STS-59
Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105
Lockheed Space Operations Company
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
Sidney M. Gutierrez
- Birthday: 06/27/1951
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 06/05/1991
- Last Flight: 04/09/1994
Sidney McNeill Gutierrez is a former NASA astronaut.
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...
Michael R. Clifford
- Birthday: 10/13/1952
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/02/1992
- Last Flight: 03/22/1996
Michael Richard Uram "Rich" Clifford is a former United States Army officer and NASA astronaut. Clifford is conside...
Jerome Apt
- Birthday: 04/28/1949
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/05/1991
- Last Flight: 09/16/1996
Jerome "Jay" Apt III, Ph.D. (born April 28, 1949 in Massachusetts) is an American astronaut and professor at Carneg...
Linda M. Godwin
- Birthday: 07/02/1952
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/05/1991
- Last Flight: 12/05/2001
Linda Maxine Godwin Ph.D. is an American scientist and retired NASA astronaut. Godwin joined NASA in 1980 and became an astro...
Thomas David Jones
- Birthday: 01/22/1955
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 04/09/1994
- Last Flight: 02/07/2001
Thomas David Jones is a former United States astronaut. He was selected to the astronaut corps in 1990 and completed four spa...
Mission
STS-59
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-59 Shuttle mission was a Space Shuttle program mission that took place in 1994. The launch was chronicled by the 1994 Discovery Channel special about the Space Shuttle Program.
Location
Launch Complex 39A
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
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Launch Complex 39A has witnessed the launch of 221 rockets, including 220 orbital launch attempts. While Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA, has been the site for 279 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).
Rocket
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle
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.
Agency
Lockheed Space Operations Company
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-59 launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-59 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-59 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-59 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-59 mission?
The STS-59 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-59 launch?
The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-59 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-59 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-59 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.
