Assembly Flight 4A
   Assembly Flight 2R Assembly Flight 5A  
Launch Date: December 1, 2000 COMPLETED
Launch Vehicle: US Space Shuttle Endeavour: STS-97
Elements: Integrated Truss Structure P6
Photovoltaic Module
 Radiators
  • Provides first US solar power with solar arrays and batteries, called photovoltaic (PV) module.
  • First PV module installed temporarily on Z1 truss until after 13A when can be moved to P5 truss.
  • Two radiators provide early cooling, called photovoltaic (PV) Thermal Control System (TCS) radiators. Also, S-band communications system is activated for voice and telemetry.

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