Mission Status Update
EVA-2 was completed today. All objectives were completed (mainly PM vent, LWAPA retrieval & CLPA lens covers), plus a get ahead was accomplished (Strela adapter relocate from PMA-3's FRGF to the FGB's EFGF). Alvin Drew's EMU helmet lights popped off toward the end of the EVA - a first!
Here's a time-lapse video of the EVA:
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PMM outfitting continues to go well. This is from today's ISS On-Orbit Status Report:
FE-6 Cady Coleman, PLT Eric Boe & CDR Steve Lindsey spent several hours on outfitting the newly arrived PMM (Permanent Multipurpose Module). Leonardo, now permanently berthed at the Node 1 Nadir port, was ingressed first by CDRs Scott Kelly & Steve Lindsey last evening at ~11:30 PM GMT. [Today's activities focused on preparing the PMM aisleway by relocating cargo such as the new treadmill, CCAA (Common Cabin Air Assembly) heat exchanger, Robonaut with its accessories, diverse fences & straps to the PMM endcone (opposite the hatch end), and relocating a ZSR (Zero-G Stowage Rack) from the Lab (location Port 1) to the PMM (at P1) along with CTBs (Cargo Transfer Bags) stowed behind the ZSR. ZSR installation required installation of pivot fittings & standoff brackets at PMM P1. Foam, packing material and other trash is being moved to the HTV-2 (H-II Transfer Vehicle-2) for disposal.]
Middeck supply transfers are 92% complete and return transfers are 60% complete. Overall transfer completion: 76%.
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There is now talk of extending the mission by another day - meaning a two-day extension in total for STS-133!
NASASpaceflight: "STS-133: Final Spacewalk completed – Extra +1 Day Option".
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Finally, here's my pick of cool photos! :lol:
The PMM, on approach to Node 1 Nadir.
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Another shot of the PMM, on approach to Node 1 Nadir.
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The PMM berthed to Node 1 Nadir (Don was right - what a view blocker)!
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Another shot of the PMM berthed to Node 1 Nadir.
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Steve Lindsey by the PMM's CBM hatch, prior to ingress.
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Hatches are opened!
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A good look inside the PMM - look at all that stowage! However, a lot of that foam will be going down in HTV-2.
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Another good look inside the PMM.
Hi-res version.