 was scrubbed due to unfavorable weather conditions at the contingency Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) sites. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1668 Photo Title: STS-74 liftoff (across water thru trees) Photo Date: 11/12/95 The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks free from its Earthly ties and soars toward the stars. The five astronauts assigned to Mission STS-74 are headed for an historic rendezvous in space: the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir. Atlantis lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at 7:30:43.071 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. The mission commander is Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot, and the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr., and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. The profile of Mission STS-74 represents a direct precursor to the types of activities flight crews will carry out during assembly and operation of the international space station later this decade. During their eight-day spaceflight, the crew will deliver a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir. The Docking Module will be attached to the docking port on Mir's Kristall module to serve as a permanent extension to the station to simplify future linkups with the Shuttle. The Shuttle astronauts and the three cosmonauts on Mir also will transfer logistics materials to and from Mir. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1669 Photo Title: STS-74 clears tower (with view of RSS) Photo Date: 11/12/95 The STS-74 astronauts depart the Operations and Checkout Building, headed for the launch pad and a rendezvous in space. Leading the way are Commander Kenneth D. Cameron (front right) and Pilot James D. Halsell Jr. (front left). Behind them are the three mission specialists assigned to STS-74 (front to back): Chris A. Hadfield, representing the Canadian Space Agency; Jerry L. Ross, and William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. Awaiting them at Launch Pad 39A is the Space Shuttle Atlantis, scheduled for a second liftoff attempt lift off during a seven-minute launch window opening at about 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. During its approximately eight-day flight, Atlantis will dock with the Russian Space Station Mir and a permanent docking extension will be attached to the station, and transfer of materials to and from the mated spacecraft will be completed. A first launch attempt Nov. 11 was scrubbed due to unfavorable weather conditions at the contingency Transoceanic Abort Landing (TAL) sites. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1670 Photo Title: STS-74 liftoff (45 degree view across water) Photo Date: 11/12/95 The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks free from its Earthly ties and soars toward the stars. The five astronauts assigned to Mission STS-74 are headed for an historic rendezvous in space: the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir. Atlantis lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at 7:30:43.071 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. The mission commander is Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot, and the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr., and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. The profile of Mission STS-74 represents a direct precursor to the types of activities flight crews will carry out during assembly and operation of the international space station later this decade. During their eight-day spaceflight, the crew will deliver a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir. The Docking Module will be attached to the docking port on Mir's Kristall module to serve as a permanent extension to the station to simplify future linkups with the Shuttle. The Shuttle astronauts and the three cosmonauts on Mir also will transfer logistics materials to and from Mir. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1671 Photo Title: STS-74 clears the tower (front view) Photo Date: 11/12/95 The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks free from its Earthly ties and soars toward the stars. The five astronauts assigned to Mission STS-74 are headed for an historic rendezvous in space: the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir. Atlantis lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at 7:30:43.071 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. The mission commander is Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot, and the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr., and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. The profile of Mission STS-74 represents a direct precursor to the types of activities flight crews will carry out during assembly and operation of the international space station later this decade. During their eight-day spaceflight, the crew will deliver a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir. The Docking Module will be attached to the docking port on Mir's Kristall module to serve as a permanent extension to the station to simplify future linkups with the Shuttle. The Shuttle astronauts and the three cosmonauts on Mir also will transfer logistics materials to and from Mir. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1672 Photo Title: STS-74 liftoff (front view across water with bird) Photo Date: 11/12/95 The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks free from its Earthly ties and soars toward the stars. The five astronauts assigned to Mission STS-74 are headed for an historic rendezvous in space: the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir. Atlantis lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at 7:30:43.071 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. The mission commander is Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot, and the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr., and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. The profile of Mission STS-74 represents a direct precursor to the types of activities flight crews will carry out during assembly and operation of the international space station later this decade. During their eight-day spaceflight, the crew will deliver a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir. The Docking Module will be attached to the docking port on Mir's Kristall module to serve as a permanent extension to the station to simplify future linkups with the Shuttle. The Shuttle astronauts and the three cosmonauts on Mir also will transfer logistics materials to and from Mir. