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Lockheed Space Operations Company STS-68 Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

NASA Astronaut Michael A. Baker, STS-68 Commander

Michael A. Baker

Astronaut details for Michael A. Baker
Birthday10/27/1953
RoleCommander
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight08/02/1991
Last Flight01/12/1997

Michael Allen Baker is a retired captain in the United States Navy, former NASA astronaut, and the International Space Statio...

NASA Astronaut Terrence W. Wilcutt, STS-68 Pilot

Terrence W. Wilcutt

Astronaut details for Terrence W. Wilcutt
Birthday10/31/1949
RolePilot
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight09/30/1994
Last Flight09/08/2000

Terrence Wade Wilcutt is a United States Marine Corps officer and a NASA astronaut. He is a veteran of four Space Shuttle mis...

NASA Astronaut Daniel W. Bursch, STS-68 Mission Specialist

Daniel W. Bursch

Astronaut details for Daniel W. Bursch
Birthday07/25/1957
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight09/12/1993
Last Flight12/05/2001

Daniel Wheeler Bursch is a former NASA astronaut, and Captain of the United States Navy. He had four spaceflights, the first ...

NASA Astronaut Peter Wisoff, STS-68 Mission Specialist

Peter Wisoff

Astronaut details for Peter Wisoff
Birthday08/16/1958
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight06/21/1993
Last Flight10/11/2000

Peter Jeffrey Kelsay Wisoff is an American physicist and former NASA astronaut. Wisoff qualified as mission specialist and fl...

NASA Astronaut Steven Smith, STS-68 Mission Specialist

Steven Smith

Astronaut details for Steven Smith
Birthday12/30/1958
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight09/30/1994
Last Flight04/08/2002

Steven Lee Smith is an American technology executive and former NASA astronaut, being a veteran of four space flights coverin...

NASA Astronaut Thomas David Jones, STS-68 Mission Specialist

Thomas David Jones

Astronaut details for Thomas David Jones
Birthday01/22/1955
RoleMission Specialist
NationalityUnited States of America
First Flight04/09/1994
Last Flight02/07/2001

Thomas David Jones is a former United States astronaut. He was selected to the astronaut corps in 1990 and completed four spa...

About the STS-68 Mission

Mission details for STS-68
TypeEarth Science
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
Launch Cost$450,000,000

STS-68 was a human spaceflight mission using Space Shuttle Endeavour that launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida on 30 September 1994.

Launch Pad & Location

Launch Complex 39A

Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA

Launch statistics for Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launches222
Orbital Launch Attempts221
Total Launches281

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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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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About Lockheed Space Operations Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-68 launch scheduled?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-68 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-68 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-68 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-68 mission?

The STS-68 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-68 launch?

The Lockheed Space Operations Company Space Shuttle STS-68 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-68 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-68 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.

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