United Space Alliance STS-130 Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
George D. Zamka
- Birthday: 06/29/1962
- Role: Commander
- 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...
Terry W. Virts
- Birthday: 12/01/1967
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 02/08/2010
- Last Flight: 11/23/2014
Terry W. Virts Jr. is a former NASA astronaut, and Colonel in the United States Air Force.
Kathryn P. Hire
- Birthday: 08/26/1959
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/17/1998
- Last Flight: 02/08/2010
Kathryn Patricia "Kay" Hire is a NASA astronaut and Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve who has flown aboard two Space...
Nicholas Patrick
- Birthday: 11/19/1964
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/10/2006
- Last Flight: 02/08/2010
Nicholas James MacDonald Patrick, Ph.D. is a British-American engineer and a former NASA astronaut. His flight on the 2006 Di...
Robert L. Behnken
- Birthday: 07/28/1970
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 03/11/2008
- Last Flight: 05/30/2020
Robert Louis "Bob" Behnken is a United States Air Force officer, retired NASA astronaut and former Chief of the Ast...
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.
About the STS-130 Mission
- Type: Human Exploration
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-130 was an ISS assembly flight with the primary payloads being the Tranquility module and the Cupola observatory. The mission began on February 8th 2010 at 09:14 UTC launching Commander George D. Zamka, Pilot Terry Virts, Mission Specialist 1 Kathryn P. Hire, Mission Specialist 2 Stephen K. Robinson, Mission Specialist 3 Nicholas Patrick & Mission Specialist 4 Robert L. Behnken to orbit. They docked with the ISS 2 days after launch. During the mission 3 spacewalks were conducted to install the Tranquility module. On day 6, the wake-up song played to the ISS crew was "The Ballad of Serenity" by Sonny Rhodes, the theme for science fiction show Firefly, and was played for Robert Behnken. The mission concluded after 13 days & 18 hours on February 22nd 2010 at 03:22:10 UTC.
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 39A launch pad has hosted 222 rocket launches, including 221 orbital launch attempts. The Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 281 total 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-130 launch scheduled?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-130 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-130 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-130 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-130 mission?
The STS-130 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-130 launch?
The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-130 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-130 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-130 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.