Computer generated artist's renderings of ISS assembly flights

Future International Space Station Assembly Sequence

09.14.07

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight STS-116/12A.1. Space Shuttle Discovery crew delivers and installs the third port truss segment (P5). P6 port solar array wing and two radiators are retracted. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight STS-117/13A. Second starboard truss segment (S3/S4) is delivered and installed. The third set of solar arrays is deployed. P6 starboard solar array wing and one radiator are retracted. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight ATV1. Ariane 5 Rocket delivers a European Automated Transfer Vehicle, which docks to the Zvezda Service Module. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight STS-118/13A.1. Third starboard truss segment (S5) is delivered and installed. External Stowage Platform 3 (ESP3) is installed on top of the P3 truss segment. Pressurized Mating Adapter-3 (PMA-3) moves to Unity node nadir port. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight STS-120/10A. Node 2 is installed on Unity node port side temporarily; P6 truss is attached to P5 truss and arrays are deployed. Pressurized Mating Adapter-2 (PMA-2) is moved to Node 2; then both Node 2 with PMA-2 are attached to the front of the Destiny laboratory. Zarya arrays are retracted to allow room for the deployment of all Thermal Control System (TCS) radiators. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight STS-122/1E. Columbus European laboratory module with Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure - Non-Deployable (MPESS-ND) is delivered and installed. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight 1J/A. Kibo Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (ELM-PS) is installed on top of Node 2. Canadian Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) - Dextre - is installed. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight 1J. Kibo Japanese Experiment Module Pressurized Module (JEM-PM) and Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM-RMS) are installed. JEM Pressurized Section is moved from Node 2 onto the JEM Pressurized Module. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight STS-119/15A. Fourth starboard truss segment (S6) is delivered and installed. Fourth set of solar arrays is deployed. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight ULF2. U.S. Orbiter brings Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM). (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight 2J/A. U.S. Orbiter delivers Kibo Japanese Experiment Module Exposed Facility (JEM-EF); Kibo Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Exposed Section (ELM-ES); and Spacelab Pallet - Deployable 2 (SLP-D2). (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight 3R. Russian Proton rocket delivers Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) with European Robotic Arm (ERA) - docked to Zarya nadir port. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight 17A. U.S. Orbiter brings Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM); Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC); three crew quarters; galley; second Treadmill Vibration Isolation System (TVIS); Crew Health Care System 2 (CHeCS 2). (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight HTV1, Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight ULF3. U.S. Orbiter delivers EXPRESS Logistics Carrier 1 (ELC1) and EXPRESS Logistics Carrier 2 (ELC2). (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight 19A. U.S. Orbiter brings Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM) and Lightweight Multi-Purpose Experiment Support Structure Carrier (LMC). (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight ULF4. U.S. Orbiter delivers EXPRESS Logistics Carrier-3 (ELC-3) and EXPRESS Logistics Carrier-4 (ELC-4). Micrometeoroid Debris panels are installed on Zvezda Service Module and the Zvezda solar arrays are feathered. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight 20A. U.S. Orbiter delivers and installs Node 3 with Cupola. Pressurized Mating Adapter-3 (PMA-3) is relocated from Unity node nadir to Node 2 nadir beforehand. The Cupola is relocated to the forward port of Node 3 after the flight; and PMA- 3 is relocated to the axial port of Node 3 after the flight. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight ULF5. U.S. Orbiter delivers EXPRESS Logistics Carrier-5 (ELC-5). Pirs Docking Compartment moves to zenith (top) port of Zvezda Service Module. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the International Space Station after flight 9R. Russian Proton rocket delivers Research Module which docks to Zvezda Service Module nadir port. (Credit: NASA)

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Computer-generated artist’s rendering of the completed International Space Station. (Credit: NASA)

First Look at a New Space Terminal

GOLDEN, Colorado -- Architectural and engineering teams have begun shaping the look and feel of New Mexico's Spaceport America, taking the wraps off new images today that showcase the curb appeal of the sprawling main terminal and hangar at the futuristic facility.

Last month, a team of U.S. and British architects and designers had been recommended for award to design the primary terminal and hangar facility at Spaceport America - structures that symbolize the world's first purpose-built commercial spaceport.

Selected from an international field of eleven firms, the winning design is the work of URS Corporation - a large design and engineering enterprise - teamed with Foster + Partners of the United Kingdom, a group with extensive experience in crafting airport buildings.

When the 100,000 square-foot (9,290 square-meter) facility is completed -- the centerpiece of the world's first, purpose-built, commercial spaceport -- the structures will serve as the primary operating base for Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic suborbital spaceliner, and also as the headquarters for the New Mexico Spaceport Authority.

