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STS-97

STS-97 was a Space Shuttle Endeavour mission to the International Space Station that delivered, installed, and activated the P6 truss, the first major U.S. solar arrays, batteries, radiators, and related power-system hardware for the orbiting laboratory.

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Endeavour STS-97ISS Assembly Flight 4AP6 Truss MissionFirst U.S. ISS Solar ArraysSTS 97
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STS-97
Status
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Description
STS-97 was a Space Shuttle Endeavour mission to the International Space Station that delivered, installed, and activated the P6 truss, the first major U.S. solar arrays, batteries, radiators, and related power-system hardware for the orbiting laboratory.
End Date
2000-12-11
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Outcome
Successfully delivered, installed, and activated the 15.4-metric-ton P6 Integrated Truss Segment and the first U.S.-provided ISS solar arrays during three EVAs, prepared a docking port for the Destiny laboratory, and completed the first Shuttle visit with the resident Expedition 1 crew.
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Start Date
2000-11-30
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July 3, 2026 at 04:26:57 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 08:53:23 UTC

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