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Boeing's contribution to the Node 3 "Tranquillity"

Kennedy Space, Usa - The module has been realized by Thales Alenia Space Italia in Turin

The Boeing Company provided engineering and cargo processing services for the Tranquility module, which will be delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) on Space Shuttle Endeavour mission STS-130. Endeavour initially scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center on Feb. 7, has been launched today with success. Tranquility -- formerly referred to as Node 3 -- provides additional space for...

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Rome, Italy, 02/08/2010 15:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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