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Lockheed Space Operations Company STS-91 Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103

Launch Status
Success

Rocket Launch Video Stream

Meet the Astronaut Crew

NASA Astronaut Charles J. Precourt, STS-91 Commander

Charles J. Precourt

Astronaut details for Charles J. Precourt
Birthday06/29/1955
RoleCommander
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight04/26/1993
Last Flight06/02/1998

Charles Joseph Precourt is a retired NASA astronaut. His career in flight began at an early age, and spans his entire lifetim...

NASA Astronaut Dominic L. Pudwill Gorie, STS-91 Pilot

Dominic L. Pudwill Gorie

Astronaut details for Dominic L. Pudwill Gorie
Birthday05/02/1957
RolePilot
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/02/1998
Last Flight03/11/2008

Dominic Lee Pudwill Gorie is a retired United States Navy officer and NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of four space shuttle m...

NASA Astronaut Janet L. Kavandi, STS-91 Mission Specialist

Janet L. Kavandi

Astronaut details for Janet L. Kavandi
Birthday07/17/1959
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/02/1998
Last Flight07/12/2001

Janet Lynn Kavandi, a native of Carthage, Missouri is an American scientist and a NASA astronaut. She is a veteran of three S...

Russian Federal Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS) Astronaut Valery Ryumin, STS-91 Mission Specialist

Valery Ryumin

Astronaut details for Valery Ryumin
Birthday08/16/1939
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityRussia
First Flight10/09/1977
Last Flight06/02/1998

Valery Victorovich Ryumin (born August 16, 1939 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur) is a former Soviet cosmonaut.
In 1973, he join...

NASA Astronaut Wendy B. Lawrence, STS-91 Mission Specialist

Wendy B. Lawrence

Astronaut details for Wendy B. Lawrence
Birthday07/02/1959
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight03/02/1995
Last Flight07/26/2005

Wendy Barrien Lawrence is a retired United States Navy Captain, former helicopter pilot, an engineer, and a former NASA astro...

NASA Astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz, STS-91 Mission Specialist

Franklin Chang Díaz

Astronaut details for Franklin Chang Díaz
Birthday04/05/1950
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight01/12/1986
Last Flight06/05/2002

Franklin Ramón Chang Díaz is a Costa Rican Chinese American mechanical engineer, physicist, former NASA astronaut. He is th...

About the STS-91 Mission

Mission details for STS-91
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch Cost$450,000,000

STS-91 was the final Space Shuttle mission to the Mir space station. It was flown by Space Shuttle Discovery, and launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on 2 June 1998.

Launch Pad & Location

Launch Complex 39A

Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA

Launch statistics for Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launches222
Orbital Launch Attempts221
Total Launches281

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).

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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-91 launch scheduled?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-91 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-91 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-91 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-91 mission?

The STS-91 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-91 launch?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-91 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-91 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-91 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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