STS-107
Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102
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Crew
Rick Husband
- Birthday: 07/12/1957
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/27/1999
- Last Flight: 01/16/2003
Rick Douglas Husband (July 12, 1957 – February 1, 2003) (Colonel, USAF) was an American astronaut and fighter pilot. He tra...
William C. McCool
- Birthday: 09/23/1961
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/16/2003
- Last Flight: 01/16/2003
William Cameron "Willie" McCool was an American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, and N...
David M. Brown
- Birthday: 04/16/1956
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/16/2003
- Last Flight: 01/16/2003
David McDowell Brown was a United States Navy captain and a NASA astronaut. He died on his first spaceflight, when the Space ...
Ilan Ramon
- Birthday: 06/20/1954
- Role: Payload Specialist
- Nationality: Israel
- First Flight: 01/16/2003
- Last Flight: 01/16/2003
Ilan Ramon (born June 20, 1954 – February 1, 2003) was an Israeli fighter pilot and later the first Israeli astronaut for N...
Laurel Clark
- Birthday: 03/10/1961
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/16/2003
- Last Flight: 01/16/2003
Laurel Blair Salton Clark was an American medical doctor, United States Navy Captain, NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle missio...
Kalpana Chawla
- Birthday: 03/17/1962
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/19/1997
- Last Flight: 01/16/2003
Kalpana Chawla was an American astronaut and the first female of Indian origin to go to space. She first flew on Space Shuttl...
Michael P. Anderson
- Birthday: 12/28/1959
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/23/1998
- Last Flight: 01/16/2003
Michael Phillip Anderson was a United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut. Anderson and his six fellow crew members w...
Mission
STS-107
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-107 was the 113th flight of the Space Shuttle program, and the disastrous final flight of Space Shuttle Columbia. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on January 16, 2003, and during its 15 days, 22 hours, 20 minutes, 32 seconds in orbit conducted a multitude of international scientific experiments.
The seven members of the crew were killed on February 1 when Columbia disintegrated during reentry into the atmosphere. The Columbia Accident Investigation Board determined the failure was caused by a piece of foam that broke off during launch and damaged the thermal protection system (reinforced carbon-carbon panels and thermal protection tiles) on the leading edge of the orbiter's Left wing. During re-entry the damaged wing slowly overheated and came apart, eventually leading to loss of control and disintegration of the vehicle.
Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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Launch Complex 39A has witnessed the launch of 221 rockets, including 220 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 United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-107 launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-107 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-107 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-107 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-107 mission?
The STS-107 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-107 launch?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-107 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-107 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-107 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.