STS-130 RPM Maneuver

Space shuttle Endeavour with the STS-130 crew performs the rendezvous pitch maneuver, or back flip, prior to docking to the International Space Station. The Expedition 22 crew members took photographs of the shuttle's heat shield during Endeavour's back flip. The photos were sent down to Earth for analysis.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• STS-130
• Space Shuttle Endeavour
• Expedition 22
• International Space Station

[iVolkswagen]

@librano

So those aboard the ISS can inspect the tiles on the bottom of the shuttle for damage, I think.

[adamb0000]

ツ

[MrSAOO7]

Wow that was so cool! How many hours did it actually take to do that maneuvar?

[mtsmnds]

very nice, seen it live at nasa tv.

for some coincidence I started seeing the video while listening to how soon is now, of the smiths, and it was great.

[ryniu]

they are taking photos and measuring the heat ;d

[DVA4890]

Check heat tiles for damage. After colombia they have always done it.

[Dubaifreak]

possible to slow down and align with the docking port...

[rilda01]

you r correct. the shuttle also does its own check using the robotic arm. once before docking and once after the leave the ISS.

[Nova7o9]

Wheee!

[librano]

thanks

[ErikjStudios]

@iVolkswagen youre correct... every since the columbia disaster, they do this maneuver.