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Orbiter: Atlantis
Shuttle Mission: STS-112
Date: October 7, 2002

Image: Montage of images including the Space Shuttle and American FlagKENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -– With all crew members seated inside, the hatch to Orbiter Atlantis' crew cabin is closed and sealed in preparation for launch. STS-112 is the 15th assembly flight to the International Space Station, carrying the S1 Integrated Truss Structure, the first starboard truss segment, to be attached to the central truss segment, S0, and the Crew and Equipment Translation Aid (CETA) Cart A. The CETA is the first of two human-powered carts that will ride along the ISS railway, providing mobile work platforms for future spacewalking astronauts.

Launch Video Coverage
Hatch Closure
October 7, 2002

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Atlantis' hatch is closed for launch. (Includes natural audio)
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