Tranquility (ISS module)
Tranquility in 2011 | |
| Module statistics | |
|---|---|
| Part of | International Space Station |
| Launch date | 8 February 2010, 09:14:08 UTC |
| Launch vehicle | Space Shuttle Endeavour |
| Berthed | 12 February 2010 (Unity port) |
| Mass | 19,000 kg (42,000 lb) |
| Length | 6.706 m (22.00 ft) |
| Diameter | 4.48 m (14.7 ft) |
Tranquility, also known as Node 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.
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. On 8 February 2010, NASA launched the module on the Space Shuttle's STS-130 mission.