====== The Spacelab Module ======

Spacelab was a reusable laboratory flown into space on the Space Shuttle. It allowed scientists to perform experiments in microgravity in Earth orbit. The laboratory consisted of multiple components, including a pressurized module, an unpressurized carrier and other related hardware. 
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In SSM2007, two missions carry Spacelab hardware.
^ Mission ^ Module ^ Type ^
| [[sts-47|STS-47]] | LM2 | Module |
| [[sts-99|STS-99]] | SRTM | Pallet |

===== Operation =====
==== Pressurized Module ====

For missions carrying pressurized modules, the Spacelab power and life support systems are operated through the [[r7_panel|R7 Panel]].

The astronaut can also move around the interior of the Spacelab module by focusing on it by pressing F1 and F3, and then using the [[eva#controls|EVA Controls]] to move around the module.

==== Pallet ====
Normally, missions carrying a Spacelab Pallet payload do not require any specific start-up procedures. However, some payloads, such as the SRTM, require the three payload power busses on the [[r1_panel|R1 Panel]] to be switched on.