What's on STS 133

Gm's 400 lb robot astronaut.  Who knew they did more than build cars?

Discovery will deliver to the International Space Station the Permanent Multipurpose Module
(PMM), which was converted from the multi-purpose logistics module (MPLM) Leonardo. The
PMM will provide additional storage for the station crew, and experiments may be conducted
inside it, such as fluid physics, materials science, biology and biotechnology. Discovery also
will carry critical spare components and the Express Logistics Carrier 4 (ELC4) to the station.
Express, which stands for Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station, is an
external platform that holds large equipment that can only be transported using the unique capability
of the shuttle. The STS-133 mission will feature two spacewalks to do maintenance
work and install new components. Robonaut 2, or R2, will be the first human-like robot in
space when it flies on shuttle Discovery inside the PMM to become a permanent resident of the space station.


 Plus at this time the ISS will have 2 Soyuz's and HTV from Japan and the ATV 2 from Europe..all done from different control centers worldwide.

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