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Lockheed Space Operations Company STS-92 Space Shuttle Discovery / OV-103

Launch Status
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Meet the Astronaut Crew

NASA Astronaut Brian Duffy, STS-92 Commander

Brian Duffy

Astronaut details for Brian Duffy
Birthday06/20/1953
RoleCommander
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight03/24/1992
Last Flight10/11/2000

Brian Duffy is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and a former NASA astronaut. He flew aboard four Space Shuttle missions.

NASA Astronaut Pamela Melroy, STS-92 Pilot

Pamela Melroy

Astronaut details for Pamela Melroy
Birthday09/17/1961
RolePilot
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight10/11/2000
Last Flight10/23/2007

Pamela Anne Melroy is a retired United States Air Force officer and a former NASA astronaut. She served as pilot on Space Shu...

NASA Astronaut Leroy Chiao, STS-92 Mission Specialist

Leroy Chiao

Astronaut details for Leroy Chiao
Birthday08/28/1960
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight07/08/1994
Last Flight10/14/2004

Leroy Chiao is a Chinese-American engineer, former NASA astronaut, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and engineering consul...

NASA Astronaut Peter Wisoff, STS-92 Mission Specialist

Peter Wisoff

Astronaut details for Peter Wisoff
Birthday08/16/1958
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/21/1993
Last Flight10/11/2000

Peter Jeffrey Kelsay Wisoff is an American physicist and former NASA astronaut. Wisoff qualified as mission specialist and fl...

NASA Astronaut William S. McArthur, STS-92 Mission Specialist

William S. McArthur

Astronaut details for William S. McArthur
Birthday07/26/1951
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight10/18/1993
Last Flight10/01/2005

William Surles McArthur Jr. is a retired United States Army colonel and NASA astronaut and a veteran of three Space Shuttle m...

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Astronaut Koichi Wakata, STS-92 Mission Specialist

Koichi Wakata

Astronaut details for Koichi Wakata
Birthday08/01/1963
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityJapan
First Flight01/11/1996
Last Flight10/05/2022

Koichi Wakata (若田 光一 Wakata Kōichi, born 1 August 1963) is a Japanese engineer and a JAXA astronaut. Wakata is a vet...

Axiom Space Astronaut Michael López-Alegría, STS-92 Mission Specialist

Michael López-Alegría

Astronaut details for Michael López-Alegría
Birthday05/30/1958
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight10/20/1995
Last Flight01/18/2024

Michael López-Alegría is a Spanish-American astronaut; a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions and one International Spac...

About the STS-92 Mission

Mission details for STS-92
TypeHuman Exploration
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch Cost$450,000,000

STS-92 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Discovery. STS-92 marked the 100th mission of the Space Shuttle.

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.

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About Lockheed Space Operations Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-92 launch scheduled?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-92 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-92 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-92 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-92 mission?

The STS-92 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-92 launch?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-92 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-92 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-92 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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