Columbus (ISS module)
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Columbus is a science laboratory module that forms part of the International Space Station and represents the European Space Agency's largest single contribution to the station. It was constructed in
Columbus as seen by Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-127
Columbus (inside a protective case) being loaded into an Airbus Beluga at the Bremen Airport
Columbus being loaded into Atlantis's payload bay in preparation for launch
Columbus's position on the ISS
Harmony (ISS module)
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Harmony, also known as Node 2, is a module of the International Space Station that serves as its "utility hub". It connects the laboratory modules of the United States, Europe and Japan, while also pr
Columbus (ISS module)
…Germany. Columbus was launched under the ESA–NASA ISS bartering system. Under this arrangement, the ESA agreed to provide NASA with the fully integrated Harmony and Tranquility node modules, along with additional equipment and parts, in exchange for the launch of Columbus and its initial payload aboard the Space…
Harmony shown connected to Columbus, Kibō, and Destiny. PMA-2 faces towards the camera. The nadir and zenith locations are open.
Graphic showing the six CBMs on Harmony
Interior of Harmony
Crew members hanging out of the USOS crew quarters