STS-97 was a significant mission in NASA's Space Shuttle program, representing the 101st flight of the fleet and continuing the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). Launched aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, the mission's primary purpose was to transport and deploy the first set of solar arrays needed for the ISS, which were crucial for supplying power to the station's systems and experiments. The mission took place from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a hub of NASA's space operations. Crew members included commander Brent Jett, pilot Michael A. Fossum, and mission specialists Joseph J. A. E. Tanner and Carlos I. Noriega, among others. During the flight, astronauts conducted crucial operations, including the installation of the solar arrays and the deployment of the S3/S4 truss segment. They also performed spacewalks to configure the solar panels and ensure their proper functioning. This mission was not only technologically ambitious but also served as a demonstration of NASA's international collaboration, given the involvement of various space agencies in the ISS project. The successful implementation of solar arrays marked a milestone in providing sustainable energy solutions for continuous operation in space.The mission concluded with a safe landing on December 11, 2000, demonstrating the reliability and importance of the Space Shuttle program in supporting long-term human presence in low Earth orbit. STS-97 represented a pivotal step in the ongoing efforts to expand the ISS, paving the way for future scientific research and international partnerships in space exploration.