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1673 Photo Title: STS-74 clears tower (45 degree view thru trees) Photo Date: 11/12/95 The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks free from its Earthly ties and soars toward the stars. The five astronauts assigned to Mission STS-74 are headed for an historic rendezvous in space: the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir. Atlantis lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at 7:30:43.071 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. The mission commander is Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot, and the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr., and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. The profile of Mission STS-74 represents a direct precursor to the types of activities flight crews will carry out during assembly and operation of the international space station later this decade. During their eight-day spaceflight, the crew will deliver a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir. The Docking Module will be attached to the docking port on Mir's Kristall module to serve as a permanent extension to the station to simplify future linkups with the Shuttle. The Shuttle astronauts and the three cosmonauts on Mir also will transfer logistics materials to and from Mir. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1674 Photo Title: STS-74 clears the tower (side view) Photo Date: 11/12/95 The Space Shuttle Atlantis breaks free from its Earthly ties and soars toward the stars. The five astronauts assigned to Mission STS-74 are headed for an historic rendezvous in space: the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir. Atlantis lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at 7:30:43.071 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. The mission commander is Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot, and the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr., and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. The profile of Mission STS-74 represents a direct precursor to the types of activities flight crews will carry out during assembly and operation of the international space station later this decade. During their eight-day spaceflight, the crew will deliver a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir. The Docking Module will be attached to the docking port on Mir's Kristall module to serve as a permanent extension to the station to simplify future linkups with the Shuttle. The Shuttle astronauts and the three cosmonauts on Mir also will transfer logistics materials to and from Mir. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1677 Photo Title: STS-74 Cmdr Kenneth D. Cameron in white room Photo Date: 11/12/95 At Launch Pad 39A, STS-74 Commander Kenneth D. Cameron finishes preparing his launch/entry suit for flight as a team of white room closeout crew personnel assist him. From left are KSC Lockheed closeout crew lead Mike Mangione; KSC NASA quality assurance technician Eartha Shoemaker; Johnson Space Center Lockheed suit technician Ray Villalobos; JSC NASA suit tech Jean Alexander (behind Cameron); and astronaut Steve Smith.The closeout crew will help Cameron into the cockpit of the orbiter Atlantis, scheduled for liftoff at about 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1678 Photo Title: STS-74 MS Chris A. Hadfield in white room Photo Date: 11/12/95 At Launch Pad 39A, Canadian Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield is nearly ready to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis as white room closeout crew members Mike Mangione and Chris Meinert help him. Atlantis is scheduled for liftoff at about 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1679 Photo Title: STS-74 MS Bill McArthur in white room Photo Date: 11/12/95 At Launch Pad 39A, STS-74 William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. bids farewell to white room closeout crew members before he enters the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Closeout crew members are (from left) Mike Mangione, KSC Lockheed closeout crew lead; Eartha Shoemaker, KSC NASA quality assurance technician; and Chris Meinert, KSC Lockheed mechanical technician. Atlantis is scheduled for liftoff at about 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1680 Photo Title: STS-74 MS Jerry L. Ross in white room Photo Date: 11/12/95 At Launch Pad 39A, Mission Specialist Jerry L. Ross is nearly ready to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis, scheduled for liftoff at about 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Johnson Space Center Lockheed suit technician Ray Villalobos (left) is one member of the white room closeout crew that helps Shuttle crews into the orbiter. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1681 Photo Title: STS-74 Pilot James D. Halsell in white room Photo Date: 11/12/95 At Launch Pad 39A, STS-74 Pilot James D. Halsell Jr. gets ready to enter the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Assisting him are the white room closeout crew: (from left) KSC NASA quality assurance technician Eartha Shoemaker; KSC Lockheed closeout crew lead Mike Mangione; and Johnson Space Center Lockheed suit technician Ray Villalobos. Atlantis is scheduled for liftoff at about 7:30 a.m. EST, Nov. 12. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1704 Photo Title: STS-74 lands on Runway 33 (Main Gear Touchdown) Photo Date: 11/20/95 The orbiter Atlantis swoops down on Runway 33 at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility. Main gear touchdown was scheduled to occur at about 12:02 pm. EST, November 20. Atlantis' return to Florida brings to a conclusion Space Shuttle Mission STS-74, the final Shuttle flight of 1995. During their eight days in orbit the five astronauts aboard Atlantis conducted the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir, further paving the way toward the international space station. They left behind a Russian-built Docking Module attached to Mir to simplify the remaining five Shuttle-Mir docking currently scheduled, and transferred materials to and from Mir. Leading the STS-74 crew is Commander Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1705 Photo Title: STS-74 landing (Main Gear Touchdown closeup) Photo Date: 11/20/95 The highly successful Mission STS-74 comes to a smooth conclusion as the orbiter Atlantis returns to Kennedy Space Center. Atlantis touched down on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at 12:01:27 p.m. EST, November 20. The final Space Shuttle flight of 1995 marked the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir. To simplify the remaining five Shuttle-Mir docking currently scheduled, the five astronauts on Atlantis attached a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir during the eight-day mission. Two solar arrays were stowed on the module, which will serve as a permanent extension to the Kristall docking port on the station. Atlantis' crew and the three cosmonauts on Mir also transferred materials to and from the station. Leading the STS-74 crew is Commander Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. This was the 27th end-of-mission landing at KSC in Shuttle program history. The Shuttle-Mir dockings are one aspect of Phase 1 activities leading the way toward the international space station; the United States, Russian, Canada, Japan and a group of European nations have joined together to build the orbiting outpost in space later this decade. