The ASTROLAB Mission: A milestone in European ISS operations

Paper number

IAC-07-B3.3.01

Author

Mr. Carlo Mirra, EADS Astrium, The Netherlands

Coauthor

Mr. Thomas Reiter, European Space Agency/EAC, Germany

Year

2007

Abstract

The Astrolab mission was performed between June and December 2006. European astronaut, Thomas Reiter, spent 6 months on the space station to perform Flight Engineer duties and to execute an articulated European multi-disciplinary research programme.


This paper summarizes the operations, the achievements and lessons learned from the mission.


Its relevance in preparation to the Columbus launch and operations will be addressed.

Abstract document

IAC-07-B3.3.01.pdf

Manuscript document

IAC-07-B3.3.01.pdf (🔒 authorized access only).

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