Raffaello
Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM)
(Lab outfitting flight)
Ultra
High Frequency (UHF) antenna
and Space
Station Remote Manipulating System (SSRMS)
First flight of Italian-built
"Raffaello" Multi-Purpose Logistics
Module (MPLM) carries 6 system racks and 2
storage racks for the U.S. Lab.
UHF antenna provides space-to-space
communications capability for US-based spacewalks.
Delivers Canadian SSRMS (station
mechanical arm) needed to perform assembly operations on later
flights.
Assembly Flight 5A.1