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1706 Photo Title: STS-74 landing after nose wheel touchdown (front view) Photo Date: 11/20/95 The highly successful Mission STS-74 comes to a smooth conclusion as the orbiter Atlantis returns to Kennedy Space Center. Atlantis touched down on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at 12:01:27 p.m. EST, November 20. The final Space Shuttle flight of 1995 marked the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir. To simplify the remaining five Shuttle-Mir docking currently scheduled, the five astronauts on Atlantis attached a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir during the eight-day mission. Two solar arrays were stowed on the module, which will serve as a permanent extension to the Kristall docking port on the station. Atlantis' crew and the three cosmonauts on Mir also transferred materials to and from the station. Leading the STS-74 crew is Commander Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. This was the 27th end-of-mission landing at KSC in Shuttle program history. The Shuttle-Mir dockings are one aspect of Phase 1 activities leading the way toward the international space station; the United States, Russian, Canada, Japan and a group of European nations have joined together to build the orbiting outpost in space later this decade. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1707 Photo Title: STS-74 lands at KSC Runway 33 (Parachute Deploy) Photo Date: 11/20/95 The highly successful Mission STS-74 comes to a smooth conclusion as the orbiter Atlantis returns to Kennedy Space Center. Atlantis touched down on Runway 33 of the Shuttle Landing Facility at 12:01:27 p.m. EST, November 20. The final Space Shuttle flight of 1995 marked the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir. To simplify the remaining five Shuttle-Mir docking currently scheduled, the five astronauts on Atlantis attached a Russian-built Docking Module to Mir during the eight-day mission. Two solar arrays were stowed on the module, which will serve as a permanent extension to the Kristall docking port on the station. Atlantis' crew and the three cosmonauts on Mir also transferred materials to and from the station. Leading the STS-74 crew is Commander Kenneth D. Cameron; James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the three mission specialists are Jerry L. Ross, William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. and Chris A. Hadfield, who represents the Canadian Space Agency. This was the 27th end-of-mission landing at KSC in Shuttle program history. The Shuttle-Mir dockings are one aspect of Phase 1 activities leading the way toward the international space station; the United States, Russian, Canada, Japan and a group of European nations have joined together to build the orbiting outpost in space later this decade. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1708 Photo Title: STS-74 landing just prior to Main Gear Touchdown Photo Date: 11/20/95 The orbiter Atlantis glides onto Runway 33 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing Space Shuttle Mission STS-74. Atlantis touched down at 12:01:27 p.m. EST, November 20, wrapping up the Shuttle schedule for 1995. Behind the orbiter is the Mate/Demate Device, used to either attach or separate an orbiter from the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft which ferries the spaceplane to and from the West Coast. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1709 Photo Title: STS-74 landing Main Gear touchdown (side view) Photo Date: 11/20/95 The orbiter Atlantis glides onto Runway 33 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, completing Space Shuttle Mission STS-74. Atlantis touched down at 12:01:27 p.m. EST, November 20, wrapping up the Shuttle schedule for 1995. Behind the orbiter is the Mate/Demate Device, used to either attach or separate an orbiter from the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft which ferries the spaceplane to and from the West Coast. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1710 Photo Title: STS-74 crew talk with recovery convoy crew after landing Photo Date: 11/20/95 On Runway 33 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-74 Commander Kenneth D. Cameron (left) and Mission Specialists Jerry L. Ross and Chris A. Hadfield chat with KSC recovery convoy crew member Shawn Greenwell, a runway measurement engineer. Cameron guided the orbiter Atlantis to the 27th end-of-mission landing at KSC in Shuttle program history, with main gear touchdown occuring at 12:01:27 p.m. EST. STS-74 marked the second docking of the U.S. Space Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir; Atlantis also was flown for the first docking earlier this year and its next mission, STS-76 in 1996, will be the third docking flight. Photo Number: KSC-95EC-1711 Photo Title: STS-74 crew inspect Atlantis after landing Photo Date: 11/20/95 All five members of the STS-74 flight crew took the traditional post-landing walk around the spaceplane that carried them on an eight-day journey through space and home again to Earth. Standing before the orbiter Atlantis are (from left) STS-74 Mission Specialist Chris A. Hadfield (representing the Canadian Space Agency) and Jerry L. Ross; Commander Kenneth D. Cameron; Pilot James D. Halsell Jr. and Mission Specialist William S. "Bill" McArthur Jr. Atlantis touched down on Runway 33 of KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility at 12:01:27 p.m. EST, November 20, successfully concluding the second mission to dock the U.S. Space Shuttle with the Russian Space Station Mir.