What was Lisa Nowak's role during the STS-121 mission?
Commander
Pilot
Mission Specialist in Robotics
Flight Engineer
Answer
Lisa Nowak was a Mission Specialist in Robotics for the STS-121 mission. She was responsible for operating the Canadarm2 robotic arm, which was used to install and remove components on the International Space Station. She also performed spacewalks to repair and maintain the station.
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