| This is how the Space Station looked to the crew
of Space Shuttle Atlantis in September, 2000. While in
orbit, the STS-106 crew successfully prepared the International Space Station for the
arrival of its first permanent crew. The five astronauts and two cosmonauts performed a
space walk to connect power, data and communications cables to the newly arrived Zvezda
Service Module and the station. The crew also delivered more than 2,993 kilograms (6,600
pounds) of supplies and installed batteries, power converters, a toilet and a treadmill on
the station. |