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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Italian-built module, U.S. Node 2, for the International Space Station is offloaded from a Beluga aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility. The second of three Station connecting modules, Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, later, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. Node 2 is the designated payload for mission STS-120. No orbiter or launch date has been determined yet.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Italian-built module, U.S. Node 2, for the International Space Station is offloaded from a Beluga aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility. The second of three Station connectin More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Italian-built module, U.S. Node 2, for the International Space Station is offloaded from a Beluga aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility. The second of three Station connecting modules, Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, later, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. Node 2 is the designated payload for mission STS-120. No orbiter or launch date has been determined yet.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Italian-built module, U.S. Node 2, for the International Space Station is offloaded from a Beluga aircraft at the Shuttle Landing Facility. The second of three Station connectin More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility work on a Multi-Element Integrated Test (MEIT) of the U.S. Node 2 and the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab on the ISS and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, eventually, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS. The JEM, developed by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA), is Japan's primary contribution to the Station. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians in the Space Station Processing Facility work on a Multi-Element Integrated Test (MEIT) of the U.S. Node 2 and the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). Node 2 attaches More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A view of the Space Station Processing Facility shows workstands and ISS elements. The most recent additions are the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)’s pressurized module and the Italian-built Node 2. The pressurized module is the first element of the JEM, Japan’s primary contribution to the Space Station, to be delivered to KSC. It will enhance the unique research capabilities of the orbiting complex by providing an additional shirt-sleeve environment for astronauts to conduct science experiments. Node 2 will be installed on the end of the U.S. Lab and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, later, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A view of the Space Station Processing Facility shows workstands and ISS elements. The most recent additions are the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)’s pressurized module and the More

STS100-389-023 - STS-100 - Crewmembers work in the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM) during STS-100

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Mission Specialist (MS) Scott E. Parazynski (left), Commander Kent V. Rominger (center) and MS Umberto Guidoni work with stowage equipment in the Multip More

STS100-389-025 - STS-100 - Crewmembers work in the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM) during STS-100

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Commander Kent V. Rominger (left), Mission Specialist (MS) John L. Phillips (right) and MS Umberto Guidoni work with stowage equipment in the Multipurpo More

S114E7109 - STS-114 - Collins in Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM)

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-114 Commander Eileen M. Collins in Raffaello, the Italian Space Agency-built Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM). Subject Terms: Astronaut More

STS100-389-024 - STS-100 - Crewmembers work in the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM) during STS-100

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Commander Kent V. Rominger (left), Mission Specialist (MS) John L. Phillips (bottom) and MS Umberto Guidoni work with stowage equipment in the Multipurp More

STS100-389-027 - STS-100 - Crewmembers work in the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM) during STS-100

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Commander Kent V. Rominger (left top), Mission Specialist (MS) John L. Phillips (center) and MS Umberto Guidoni work with stowage equipment in the Multi More

S114E7108 - STS-114 - Collins in Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM)

The original finding aid described this as: Description: View of STS-114 Commander Eileen M. Collins in Raffaello, the Italian Space Agency-built Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM). Subject Terms: Astronaut More

STS100-389-026 - STS-100 - Crewmembers work in the Multipurpose Logistics Module (MPLM) during STS-100

The original finding aid described this as: Description: Commander Kent V. Rominger (left top), Mission Specialist (MS) John L. Phillips (center) and MS Umberto Guidoni work with stowage equipment in the Multi More

A Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) on display at the air show for Officer Candidate School cadets

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Lance CPL. Polston Release Statu More

Marine Corps Base, Camp Smedley D. Butler. A member of the 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (CEB), 3rd Marine Division, takes cover behind a field fortification during a combat training exercise at the Central Training Area (CTA). He is armed with the launcher assembly of a Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. J. B. Carroll Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

U.S. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, one with a Shoulder-launched, Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW), and another with an M-16A2 rifle, participate in Operation Red Reef III, an exercise to train Saudi Marines

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RED REEF III Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Michael J. Tuemler Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Members of G Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exit from an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle after arriving to set up a checkpoint during the multinational relief effort Operation Restore Hope. The Marine at right of the exit ramp is armed with a Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SHAW)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RESTORE HOPE Base: Kismayo Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Aw) Joseph Dorey Release Status: Released to P More

A soldier aims a Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) at his target during company STX Lane (Breach) training. An M-16 rifle is on the ground next to the soldier

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SITUATIONAL TRAINING EXERCISE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

Soldiers take cover behind bunkers and in trenches during company STX Lane (Breach) training. The soldiers are armed with M-16 rifles and a Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SITUATIONAL TRAINING EXERCISE Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-82 crew members and workers at KSC's Vertical Processing Facility look at hardware in the Multipurpose ORU (Orbital Replacement Unit) Protective Enclsoure, also called MOPE. The crew is participating in the Crew Equipment Integration Test (CEIT). Liftoff of STS-82, the second Hubble Space Telescope (HST) servicing mission, is scheduled Feb. 11 aboard Discovery with a crew of seven.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-82 crew members and workers at KSC's Vertical Processing Facility look at hardware in the Multipurpose ORU (Orbital Replacement Unit) Protective Enclsoure, also called MOPE. T More

Vice-President Al Gore takes time to speak to soldiers at the Multipurpose Range Complex (MPRC)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pouchon Country: Korea Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Alfredo Barraza Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More

U.S. Marine Lance Corporals Eric Brady and Chad Mullin train with an 83 mm Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9). The GUAM is in transit to the Persian Gulf in response to a US Central Command (US CENTCOM) request for an increased military presence in the region. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 13 February 1998

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS Guam (LPH 9) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin E. Maddock, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A round from a Shoulder Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) begins its quick journey down-range at Townshend Island, Australia, after being fired by Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines were participating in live-fire training during exercise VALIANT USHER 98-1

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 98-1 Base: Townshend Island State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: CPL R.M. Katz, U More