The cupola is a small module designed for the observation of operations outside the station such as robotic activities, the approach of vehicles, and spacewalks. Its six side windows and a direct nadir viewing window provide spectacular views of Earth and celestial objects.
The windows are equipped with shutters to protect them from contamination and collisions with orbital debris or micrometeorites. The cupola house the robotic workstation that controls the Canadarm2.
Mass: 4,136 pounds
Height: 4.7 feet
Diameter: 9.8 feet
Mission Overview
Launch: 2/8/10
Installation: 2/15/10
Assembly Mission: 20A
Launch Vehicle: Space Shuttle Endeavour
Crew on station: Expedition 22
by Busy_Yesterday9455
4 Comments
My window does the same, what’s so special about it 🙄
Jokes aside, it looks really cool
Oh, I’m afraid the deflector shield will be quite operational when your friends arrive.
imagine being wrapped in a comfy soft blanket and doing space cookies in the cupola
what is that big shielded button for?