Astronaut fixes shuttle in smooth move

Posted on: Aug. 3rd, 2005 || Source: cnn.worldnews.printthis.clickability.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Texas (CNN) -- Discovery astronaut Steve Robinson described it as "a ride of a century" as he was maneuvered through space to the shuttle's belly and gently plucked filler material sticking out from tiles in two places.

"My eyes have never seen such a sight," Robinson said.
NASA responded to the successful mission: "Nicely done, Steve."

Robinson's wireless mounted camera provided a spectacular view of the shuttle's underside.

"Stand tall and lean forward," NASA's mission control told Robinson as they moved him closer for the repair.

Robinson was positioned within inches of the haul and reached his gloved hand out to delicately remove the protruding material.

"I'm grasping and pulling ... it's coming out very easily... beautiful."

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