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Lockheed Space Operations Company STS-65 Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

NASA Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, STS-65 Commander

Robert D. Cabana

  • Birthday: 01/23/1949
  • Role: Commander
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 10/06/1990
  • Last Flight: 12/04/1998

Robert Donald Cabana is the director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, a former NASA astronaut, and a veteran of four S...

NASA Astronaut James Halsell, STS-65 Pilot

James Halsell

  • Birthday: 09/29/1956
  • Role: Pilot
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 07/08/1994
  • Last Flight: 05/19/2000

James Halsell was an Air Force Test Pilot when he was selected by NASA to become an Astronaut in 1990. He was a veteran of fi...

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Astronaut Chiaki Mukai, STS-65 Payload Specialist

Chiaki Mukai

  • Birthday: 05/06/1952
  • Role: Payload Specialist
  • Nationality: Japan
  • First Flight: 07/08/1994
  • Last Flight: 10/29/1998

Chiaki Mukai (向井 千秋 Mukai Chiaki, born May 6, 1952, Tatebayashi, Gunma, Japan) is a Japanese doctor and JAXA astronau...

NASA Astronaut Richard Hieb, STS-65 Mission Specialist

Richard Hieb

  • Birthday: 09/21/1955
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 04/28/1991
  • Last Flight: 07/08/1994

Richard James Hieb is a former NASA astronaut and a veteran of three space shuttle missions. He was a mission specialist on S...

NASA Astronaut Carl E. Walz, STS-65 Mission Specialist

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...

NASA Astronaut Donald A. Thomas, STS-65 Mission Specialist

Donald A. Thomas

  • Birthday: 05/06/1955
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 07/08/1994
  • Last Flight: 07/01/1997

Donald Alan Thomas, Ph.D. is an American engineer and a former NASA astronaut.

NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao, STS-65 Mission Specialist

Leroy Chiao

  • Birthday: 08/28/1960
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 07/08/1994
  • Last Flight: 10/14/2004

Leroy Chiao is a Chinese-American engineer, former NASA astronaut, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and engineering consul...

About the STS-65 Mission

  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Launch Cost: $450,000,000

STS-65 was a Space Shuttle program mission of Columbia launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, 8 July 1994. The flight was commanded by Robert D. Cabana who would go on later to lead the Kennedy Space Center.

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).

Find the best place to watch the launch from Florida

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 Lockheed Space Operations Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-65 launch scheduled?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-65 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-65 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-65 mission launch from?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company 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-65 mission?

The STS-65 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-65 launch?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-65 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-65 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-65 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.

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