NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

S123-E-007088 (18 March 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, Dextre (center), also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM), is featured in this image photographed by a crewmember on the International Space Station while Space Shuttle Endeavour is docked with the station. Also pictured are solar array panels (right) and a section of a station truss (left). A blue and white Earth provides the backdrop for the scene.

S123-E-007101 (18 March 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM), is featured in this image photographed by a crewmember on the International Space Station while Space Shuttle Endeavour is docked with the station.

S123-E-007107 (18 March 2008) --- In the grasp of the station's robotic Canadarm2, Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM), is featured in this image photographed by a crewmember on the International Space Station while Space Shuttle Endeavour is docked with the station. A section of a solar array wing and a cloud-covered part of Earth provide the backdrop for the scene.

ISS016-E-033091 (18 March 2008) --- Backdropped by a blue and white section of Earth and the blackness of space, Space Shuttle Endeavour's starboard wing, a portion of its payload bay and part of its orbital maneuvering system (OMS) pods are featured in this image photographed by a crewmember during the STS-123 mission's third planned session of extravehicular activity (EVA).

ISS016-E-032993 (18 March 2008) --- Space Shuttle Endeavour, docked to the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA-2) on the International Space Station, is featured in this image photographed by a crewmember during the STS-123 mission's third planned session of extravehicular activity (EVA). The newly installed Japanese Logistics Module - Pressurized Section (JLP) is visible at top right. The JLP is the first pressurized component of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and the newest component of the station.

ISS016-E-033024 (17/18 March 2008) --- Astronaut Robert L. Behnken, STS-123 mission specialist, uses a digital camera to expose a photo of his helmet visor during the mission's third scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA) as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. Also visible in the reflections in the visor are various components of the station, the docked Space Shuttle Endeavour and a blue and white portion of Earth. During the 6-hour, 53-minute spacewalk, Behnken and astronaut Rick Linnehan (out of frame), mission specialist, installed a spare-parts platform and tool-handling assembly for Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM). Among other tasks, they also checked out and calibrated Dextre's end effector and attached critical spare parts to an external stowage platform. The new robotic system is scheduled to be activated on a power and data grapple fixture located on the Destiny laboratory on flight day nine.

S123-E-006741 (17/18 March 2008) --- Astronaut Mike Foreman, STS-123 mission specialist, takes a brief moment for a photo on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Endeavour while docked with the International Space Station. Anchored to a Canadarm2 mobile foot restraint, astronaut Rick Linnehan (visible through a nearby window), mission specialist, participates in the mission's third session of extravehicular activity (EVA).

S123-E-006742 (17/18 March 2008) --- Anchored to a Canadarm2 mobile foot restraint, astronaut Rick Linnehan, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the mission's third scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA) as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. During the 6-hour, 53-minute spacewalk, Linnehan and astronaut Robert L. Behnken (out of frame), mission specialist, installed a spare-parts platform and tool-handling assembly for Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM). Among other tasks, they also checked out and calibrated Dextre's end effector and attached critical spare parts to an external stowage platform. The new robotic system is scheduled to be activated on a power and data grapple fixture located on the Destiny laboratory on flight day nine.

S123-E-006743 (17/18 March 2008) --- Astronaut Dominic Gorie, STS-123 commander, takes a brief moment for a photo on the aft flight deck of Space Shuttle Endeavour while docked with the International Space Station. Anchored to a Canadarm2 mobile foot restraint, astronaut Rick Linnehan (visible through a nearby window), mission specialist, participates in the mission's third session of extravehicular activity (EVA).

S123-E-006745 (17/18 March 2008) --- Astronaut Rick Linnehan, STS-123 mission specialist, participates in the mission's third scheduled session of extravehicular activity (EVA) as construction and maintenance continue on the International Space Station. During the 6-hour, 53-minute spacewalk, Linnehan and astronaut Robert L. Behnken (out of frame), mission specialist, installed a spare-parts platform and tool-handling assembly for Dextre, also known as the Special Purpose Dextrous Manipulator (SPDM). Among other tasks, they also checked out and calibrated Dextre's end effector and attached critical spare parts to an external stowage platform. The new robotic system is scheduled to be activated on a power and data grapple fixture located on the Destiny laboratory on flight day nine.