Here is the complete collection of stories, image galleries and multimedia files from SPACE.com about shuttle Atlantis' STS-104 mission to the International Space Station to install a new airlock.

Multimedia Files

Here are some multimedia files created by SPACE.com for the STS-104 mission. From NASA TV: Launch of shuttle Atlantis on July 12, 2001 to begin STS-104. From NASA TV: Atlantis astronauts depart their crew quarters for launch pad 39B on July 12, 2001. Steve Lindsey on commanding his first shuttle mission Charles Hoboaugh on flying loops around a space station Michael Gernhardt: Deep Sea Diver on Space Swimming Janet Kavandi on greeting Space Station Residents James Reilly on being first to exit ISS airlock Atlantis lead flight director Paul Hill describes how the shuttle will approach and dock with the International Space Station during the upcoming mission. Atlantis lead flight director Paul Hill describes how the space station arm will be used to install the new airlock onto Alpha. Atlantis lead flight director Paul Hill describes the contents of the shuttle's cargo bay during the STS-104 mission. Atlantis lead flight director Paul Hill describes how spacewalking astronauts will install high-pressure oxygen and nitrogen tanks onto the airlock. Atlantis lead flight director Paul Hill describes how the shuttle will undock from the station and depart for Earth.

Atlantis Caps Mission With Starry Night Landing
Shuttle Atlantis cruised to a night owl landing at Kennedy Space Center late Tuesday, winding up a mission to mount a new portal for spacewalkers at the International Space Station while finishing the first full phase of outpost assembly.

Atlantis Aims for Tuesday Night Landing After Rain Keeps Crew Aloft
The Atlantis astronauts will make another attempt to return to Kennedy Space Center late Tuesday after rainstorms forced the shuttle crew to forego two after-hours landing opportunities earlier in the day.

Atlantis Shoots for Florida Homecoming but Weather Not 'Pristine'
The Atlantis astronauts headed into the home stretch of a successful space station construction mission Monday, but stormy weather could dash plans to land here at Kennedy Space Center early Tuesday.

Shuttle Crew Departs Station, Heads Off on Two-Day Trip Home
Shuttle Atlantis departed the International Space Station Sunday, leaving behind three residents who now have an independent means of performing construction and repair work at the frontier outpost.

Quest Airlock Makes Orbital Debut as Astronauts Wrap Up Construction Work
Two Atlantis astronauts made fast work of a debut spacewalk from the International Space Station's new Quest airlock Saturday, taking time to stage a cosmic photo op after finishing up a successful week of construction work at the frontier outpost.

Astronauts Mark Moon, Mars Anniversaries at Outset of First Quest Spacewalk
Spacewalking astronauts took historic first steps from the International Space Station's new doorway to orbit Saturday, marking the anniversaries of two of the most extraordinary moments in human history along the way.

First Spacewalk from Quest Airlock on Tap Early Saturday
Spacewalking astronauts will christen the International Space Station's new doorway to orbit early Saturday, opening up a new stage for a $60 billion construction project that involves 16 nations on four continents.

Astronauts Gear Up For Airlock Inauguration
Eight astronauts took on some earthly work at the International Space Station Thursday, acting as plumbers, movers and computer technicians while they geared up for the orbital debut of the outpost's new $164 million airlock.

Construction Crew Mounts Gas Tanks on New Station Airlock
A cadre of orbital construction workers breezed through a daunting and potentially dangerous assembly job at the International Space Station Wednesday, mounting a trio of high-pressure gas tanks on the outpost's new $164 million airlock.

Spacewalkers Set Out to Mount Airlock Tanks After 11th-Hour Computer Glitch
Visiting shuttle astronauts ventured outside the International Space Station late Tuesday after a computer failure almost forced an 11th-hour switch in plans to mount gas tanks on the outpost's new $164 million airlock.

Spacewalk No. 2 Tonight, Airlock Debut Still on Tap Despite Valve Trouble
Spacewalking astronauts will inaugurate the International Space Station's $164 million airlock this week despite the failure to fix a leaky ventilation valve leading into the outpost's newly installed doorway to orbit, officials said early Tuesday.

Shuttle Skipper Makes Pitch for Station in Interview with SPACE.com
NASA might be scrambling to absorb an anticipated $4 billion International Space Station cost overrun, but an astronaut visiting the outpost said Tuesday that it's important to complete the complex as originally envisioned.

Astronauts Start Outfitting Station Airlock for Orbital Debut
Shuttle Atlantis hauled the International Space Station into a higher orbit late Sunday as astronauts aboard the linked ships started outfitting the outpost's new airlock for its debut during a spacewalk later this week.

Astronauts Declare Victory: 'Quest' Airlock Mounted on Station
NASA astronauts outfitted the International Space Station with a $164 million doorway to orbit Sunday, providing outpost crews with the independence needed to carry out routine or emergency repair work at the frontier complex.

Spacewalkers Set Out on Airlock Installation Job
Spacewalking astronauts drifted outside shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station late Saturday, aiming to help mount a $164 million airlock at the 17-story frontier outpost.

