Lockheed Martin Space Operations STS-77 Space Shuttle Endeavour / OV-105
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
John Casper
- Birthday: 07/09/1943
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 02/28/1990
- Last Flight: 05/19/1996
John Howard Casper is an American astronaut and United States Air Force pilot.
Curtis Brown
- Birthday: 03/11/1956
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/12/1992
- Last Flight: 12/20/1999
Curtis Lee "Curt" Brown Jr. is a former NASA astronaut and retired United States Air Force colonel.
Marc Garneau
- Birthday: 02/23/1949
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: Canada
- First Flight: 10/05/1984
- Last Flight: 12/01/2000
Garneau was one of the first Canadian Astronauts and he became the first Canadian in outer space in October 1984. In 1984, he...
Mario Runco Jr.
- Birthday: 01/26/1952
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/24/1991
- Last Flight: 05/19/1996
Mario Runco Jr. is a former United States Navy officer and NASA astronaut. He is an Earth and planetary physicist.
Andy Thomas
- Birthday: 12/18/1951
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 05/19/1996
- Last Flight: 07/26/2005
Andrew "Andy" Sydney Withiel Thomas, AO is an Australian-born American aerospace engineer and a NASA astronaut. He ...
Daniel W. Bursch
- Birthday: 07/25/1957
- Role: Mission Specialist
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 09/12/1993
- Last Flight: 12/05/2001
Daniel Wheeler Bursch is a former NASA astronaut, and Captain of the United States Navy. He had four spaceflights, the first ...
About the STS-77 Mission
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $450,000,000
STS-77 was the 77th Space Shuttle mission and the 11th mission of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. The mission began from launch pad 39B from Kennedy Space Center, Florida on 19 May 1996 lasting 10 days and 40 minutes and completing 161 revolutions before landing on runway 33.
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.
Learn more about the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Space Shuttle Rocket
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-77 launch scheduled?
The Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-77 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-77 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-77 mission 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-77 mission?
The STS-77 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-77 launch?
The Lockheed Martin Space Operations Space Shuttle STS-77 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-77 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-77 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.