STS-105 Flight Day 2 Highlights

Abstract

On this second day of the STS-105 mission, Discovery continues to approach the International Space Station (ISS) and the crewmembers of the orbiter (Commander Scott Horowitz, Pilot Frederick Sturckow, and Mission Specialists Daniel Barry and Patrick Forrester) are seen as they participate in various on-orbit activities, including the set-up and performance of the experiment 'Effects of Microgravity on Spinal Chord Excitability' and maneuver the Shuttle's robotic arm to its docking configuration. The Rocky Mountains are seen as Discovery passes over the United States.