STS-114
Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103
United Space Alliance
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Crew
Eileen Collins
- Birthday: 11/19/1956
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 02/03/1995
- Last Flight: 07/26/2005
Eileen Marie Collins is a retired NASA astronaut and a retired United States Air Force colonel. A former military instructor ...
James M. Kelly
- Birthday: 05/14/1964
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 03/08/2001
- Last Flight: 07/26/2005
James McNeal "Vegas" Kelly is a NASA Astronaut and a retired Colonel of the United States Air Force. He twice serve...
Charles Camarda
- Birthday: 05/08/1952
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/26/2005
- Last Flight: 07/26/2005
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Camarda is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut who flew his first mission into space...
Soichi Noguchi
- Birthday: 04/15/1965
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: Japan
- First Flight: 07/26/2005
- Last Flight: 11/16/2020
Soichi Noguchi (ιε£ θ‘δΈ Noguchi SΕichi, born 15 April 1965 in Yokohama, Japan) is a Japanese aeronautical engineer and...
Andy Thomas
- Birthday: 12/18/1951
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/19/1996
- Last Flight: 07/26/2005
Andrew "Andy" Sydney Withiel Thomas, AO is an Australian-born American aerospace engineer and a NASA astronaut. He ...
Stephen Robinson
- Birthday: 10/26/1955
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 08/07/1997
- Last Flight: 02/08/2010
Stephen Kern Robinson is a former NASA astronaut.
Wendy B. Lawrence
- Birthday: 07/02/1959
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 03/02/1995
- Last Flight: 07/26/2005
Wendy Barrien Lawrence is a retired United States Navy Captain, former helicopter pilot, an engineer, and a former NASA astro...
Mission
STS-114
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-114 was the first "Return to Flight" Space Shuttle mission following the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Discovery launched at 10:39 EDT (14:39 UTC), 26 July 2005. The launch, 907 days (approx. 29 months) after the loss of Columbia, was approved despite unresolved fuel sensor anomalies in the external tank that had prevented the shuttle from launching on 13 July, its originally scheduled date.
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
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-114 launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-114 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-114 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-114 mission launch from?
The United Space Alliance 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-114 mission?
The STS-114 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-114 launch?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-114 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-114 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-114 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.