The terminal and hangar facility will also provide room for aircraft and spacecraft, and Virgin Galactic's operations facilities, including pre-flight and post-flight facilities, administrative offices, and lounges. The spacious maintenance hangar can hold two White Knight Two carrier aircraft and five SpaceShipTwo spaceliners - vessels now under construction at Scaled Composites in Mojave, California.

Here is the link to the full article.

Shuttle Missions

STS-120 Discovery (ISS-23) Pad A Oct 23, 2007 (ISS-23-10A: Node 2, PDGF)
STS-122 Atlantis (ISS-24) Pad A Dec 6, 2007 (ISS-24-1E: Columbus-COF, PRESS-ND)
STS-123 Endeavour (ISS-25) Pad A Feb 14, 2008 (ISS-25-1J/A: JEM ELM PS, Express Pallet)
STS-124 Discovery (ISS-26) Pad A Apr 24, 2008 (ISS-26-1J: JEM PM, JEM RMS)
STS-119 Endeavour (ISS-27) Pad A Jul , 2008 (ISS-27-15A: PM S6, Solar Arrays/Batteries)
STS-125 Atlantis (HST-SM-4) Pad A Sep 10, 2008 (HST Servicing Mission 4)
STS-126 Discovery (ISS-28) Oct , 2008 (ISS-28-ULF2: MPLM)
STS-127 Endeavour (ISS-29) Jan 15, 2009 (ISS-29-2J/A: JEM EF, ELM ES, SLP-D2)
STS-128 Discovery (ISS-30) Apr 9, 2009 (ISS-30-17A: MPLM, LMC, TVIS2, CHeCS 2)
STS-129 Endeavour (ISS-31) Jul 9, 2009 (ISS-31-ULF3: MPLM, ELC1, ELC2)
STS-130 Discovery (ISS-32) Sep 30, 2009 (ISS-32-19A: MPLM, LMC)
STS-131 Endeavour (ISS-33) Jan , 2010 (ISS-33-ULF4: MPLM, ELC3, ELC4)
STS-132 Discovery (ISS-34) Apr 1, 2010 (ISS-34-20A: Node 3)
STS-133 Endeavour (ISS-35) Jul 15, 2010 (ISS-35-ULF5: MPLM, ELC5, ELC1)
STS-134 Endeavour (ISS-36) , 2011 (ISS-36-ULF6: MPLM)

Russian Soyuz/Progress and ESA ATV

Oct 10, 2007 15S Soyuz TMA-11/Soyuz FG Crew Rotation, Expedition 16 Crew
Oct 23, 2007 10A STS-120 Discovery ISS-23, Node 2, PDGF
Dec 6, 2007 1E STS-122 Atlantis ISS-24, European COF (Columbus), PRESS-ND
Dec 23, 2007 27P Progress M-62 Soyuz U ISS Logistics Supply
Jan 15, 2008 ATV-01 ATV1/Ariane 5ESV Automated Transfer Vehicle "Jules Verne"
Feb 12, 2008 28P Progress M-63 Soyuz U ISS Logistics Supply
Feb 14, 2007 1J/A STS-123 Endeavour ISS-25, JEM ELM PS, Express Pallet
Apr 8, 2008 16S Soyuz TMA-12/Soyuz FG Crew Rotation, Expedition 17 Crew
Apr 24, 2008 1J STS-124 Discovery ISS-26, JEM PM (Kibo), JEM RMS
May 8, 2008 29P Progress M-64 Soyuz U ISS Logistics Supply
Jul 8, 2008 30P Progress M-65 Soyuz U ISS Logistics Supply
Sep 26, 2008 ULF2 STS-126 Discovery ISS-28, MPLM
Oct , 2008 17S Soyuz TMA-13/Soyuz FG Crew Rotation, Expedition 18 Crew
Nov 6, 2008 15A STS-119 Endeavour ISS-27, PM S6, Solar Array
Dec , 2008 3R Soyuz Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM)
Jan 15, 2009 2J/A STS-127 Endeavour ISS-29, JEM EF, ELM ES, SLP-D2
Feb , 2009 HTV1 H-II A, JAXA Tanegashima HTV-Demo
Apr , 2009 18S Soyuz TMA-14/Soyuz FG Crew Rotation, Expedition 19 Crew
Apr 9, 2009 17A STS-128 Discovery ISS-30, MPLM, LMC, TVIS2, CHeCS 2
Jul 9, 2009 ULF3 STS-129 Endeavour ISS-31, MPLM, ELC1, ELC2
Sep 30, 2009 19A STS-130 Discovery ISS-32, MPLM, LMC
Oct , 2009 19S Soyuz TMA-15/Soyuz FG Crew Rotation, Expedition 20 Crew
Jan , 2010 ULF4 STS-131 Endeavour ISS-33, MPLM, ELC3, ELC4
Apr , 2010 20A STS-132 Discovery ISS-34, Node 3
Apr , 2010 20S Soyuz TMA-16/Soyuz FG Crew Rotation, Expedition 21 Crew
Jul 15, 2010 ULF5 STS-133 Endeavour ISS-35, MPLM, ELC5, ELC1
, 2010 9R Proton Research Module
, 2011 ULF6 STS-134 Endeavour ISS-36, Contingency Flight
2014 CEV (Crew Exploration Vehicle)

