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Lockheed Martin Space Operations STS-69 Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105

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Meet the Astronaut Crew

NASA Astronaut David M. Walker, STS-69 Commander

David M. Walker

  • Birthday: 05/20/1944
  • Role: Commander
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 11/08/1984
  • Last Flight: 09/07/1995

David Mathieson "Dave" Walker was an American naval officer and aviator, fighter pilot, test pilot, and a former NA...

NASA Astronaut Kenneth Cockrell, STS-69 Pilot

Kenneth Cockrell

  • Birthday: 04/09/1950
  • Role: Pilot
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 04/08/1993
  • Last Flight: 06/05/2002

Kenneth Dale "Taco" Cockrell is an American astronaut and a veteran of five space shuttle missions.

NASA Astronaut James H. Newman, STS-69 Mission Specialist

James H. Newman

  • Birthday: 10/16/1956
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 09/12/1993
  • Last Flight: 03/01/2002

James Hansen Newman, Ph.D. is an American physicist and a former NASA astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions.

NASA Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, STS-69 Mission Specialist

Michael L. Gernhardt

  • Birthday: 05/04/1956
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 09/07/1995
  • Last Flight: 07/12/2001

Michael Landon Gernhardt is a NASA astronaut and manager of Environmental Physiology Laboratory and principal investigator of...

NASA Astronaut James S. Voss, STS-69 Mission Specialist

James S. Voss

  • Birthday: 03/03/1949
  • Role: Mission Specialist
  • Nationality: United States of America
  • First Flight: 11/24/1991
  • Last Flight: 03/08/2001

James Shelton Voss is a retired United States Army Colonel and NASA astronaut. During his time with NASA, Voss flew in space ...

About the STS-69 Mission

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

STS-69 was a Space Shuttle Endeavour mission, and the second flight of the Wake Shield Facility (WSF). The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida on 7 September 1995. It was the 100th successful manned NASA spaceflight, not including X-15 flights.

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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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 Lockheed Martin Space Operations

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-69 launch scheduled?

The Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-69 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-69 launch video?

You can watch the Lockheed Martin Space Operations 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 Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-69 mission launch from?

The Lockheed Martin Space Operations 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-69 mission?

The STS-69 mission launched aboard a Lockheed Martin Space Operations 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 Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-69 launch?

The Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-69 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 Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-69 launch was delayed?

This page was updated in real-time with the latest Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the STS-69 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 Martin Space Operations live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.

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