Tranquility (ISS module)
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Tranquility, also known as Node 3,[3] is a module of the International Space Station (ISS). It contains environmental control systems, life support systems, a toilet, exercise equipment, and an observation cupola.
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COSPAR ID | 2010-004A [1] |
Launch date | 8 February 2010, 09:14:08 UTC[2] |
Launch vehicle | Space Shuttle Endeavour |
Docked | 12 February 2010 |
Mass | 19,000 kg (42,000 lb) |
Length | 6.706 m (22.00 ft) |
Diameter | 4.48 m (14.7 ft) |
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The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Italian Space Agency (ASI) had Tranquility manufactured by Thales Alenia Space. A ceremony on 20 November 2009 transferred ownership of the module to NASA.[4] On 8 February 2010, NASA launched the module on the Space Shuttle's STS-130 mission.