United Space Alliance STS-81 Space Shuttle Atlantis / OV-104
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Michael A. Baker
| Birthday | 10/27/1953 |
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| Role | Commander |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 08/02/1991 |
| Last Flight | 01/12/1997 |
Michael Allen Baker is a retired captain in the United States Navy, former NASA astronaut, and the International Space Statio...
Brent W. Jett Jr.
| Birthday | 10/05/1958 |
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| Role | Pilot |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 01/11/1996 |
| Last Flight | 09/09/2006 |
Brent Ward Jett Jr. is a retired American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aerospace and aeronautical engineer, and NAS...
Jerry M. Linenger
| Birthday | 01/09/1955 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 09/09/1994 |
| Last Flight | 01/12/1997 |
Jerry Michael Linenger is a retired Captain in the United States Navy Medical Corps, and a former NASA astronaut who flew on ...
Peter Wisoff
| Birthday | 08/16/1958 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 06/21/1993 |
| Last Flight | 10/11/2000 |
Peter Jeffrey Kelsay Wisoff is an American physicist and former NASA astronaut. Wisoff qualified as mission specialist and fl...
John M. Grunsfeld
| Birthday | 10/10/1958 |
|---|---|
| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 03/02/1995 |
| Last Flight | 05/11/2009 |
John Mace Grunsfeld is an American physicist and a former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of five Space Shuttle flights and h...
Marsha Ivins
| Birthday | 04/15/1951 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 01/09/1990 |
| Last Flight | 02/07/2001 |
Marsha Sue Ivins is an American former astronaut and a veteran of five space shuttle missions.
About the STS-81 Mission
| Type | Human Exploration |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $450,000,000 |
STS-81 was a January 1997 Space Shuttle Atlantis mission to the Mir space station.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
| Launches | 59 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 58 |
| Total Launches | 281 |
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-81 launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-81 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-81 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-81 mission 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-81 mission?
The STS-81 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-81 launch?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-81 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-81 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-81 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.
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