LAST FLIGHT OF ATLANTIS

(Last Space Shuttle Mission)

STS-135 Payload / ULF7

Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-135 was successfully launched on July 8th, 2011 on its final voyage making this the final flight of the Space Shuttle program. The Multi-Purpose Logistic Module "Raffaello" is part of the payload bay along with the Light Multipurpose Carrier (LMC) carrying the "Robotic Refueling Mission" (RRM).

For this model, the payload detail was made possible thanks to NASA's photo Gallery. It is a FREE model because all the elements have been released separately from other missions. Some of the photos presented here have been updated after relevant information was obtained in reference to the aft bulkhead configuration on the payload bay. The aft winch, cable trays and railings were removed in order to increase the clearance once the Pump Module is attached to the LMC upon return to Earth.

As part of the EVA's conducted by the ISS expedition crew for this mission, was to put a cover to the PMA-3. The PMA-3 is currently attached to the port side of Node 3 "Tranquility".

The RMM will be moved to the ELC-4 pallet located on the starboard side of the ISS truss via DEXTRE on a future robotic EVA. At the present time, the ELC-4 pallet has already attached one the spare parts elements brought by the HTV-2. The second spare part element CTC-4 and RMM are with DEXTRE.

Enjoy the photos and the model!

	The top arrow points to the TriDAR sensor, making its 3rd flight. This sensor flew on STS-128 and STS-131. On the starboard side of the payload bay the arrow points to the Picosat (PSSC 2).

The Robotic Refueling Mission (RRM) on the Light Multipurpose Carrier (LMC)

Landing configuration for the LMC with the failed Pump Module	ESP-2 in its current configuration without the Pump Module

PMA-3 with protective cover during STS-135 mission

The ELC-4 pallet on its current configuration waiting for the RMM and CTC-4

BONUS

"Raffaello" Multipurpose Logistic Module in 1:100 scale

(694 kb) Revision July 09

Download the RRM card model (simple version) at the SSCO site from

Goddard Space Flight Center

	RRM paper model from SSCO at Goddard Space Flight Center Design by AXM Paper Space Scale Models

Look half way down the page under SSCO-Related Activities and Resources for the card model link

Photos of the real thing

These photos are courtesy of my friend Andrew Smith who kindly shared them to be posted at this site. Photo on the top left shows Andy with Astronaut Charles Hobaugh and next photo is the crew of STS-135. Thanks Andrew!! Photos are copyright and cannot be distributed without permission

Raffaello artwork by AXM

ULF7 patch source: www.spacefacts.de

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