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The International Space Station's research capabilities will get a boost when the Space Shuttle Discovery makes its delivery during mission STS-114.

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Technicians at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida are busy preparing the payloads destined for the Station, including the Human Research Facility 2.

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When installed, this unit will add biomedical instruments and expand the research conducted aboard the orbiting lab.

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This facility was loaded into the Raffaello Multi Purpose Logistics Module -- a unique space "moving van."

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It's designed to fit in the cargo bay of the Shuttle and transport large loads of supplies and equipment to the Station.

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Raffaello serves as both a cargo carrier and Space Station module.

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During launch and landing, it's mounted in the cargo bay.

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On arrival at the Space Station, the module is docked using the Shuttle's robotic arm, allowing the cargo to be off-loaded.

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STS-114 will mark the third time Raffaello has flown in space.

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The module is 21 feet long and 15 feet in diameter, and at full capacity can carry up to 10 tons of cargo.

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The Human Research Facility will be delivered to the Station with other equipment and supplies like clothing, food and spare parts.

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