Zarya Resource Reel

Abstract

An overview of the Zarya Module (part of the International Space Station) is given through various clips of its construction, launch, and installation. Computerized animations show the deployment of Zarya's solar panels, Zarya's motor firing to a higher orbit, and the installation of Zarya to the Unity Module using the STS-88 Endeavour's robotic arm. Live footage shows the following: (1) Zarya and the Proton Rocket under construction at the Khrunichev State Research and Production Center in Moscow, Russia; (2) Zarya launch preparations (test deployment of solar arrays) at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakstan, Russia; (3) prelaunch activities (inspection, Proton Rocket rollout to launch pad); (4) the launch of Zarya on the Proton Rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome; and (5) Endeavour's capture of Zarya and its berthing to Unity.