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Atlantis launches on STS-112 to deliver a key part of the ISS backbone

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On Oct. 7, 2002, NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on STS-112. The mission contributed to building the backbone of the International Space Station, advancing the orbital outpost’s assembly through the shuttle program.

Discovered 2026-10-07T11:06:13.181833-07:00 | 2026-10-07T11:06:13.181833-07:00

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  • STS-112 was part of the ISS assembly campaign, illustrating the shuttle’s role in delivering hardware needed to build the orbital outpost.
  • The mission’s focus on the station’s backbone highlights the importance of foundational infrastructure to the ISS’s construction and operation.

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