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The Endeavour is re-approaching to the ISS to perform several tests

Moscow, Russia - After 5 hours will depart from the Station to return to the Earth

The space shuttle Endeavour is flying for a new approach to the International Space Station (ISS) for a Detailed Test Objective known as STORRM (Sensor Test for Orion Relative Navigation Risk Mitigation). The Endeavour, piloted by Commander Mark Kelly, will approach within about 200 meters of the station. STORRM will examine sensor technologies that could make easier for future space vehicles to...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1130285
Rome, Italy, 05/30/2011 12:40
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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