- The second of three
station connecting modules, Node 2, attaches to end of U.S. Lab and
provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European
laboratory, the Centrifuge Accomodation Module and later Multi-Purpose
Logistics Modules. Unity was the first connecting module, or node, to
be launched.
- Primary docking
location for the Shuttle will be a pressurized mating adapter attached
to Node 2.
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