This video introduces the 6 members of the STS-130 crew and explains the goals of the STS-130 mission in detail:
Here is NASA’s description of what will happen on day 1:
Space shuttle Endeavour’s crew will be awakened about 6:15 p.m. EST for a work day that will focus on using the robotic arm and its Orbital Boom Sensor System extension to check the reinforced thermal protection on the leading edges of Endeavour’s wings and nose cap for any damage that may have occurred on launch. The crew also will prepare for rendezvous and docking and check out the spacesuits Mission Specialists Nicholas Patrick and Robert Behnken will wear for three spacewalks, devoted largely to installation of Tranquility and the outfitting of the new module, the cupola and a docking port that will be relocated during docked operations.
At the 3:00 point, the following video gives you a look inside the shuttle cargo bay in orbit:
The 6 crew members are:
- George Zamka, commander
- Terry Virts, pilot
- Robert Behnken
- Kathryn Hire
- Nicholas Patrick
- Stephen Robinson
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