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United Space Alliance STS-134 Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105

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Rocket Launch Video Stream

Meet the Astronaut Crew

NASA Astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 Commander

Mark Kelly

  • Birthday: 02/21/1964
  • Role: Commander
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 12/05/2001
  • Last Flight: 05/16/2011

Mark Edward Kelly is a retired American astronaut, engineer, and retired U.S. Navy Captain. He is the husband of former Congr...

NASA Astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, STS-134 Pilot

Gregory H. Johnson

  • Birthday: 05/12/1962
  • Role: Pilot
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 03/11/2008
  • Last Flight: 05/16/2011

Gregory Harold "Box" Johnson is a retired NASA astronaut and a retired colonel in the United States Air Force. John...

NASA Astronaut Gregory Chamitoff, STS-134 Mission Specialist

Gregory Chamitoff

  • Birthday: 08/06/1962
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 05/31/2008
  • Last Flight: 05/16/2011

Gregory Errol Chamitoff is an engineer and NASA astronaut. He was assigned to Expedition 17 and flew to the International Spa...

NASA Astronaut Andrew J. Feustel, STS-134 Mission Specialist

Andrew J. Feustel

  • Birthday: 08/25/1965
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 05/11/2009
  • Last Flight: 03/21/2018

Andrew Jay "Drew" Feustel is a geophysicist and a NASA astronaut. Following several years working as a geophysicist...

European Space Agency Astronaut Roberto Vittori, STS-134 Mission Specialist

Roberto Vittori

  • Birthday: 10/15/1964
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: Italy
  • First Flight: 04/25/2002
  • Last Flight: 05/16/2011

Roberto Vittori (born 15 October 1964 in Viterbo) is an Italian air force officer and an ESA astronaut. After graduating from...

NASA Astronaut Edward Michael Fincke, STS-134 Mission Specialist

Edward Michael Fincke

  • Birthday: 03/14/1967
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 04/19/2004
  • Last Flight: 08/01/2025

Edward Michael "Mike"/"Spanky" Fincke is an American astronaut who formerly held the American record for ...

About the STS-134 Mission

  • Type: Human Exploration
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
  • Launch Cost: $450,000,000

ISS assembly flight ULF6. This flight delivered the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer and an ExPRESS Logistics Carrier to the International Space Station.

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).

Find the best place to watch the launch from Florida

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.

Learn more about United Space Alliance

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-134 launch scheduled?

The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-134 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-134 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-134 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-134 mission?

The STS-134 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-134 launch?

The United Space Alliance Space Shuttle STS-134 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-134 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-134 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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