The Endeavour astronauts finished up the external outfitting of the newly arrived U.S. Tranquility module at the International Space Station overnight and also opened new Italian observation deck known as the Cupola. Shuttle pilot Terry Virts was at the controls when the shutters covering the Cupola's seven windows opened up for the first time. Mission specialists Bob Behnken and Nicholas Patrick set the stage for the grand opening by removing thermal insulation and launch locks from the windows during a third and final spacewalk planned during Endeavour's stay at the station.
Click to enlarge the image beamed back by the Endeavour astronauts (above) and the NASA TV screen grabs (below):
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How long before we have to abandon this thing?
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