National Aeronautics and Space Administration STS-103 Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Curtis Brown
- Birthday: 03/11/1956
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/12/1992
- Last Flight: 12/20/1999
Curtis Lee "Curt" Brown Jr. is a former NASA astronaut and retired United States Air Force colonel.
Scott Kelly
- Birthday: 02/21/1964
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/20/1999
- Last Flight: 03/27/2015
Scott Joseph Kelly is an engineer, retired American astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy Captain. A veteran of four space fligh...
Jean-François Clervoy
- Birthday: 11/19/1958
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: France
- First Flight: 11/03/1994
- Last Flight: 12/20/1999
Jean-François André Clervoy (born 19 November 1958) is a French engineer and a CNES and ESA astronaut. He is a veteran of t...
Claude Nicollier
- Birthday: 09/02/1944
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: Switzerland
- First Flight: 07/31/1992
- Last Flight: 12/20/1999
Claude Nicollier is the first astronaut from Switzerland. He has flown on four Space Shuttle missions. His first spaceflight ...
Steven Smith
- Birthday: 12/30/1958
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/30/1994
- Last Flight: 04/08/2002
Steven Lee Smith is an American technology executive and former NASA astronaut, being a veteran of four space flights coverin...
John M. Grunsfeld
- Birthday: 10/10/1958
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 03/02/1995
- Last Flight: 05/11/2009
John Mace Grunsfeld is an American physicist and a former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of five Space Shuttle flights and h...
Michael Foale
- Birthday: 01/06/1957
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 03/24/1992
- Last Flight: 10/18/2003
Colin Michael Foale CBE is a British-American astrophysicist and former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of six space missions...
About the STS-103 Mission
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-103 was a Hubble Space Telescope servicing mission by Space Shuttle Discovery. The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 19 December 1999 and returned on 27 December 1999.
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).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle Rocket
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About National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and aerospace research. NASA have many launch facilities but most are inactive. The most commonly used pad will be LC-39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle STS-103 launch scheduled?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle STS-103 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle STS-103 launch video?
You can watch the National Aeronautics and Space Administration 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle STS-103 mission launch from?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration 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-103 mission?
The STS-103 mission launched aboard a 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. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle STS-103 launch?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle STS-103 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle STS-103 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STS-103 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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.