United Space Alliance STS-79 Space Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
William F. Readdy
- Birthday: 01/24/1952
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/22/1992
- Last Flight: 09/16/1996
William Francis Readdy is a former Associate Administrator of the Office of Space Flight, at NASA Headquarters.
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Terrence W. Wilcutt
- Birthday: 10/31/1949
- Role: Pilot
- 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...
Carl E. Walz
- Birthday: 09/06/1955
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/12/1993
- Last Flight: 12/05/2001
Carl Erwin Walz is a former NASA astronaut currently working for Orbital Sciences Corporation's Advanced Programs Group as Vi...
Jerome Apt
- Birthday: 04/28/1949
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/05/1991
- Last Flight: 09/16/1996
Jerome "Jay" Apt III, Ph.D. (born April 28, 1949 in Massachusetts) is an American astronaut and professor at Carneg...
Thomas Akers
- Birthday: 05/20/1951
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/06/1990
- Last Flight: 09/16/1996
Thomas Dale Akers is a former American astronaut in NASA's Space Shuttle program.
John E. Blaha
- Birthday: 08/26/1942
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 03/13/1989
- Last Flight: 09/16/1996
John Elmer Blaha is a retired United States Air Force colonel and a former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of five space miss...
About the STS-79 Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-79 was the 17th flight of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and the 79th mission of the Space Shuttle program. The flight saw Atlantis dock with the Russian space station Mir to deliver equipment, supplies and relief personnel. A variety of scientific experiments were also conducted aboard Atlantis by her crew. It was the first shuttle mission to rendezvous with a fully assembled Mir, and the fourth rendezvous of a shuttle to the space station.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 39A launch pad has hosted 222 rocket launches, including 221 orbital launch attempts. The Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 281 total 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).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 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.
Learn more about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle Rocket
About 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 United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-79 launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-79 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-79 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 United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-79 mission launch from?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle rocket launched from Launch Complex 39A 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-79 mission?
The STS-79 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 rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-79 launch?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-79 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 United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-79 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United Space Alliance Space Shuttle launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STS-79 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United Space Alliance live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.