Historical Events tagged with "truss"

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Space Exploration

Atlantis Launches STS-110 to the ISS

April 8th, 2002 22 years ago

Space Shuttle Atlantis launched on mission STS-110, marking a significant milestone in the assembly of the International Space Station (ISS) by delivering the S0 truss. This mission was notable for Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, who became the first person to fly on seven spaceflights. The launch took place from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, showcasing advancements in human space exploration and engineering.

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