high res (1.2 M) low res (56 K)
| S106-E-5306 (18 September 2000) --- Astronaut Scott D. Altman,
pilot, occupies the commander's station for some important maneuvers. Atlantis’
seven astronauts and cosmonauts successfully undocked from the International
Space Station after accomplishing all mission objectives in outfitting the
station for the first resident crew. Undocking occurred at 3:46 GMT, Sept.
18, over Russia near the northeastern portion of Ukraine. When Atlantis
was at a safe distance from the station, about 450 feet, Altman performed
a 90-minute, double-loop fly around to enable the crew to document the station’s
exterior. He fired Atlantis’ jets one final time to separate from the station
at 5:35 GMT, September 18. |
