Name: Bowen, Stephen Country: USA M/F: M Number of Flights: 2

Space Flights Launch Date - Shuttle Landing Date - Shuttle
1. STS-126 November 15, 2008 - Endeavour November 30, 2008 - Endeavour
2. STS-132 May 2010 - Discovery May 2010 - Discovery

Space Flights Descriptions
STS-124
(Original Crew)
ISS Assembly Mission 1J/A
The goal was to deliver the Kibo Experiment Module to the International Space Station (ISS). Stephen Bowen was transferred to the STS-126 mission.
1. STS-126 ISS Utilization and Logistics Flight ULF-2
Delivered supplies in the Leonardo Multi-Purpose Logistics Module - Endeavour docked with the International Space Station (ISS) from November 16, 2008 to November 28, 2008.
STS-400
(Cancelled)
Proposed rescue mission for STS-125 (Hubble Space Telescope Servicing Mission 4)
The mission was launch on need (LON).
2. STS-132 ISS Utilization and Logistics Flight Flight ULF-4 (Scheduled)
Deliver the Russian-built Mini Research Module-1 (MRM-1)

Spacewalks - 3
Space Flights Date & Duration Purpose
STS-126 November 18, 2008 International Space Station Assembly - Transfer an empty nitrogen tank assembly from the External Stowage Platform 3 to the payload pay of Endeavour for return to Earth. Transfer a spare flex hose rotary coupler to the External Stowage Platform 3. Remove insulation covers on the Kibo External Facility berthing mechanism. Begin cleaning and lubricating the starboard Solar Alpha Rotary Joint, and replacing its 12 trundle bearing assemblies
6 hours 52 minutes
STS-126 November 22, 2008 International Space Station Assembly - Continue cleaning and lubricating the starboard Solar Alpha Rotary Joint, and replacing its 12 trundle bearing assemblies
6 hours 57 minutes
STS-126 November 24 2008 International Space Station Assembly - Lubricate the port Solar Alpha Rotary Joint. Install a video camera. Re-install a thermal cover on the Kibo External Facility berthing mechanism. Install spacewalking handrails and GPS antennae on Kibo. Finish cleaning and lubricating the starboard Solar Alpha Rotary Joint, and replacing its 12 trundle bearing assemblies
6 hours 7 minutes

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Updated - May 28, 2009