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Today the crew of Endeavour STS-134 will perform the standard scan of the space shuttle’s thermal protection system, using the Orbiter Boom Sensor System attached to the end of Endeavour’s robotic arm.
While the inspection is underway, Mission Specialists Mike Fincke and Drew Feustel will work on preparing the spacesuits onboard the shuttle that will be transferred to the International Space Station after docking on Wednesday for use during the mission’s four spacewalks.
Endeavour's robotic arm grapples the Orbiter Boom Sensor System - Credit: NASA TV
The STS-134 crew started its first full day in orbit with a wakeup call at 23:56 EDT Monday (03:56 GMT/04:56 BST Tuesday), which was “Beautiful Day” by U2, played for Commander Mark Kelly.
During the 16-day mission, Endeavour and its crew will deliver the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) to the ISS, and spare parts including two S-band communications antennas, a high-pressure gas tank and additional spare parts for Dextre.
Source: NASA
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