STS-72
Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105
Lockheed Martin Space Operations
Rocket Launch Video
Crew
Brian Duffy
- Birthday: 06/20/1953
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 03/24/1992
- Last Flight: 10/11/2000
Brian Duffy is a retired U.S. Air Force colonel and a former NASA astronaut. He flew aboard four Space Shuttle missions.
Brent W. Jett Jr.
- Birthday: 10/05/1958
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/11/1996
- Last Flight: 09/09/2006
Brent Ward Jett Jr. is a retired American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aerospace and aeronautical engineer, and NAS...
Winston E. Scott
- Birthday: 08/06/1950
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/11/1996
- Last Flight: 11/19/1997
Winston Elliott Scott is a retired United States Navy Captain and former NASA astronaut. He served as a mission specialist on...
Daniel T. Barry
- Birthday: 12/30/1953
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 01/11/1996
- Last Flight: 08/10/2001
Daniel Thomas Barry is an American engineer, scientist, and a retired NASA astronaut. He was a contestant on the CBS reality ...
Leroy Chiao
- Birthday: 08/28/1960
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 07/08/1994
- Last Flight: 10/14/2004
Leroy Chiao is a Chinese-American engineer, former NASA astronaut, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and engineering consul...
Koichi Wakata
- Birthday: 08/01/1963
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: Japan
- First Flight: 01/11/1996
- Last Flight: 10/05/2022
Koichi Wakata (若田 光一 Wakata Kōichi, born 1 August 1963) is a Japanese engineer and a JAXA astronaut. Wakata is a vet...
Mission
STS-72
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-72 was a Space Shuttle Endeavour mission to capture and return to Earth a Japanese 16 spacecraft known as Space Flyer Unit (SFU). The mission launched from Kennedy Space Center, Florida on 11 January 1996.
Location
Launch Complex 39B
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Find the best place to watch the launch from Florida
Launch Complex 39B has witnessed the launch of 58 rockets, including 57 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 Martin Space Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Space Shuttle launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle launch carrying the STS-72 mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Space Shuttle 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 Space Shuttle launch from?
The Lockheed Martin Space Operations 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-72 mission?
The STS-72 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 this launch?
The Space Shuttle 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 launch is delayed?
This page is updated in real-time with the latest launch status, including any delays or scrubs. You can also check our space launch schedule for the most current information. Enable push notifications through our mobile app to receive instant alerts about launch status changes, weather holds, or new launch times. We recommend following official live streams for the most immediate range updates.