ISS Assembly Flight Sequence

Aug 2007 13A.1 STS-118 Spacehab Single Cargo Module,
Third starboard truss segment (ITS S5), ESP3, Logistic and Supplies

...........We are now here..........

Oct 2007 10A STS-120 U.S. Node 2, PDGF

ISS U.S. Core Complete

Dec 2007 1E STS-122 European Laboratory - Columbus Orbital Facility (COF)
Jan 2008 ATV1 European Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) "Jules Verne"
Feb 2008 1J/A STS-123 Japanese Experiment Module Experiment Logistics Module (JEM ELM PS) Express Pallet.
Apr 2008 1J STS-124 Kibo Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Japanese Remote Manipulator System (JEM RMS)
Jul 2008 15A STS-119 Fourth starboard truss segment (ITS S6), Solar Arrays and Batteries (Photovoltaic Module S6)
Oct 2008 ULF2 STS-126 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), Utilization and Logistics Flight
Dec 2008 3R Soyuz Universal Docking Module (UDM)
Jan 2009 2J/A STS-127 Japanese Experiment Module Exposed Facility (JEM EF), Japanese Experiment Logistics Module - Exposed Section (ELM-ES), additional Science Power Platform (SPP) solar arrays.
Feb 2009 HTV-1 H-IIB Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle
Apr 2009 17A STS-128 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), U.S. Lab racks for Node 3

Established Six Person Crew Capability

Jul 2009 ULF3 STS-129 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), Utilization and Logistics Flight
Sep 2009 19A STS-130 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM)
Jan 2010 ULF4 STS-131 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), Utilization and Logistics Flight
Apr 2010 20A STS-132 Node 3
Jul 2010 ULF5 STS-133 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), Utilization and Logistics Flight
2010 9R Proton Research Module

ISS Assembly Complete

2011 ULF6 STS-134 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), Utilization and Logistics Flight
Jun 2014 Orion 4 Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) Orion, uncrewed test - CEV-ISS 1
Sep 2014 Orion 5 First crewed CEV flight, CEV-ISS 2
Dec 2014 Orion 6 First uncrewed CEV cargo flight, CEV-ISS 3
Mar 2015 Orion 7 First operational crewed CEV flight, crew rotation, CEV-ISS 4
Mar 2015 Orion 8 Uncrewed CEV cargo flight, CEV-ISS 5
Jul 2015 Orion 9 Uncrewed CEV cargo flight, CEV-ISS 6
Sep 2015 Orion 10 Final crewed CEV flight to ISS, CEV-ISS 7
Dec 2015 Orion 11 Final CEV cargo flight to ISS, CEV-ISS 8

Formerly scheduled additional flights:

Oct 2003 5R Soyuz Docking Compartment 2 (DC2)
2005 8R Soyuz Research Module 1
Mar 2006 10R Soyuz Research Module 2
2006 10A.1 STS-139 Propulsion Module
Jan 2005 UF-3 STS-124 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM),
Apr 2005 UF-4 STS-125 Spacelab Pallet carrying "Canada Hand" (Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator) Extended Duration Orbiter Pallet
Jul 2005 UF-5 STS-126 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM)
Oct 2005 UF-4.1 STS-127 Express Pallet, S3 Attached P/L
Jan 2006 UF-6 STS-128 Multi-Purpose Logistics Module (MPLM), Batteries
Jan 2007 9A.1 STS-132 Science Power Platform (SSP) solar arrays Multi Purpose Module (MTsM)
Apr 2007 UF-7 STS-133 Centrifuge Accommodations Module (CAM)
Nov 2007 HTV-1 Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle
Jan 2008 14A STS-136 Cupola, Express Pallet, Extended Duration Orbiter Pallet
2008 16A ? STS-138 US Habitation Module
2009 18A ? STS-140 U.S. Crew Return Vehicle (CRV)