April 18, 2004 10:19 pm CDTBaikonur Cosmodrome, KazakhstanApril 18, 2004 10:19 pm CDTBaikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Gennady PadalkaCommanderGennady PadalkaCommander

Mike FinckeFlight Engineer andNASA Science Officer

Mike FinckeFlight Engineer andNASA Science Officer

Launch of Expedition 9Launch of Expedition 9

Crew ExchangeCrew Exchange

April 29, 2004 7:12 pm CDT - KazakhstanApril 29, 2004 7:12 pm CDT - KazakhstanReturn of Expedition 8 aboard Soyuz 7 Return of Expedition 8 aboard Soyuz 7

A human outpost in space bringing nations together

for the benefit of life on Earth… and beyond.

A human outpost in space bringing nations together

for the benefit of life on Earth… and beyond.

We will make revolutionary discoveries and establish a permanent international presence of humans in space, to advance the exploration of the solar system and enable commerce in space.

We will make revolutionary discoveries and establish a permanent international presence of humans in space, to advance the exploration of the solar system and enable commerce in space.

Safely build, operate, and utilize a continuously inhabited orbital research facility through a partnership of governments, industries, and academia.

Safely build, operate, and utilize a continuously inhabited orbital research facility through a partnership of governments, industries, and academia.

ISS plans include micro gravity science laboratories from four space agencies. U.S. Lab “Destiny” operating since Feb. 2001.

ISS plans include micro gravity science laboratories from four space agencies. U.S. Lab “Destiny” operating since Feb. 2001.

The International Space Station is more powerful, and 4 times larger, than any human space craft ever built. The International Space Station is more powerful, and 4 times larger, than any human space craft ever built.

ISS flies in an orbital inclination of 51.6 degrees, approximately 240 miles above the Earth, in a path that covers 90% of the world’s population. It is visible to the naked eye.

ISS flies in an orbital inclination of 51.6 degrees, approximately 240 miles above the Earth, in a path that covers 90% of the world’s population. It is visible to the naked eye.

ISS travels at the speed of 17,500 miles per hour, and covers the equivalent distance to the Moon and back in a day.ISS travels at the speed of 17,500 miles per hour, and covers the equivalent distance to the Moon and back in a day.

It is 171 ft. long, 240 ft. wide (solar array larger than the wingspan of a 777), 90 ft. high, weighs 197 tons (400,000 lbs.) and has 15,000 cubic feet of habitable living space (equivalent to a 3 bedroom house).

It is 171 ft. long, 240 ft. wide (solar array larger than the wingspan of a 777), 90 ft. high, weighs 197 tons (400,000 lbs.) and has 15,000 cubic feet of habitable living space (equivalent to a 3 bedroom house).

ISS Multi-dimensional challengesISS Multi-dimensional challenges

Integrating International PartnersIntegrating International Partners

Prioritizing SciencePrioritizing Science

Organization, Budget, and PeopleOrganization, Budget, and People

Engineering ExcellenceEngineering Excellence

24/7 Space Operations24/7 Space Operations

Over 100 people have visited the ISS so far, 17% for the second time.

Over 100 people have visited the ISS so far, 17% for the second time.

5 International Partners5 International Partners

16 International Participants16 International Participants

ISS Technical ConfigurationEndorsed by ISS Heads of Agency on July 23, 2004

Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) *

Research Module (RM)*

•RM and MLM are included in Russian plans and launched on Russian vehicles

CAMNode 2U.S. Lab

Canadarm2

SO Truss SegmentPMA 1

Docking Compartment (DC) 1

PMA 3Airlock

Zarya Control Module

Z1 Truss Segment

P1 Truss Segment

S1 Truss Segment

PMA 2

Starboard Photovoltaic Arrays

Express Pallets

SPDM

JEM RMS & Exposed Facility

Mobile Remote Servicer Base System (MBS), Mobile Transporter (MT), Mobile Servicing System (MSS)

ULC2ULC1

Port Photovoltaic Arrays

JEM ELM-PS

JEM PM

Columbus

Zvezda Service Module

Science Power Module (SPM)

ESP-3

AMS

Node 3

ESP-2

S5 Truss Segment

P5 Truss Segment

CupolaNode 1 ESP-1

SM MMOD Shields

Port MT/ CETA Rails

Starboard MT/ CETA Rails

S6 Truss Segment

P6 Truss Segment

S3/4 Truss Segment

P3/4 Truss Segment

Elements Pending Russian Launch

Elements Currently on Orbit

Elements Pending US Shuttle Launch

ESP-4

Integrated Engineering in SpaceIntegrated Engineering in Space

Elements are invented around the world and come together in space with hairline toleranceElements are invented around the world and

come together in space with hairline tolerance