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ISS: module Zarya approaches Unity 12/1998

by

Nasa/Novapix

Reference

e-is000-00012

Date

2006-09-28

Backdropped against a blanket of heavy cloud cover, the Russian-built FGB, also called Zarya, approaches the Space Shuttle Endeavour and the U.S.-built Node 1, also called Unity (foreground). Inside Endeavour's cabin, the STS-88 crew readied the remote manipulator system (RMS) for Zarya capture as they awaited the rendezvous. Dec 06 1998.