United Space Alliance STS-113 Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Jim Wetherbee
| Birthday | 11/27/1952 |
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| Role | Commander |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 01/09/1990 |
| Last Flight | 11/24/2002 |
James Donald "Wxb" Wetherbee is an American former naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aerospace engineer, and N...
Paul Lockhart
| Birthday | 04/28/1956 |
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| Role | Pilot |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 06/05/2002 |
| Last Flight | 11/24/2002 |
Paul Scott "Paco" Lockhart is an American aerospace engineer, retired United States Air Force Colonel and NASA astr...
John Herrington
| Birthday | 09/14/1958 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 11/24/2002 |
| Last Flight | 11/24/2002 |
John Bennett Herrington is a retired United States Naval Aviator and former NASA astronaut. In 2002, Herrington became the f...
Nikolai Budarin
| Birthday | 04/29/1963 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | Russia |
| First Flight | 06/27/1995 |
| Last Flight | 11/24/2002 |
Nikolai Mikhailovich Budarin (Russian: Николай Михайлович Бударин) (born April 29, 1953 in Kirya, Chu...
Donald Pettit
| Birthday | 04/20/1955 |
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| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 11/24/2002 |
| Last Flight | 09/11/2024 |
Donald Roy Pettit is an American chemical engineer and a NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of two long-duration stays aboard th...
Ken Bowersox
| Birthday | 11/14/1956 |
|---|---|
| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 06/25/1992 |
| Last Flight | 11/24/2002 |
Kenneth Dwane "Sox" Bowersox is a United States Navy officer, and a former NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of five ...
Michael López-Alegría
| Birthday | 05/30/1958 |
|---|---|
| Role | Mission Specialist |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| First Flight | 10/20/1995 |
| Last Flight | 01/18/2024 |
Michael López-Alegría is a Spanish-American astronaut; a veteran of three Space Shuttle missions and one International Spac...
About the STS-113 Mission
| Type | Human Exploration |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $450,000,000 |
STS-113 was a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour. During the 14-day mission in late 2002, Endeavour and its crew extended the ISS backbone with the P1 truss and exchanged the Expedition 5 and Expedition 6 crews aboard the station. With Commander Jim Wetherbee and Pilot Paul Lockhart at the controls, Endeavour docked with the station on 25 November 2002 to begin seven days of station assembly, spacewalks and crew and equipment transfers. This was Endeavour’s last flight before entering its Orbiter Major Modification period until 2007, and also the last shuttle mission before the Columbia disaster.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
| Launches | 222 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 221 |
| Total Launches | 281 |
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
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 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-113 launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-113 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-113 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-113 mission 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-113 mission?
The STS-113 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-113 launch?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-113 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-113 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-113 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.
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