Shuttle Dances Up To Station Docking
Shuttle Atlantis and the International Space Station joined together in a metallic embrace late Friday, setting the stage for a weeklong flurry of spacewalking construction work at the frontier outpost.

LIVE Docking Coverage Tonight: Shuttle Closes In On Station Alpha
Shuttle Atlantis and its five orbital assembly workers cruised along in hot pursuit of the International Space Station Friday as the crew onboard the outpost prepared to resume construction at the frontier complex.

Shuttle Crew's Adventurous Pasts Merge on Mission
Even in a profession that has adventure and exploration as prerequisites, the crew of Atlantis stands out.

Shuttle Atlantis on its Way to Space Station Alpha
Shuttle Atlantis and an all-American astronaut crew blasted off from Kennedy Space Center Thursday, setting out on what will amount to a high-stakes game of "Beat The Clock" at the International Space Station.

IMAX Movie Cameras Head for Fifth Straight Mission on Station
If space cargo could get frequent-flier miles, then IMAX would have its fair share. Via shuttle Atlantis, the film company is sending another camera to the International Space Station on its fifth consecutive flight.

Station Construction to Resume With New Gateway to Space
The $60 billion International Space Station construction project is scheduled to resume high above Earth this week as astronauts set out to equip the outpost with an orbital doorway that will double as a locker room for spacewalkers.

Terrorist Threat Shuts Down Emergency Shuttle Landing Site in Morocco
An emergency landing site in North Africa will not be staffed by NASA during the planned launch of shuttle Atlantis Thursday because of a worldwide U.S. security alert and possible terrorist acts against U.S. citizens in Morocco.

Atlantis Crew to Test Fly New, Safer Shuttle Main Engine
Five astronauts can expect the safest ride to orbit in the history of piloted spaceflight this week, thanks to an improved main engine that will be tested in flight for the first time when shuttle Atlantis lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center.

NASA Starts Countdown for Planned Shuttle Launch Thursday
A three-day countdown picked up at Kennedy Space Center Monday as NASA pressed ahead with plans to launch shuttle Atlantis on an International Space Station construction mission.

Station Future Uncertain On Eve Of Shuttle Launch
Shuttle Atlantis and five astronauts are poised to blast off this week on a mission to deliver an airlock to the International Space Station, capping the first full phase of a $60 billion orbital construction project.

NASA Confirms July 12 Shuttle Launch; Faces One-Week Deadline
NASA firmed up plans Thursday for the mid-July launch of shuttle Atlantis on an International Space Station construction mission, but here's the catch: The agency will have just one week to get the mission airborne before a complicated orbital mechanics issue and a desire to swap station crews prompts a two-month launch delay.

Shuttle's Heat Shield Tiles Dry Out; NASA Aims For June 20 Launch
A weekend spent hovering over heat lamps proved enough to dry out shuttle Atlantis' delicate heat shield tiles and clear the way for next month's launch.

Shuttle Atlantis Crew Blasts Station's Critics
A trip to the Moon or Mars would have greater appeal than orbiting the Earth in Space Station Alpha, said shuttle Atlantis astronauts who will launch to the outpost in mid-July.

ISS Airlock Stowed on Atlantis As Station Crew Tests Robot Arm Fix
A $164 million airlock was loaded into shuttle Atlantis Tuesday while astronauts on the International Space Station tested a software patch designed to skirt recent problems with a new robot arm required to mount it to the outpost.

Shuttle Moves to Pad for Targeted July 12 Launch
Shuttle Atlantis crept up onto its Kennedy Space Center launch pad Thursday, paving the way for the stalled construction of the International Space Station to start-up again in mid-July.

Atlantis Cleared for July 12 Launch but Rollout Delayed
Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to roll up onto a beachside launch pad at Kennedy Space Center Wednesday, setting the stage for a three-week push toward launch of a $164 million airlock to the International Space Station.

Green Light Expected For Atlantis Launch With Station Airlock
A high-stakes mission to deliver a $164 million airlock to the International Space Station likely will get a green light from NASA Tuesday after a month-long analysis of fleeting problems with the outposts new $600 million robot arm.

Shuttle Atlantis Mission Delayed Again; Faces Slip Until September
NASAs next shuttle launch is being delayed yet again and the agency early next week will decide whether to reverse the order of two upcoming flights to the International Space Station.

NASA Delays Shuttle Atlantis Move To Launch Pad
Shuttle Atlantis rollout to a Kennedy Space Center launch pad is being delayed, increasing the likelihood that NASAs next mission to the International Space Station will be postponed yet again.

Wet Tiles Delay Atlantis Mission to ISS
NASA's next shuttle launch is facing a delay of at least two days -- and perhaps a week or more -- so that technicians can dry out rain-soaked thermal tiles critical to protecting astronaut crews.

Shuttle Launch to ISS Slips to at Least June 20
An ongoing effort to dry out rain-soaked thermal tiles and a desire to give technicians a holiday weekend off work prompted NASA on Thursday to delay the upcoming launch of shuttle Atlantis to June 20 at the earliest.