STS-62
Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102
Lockheed Space Operations Company
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
John Casper
- Birthday: 07/09/1943
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 02/28/1990
- Last Flight: 05/19/1996
John Howard Casper is an American astronaut and United States Air Force pilot.
Andrew M. Allen
- Birthday: 08/04/1955
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/31/1992
- Last Flight: 02/22/1996
Andrew Michael "Andy" Allen is a retired American astronaut. A former Marine aviator and lieutenant colonel, he wor...
Charles D. Gemar
- Birthday: 08/04/1955
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/15/1990
- Last Flight: 03/04/1994
Charles Donald "Sam" Gemar is an American former astronaut with NASA and a lieutenant colonel in the United States ...
Pierre J. Thuot
- Birthday: 05/19/1955
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 02/28/1990
- Last Flight: 03/04/1994
Pierre Joseph Thuot is a retired United States Navy Captain and NASA astronaut. He went into space three times, spending over...
Marsha Ivins
- Birthday: 04/15/1951
- 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.
Mission
STS-62
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-62 was a Space Shuttle program mission flown aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. The primary payloads were the USMP-02 microgravity experiments package and the OAST-2 engineering and technology payload, both in the orbiter's cargo bay. The two-week mission also featured a number of biomedical experiments focusing on the effects of long duration spaceflight.
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
Lockheed Space Operations Company
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-62 launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-62 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-62 launch video?
You can watch the Lockheed Space Operations Company 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 Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-62 mission launch from?
The Lockheed Space Operations Company 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-62 mission?
The STS-62 mission launched aboard a Lockheed Space Operations Company 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 Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-62 launch?
The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-62 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 Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-62 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STS-62 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 Lockheed Space Operations Company live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.