STS-120
Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103
United Space Alliance
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
Pamela Melroy
- Birthday: 09/17/1961
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/11/2000
- Last Flight: 10/23/2007
Pamela Anne Melroy is a retired United States Air Force officer and a former NASA astronaut. She served as pilot on Space Shu...
George D. Zamka
- Birthday: 06/29/1962
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/23/2007
- Last Flight: 02/08/2010
George David "Zambo" Zamka is an American NASA astronaut and United States Marine Corps pilot with over 3500 flight...
Daniel M. Tani
- Birthday: 02/01/1961
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/05/2001
- Last Flight: 10/23/2007
Daniel M. Tani is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut. Although born in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, he considers Lombard...
Douglas H. Wheelock
- Birthday: 05/05/1960
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/23/2007
- Last Flight: 06/15/2010
Douglas Harry "Wheels" Wheelock is an American engineer and astronaut. He has flown in space twice, logging 178 day...
Paolo Nespoli
- Birthday: 04/06/1957
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: Italy
- First Flight: 10/23/2007
- Last Flight: 07/28/2017
Paolo Angelo Nespoli (Milan, 6 April 1957) is an Italian astronaut and engineer of the European Space Agency (ESA). In 2007, ...
Stephanie Wilson
- Birthday: 09/27/1966
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/04/2006
- Last Flight: 04/05/2010
Stephanie Diana Wilson is an American engineer and a NASA astronaut. She flew to space onboard three Space Shuttle missions, ...
Scott E. Parazynski
- Birthday: 07/28/1961
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/03/1994
- Last Flight: 10/23/2007
Scott Edward Parazynski is an American physician and a former NASA astronaut. A veteran of five Space Shuttle flights and sev...
Mission
STS-120
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-120 was a space shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) that launched on 23 October 2007 from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The mission is also referred to as ISS-10A by the ISS program. STS-120 delivered the Harmony module and reconfigured a portion of the station in preparation for future assembly missions. STS-120 was flown by Space Shuttle Discovery, and was the twenty-third space shuttle mission to the ISS.
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 Space Shuttle launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle launch carrying the STS-120 mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Space Shuttle 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 Space Shuttle 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-120 mission?
The STS-120 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 this launch?
The Space Shuttle 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 launch is delayed?
This page is updated in real-time with the latest launch status, including any delays or scrubs. You can also check our space launch schedule for the most current information. Enable push notifications through our mobile app to receive instant alerts about launch status changes, weather holds, or new launch times. We recommend following official live streams for the most immediate range updates.
