NASA Payload Operations

Images from NASA's facilities showcasing satellite assembly, payload preparations, and scientific missions related to space technology.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. --  In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers check the placement of the external stowage platform 3 to the payload canister.  The platform is part of the payload on mission STS-118 and will be loaded into Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay at the pad.  Endeavour is targeted for launch on Aug. 9 to the International Space Station. The mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as well as carrying the external stowage platform 3.
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, workers check the placement of the external stowage platform 3 to the payload canister. The platform is part of the payload on mission STS-118 and will be loaded into Space Shuttle Endeavour's payload bay at the pad. Endeavour is targeted for launch on Aug. 9 to the International Space Station. The mission will continue space station construction by delivering a third starboard truss segment, S5, as well as carrying the external stowage platform 3.