STS-5
Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102
Rockwell International
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
Vance D. Brand
- Birthday: 05/09/1931
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/15/1975
- Last Flight: 12/02/1990
Vance DeVoe Brand is an American former naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. He ...
Robert F. Overmyer
- Birthday: 07/14/1936
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/11/1982
- Last Flight: 04/29/1985
Robert Franklyn "Bob" Overmyer was an American test pilot, naval aviator, aeronautical engineer, physicist, United ...
William B. Lenoir
- Birthday: 03/14/1939
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/11/1982
- Last Flight: 11/11/1982
William Benjamin "Bill" Lenoir, Ph.D. was an American electrical engineer and a NASA astronaut.
Joseph P. Allen
- Birthday: 06/27/1937
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/11/1982
- Last Flight: 11/08/1984
Joseph Percival "Joe" Allen IV, Ph.D. is a former NASA astronaut. He logged more than 3,000 hours flying time in je...
Mission
STS-5
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-5 marked the first fully operational mission of the Space Shuttle program, launched by the Columbia shuttle with four crew members. Known as the first satellite deployment mission, it successfully deployed two commercial communications satellites into orbit. STS-5 not only advanced satellite deployment techniques but also demonstrated the Space Shuttle's role in supporting commercial and scientific endeavors in space.
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
Rockwell International
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Rockwell International Space Shuttle STS-5 launch scheduled?
The Rockwell International Space Shuttle STS-5 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Rockwell International Space Shuttle STS-5 launch video?
You can watch the Rockwell International 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 Rockwell International Space Shuttle STS-5 mission launch from?
The Rockwell International 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-5 mission?
The STS-5 mission launched aboard a Rockwell International 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 Rockwell International Space Shuttle STS-5 launch?
The Rockwell International Space Shuttle STS-5 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 Rockwell International Space Shuttle STS-5 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Rockwell International Space Shuttle launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STS-5 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 Rockwell International live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.