LOCKHEED SPACE OPERATIONS COMPANY

Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-52

SUCCESSOct 22, 1992 at 17:09 UTCSpace Shuttle
PADLaunch Complex 39B
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
PROGRAMSpace Shuttle

STS-52 was a Space Transportation System (NASA Space Shuttle) mission using orbiter Columbia, and was launched on 22 October 1992.

VEHICLE
Space Shuttle
AGENCY
Lockheed Space Operations Company
MISSION
STS-52
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
PROGRAM
Space Shuttle
COUNTRY
USA
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
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API ID: 90d7f91b-bdab-4856-b3fc-f613e5555b69
Reported date: Oct 22, 1992 at 17:09 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
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OV-102SERIAL
28FLIGHTS
Low Earth OrbitDESTINATION
DestroyedSTATUS
FLIGHT-PROVEN CAPSULE

Space Shuttle Columbia (Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-102) was the first space-rated orbiter in NASA's Space Shuttle fleet. It launched for the first time on mission STS-1 on April 12, 1981,…

CREW MANIFEST
Jim WetherbeeCommander
Michael A. BakerPilot
Charles L. VeachMission Specialist
Steve MacLeanPayload Specialist
William ShepherdMission Specialist
Tamara E. JerniganMission Specialist
MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
FLIGHTS
135
SUCCESSES
133
SUCCESS RATE
98.5%

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.

When is the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-52 launch?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-52 is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 1992 at 5:09 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for STS-52?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-52 mission uses the Space Shuttle rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Space Shuttle has flown 135 times with a 98.5% success rate.
Where is the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-52 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is STS-52 going to?
The STS-52 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching STS-52?
The Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-52 is operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company. It is part of the Space Shuttle program.
Can I watch the Space Shuttle Columbia / OV-102 | STS-52 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Launch date set: Oct 22, 1992 at 17:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Lockheed Space Operations Company
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Mission Profile

STS-52 was a Space Shuttle mission operated by Lockheed Space Operations Company that lifted off from Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA on October 22, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Low Earth Orbit. It was flown as part of the Space Shuttle program. The launch was a success.