MISSE-1 and MISSE-2
The first and second set of experiments was launched by Space Shuttle Discovery, during mission STS-105, on 10 August 2001 and contained 910 specimens of various materials. It was installed in two separate airlock handrails located on the Quest Joint Airlock and high-pressure gas tanks.
On 30 July 2005, during the first EVA of mission STS-114, both experiments were retrieved.
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ICC STS-105 carrying MISSE-1 & 2
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MISSE PEC1 & 2 mounts on Quest
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MISSE PEC1
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MISSE PEC1 mounted on Quest
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MISSE PEC2
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A view of MISSE PEC2 mounted on Quest
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