STS-106
Space Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104
United Space Alliance
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
Terrence W. Wilcutt
- Birthday: 10/31/1949
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/30/1994
- Last Flight: 09/08/2000
Terrence Wade Wilcutt is a United States Marine Corps officer and a NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of four Space Shuttle mis...
Scott Altman
- Birthday: 08/15/1959
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/17/1998
- Last Flight: 05/11/2009
Scott Douglas "Scooter" Altman is a retired United States Navy Captain, engineer, test pilot and former NASA astron...
Boris Morukov
- Birthday: 10/01/1950
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 09/08/2000
- Last Flight: 09/08/2000
Boris Vladimirovich Morukov (Russian: Бори́с Влади́мирович Моруков; 1 October 1950 – 1 January 20...
Daniel C. Burbank
- Birthday: 07/27/1961
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/08/2000
- Last Flight: 11/14/2011
Daniel Christopher Burbank is a retired American astronaut and a veteran of two Space Shuttle missions. Burbank, a Captain in...
Ed Lu
- Birthday: 07/01/1963
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/15/1997
- Last Flight: 04/26/2003
Edward Tsang "Ed" Lu (simplified Chinese: 卢杰; traditional Chinese: 盧傑; pinyin: Lú Jié) is an American phy...
Richard Mastracchio
- Birthday: 02/11/1960
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/08/2000
- Last Flight: 11/07/2013
Richard Alan "Rick" Mastracchio is an American engineer and former NASA astronaut. He has flown on three NASA Space...
Yuri Malenchenko
- Birthday: 12/22/1961
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: Russia
- First Flight: 07/01/1994
- Last Flight: 12/15/2015
Yuri Ivanovich Malenchenko (Russian: Юрий Иванович Маленченко; born December 22, 1961) is a retired Rus...
Mission
STS-106
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-106 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Atlantis.
Location
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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Launch Complex 39B has witnessed the launch of 58 rockets, including 57 orbital launch attempts. While Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA, has been the site for 279 rocket launches.
The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
Rocket
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle is a retired, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system operated from 1981 to 2011 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the Space Shuttle program. Its official program name was Space Transportation System (STS). Five complete Space Shuttle orbiter vehicles were built and flown on a total of 135 missions from 1981 to 2011.
Agency
United Space Alliance
United Space Alliance (USA) is a spaceflight operations company. USA is a joint venture which was established in August 1995 as a Limited Liability Company (LLC), equally owned by Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Space Shuttle launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle launch carrying the STS-106 mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Space Shuttle launch video?
You can watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Space Shuttle launch from?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle rocket launched from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA. The John F. Kennedy Space Center, located on Merritt Island, Florida, is one of NASA's ten field centers. Since 1968, KSC has been NASA's primary launch center of American spaceflight, research, and technology. Launch operations for the Apollo, Skylab and Space Shuttle programs were carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by KSC. Located on the east coast of Florida, KSC is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS).
What rocket was used for the STS-106 mission?
The STS-106 mission launched aboard a United Space Alliance Space Shuttle rocket. The Space Shuttle is a retired, partially reusable low Earth orbital spacecraft system operated from 1981 to 2011 by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as part of the Space Shuttle program. Its official program name was Space Transportation System (STS). Five complete Space Shuttle orbiter vehicles were built and flown on a total of 135 missions from 1981 to 2011. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the launch details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The Space Shuttle launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the launch is delayed?
This page is updated in real-time with the latest launch status, including any delays or scrubs. You can also check our space launch schedule for the most current information. Enable push notifications through our mobile app to receive instant alerts about launch status changes, weather holds, or new launch times. We recommend following official live streams for the most immediate range updates.
