STS-94
Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102
United Space Alliance
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
James Halsell
- Birthday: 09/29/1956
- Role: Commander
- 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...
Susan Kilrain
- Birthday: 10/24/1961
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/04/1997
- Last Flight: 07/01/1997
Susan Kilrain is an engineer, a former United States Navy officer, and a former NASA astronaut.
Gregory T. Linteris
- Birthday: 10/04/1957
- Role: Payload Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/04/1997
- Last Flight: 07/01/1997
Gregory Thomas Linteris, Ph.D. (born October 4, 1957 in Englewood, New Jersey) is an American scientist who flew as a payload...
Roger K. Crouch
- Birthday: 09/12/1940
- Role: Payload Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/04/1997
- Last Flight: 07/01/1997
Roger Keith Crouch (born September 12, 1940) is an American scientist and astronaut who flew as a payload specialist on two N...
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.
Michael L. Gernhardt
- Birthday: 05/04/1956
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/07/1995
- Last Flight: 07/12/2001
Michael Landon Gernhardt is a NASA astronaut and manager of Environmental Physiology Laboratory and principal investigator of...
Janice E. Voss
- Birthday: 10/08/1956
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 06/21/1993
- Last Flight: 02/11/2000
Janice Elaine Voss was an American engineer and a NASA astronaut. She flew in space five times, jointly holding the record fo...
Mission
STS-94
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-94 was a mission of the United States Space Shuttle Columbia, launched on 1 July 1997.
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-94 launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-94 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-94 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-94 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-94 mission?
The STS-94 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-94 launch?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-94 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-94 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-94 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.
