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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Daniel Brandenstein
- Birthday: 01/17/1943
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 08/30/1983
- Last Flight: 05/07/1992
Daniel Charles Brandenstein is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of United Space Alliance. He is a for...
Kevin P. Chilton
- Birthday: 11/03/1954
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/07/1992
- Last Flight: 03/22/1996
Kevin Patrick "Chilli" Chilton is an American mechanical engineer, and former United States Air Force four-star Gen...
Bruce E. Melnick
- Birthday: 12/05/1949
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/06/1990
- Last Flight: 05/07/1992
Bruce Edward Melnick is a former American astronaut and retired United States Coast Guard officer. Following retirement from ...
Pierre J. Thuot
- Birthday: 05/19/1955
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 02/28/1990
- Last Flight: 03/04/1994
Pierre Joseph Thuot is a retired United States Navy Captain and NASA astronaut. He went into space three times, spending over...
Richard Hieb
- Birthday: 09/21/1955
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/28/1991
- Last Flight: 07/08/1994
Richard James Hieb is a former NASA astronaut and a veteran of three space shuttle missions. He was a mission specialist on S...
Kathryn C. Thornton
- Birthday: 08/17/1952
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/23/1989
- Last Flight: 10/20/1995
Kathryn Ryan Cordell Thornton is an American scientist and a former NASA astronaut with over 975 hours in space, including 21...
Thomas Akers
- Birthday: 05/20/1951
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 10/06/1990
- Last Flight: 09/16/1996
Thomas Dale Akers is a former American astronaut in NASA's Space Shuttle program.
About the STS-49 Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-49 was the maiden flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The primary goal of its nine-day mission was to retrieve an Intelsat VI satellite (Intelsat 603, which failed to leave low earth orbit two years before), attach it to a new upper stage, and relaunch it to its intended geosynchronous orbit. After several attempts, the capture was completed with a three-person extra-vehicular activity (EVA).
Launch Pad & Location
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
The Launch Complex 39B launch pad has hosted 59 rocket launches, including 58 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).
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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-49 launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-49 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-49 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-49 mission launch from?
The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle rocket launched from Launch Complex 39B 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-49 mission?
The STS-49 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-49 launch?
The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-49 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-49 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-49 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.